WIMBLEDON 2013, ROUND 2: Andy says Toodle Lu!!! Wins 6'3, 6'3, 7'5

[Sallydaisy]

It's Round 2, so it must be Lu!!!
;)

Andy takes on his Olympic 2008 nemesis on Wednesday in his R2 match.
He's already avenged that loss by beating the Taipai man in 2 sets at Indian Wells earlier this year.
But he'll have to beat him again to progress to Round 3.

Their H2H is 1-1, i.e. those 2 matches, and although Lu has clearly adjusted to the grass at Wimbledon the world #75 is probably at more of a disadvantage against Muzzah here in his own 'backyard'.

The match will be scheduled for Wednesday; court and time to be confirmed.

Go Muzzah!!!
:GBflag:

[supergran]

And of course when he beat Andy at the Olympics Andy was ill-prepared, jet-lagged and had been at the Opening Ceremony. Now he is an Olympic Champion and a Grand Slam winner....bit of a difference. I'm sure, though, that Andy will be taking him very seriously. Go Andy!!:GBflag:

[patmoren]

Andy was also very dehydrated as he hadn't taken in enough fluids during the flight over and before the match, looked really terrible in his singles and doubles with Jamie. Should be a completely different story this time especially as he beat him in straight sets in Indian Wells.

[traveller7]

Hopefully be a good match up for Andy hope to see some but all depends on time of day!

[Elenive]

After having watched two sets of the Lu/Ward match I'd think Lu doesn't stand that much of a chance against Andy on grass here at Wimbledon, he's just in a different class. But I don't want to get carried away, after seeing Darcis knock out Rafa today I'm careful not to take anything for granted here. Grass is so unpredictable and that's why it is such a great surface IMO.

[harriet]

well, I was annoyed with Ward for not taking any of his many chances, but Lu is very tenacious, Andy had better not switch off as he did when playing Becker.

[Paull805]

I think the talk that this will be difficult, because Murray lost in straight sets in the 2008 Olympics, is a dumb way to look at it! Andy is 5 years older and 10x more talented. 6-3, 6-4, 6-2 Murray me thinks.

[Sallydaisy]

Andy v Lu is 2nd on Court 1 after Verdasco v Benneteau.
Could be anytime between 3pm and 5pm start .....

[hfwardhouse]

Just seen that on the OOP .... at least I'll be here to see most of it - hope it's nearer 3 than 5 ....!

[kenny009uk]

I really am stunned. Why is he on court 1 ? You think we would give him the best opportunity to win it . Tsgona and Gulbis ? Obv i can see why Feds there. Ridiculous scheduling , hes a home hope and hes put on court 1 .

[Manaus]

I really am stunned. Why is he on court 1 ? You think we would give him the best opportunity to win it . Tsgona and Gulbis ? Obv i can see why Feds there. Ridiculous scheduling , hes a home hope and hes put on court 1 .

Wimbledon normally try to balance the top seeds between CC and court 1. I don't think it matters all that much if Andy is on CC or court 1, it's the same for both players. And likely Fed will be on court 1 for the next round anyway (assuming he goes through).
Will have to miss this unfortunately unless it starts late. All the best Andy. :cheer:

[JAMES4578]

Andy has played one match on court 1 for a few years now. Think the only problem with court 1 is of course you can have rain delays but forecast seems fine for tomorrow.

[susieq]

Well I am delighted as I have tickets for court 1 tomorrow !!!

[cazza99]

Its better that Andy has his turn on court 1 in good weather than if its raining like last year.

[pabbers]

I really am stunned. Why is he on court 1 ? You think we would give him the best opportunity to win it . Tsgona and Gulbis ? Obv i can see why Feds there. Ridiculous scheduling , hes a home hope and hes put on court 1 .

I'd rather he was on court 1 against someone like Lu and back on Centre :cauldron: for a more impressive opponent later on :cauldron::cauldron::cauldron:

[david1610]

Yes, am sure Andy cannot go the whole tournament on centre and let's get that match out of the way!
If I was a neutral, in terms of a good possible tennis match, the Tsonga Gulbis could be a much more open match (having said that Gulbis won't turn up) so I also understand that.
And who knows - maybe Roger will have to be on number 1 at an inappropriate time!

[karanga]

Good luck Andy

:yahoo: :yahoo: :yahoo:

[supergran]

I do remember Andy once saying that he doesn't mind being on Court 1 as he realised that he wouldn't be on Centre for every match. I'm sure as he progresses things will be slightly different. Sharapova is on Court 2 tomorrow.

[lynne]

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

[daveollie]

Why can't Andy be on centre court for every match? Does Rafa play a match on a lesser court at the French? Andy should be on centre every time, it's called home advantage.

