View Full Version : CINCINNATI MASTERS, R3: Andy's 600th win in straights 6-3, 6-2 over Anderson
Sallydaisy
18-08-2016, 07:19
Andy v Kev.
Andy leads the H2H by 5-2 ... but he might be looking forward to this particular match because Big Kev booted 'oor Muzzah 'oot of the US Open 2015 in R16.
It's at 00.01 Friday 19th August ... perhaps a bit late for some AMFF'ers. Including me.
:sad:
H2H detail: http://www.atpworldtour.com/en/players/fedex-head-2-head/andy-murray-vs-kevin-anderson/MC10/A678
themass15
18-08-2016, 08:34
Unfortunately this is another one I won't be able to stay up for. Will have to record it and hopefully Andy can get the W, although he must badly need some rest!!!!!
All the best Andy. Play well.
JAMES4578
18-08-2016, 10:47
This 3rd round encounter with Anderson is likely to be much tougher than the Monaco match,just hope Andy is in form and that the shoulder issue is not too serious. Peaking for the Us Open though is a bigger priority.
mickeypops
18-08-2016, 10:54
Andy's having a great year against serve-bots like Anderson. My only concern is that he's still knackered from his magnificent exploits in Rio.
I'm hoping that the shoulder thing was just some stiffness during the match. Then it could be better for later today. Anderson is a tough opponent and returning his serve won't be great for Andy's tiredness. However he is a much better player than Anderson so I think he will get the win regardless.
Am saving my late night vigils for the USO I'm afraid! I just can't do all the late nights when I'm working :grrr::sad:
themass15
18-08-2016, 12:36
Me too!!!!
If Andy wins this match it will be his 600th win on the ATP tour - http://www.atpworldtour.com/en/news/murray-wawrinka-nadal-cincinnati-2016-thursday-preview
Very best of luck to Andy!!! :yahoo: :yahoo: :yahoo:
Hope he is not pushing himself too far with the USO very near now.
WimbledonWestie
18-08-2016, 14:31
Me too!!!!
Me too- first day of pupils tomorrow so probably not a great start to their year if I'm sleep deprived- still trying to recover from several late nights (well early mornings) of Olympic viewing.
WimbledonWestie
18-08-2016, 14:31
If Andy wins this match it will be his 600th win on the ATP tour - http://www.atpworldtour.com/en/news/murray-wawrinka-nadal-cincinnati-2016-thursday-preview
Only seems a minute ago he got 500!
angiebabez
18-08-2016, 14:40
Me 4. Would rather Andy saved himself for US open also :shocked:
lovetennis
18-08-2016, 15:09
Another who won't be able to stay up for this one. Andy should be able to see off Anderson and his big serve, and of course I always want Andy to win but I won't be devastated if he doesn't. A little recovery time before USO would be good. Hope the shoulder is ok
The Very Best of Luck Andy!!!:thumbup::thumbup:
Andy has Mark "the back whisperer" Bender with him this week so I'm sure he will be able to sort any issue with Andy's shoulder and advice what is best.
Kevin Anderson missed 3 months with a shoulder and ankle injuries and returned at the beginning of the clay court season. Last week he lost in the first round of Atlanta to the even bigger serving Reilly Opelka but did reach the QF in Toronto before losing to Wawrinka. He has a win/loss of 10-13 for the year.
I just want Andy to win everything possible within safe margins. Given today's events so far I think several :cauldron: :cauldron: :cauldron:s are needed!
I have to stay up for a FaceTime from my son so I may see some of Andy
Andy got 2 serves in before they had to go back to locker room. It's absolutely pelting down now with rain. Did anyone see the replay of his serves? He was grasping his shoulder and grimacing. Or was that a replay of his previous match? I really hope he puts his body first.
Such a pain that it's raining I will have to go to bed now :sad:
Rosalind
18-08-2016, 23:35
there seem to be some shoulder twinges. Really hope nothing serious.
Meanwhile court more suitable for Adam Peaty right now..... I'm going to have to watch on catchup tomorrow morning. night all
He did have a stretch of his shoulder but it didn't stop him serving an ace first ball. When they sat waiting for the rain to stop he did some self-manipulation of his shoulder. In his press conference he blamed the change of balls here for the stiffness, says they react differently on his racquet. Hopes it gets better as the week goes on.
