MIAMI MASTERS 2013, FINAL: Murray is Miami Champion, finishes Ferrer 2'6, 6'4, 7'6 1

[Sallydaisy]

Andy has made it to the Miami Final ...

:dance:

... now all he has to do is beat David Ferrer for the title and the #2 world ranking!

It won't be easy. Ferrer never gives up (but then neither does Murray!) and he has the advantage of a few more hours rest but both have tomorrow off since the Final is Sunday 31st March.

Andy leads their H2H (http://www.atpworldtour.com/Players/Head-To-Head.aspx?pId=MC10&oId=F401) 6-5 and is 5-1 over the Spaniard on hard courts. The most recent hard court win for David was in the RR stage at the WTF in 2011. They met twice in 2012 with honours even; Ferrer won in 4 sets in the QF at Roland Garros and Andy won in 4 sets in the QF at Wimbledon.

Ferrer will return to WR#4 as of Monday but a 2nd Masters title would bolster his confidence no end.
Murray will return to the WR#2 on Monday and displace Roger Federer if he wins a 9th Masters title.

The match is scheduled for 11.30 local time, 16.30 UK (5hrs behind since the UK has switched to BST)

[cazza99]

Sky are saying that it is a 16.30 start on Sunday (11.30 Miami time). The clocks change on Saturday, so there is an extra hour between UK and US time.

[KnightOwl]

Weird, they're actually going to have the final at 11:30 am Miami time?? Very strange.....

[Sallydaisy]

Sky are saying that it is a 16.30 start on Sunday (11.30 Miami time). The clocks change on Saturday, so there is an extra hour between UK and US time.

Perhaps there's a bit of razamatazz first then? This is off the Sony Ericsson Miami website, the first 3 times relate to car park and gate opening.



Men's Singles Final / Women's Doubles Final*


24: Day
Sunday, March 31

8:00 am

8:45 am

9:00 am
11:00 am





*Schedule subject to change without notice.

[david1610]

As long as Andy has no blisters, the day off and playing at night should mean he is recovered. At least it is his first three setter of the week.

I hope he does not start with pattacake tennis and carries on the controlled aggression we have just seen.
C'mon Andy!

[Sallydaisy]

Weird, they're actually going to have the final at 11:30 am Miami time?? Very strange.....
And presumably the Ladies Doubles after the Mens Final ... you'd think it'd be the other way round. No?

[ljs]

its probably because of TV . Lots of football ( American ) on Sunday

[Alis]

In the heat of the day - that is kinda strange.

It's great that we have GB interest in both Sunday's finals though - I wonder if that's ever happened before.

[LC the fan]

Strange time - perhaps because of Easter ??? A day to recover and one heck of a battle to come. At least he has protected his points but we all want a bit more than that don't we

[daveollie]

Good stuff Andy, looking forward to Sunday a)to see Andy take the title and world no. 2 spot, and b)to see another post match interview with that strange fella Buckland.

[ljs]

its probably because of TV . Lots of football ( American ) on Sunday


Hubby just informed me that its not football season :lol:

so that leaves basketball , baseball or hockey tv rights

[Alis]

Peter Fleming said that Easter Sunday is traditionally a big basketball day on American television.

[Manaus]

Really looking forward to this, going to be glued to the screen.
ATP don't seem to know their own ranking system though as they're already saying that Andy will be #2 on Monday. :facepalm:
http://www.atpworldtour.com/News/Tennis/2013/03/13/Miami-Friday2-Ferrer-Murray.aspx


The second-seeded Murray is seeking his second title at Crandon Park, having lifted the trophy in 2009 (d. Djokovic). He finished runner-up to reigning champion Novak Djokovic last year. The Scot, who will surpass Roger Federer for World No. 2 on Monday, has won 18 of his 20 matches this season.

[Alis]

Do they know something we don't? I really hope this is prophetic and not the kiss of death!

[Linda]

:cauldron:

[RoastLamb]

I hope he does not start with pattacake tennis and carries on the controlled aggression we have just seen.
C'mon Andy!

You know you really should be a commie - this is exactly what the tennistv folks were saying yesterday.

[cazza99]

Peter Fleming said that Easter Sunday is traditionally a big basketball day on American television.

Yup. I heard that too. A funny thing though, Andy incorrectly thought the final was later on in the day in his interview, so Sky had to double check the time.