[JennieF]

Why can't Andy be on centre court for every match? Does Rafa play a match on a lesser court at the French? Andy should be on centre every time, it's called home advantage.
Perhaps the previous year's champion gets to be on centre Court all the time? Next year I'm sure Andy will be on Centre all the time because he'll be the champion!!

[Jan62]

The top players expect to have to play at least one of their early round matches on Court 1. I would rather Andy got it out of the way today, with a fine weather forecast, than later in the week. Let's leave the risk of showers to be coped with by Fed - would be v.funny if he was on No.1 and got a rain delay......

Really hope Andy is on nearer to 3pm than 5pm - 5 really is the worst time, just as people are getting ready to leave work and travel home, thereby missing most of it. 3pm means I can keep sneaking a look......

Anyway, very best of luck Andy - expecting another nice straightforward win please!

[LC the fan]

Wimbledon always try to put each of the top players on court one at least once - even the saint Fed takes his turn.

This afternoon should be fairly straightforward - if Lu was a bit unconvincing at times against James, Andy should be able to get a 3-setter. The Olympic result really means nothing now.
I am more concerned what will be happening between Robredo and Mahut - both could give Andy a serious work-out in the next round

[pabbers]

Yes, am sure Andy cannot go the whole tournament on centre and let's get that match out of the way!
If I was a neutral, in terms of a good possible tennis match, the Tsonga Gulbis could be a much more open match (having said that Gulbis won't turn up) so I also understand that.
And who knows - maybe Roger will have to be on number 1 at an inappropriate time!

You wouldn't be thinking of a rainy day now would you? :lol:

[Jane]

Wishing Andy all the very best of luck today, and hopefully no falling about!!:thumbup::thumbup::thumbup::thumbup:

[ljs]

Cmonnnn Andy :clap::clap: make it a quick win , im waiting to go to the beach :wimbrolly:

[Elenive]

All best Andy, am sure you can make up for your 2008 olympics loss (although really you already have with the gold medal last year! :p

[clancy]

So many weird and wonde
rful results, I'm getting very nervous!

[Mandiemoo]

2 love service games, quite acceptable!

[Mandiemoo]

Lu is making a game of it! Break point on andys serve!

[Mandiemoo]

And another! Wheres the keys for the murraycoaster

[Elenive]

Ahh, I've found myself in a position where I'm unable to watch this match, only live scoring :sad: any commentary on here would be most appreciated!

[Mandiemoo]

Not another one! Start the engine!

[Mandiemoo]

2-2 deuce on murray serve

[Elenive]

Oh :sad: take it he hasn't focussed yet...

[Mandiemoo]

2-3 to murray after 3 deuces. Looks like it could be tasty!

[Elenive]

2-3 to murray after 3 deuces. Looks like it could be tasty!

Phew, very much a :sofa: set then???

[Mandiemoo]

2-4 to murray, breaks him to 15

[Mandiemoo]

2-5 to murray

[Mandiemoo]

Commies talking about Lu's high ball toss

[Mandiemoo]

2 break points, no 2 set points for muzz

[Mandiemoo]

Lu saves them, 3-5 Murray to serve

[ljs]

That toss of his is really high isnt it !!!!

[Mandiemoo]

2 set points

[Jane]

First set to Andy 6-3 - :yahoo::yahoo::clap::clap:

[Mandiemoo]

And he takes it with unreturnable serve

[ljs]

:dance::cheer::clap::jitterbug:

[Elenive]

Lol about the high toss. If I remember berdy's toss is really high too!

In other news Robson has just won her ladies dubs, 6-3 6-1!!

[Mandiemoo]

The trainers are busy, hope they stay away from court 1

[Elenive]

And he takes it with unreturnable serve

:cheer:

[david1610]

First set! Phew because there are some strange things happening today. Sharapova a set down to Larcher Brito (who is outscreeching who?) Gulbis serving to go two sets to one up against Tsonga. Retirements.... c'mon Andy!

[david1610]

Lol about the high toss. If I remember berdy's toss is really high too!

In other news Robson has just won her ladies dubs, 6-3 6-1!!
Was watching I must confess. Another victory for Laura and Lisa. Lest we forget, everyone else on court was a (senior) GS champion! She made it look straighforward.

[Mandiemoo]

Lu struggling with his serve a little, murray working him up and down the court

And murray breaks to go 0-2 up

[david1610]

Tsonga has retired now!!!!

[Mandiemoo]

Sealed with an ace, murray 0-2 (ignore my last post!)

[ljs]

nice to hear the fans calling out supporting Andy :)

[Mandiemoo]

Tsonga has retired now!!!!

Wow! Cilic out earlier as well!

Some crowd members shouting out their support, about bloody time!

[ljs]

Mandi , my thoughts exactly !!!!