Rain has stopped:thumbup:
This is really stupid.....watching an army of folks hoovering and mopping up a tennis court instead of catching up on beauty sleep! You would think court covers would be a whole lot less bother!!
supergran
19-08-2016, 00:02
Have had a lovely evening with a friend. Andy's match off due to rain.Now catching up with Nadal v Coric Remember him playing Andy in Croatia. He walked out so confidently and he was a schoolboy then.
supergran
19-08-2016, 00:24
Andy's back. COME ON CHAMP!
Ace to start the game & end it just about 90 minutes apart. 1-0
31% first serves but holds. Continually flexing the shoulder. 2-1
After exchanging breaks and a long service game Andy holds. Serve still a struggle but determination is all there. 4-3
LC the fan
19-08-2016, 01:08
Come on, break now. Let's get this on the move
LC the fan
19-08-2016, 01:09
Great return, another break point
Sharp footed Andy gets the break. 5-3
I think there's less shoulder flexing which is a good sign.
LC the fan
19-08-2016, 01:15
Well done Andy, determined play.
Still a bit concerned about that serve though
Just wakened up after nearly four hours sleep to find Andy winning the first set. Glad I missed the frustration of the rain delay, but I set Sky+ to record before going to bed so might have a look at that in the morning In the meantime.......go Andy!! :thumbup:
Woke up. Watched Jones retain her Gold Medal in Taekwando and checked Murray. Good to see first set in the bag.
Big server saves BP and holds. 0-1
The winner of this match plays Tomic in the QF tomorrow not before 1.30am UK.
Some brilliant play from Andy to get the double break. 5-2
Andy wins 6-3, 6-2 - well done :cheer::cheer::cheer:
Andy wins 6/3 6/2 :dance::dance:
Light those candles, Andy joins the 600 club! Brilliant. :boogie::boogie:
20 in a row , 600th win ... AWESOME ANDY !!!!!:clap::clap::clap:
Incredible talent..a joy to watch!!!.........Night folks!!...:thumbup:
Excellent - he wasn't going to miss the 600 mark. Great win, but Anderson looked completely defeated. I quite like him. Mr M was brutal.
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CqL-bPAWAAABAKO.jpg
No cake :sad: maybe they can have that praying mantis stuffed and give him that as a memento.
Oh wow Andy! Some amazing shots! He looked in a hurry...no hanging about as he continues to set more records! 600!!....and counting!! :bravo:
Another late match.....OOP...........http://www.atpworldtour.com/en/scores/current/cincinnati/422/daily-schedule
No cake :sad: maybe they can have that praying mantis stuffed and give him that as a memento.
Brave ball girl!!! I would have hated to have to catch that thing!!!
JAMES4578
19-08-2016, 02:12
Certainly Andy was impressive,went break down early on but broke back immediately and from then was pretty comfortable though Anderson didn't have a great deal of resistance once the tide turned. Congratulations Andy on 600th win!:clap::clap::clap:
TizMurray
19-08-2016, 02:12
He did have a stretch of his shoulder but it didn't stop him serving an ace first ball. When they sat waiting for the rain to stop he did some self-manipulation of his shoulder. In his press conference he blamed the change of balls here for the stiffness, says they react differently on his racquet. Hopes it gets better as the week goes on.
'Blamed' isn't the correct word imo. Explained works better for me.
Brave ball girl!!! I would have hated to have to catch that thing!!!
I don't think she could believe she'd picked it up, she was shaking after. Trooper.
'Blamed' isn't the correct word imo. Explained works better for me.
I think when the result is pain, "blamed" is appropriate. I can imagine Andy used much stronger language, ******* balls. ;)
Instead of a cake Cincy did this. Prefer cake.
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CqMCCT1XEAE95TD.jpg
Wow, well done Andy! Can't keep up with all theses wins, one after the other! Huge congrats on reaching #600 and Onwards and Upwards. Go get that No 1 spot! :thumbup:
themass15
19-08-2016, 05:54
Lovely surprise to wake up to. Well done Andy on your 600th win!!!!!
Sallydaisy
19-08-2016, 06:12
Instead of a cake Cincy did this. Prefer cake.
Are you JudyMurray2?