[Sallydaisy]

Yup. I heard that too. A funny thing though, Andy incorrectly thought the final was later on in the day in his interview, so Sky had to double check the time.
I'm quite surprised that the Mens Final is first and can only think it's to do with TV sports scheduling.
I'm sure they usually have the doubles as the warm up and then the 'main' item last i.e. The Mens Final.

[Linda]

Are you sure? The only two tournaments I've been to the final for are Queens and Monte Carlo (so only ATP and not WTA, so not quite the same thing) and at both they had the singles final first followed by the doubles final.

[hfwardhouse]

Today's schedule shows the ladies singles first followed by the mens dubs so would imagine it'd be the same tomorrow. Timings are different though - it starts at 12 local today.

[traveller7]

Nice easter sunday treat.

[Linda]

Just notice that I'd mixed up my acronyms again. The other day I typed FTM when I meant WTF, and today I typed WTF when I meant WTA (I've just corrected it).

Can't wait for tomorrow's match!

[pabbers]

I think doubles is usually the sort of "also ran" at tournies and scheduled after the singles - it's the same at Wimbly isn't it. Then those who only wanted the "main match" can leave..........:grrr:

[Linda]

Yes - when I was at the Queens final I stayed for the dubs but not many did - I got frozen so rather regretted it. Have to admit that at the MC final last year I completely forgot that there was dubs to follow and went to celebrate with everyone else. Was quite surprised when someone told me the result of the dubs. :shamed:

[david1610]

Just notice that I'd mixed up my acronyms again. The other day I typed FTM when I meant WTF, and today I typed WTF when I meant WTA (I've just corrected it).

Can't wait for tomorrow's match!
You think that's bad. I translate and once only just spotted in a cookery book that I had written "3 gloves garlic" :)

[Linda]

:lol:

[LC the fan]

Nice easter sunday treat.

Well, not quite !! W e have guests and I am just not sure whether to record and stay away from news, or record and keep checking on the score. What a dilemma. Not sure I can resist peeping at the score but will record for future enjoyment ( I hope)

[lynne]

The Very, Very Best of Luck Andy!!!:thumbup::thumbup:

[Aussie Andy]

Rats, mice and collywobbles, I can't watch the match! :grrr: It's on at 11pm my time, and I've got to get up early tomorrow for work!

Cheer for me!

[pabbers]

Rats, mice and collywobbles, I can't watch the match! :grrr: It's on at 11pm my time, and I've got to get up early tomorrow for work!

Cheer for me!

Will do.

Making Sunday lunch at lunch time for a change so I can watch the match undisturbed.

[Jane]

All the very best of luck, Andy - will be watching along with a friend, so will not be on here at the time.
:thumbup::thumbup::thumbup::thumbup::easterbunny:

[LC the fan]

Everything crossed for you Andy. Serve well, hold your baseline, be patient....and wave to Fed as you pass him by :GBflag:

[pabbers]

Everything crossed for you Andy. Serve well, hold your baseline, be patient....and wave to Fed as you pass him by :GBflag:

:cauldron:

[Tie-break]

If Andy plays with the variety he showed in the quarter and semi it'll be a great match and the number 2 spot will be his. Go Andy!

[smileyface471686]

You think that's bad. I translate and once only just spotted in a cookery book that I had written "3 gloves garlic" :)

Many many years ago when I was an audio typist I had to send a series of letters to shopfitters.....on everyone I had typed shoplifters! Luckily I noticed my mistake before handing them inand then had to re-type! (this was before the days of pcs, word processors even electric typewriters-I was working on a manual!)

[Alis]

Many many years ago when I was an audio typist I had to send a series of letters to shopfitters.....on everyone I had typed shoplifters! Luckily I noticed my mistake before handing them inand then had to re-type! (this was before the days of pcs, word processors even electric typewriters-I was working on a manual!)

Easy mistake to make SF!

[RoastLamb]

Everything crossed for you Andy. Serve well, hold your baseline, be patient....and wave to Fed as you pass him by :GBflag:

:lol:

[Nina]

any stream you got people?

[Linda]

There are always streams listed on http://www.streamhunter.eu/tennis-live-streaming-video.html

Anyone know yet if the dubs will be televised - it's not listed on TennisTV. Is Sky showing it?

[JennieF]

Looking forward to this....and hoping there's a really good stream! For a while I'll have the Oxford/Cambridge boat race on the TV and tennis on my computer! They both are on around 4.39 BST. Come on Oxford!!! Come on Andy!!!!