[Mandiemoo]

1-2 in second set, murray to serve

[Mandiemoo]

Sharapova in trouble, overheard saying 'this court is dangerous'

Becker admonishes mercer in commentary box for saying murrays path just got easier- don't get ahead of yourself, lot of tennis to be played'

[ljs]

Ross is biting his nails LOL

[Mandiemoo]

Murray lets Lu get back after being 40-0 but wins after challenging call

1-3 murray, Lu serves

[Elenive]

Oh my.... Tsonga has retired... Oh wow this is really upsetting the odds now... Although good for Andy I guess.... Strange but now it looks like Nole has the tougher half of the draw (haas, berdy, ferrer, potty, gasquet)

[Mandiemoo]

Break points go begging, Lu holds. 2-3 to murray, murray to serve.

That ball toss is insane, if Lu ever plays under the roof, he'll be hitting it!

[Mandiemoo]

Tim H lauches into a staunch defence of the courts there!

[Mandiemoo]

2-4 to murray second set, love service game.

[Mandiemoo]

Lu holds. 3-4 to murray, murray serving.

Sharapova has fallen again!

[Mandiemoo]

Love service game from muzz, great shots there. 3-5 to muzz, Lu to serve

[Jane]

Second set to Andy 6-3 - well done:yahoo::yahoo::yahoo:

[Mandiemoo]

Lu having bit more serving difficulty. Set point comes and goes. Murray drop shot brings up another deuce. Set point when Lu nets. Lu DF!

2 set lead!

[Mandiemoo]

Federer on red button if anyone interested...

[ljs]

awesome Andy :cheer::cheer:

totally different player now from 2008 Olympics !!!!

[Mandiemoo]

3rd set. Murray hold to 30. 0-1 to murray, Lu to serve.

[Mandiemoo]

Lu hold to 30. 1-1 murray to serve

[Mandiemoo]

2 aces seal a murray hold. 1-2 to murray, Lu to serve.

[Mandiemoo]

Judy with a family bag of revels there - other chocolates are available

[Mandiemoo]

Most withdrawals in a day for any grand slam since 1968

[Mandiemoo]

Lu playing some nice shots, gets to 40-0 then murray does a lovely lob over Lu to get on the board.

Lu holds. 2-2, murray to serve

[ljs]

Andy being very agressive there

[Mandiemoo]

Lu hits a magnificent shot down the line but thats his only points as Muzz holds to 15

2-3, Lu to serve

[Paull805]

Nice one Andy. Shame about Tsonga though. Opens it up even more for Murray though.

[Mandiemoo]

I'm no expert but that ball toss is just going all over the shop, surely his coach should be addressing that

[Mandiemoo]

Ooh, a lucky net cord for Lu saves the break point. Deuce in 6th game

[Mandiemoo]

6 deuces, 3 break points, 11 plus minutes, Lu holds

3-3 Murray to serve

[Mandiemoo]

Sharapova out, expect a lively presser!

[Mandiemoo]

Murray hold 3-4, lu serves

[ljs]

Sharapova out, expect a lively presser!


may as well just hand Miss Williams the title now :grrr:

[Manaus]

Got in a short while ago. Andy doing well by the look of things. :)
Skimming through the results so far, what a chaotic day! :shocked:

[Mandiemoo]

4-4 murray to serve 3rd set

[Mandiemoo]

4-5 to muzz, Lu serves

5-5 Lu holds

[ljs]

Andy should have broke there , had match point :(

oh well , cmon Andy hold now and then a break

[Manaus]

6-5 for Andy. Hopefully Andy breaks now and finishes this off.

[Mandiemoo]

Love service game 5-6 to Murray, Lu serves

[Mandiemoo]

2 mp

[Jane]

Woo -hoo Andy wins the match 6-3, 6-3, 7-5 - very well done:boogie::boogie::boogie::dance::dance::cheer:: dance::cheer:

[Mandiemoo]

1 goes begging
Lu second serve, YES!

[Manaus]

He takes it 7-5! :cheer:
Andy safely into round 3. :yahoo: :clap:

[lynne]

Brilliant..........Well done Andy..............:thumbup::thumbup:


:thanks:Mandimoo for the updates:thumbup:

[ljs]

:cheer::cheer::cheer::cheer::cheer: thought he played very well there !!!

now I can go off to the beach with a big smile :dance:

[RoastLamb]

Well done Andy!!!

[jaysee]

That was Xenon he gave his towel to, wasn't it?

[traveller7]

Well done Andy great solid game from what little I saw!

[JennieF]

Brilliant match and really entertaining stuff! So good to see more points won at the net and Andy looks so masterful and comfortable playing from baseline or net these days! It's all looking SO GOOD!!!! :dance::dance::dance:

[lynne]

That was Xenon he gave his towel to, wasn't it?