;)
Nice news to wake up to ... Breakfast at Bernie's next up. Or Atomic. We'll see.
lovetennis
19-08-2016, 06:51
Great to wake up and hear about Andy's 600th win :dance:
LC the fan
19-08-2016, 07:02
600 and counting ... Great achievement, great player, great champion
HoopGirl
19-08-2016, 07:08
Great news Andy! Fabulous!
Rosalind
19-08-2016, 07:08
Brave ball girl!!! I would have hated to have to catch that thing!!!
That was beyond the call of duty! I would have rather mopped the entire court with one small towel all on my own!
sir coolerking
19-08-2016, 07:58
As a result of a sick dog, I found myself downstairs and watching this at 2.30am. Andy looked in better form than last week, so much for fatigue. The Cincy courts have always suited him and look to be again. One astonishing shot is worth trying to find, a cross court pass off an Anderson smash at 3-2 in the second set.
No cake :sad: maybe they can have that praying mantis stuffed and give him that as a memento.
Well you can expect cake after your first Gold Medal, but if they had to give the lad goodies after every record he has broken over the years, particularly for British Tennis it would wipe out an awful lot of their profits.,....
:cheer: :cheer: :cheer: Well done Andy.
supergran
19-08-2016, 08:29
Managed to watch all the match in bed. Thought Andy played very well and to get his 600th tour win is fantastic. Am rather tired this morning but will probably have a sleep later.
supergran
19-08-2016, 08:31
As a result of a sick dog, I found myself downstairs and watching this at 2.30am. Andy looked in better form than last week, so much for fatigue. The Cincy courts have always suited him and look to be again. One astonishing shot is worth trying to find, a cross court pass off an Anderson smash at 3-2 in the second set.
That was a WOW WOW shot wasn't it?
Once again, had to watch the recording............WOW..........delighted that it puts paid to my FTM big time, but I didn't want to jinx him. Wonderful tennis, great win and apart from a little bit at the outset, it looked as though he forgot about his shoulder. Haven't had time to look around in the last 48 hours but hope he's said somewhere that it's nothing significant. Can't believe the field that's left and of course, of that field, he just has to have Raonic in his half rather than any of the 4 in the other half :rolleyes:.......not that that's necessarily a problem but it can be frustrating for him and take away from his mental reserves. Mind you, fully appreciate he's got to get past Tomic first, so in traditional Pabbers style:
:cauldron: :cauldron: :cauldron:
sir coolerking
19-08-2016, 08:53
With this field he was always going to have to beat Raonic at some point, may as well do it in the semi. You can bet that Raonic is wishing a whole lot more he was in the other half from Andy.
Wow, that was fun to watch, or at least the 2nd set which was where I came in. Glad to see that by that time he was only self-manipulating his shoulder and his movement was great. Congrats, Champ on your 600th win and good to see that you are the last man standing of the Rio Musketeers!
Rio Musketeers......love it!!!
Well done Andy and congrats on your 600th win. Onwards and upwards!
traveller7
19-08-2016, 09:53
Well done Andy not been able to watch any matches but doing well so far
A great match and a far easier win than I had imagined :) next round will be tough :(
Suspect like many others li looked on cinci as an inconvenience, one more win and might be worth a little exertion from andy, another master ain't something to be sniffed at
banskogirl
19-08-2016, 11:38
I think while Andy is winning with such good scores, maybe he is thinking of this as good practise for the US. I also think he is thinking of the No. 1 ranking. Not to be sniffed at!
sir coolerking
19-08-2016, 12:05
I think that made it 19 wins in a row too........a winning habit is not to be sniffed at.
I am now hoping he don't come down with the Flu as that's not to be sniffed at.
You should always use a tissue.
:sofa::facepalm:
As a result of a sick dog, I found myself downstairs and watching this at 2.30am. Andy looked in better form than last week, so much for fatigue. The Cincy courts have always suited him and look to be again. One astonishing shot is worth trying to find, a cross court pass off an Anderson smash at 3-2 in the second set.
I hope your dog is ok :sad: I always pick up on anything to do with dogs ....
Well done Andy! Seeds dropping like flies and our boy wins through, fantastic!
themass15
19-08-2016, 16:49
Andy's challenge will come against Raonic in the semis
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y4l5PRPGGuc
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z5Vl-xhv2RA
That was an amazing shot! Great to see it again!
Huge congrats to Andy on the milestone. More to come :)
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