[JennieF]

4.30 bst !!!!

[RoastLamb]

There are always streams listed on http://www.streamhunter.eu/tennis-live-streaming-video.html

Anyone know yet if the dubs will be televised - it's not listed on TennisTV. Is Sky showing it?

It's not on tennisform. Too bad! I'd love too see this dubs match.

[supergran]

Let's go Andy, let's go!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :thumbup::yahoo::swingin::cheer:

[Nina]

There are always streams listed on http://www.streamhunter.eu/tennis-live-streaming-video.html

Anyone know yet if the dubs will be televised - it's not listed on TennisTV. Is Sky showing it?

Thank you Linda!
I thought it should started at 3:30 UK time

[Linda]

Our clocks went forward an hour this morning so it's at 4.30 UK time.

[JAMES4578]

There are always streams listed on http://www.streamhunter.eu/tennis-live-streaming-video.html

Anyone know yet if the dubs will be televised - it's not listed on TennisTV. Is Sky showing it?

Sky can't show the doubles as they don't have the rights, Eurosport were showing the WTA matches but they don't seem to be showing it as the only tennis listed today is a replay of the singles final. Looks like we'll be out of luck with streams too sadly.

[traveller7]

The boat race is on as well so am sitting with my laptop!
Come on Andy!

Oh and Happy Easter everyone!

[JAMES4578]

Sky's coverage has started and it's Marcus, Greg and Barry in the studio, well suppose it could be worse! Can't wait for the match to get underway and hopefully it's a confident performance form Andy. Murray definitely should have the advantage on hard courts but of course they've had a few tight contests and expecting a lot of tough points, should be an entertaining contest!

[traveller7]

Hope its a quick two set match but have a feeling it will be more of a fight than that!

[patmoren]

Really looking forward to this. I Hope Andy is too! Off to my netbook to watch tennis and the boat race.

[ljs]

Best of Luck to Andy !!!!!! Hopefully a great match

[karanga]

Very best of luck Andy

:yahoo: :yahoo: :yahoo:

[JennieF]

Me too! Come on Oxford!!!

[ljs]

Here we go :cheer::cheer:

[KnightOwl]

Getting nervous :nailbiter:

[pabbers]

Son went to Oxford so I'm rooting for them too.
Just made a nice cup of tea and Mr P suggested we have a small piece of the cake I made earlier. It's a Slimming World one so I'd marked it in portions. How long can it take to decide which is the biggest small piece ;)

GOOOOO ANDEEEEEE!!!!

[david1610]

C'mon Andy!

[Manaus]

You can do it Andy! :cheer:

[Linda]

Vamos Andy! Vamos Oxford!

[davech]

First game to Ferrer. A bit of a struggle, though...

[david1610]

Good news he got BPs or bad news he did not take them?
Let's see. C'mon Andy!

[JAMES4578]

Really thought Andy was going to break there and great scrambling on one of the points but not to be,needs good service game now.

[JennieF]

Vamos Andy! Vamos Oxford!

hear hear Linda !!!

[JennieF]

i could do with a steam to watch Andy now. has anyone out there got one please?

[david1610]

Couple of aces would be nice. C'mon Andy!

[Manaus]

i could do with a steam to watch Andy now. has anyone out there got one please?

http://lsh.streamhunter.eu/static/popups/142866965338140.html

[ljs]

http://lsh.streamhunter.eu/static/popups/142866965338160.html

[davech]

Andy's looking a tiny bit tight out there.

[Manaus]

Going to be a long match I think, come on Andy!

[traveller7]

yay well done Oxford!

[JAMES4578]

Protracted first service game and now bp, come on Andy!

[traveller7]

Vamos Andy!

[Linda]

The boat race is finished and Andy & Ferru haven't even played 2 games yet!

[Manaus]

Long service game and Ferrer breaks. :sad:

[david1610]

I love watching Andy but wouldn't it be nice if he didn't get broken so often on his first service game, and actually took the first BP he gets....
C'mon Andy!

[KnightOwl]

I wouldn't mind seeing Hawkeye on that one - looked on the out side to me... :sad:

[JAMES4578]

Ferrer breaks on first chance, Andy must battle back now.

[Linda]

Looks like this will be another :coaster: Hold tight everyone!

[KnightOwl]

Lovely :clap:

[davech]

3-0 Ferrer. Not the ideal start...