Well Done Zainab......
Zainab Walji ‏@xenon21 9m
The towel which I got from @andy_murray will be going towards the raffle I will be holding for @royalmarsden charity :)

[JAMES4578]

A very solid match from Andy and it is really was pretty impressive. Murray seemed to be in control after saving the initial break points and whilst the 3rd was tighter he stepped it up when it mattered, well done! :clap::clap::clap:

[cazza99]

Well done Andy :clap:

And well done Xe for getting the towel :clap:

[Mandiemoo]

Brilliant..........Well done Andy..............:thumbup::thumbup:


:thanks:Mandimoo for the updates:thumbup:

(bows) You're more than welcome!

[RoastLamb]

Awwww that's nice of Xe! :thumbup:

[JAMES4578]

Fab of Xenon!

[Paull805]

Onto the last 32 we go. I am glad it's not Mahut next. Although Andy would beat him he is a trick customer.

[LC the fan]

How good it is to see an opponent playing well against Andy but to sit back feeling confident all the same. Well done Andy

[Jan]

well done Andy - a pleasure to watch! :cheer::cheer:

[david1610]

Well done Andy! Getting through the first week seems to have taken on a completely new meaning this year!
On a day of attrition, very nice to have safe passage!

[supergran]

Well done Andy. Really enjoyed watching the match and was quite calm throughout. Thought Lu played well buthe has not got Andy's flair and experience. Looking good Andy!!:GBflag::yahoo::cheer::GBsmile:

[banskogirl]

Great match and totally agree LC and SG, great to be able to watch a decent match and still feel relaxed. Andy is just a bit more stable and happy and confident with his game! Lovely day at Wimbledon for us all even if not there in person!

[wriggles]

oh so annoying! all set ready to watch andy and I don't know whether the channels changed??! but I havnt taped the right one..taped beep 1 and 2 and havnt caught the match! any idea where I can watch it? can only seem to find highlights on wimb website and youtube would be nice to watch whole thing!

[pippadaisy]

yep well done andy can only agree with what others have said , great to feel relaxed watching
keep up the good work:thumbup::bravo:

[pippadaisy]

oh so annoying! all set ready to watch andy and I don't know whether the channels changed??! but I havnt taped the right one..taped beep 1 and 2 and havnt caught the match! any idea where I can watch it? can only seem to find highlights on wimb website and youtube would be nice to watch whole thing!

They changed 1/2 way through the match from 1 to 2, this is so typical of the BBC i dont know why they cant just leave a whole match on one station
especially as they show the whole match but just jump back and forth between 1,2 and red button :shrug:

[daveollie]

oh so annoying! all set ready to watch andy and I don't know whether the channels changed??! but I havnt taped the right one..taped beep 1 and 2 and havnt caught the match! any idea where I can watch it? can only seem to find highlights on wimb website and youtube would be nice to watch whole thing! What format do you watch it on, BBC have Wimbledon specific channels on now, on Virgin they are channels 991 through 994 they are the red button options without having to press the red button. You can V plus them and I'm sure Sky offer the same option, not sure about free view but give it a look and don't just rely on BBC 1 or 2. Murrays semi final of the Australian switched this year and that was about 11am, I had recorded it and avoidedthe result and it was so annoying. Using Eurosport to record the Aussie from now on.

[wriggles]

What format do you watch it on, BBC have Wimbledon specific channels on now, on Virgin they are channels 991 through 994 they are the red button options without having to press the red button. You can V plus them and I'm sure Sky offer the same option, not sure about free view but give it a look and don't just rely on BBC 1 or 2. Murrays semi final of the Australian switched this year and that was about 11am, I had recorded it and avoidedthe result and it was so annoying. Using Eurosport to record the Aussie from now on.

Recorded bbc hd channels but I didn't press series link so may have missed a recording or something, I've series linked it now so it should record everything possible now! Thank you

[xenon21]

Was luck enough to watch this live in the end. Andy played really well! And he got a challenge right ;) lu played well too. Didn't miss a single overhead as far as I remeber and hit the ball well


Andy was lovely enough to donate his towel to the raffle for Royal Marsden Charity :) It isn't signed but that does mean it can be used without fear of autograph rubbing off. And I guess I have phot proof that it was Andy's ;) I hope it helps raise loads of money for charity! Towel drying off on chair atm lol!

[pabbers]

Loving the thread title!

[Jan62]

:bravo:Well done Andy. Given the carnage elsewhere, it makes a good solid win look even better!

[greatunclebulgaria]

Loving the thread title!

yep brought a smile to my face too

[patmoren]

Loving the thread title!
Sally has a quick wit!!!!!

[karanga]

Well done Andy. Keep it going!!! :strawberry: :thumbup:

[LC the fan]

Loving the thread title!

Yes..me too. :thumbup: One of your best Sally