View Full Version : USO 2016, R2: Andy 'granolas' a win over Granollers 6-4 6-1 6-4
Sallydaisy
31-08-2016, 06:03
R2: Andy v Granollers
Andy leads their H2H by 6-1 and beat Granollers in R64 at Indian Wells earlier this year.
It's 7-1 if you count in a Futures win in 2003 on clay in Spain ... and 3-0 to Andy regardless on hard courts.
The 30yr old Spaniard is still ranked #45 though and can be a tricky opponent if he's on top of his game.
Full details can be found here:
http://www.atpworldtour.com/en/players/fedex-head-2-head/andy-murray-vs-marcel-granollers/MC10/G710
The match is due to be played Thursday sometime ... court and time tbc.
I'm hoping it won't be a night match as Friday is my last day at work before a week's holiday so I need to be on it! .... pretty much means I won't be able to watch if it is ;)
On the plus side I will be able to watch next week :boogie: But I have a feeling Andy may well play mostly night matches this year ...
Josephine
31-08-2016, 14:28
They may well swap round like they have done today. So Wawrinka at night, Murray in the day? Depends if any Yanks got a big match I suppose.
supergran
31-08-2016, 14:44
R2: Andy v Granollers
Andy leads their H2H by 6-1 and beat Granollers in R64 at Indian Wells earlier this year.
It's 7-1 if you count in a Futures win in 2003 on clay in Spain ... and 3-0 to Andy regardless on hard courts.
The 30yr old Spaniard is still ranked #45 though and can be a tricky opponent if he's on top of his game.
Full details can be found here:
http://www.atpworldtour.com/en/players/fedex-head-2-head/andy-murray-vs-marcel-granollers/MC10/G710
The match is due to be played Thursday sometime ... court and time tbc.
Sally you forget to give us his inside leg measurement and what he eats for breakfast. Andy didn't have time.:lol::lol:
Luckily regardless of what time it starts I'll actually be able to watch this one. I saw some of last night's match with my breakie. Andy looked good :)
Eurosport has just announced Andy second on Ashe and not before 6.00 pm UK time.
roytennisfan
31-08-2016, 19:48
Andy is going to be out at the worst time in the heat, hopefully the roof helps a bit with more shade now
LC the fan
31-08-2016, 21:35
Great for us if not so good for Andy. GO Andy straight sets would be nice
traveller7
31-08-2016, 22:49
Won't be able to see this as have tickets booked for a play screening. Good luck Andy!
The Very Best of Luck Andy!!!:thumbup::thumbup:
tennis890
31-08-2016, 22:54
Will be able to watch this one. Hope the heat isn't an issue. Good luck Andy :)
I still have record it and watch it slightly behind to give the other half a chance to watch it too. Not allowed to start it without him
david1610
01-09-2016, 00:47
I'm hoping it won't be a night match as Friday is my last day at work before a week's holiday so I need to be on it! .... pretty much means I won't be able to watch if it is ;)
On the plus side I will be able to watch next week :boogie: But I have a feeling Andy may well play mostly night matches this year ...
Given what happened to Jo Konta today, the more night matches the better! Good luck Andy!
themass15
01-09-2016, 05:50
Won't be able to watch this unfortunately as I am going to my mother's this morning and won't be seeing any tennis until Saturday evening. Good luck to Andy today. Let us hope he is not affected by the heat.
Radio Five live sports extra will be doing live commentary from 4pm and so should be doing this one as well. If not, I hope the US Open radio will do it.
I've gone for another Andy win, which hopefully, will be in straight sets.
All the very best of luck today, Andy :thumbup::thumbup::thumbup:
Yay! It's in the day time All the best Andy!
Play well and win. :boogie:
Given what happened to Jo Konta today, the more night matches the better! Good luck Andy! Awful wasn't it?! I was screaming at my TV "Get some ice all over her!" It seemed to take forever to get the ice and I think she actually had to ask for it herself ... good job she was able to!
If the BBC weather App is anything to go by, it looks like Andy's match could be played under the roof.
Yup, BBC weather indicates showers in the afternoon - http://www.bbc.co.uk/weather/5128581
But MSN is showing rain in the morning - https://www.msn.com/en-gb/weather/today/New-York,New-York,United-States/we-city-40.7146,-74.0071?q=new-york&form=PRWKWB&iso=US
And it looks like being a cooler day than yesterday too.
Petchey has said that Andy has been practicing under the roof just in case.