[Sallydaisy]

Cracking pass from Andy!

But Ferrer leads 3-0 in the opening set after holding to 15.
Loads of time for Andy to get going.
:surfing:

[JAMES4578]

Still loses game though, need a solid hold to get on the board.

[ljs]

not the start we were hoping for , but we all know Andy is quite able to turn it around

[davech]

Andy appears to have lost the middle of his racquet.

[Sallydaisy]

So good to have Fleming and Petchey in the commentary box!!!
:dance:

C'mon Andy, 40-0 to 40-30 ... he seems nervous.

[david1610]

Focus Andy! Get this finished off - don't put any unnecessary pressure on yourself - it's duracell Dave - don't switch off! He won't!

[Manaus]

40-0 to deuce, oh dear, focus Andy!

[KnightOwl]

Right idea - net got in the way though :sad:

[Linda]

Andy is trying to lull Ferru into a false sense of security . . . .

[ljs]

arrrg chance missed

[traveller7]

Argh come on murray not good start

[davech]

Oh deary me. On the up side, Andy can't get much worse.

[ljs]

now im getting a bit nervous

[Sallydaisy]

broken again
:sad:

Ferrer leads 4-0, Andy seems very subdued today.

[Linda]

. . . on the other hand he could be trying to get bagelled :confused:

[Manaus]

Not looking good, from 40-0 to losing the game. 4-0, Andy really has to wake up soon as this set is near it's end.

[david1610]

Officially worried now. Unfortunately, I am 99.9% certain Andy is thinking of that no. 2 ranking and has put three times as much pressure on himself, rather than thinking it is a player on the other side of the net he can beat! C'mon Andy!

[Bardot]

Andy said in an ESPN interview after the Gasquet match that he's settle for 3 breaks of serve in a 3 set match. Well that's 2. ;)

[Jan62]

Aaaggh. Just in from lunch with family. Can't believe Daveed is 4-0 ahead. C'mon Andy, time to pull it back.

[AllyB]

Is Ferrer grunting louder than usual, or is it just annoying me because he has the upper hand so far?

[ljs]

Is Ferrer grunting louder than usual, or is it just annoying me because he has the upper hand so far?

dont think its any louder than usual , its always loud .

[JennieF]

He's doing it to us again. Losing the first set. Trouble is Ferrer is the best player he's played in thus tournie, and has he stamina.

[KnightOwl]

Andy is trying to lull Ferru into a false sense of security . . . .

It's working then - he looks like he feels pretty secure!

[Manaus]

5-0, must hold game to avoid losing the set and getting bagelled.

[JennieF]

Oh my. Andy! So glad Oxford won. Something to smile about!

[Linda]

The big problem now is, that unlike Gasquet, Ferru doesn't get tired :sad:

I wonder if there is something wrong with Andy?

[JAMES4578]

Andy having a bit of a nightmare even though Ferrer is strong right now, had another bp but now Adv Ferrer and 5-0.

[supergran]

come onnnnnn andyyyyyy

[Nina]

this is the shame just a shame

[david1610]

I hope that Andy gets more BPs and he takes the next one he gets. This match started with two BPs for Andy and could have been a stroll if he had taken one and settled his nerves. Or taken the last one. But now it is 0-5.

He needs to get a confident hold in and try out tactices on Daveed's service and must get into a confident state for the second set. C'mon Andy!

[davech]

Another horrible mishit from Andy. Still time in this match for Him to turn this around, though.

[Reef]

Just got in......don't believe the scoreline!!! Is it nerves....? What's going on? No 2 ranking at stake? Help!!!!

[JennieF]

Another horrible mishit from Andy. Still time in this match for Him to turn this around, though.
Love the capital H Dave!

[Manaus]

Avoids the bagel, now avoid the breadstick, come on Andy!

[Jan62]

Phew. Finally, a game on the board. think it might be time to break out the wine......

[Bardot]

1-5 down in a set, we've been here before....

[Linda]

At least he's avoided the bagel.

[david1610]

Just got in......don't believe the scoreline!!! Is it nerves....? What's going on? No 2 ranking at stake? Help!!!!
Ithink it is the nerves about no. 2. Daveed winners 4 UEs 6 Andy 7 and the key stat 15 UES.
C'mon Andy!
PS IN fairness, a lot of the UEs have been close. The hope is Andy settles down and fine tunes his range.

[davech]

5-1 Ferrer. More importantly, a game to Andy. Resurrection still a possibility.

[JAMES4578]

Andy at last on the board but really got to up his level.

[Linda]

Not sure whether to open my Easter Egg or my bottle of wine. Maybe both :sofa:

[JennieF]

Ferrer has the look "I mean business" on his face. Come on Andy!!!!!

[KnightOwl]

I would say this looked like nerves from Ferrer - except that I didn't think he had any...!

[davech]

There's the break. It's 5-2 and the set isn't over yet.

[Linda]

Andy gets one of the breaks back! Has he woken up at last?

[Manaus]

And avoids the breadstick too! :cheer:
Please let this be the comeback, go Andy

[Jan62]

YESSS! Way to go Andy, that's much better. #alwaybelieve :)

[david1610]

Better. Still a long way to go. But in the right direction. C'mon Andy!

[KnightOwl]

Not sure whether to open my Easter Egg or my bottle of wine. Maybe both :sofa:

I don't have an Easter Egg. Better be the wine then...

[JAMES4578]

Given an opening but fab point to break at the end,even if he loses this set got to give Ferrer something to think about.

[Manaus]

No more DFs Andy! Focus.

[Linda]

Neil Harman ‏@NeilHarmanTimes

It Is afternoon now. Andy is with us

[davech]

Too many UE's from Andy in this set.

[Manaus]

Horrible game gifts Ferrer the set. What is going on Andy? :sad:

[Bardot]

At least Andy gets his challenges back. 3 sets it is.

[Linda]

And a df on set point :sad: :rolleyes: Couldn't be worse

[hfwardhouse]

:shocked:

Right Andy, regroup and get rid of the UFEs ....

COME ON ANDY!!!!

[JAMES4578]

on ho 2 doubles and first set to Ferrer 6-2,Andy got to cut down on some of these errors.

[david1610]

That umpire overrule, after the warning about taking close to 25 seconds, could have cost Andy the whole match. He has just lost any momentum he got from breaking.
And David serves first in the second.

I hope Andy is able to press reset and start a two set match where he has to win both sets. C'mon Andy!

[Jan62]

Oh my goodness. Well it wouldn't be Muzz if we weren't on that :coaster:

But well done Daveed, he has played great. Lots of focus now please Andy!

[traveller7]

Not great but at least got 2 games.
Why do people always assume that there is something wrong with andy when he is losing, he is losing cos he isnt playing well simples. But he will.

[VamosVixs]

Now I am worried! :sofa:

[Linda]

I seem to have an unbreakable Easter Egg.

[KnightOwl]

I seem to have an unbreakable Easter Egg.

Whack it on the table - that usually does the trick - might make you feel better too ;)

[davech]

Much, much better to take it to deuce in the first game of set two.

[david1610]

Deuce. C'mon Andy! Believe and execute!

[Elenive]

:sofa: :sad:

[supergran]

Damn...thought he'd got that

[Elenive]

Just seen the stats so far... 3 double faults in the first set for Andy... what's going on there???

[david1610]

What a waste of a challenge. I know the point is important but out is out even if he feels he half deserved the point prior to that.

If he runs out of challenges and it costs him the match..... so frustrating!!!!!

[Linda]

Whack it on the table - that usually does the trick - might make you feel better too ;)

I whacked it very hard on the table and a big bit broke off. I ate it but it's made me feel sick (unless it's this match that's done that :sad:) Think I will have to have some wine to make me feel better.

[VamosVixs]

I seem to have an unbreakable Easter Egg.

Throw it at the wall or something!! I feel like throwing something!!! :grrr:

[KnightOwl]

Sounds like a plan...

Edit: I meant that in reply to Linda, but it works equally well for both :big grin:

[david1610]

Let it go. Next point. Next game. Rest of the set. Rest of the match.
Focus. Safe hold. C'mon Andy!

[supergran]

What a waste of a challenge. I know the point is important but out is out even if he feels he half deserved the point prior to that.

If he runs out of challenges and it costs him the match..... so frustrating!!!!!POOR PLAY WILL COST HIM THE MATCH. He needs to play better and QUICKLY!!!!

[ljs]

:lol: Linda

[Elenive]

I whacked it very hard on the table and a big bit broke off. I ate it but it's made me feel sick (unless it's this match that's done that :sad:) Think I will have to have some wine to make me feel better.

:wino:

[JAMES4578]

Just seen the stats so far... 3 double faults in the first set for Andy... what's going on there???

Poor start and and erring a lot, missed chance to break at start of 2nd though was playing some better points. Hope Andy can raise his level and take this to a decider where he would have the advantage I think.

[david1610]

40-15 Take a bit off, place a first serve out wide... just hold easily please!

[ljs]

Lendl looking calm as usual

[Linda]

Well, we're still on serve in the 2nd :)

[Manaus]

Manages to hold, still on serve, keep fighting Andy!

[davech]

It's a bit hard to watch, but at least Andy has levelled 1-1 in the second.

[Elenive]

Lendl looking calm as usual

Lendl would look calm if you threw an anvil at him!

[david1610]

Much better point. Andy seemed a bit calmer there! C'mon Andy!

[KnightOwl]

Lendl would look calm if you threw an anvil at him!

I wouldn't recommend it though!

[davech]

Two break points here. Take one and we're on our way...

[TheHippyJesus]

Bp

[david1610]

Lendl would look calm if you threw an anvil at him!
Now there's a solution for that unbreakable easter egg :)

[KnightOwl]

Aaargh! That was there for the taking!!

[KnightOwl]

Now there's a solution for that unbreakable easter egg :)

Nice :big grin:

[traveller7]

Broken at last!

[Linda]

Andy breaks - Ferru starting to make errors now

[Manaus]

Gets a break! :clap: Good start, now needs to consolidate and not let Ferrer in.

[JennieF]

Phew.

[davech]

And there's the break. Andy's still framing a lot of shots though. I'm not sure I've seen him mistime the ball this badly in a while.

[supergran]

:clap::clap:!!!!!!!Now can you play properly please Andy!!!!!

[JAMES4578]

Andy breaks as Ferrer misses, still not flying on all cylinders but hopefully Andy now on the up.

[hfwardhouse]

That's more like it Andy!!!

LET'S GO ANDY LET'S GO!!!

[david1610]

Aaargh! That was there for the taking!!
As tennistv commies said "you would have put your house on him making that shot".
But he gets a present from Daveed, who has tightened up a bit.
If Andy realises that, and stays calm...
First step to consolidate the break. C'mon Andy!

[harriet]

KITKAT fffinally

[HoopGirl]

Can't get live scores anyway and no 5 live coverage!!
Wish Andy would start off quicker.
Hope he can turn this around!

[Nina]

this chair umpire is funny :D

[Elenive]

I wouldn't recommend it though!

Now there's a solution for that unbreakable easter egg :)

:rolling:

[JennieF]

Andy psychologically up, David psychologically down?

[davech]

All mistakes by Ferrer in that game. The tide may be turning here.

[Elenive]

this chair umpire is funny :D

Which one is it today?

[Manaus]

Good hold and consolidates. :thumbup:
Double break would be great now.

[hfwardhouse]

All mistakes by Ferrer in that game. The tide may be turning here.

:cauldron:

[Jan62]

Hopefully the turn around for Andy. 3-1. Let's go Andy, let's go!

[david1610]

Good. Daveed just kept the ball in play in the first set and Andy lost it in more than one sense.
In the second, Andy seems to have said "If you want it you have to win it" and has cut down on the UEs and Daveed has not yet responded.
A double break would be so nice. C'mon Andy!

[KnightOwl]

Which one is it today?

Cedric Mourier I think....

[hfwardhouse]

Better from Andy in this set - hopefully now it's well into the afternoon he has completely woken up!!!

LET'S GO ANDY LET'S GO!!

[david1610]

Let's keep it going. C'mon Andy!

[davech]

More first serves required at the moment. Oh, and a second serve in would also be nice.

[Manaus]

Stop the DFs Andy, hold!

[traveller7]

Come on wake up!

[KnightOwl]

Another DF!

[supergran]

another df...What is the matter. Come on Andy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[davech]

Two great points to bring it back to deuce!

[KnightOwl]

Couple of great shots from Andy!!

[davech]

Well played! 4-2 Andy.

[Manaus]

:phew: Manages to hold.
Really want a double break now.

[hfwardhouse]

What a great hold .... now another kitkat would be nice!

COME ON ANDY!!!

[Nina]

come on Andy come on

[david1610]

Phew! Crucial. Because unitl then Daveed had taken all his previous BPs. Now let's get another break and avoid too much tension. C'mon Andy!

[JennieF]

Go now Andy. Roar away.

[traveller7]

Too close for comfort
kitkat here please

[JennieF]

Oh yes. Nice.

[VamosVixs]

I used to feel confident on Andy's service games, what's changed? Too many DF's.

[KnightOwl]

Intelligent play there - great stuff!

[banskogirl]

Ahhh I'm in costa but Internet about to go! Please cheer for me! And can someone tweet me the final score please!!!? :) Go Andy!

[hfwardhouse]

Oh my goodness what a point .... shame Andy didn't win it - why he didn't smash the ball there I don't know but amazing!

[Linda]

What a great point (but unfortunate outcome)

[david1610]

Never mind. You are playing so much better. Just get the next two points! C'mon Andy!

[davech]

Andy really needs to practice his smashing...

[JAMES4578]

No, why couldn't Andy put the ball away there, 2 bps gone!

[VamosVixs]

Why didn't he just smash it??? Would have put him 5-2 up! :facepalm:

[Manaus]

Never mind, still a break ahead, keep holding Andy.

[traveller7]

argh so close stupid ferrer chasing every ball

[Elenive]

Andy really needs to practice his smashing...

And his second serves... :doh:

Lendl needs to have a word with him about these double faults, the couple he had in Gasquet's match were silly too.

[davech]

Why didn't he just smash it??? Would have put him 5-2 up! :facepalm:

It's been his worst shot for a while. Goodness knows why.

[supergran]

Still worried even though Andy is playing better. Errors and wrong shots. Wonder if he is very tense? I know I am. Have eaten all my chocs from my egg and on 2nd glass of wine!!

[pabbers]

Some of the old Andy there. Had that game on his racket but failed to capitalise. Could be the loss of the match for him I think.

[JAMES4578]

Ferrer manages to hold for 3-4 unfortunately, oh well this set is not over yet and Andy will have to be strong.

[david1610]

You are a break up in this set. Just calm down, concentrate and ... c'mon Andy!

[Sallydaisy]

OK, nice easy hold please Andy!!!
:p

[traveller7]

please hold here

[Elenive]

Ferrer manages to hold for 3-4 unfortunately, oh well this set is not over yet and Andy will have to be strong.
Still a break up, if he holds here then it should be easier for him mentally to clsoe this set out, not to jinx anything though. :cauldron:

[Linda]

Why is my picture going all blurry all of a sudden? :grrr:

[hfwardhouse]

Why is my picture going all blurry all of a sudden? :grrr:

Have you been at the wine again?! ;)

[KnightOwl]

"Fatigue" and "Ferrer" are not often words you hear in the same sentence...!

[VamosVixs]

Have you been at the wine again?! ;)

:lol:

[david1610]

40-30. Next point. Take something off and get the first in. Please!

[clancy]

Let's face it, this has been a poor performance from Andy - WHY??

[Manaus]

Hold Andy! Don't let Ferrer in now! :sofa:

[Elenive]

Let's face it, this has been a poor performance from Andy - WHY??

Too many chocolate eggs before the match, maybe it's the one's we threw at Lendl?

[KnightOwl]

Aaargh!!

[VamosVixs]

Not good. :sad:

[david1610]

Why is my picture going all blurry all of a sudden? :grrr:
If it is tennistv hit the bottom right icon and hit the 2.4 quality if you have a good Internet connection.
Drop shot! 4-4 .
Break back. C'mon Andy!

[Manaus]

Crud, back on serve again. :sad:

[hfwardhouse]

Aaaaargh - this is so unbelievably frustrating!

[KnightOwl]

Let's face it, this has been a poor performance from Andy - WHY??

I think 'poor' is going a little too far - it hasn't been his best, and there have been some errors, but Ferrer is playing well too...

[Elenive]

:sad: Break again here Andy!

[JAMES4578]

A bit worried now, Andy has to try and break here and 2 bps, come on!

[traveller7]

Need to break here otherwise Ferrer has the momentum

[davech]

BP!

[david1610]

Let's face it, this has been a poor performance from Andy - WHY??
The number two ranking is his if he wins and whatever he says he wants it and has put too much pressure on himself.
C'mon Andy!

[davech]

:yahoo: Andy only needs to hold now - how hard could that be?

[Manaus]

And he breaks back. :clap:
Let's do this the easy way and just hold the next game Andy.