Sallydaisy
01-09-2016, 15:17
from twitter:
TennisTV @TennisTV 1h1 hour ago (https://twitter.com/TennisTV/status/771344382985314304) It's #Murray (https://twitter.com/hashtag/Murray?src=hash) v #Granollers (https://twitter.com/hashtag/Granollers?src=hash) today at the @usopen (https://twitter.com/usopen). Watch highlights of their last meeting: http://tnn.is/Bu9M2y (https://t.co/df2VmIfFNo)
scrapaddict
01-09-2016, 15:31
At last Andy will be done today whateer happens to the weather. feel sorry for those outside though.
Remembering what the LL in GranoLLer's name stands for. ;)
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CjfAX9hWUAE3wb9.jpg
LC the fan
01-09-2016, 16:17
But Loses to Lots of winning Lobs from Andy
Halep has just won, so Andy will be walking out very soon.
Typically, radio five live sports extra have changed their mind and have decided to do a cricket match instead.
If anyone gets fed up with Castle's commentary, tune into US Open radio and you can listen to Virginia Wade droning on instead.
Unfortunately have theatre tickets for tonight :sad: Know what I'd rather be doing :)
Go Andy!!!!
Why is the roof remaining closed when it's not raining? Simona Halep said it was a little cold playing under the roof so very different conditions.
Why is the roof remaining closed when it's not raining? Simona Halep said it was a little cold playing under the roof so very different conditions.
Maybe they are expecting some more showers.
The players have just walked out.
Rusedski crediting Lendl with the improvement to Andy's serve compared to when working with Amelie. :facepalm:
The rain is expected within the next hour. It is possible they may open the roof later on during the match.
RosieBear
01-09-2016, 17:15
Can't really post much because I'm using my phone to cast Euro sport to my tv - but enjoy the match everyone, and let's go Andy. Smash it :GBflag:
Andy finding his first serve at the end. 1-0
Rusedski crediting Lendl with the improvement to Andy's serve compared to when working with Amelie. :facepalm:
I thought Andy said, before Lendl's return, that he had been working on the serve with Jamie's coach and also consulting a number of coaches who were involved with coaching Juniors but why should that stand in the way of the 'everything is down to Lendl' brigade?
Andy forcing errors from Granny. 2-0
Early break to Andy 2-0!:thumbup:
Only 1 first serve so good hold from 0-30. 3-0
First serve is AWOL at the moment but still 3-0.
Andy now winning 3 - 0.
Enjoying the commentary on the US Open radio, which is on their website (much better than the usual BBC's suspects).
Eurosport have Bradnam and Cash commentating. I don't mind Cash but Bradnam is a nightmare.
Granny did well to hold there.
Good hold, great pass at 0-15. 4-1
Granollers finds his first serve and holds to love. 4-2
4 first serves, love hold. 5-2
Struggled to find a stream today, but I've ended up with Johnny Mac...
Sallydaisy
01-09-2016, 17:51
Has anyone got a live stream working?
http://cricfree.sc/espn-usa-live-stream
http://www.oleoletv.xyz/oleoletvcom_page001eNodydEKgCAMBdAvuujChD7HaESwTdn 0ob8POq-H0l7qkQul4DFZT3YQtkw1rUAfbFDc3qyLsAd0ubcXk82e-ONCSNP4AFQZGR8,.html
GrannySmash! :big grin: Deuce
Wish Cash would stop talking during the action.
Wish Cash would stop talking during the action.
Even better I he just stopped talking
3 big points from SP down by Granny. 5-3
Sallydaisy
01-09-2016, 17:57
Who is Grain-yoll-ayeres?
US pronunciation!
Where has this come from? BP
RosieBear
01-09-2016, 18:01
OMG - that is the measure of Andy's confidence right now to save bp. He's bubbling.
Set point number threee
Cmon
Granny takes the 4th BP, that's going to annoy. 5-4
roytennisfan
01-09-2016, 18:06
Really tough game but so many errors 5-4
david1610
01-09-2016, 18:06
Is Andy being paid per point today? ;)
On the fourth break point, Granollers breaks Andy's serve.
roytennisfan
01-09-2016, 18:07
Andy gone off the boil, many errors and struggling at mo
Andy having a running monologue at the changeover, can't make it out due to the hubbub.
But Andy is playing so aggressively which is good to see. Fingers crossed.
But Andy is playing so aggressively which is good to see. Fingers crossed.
Subjective view point of course
JAMES4578
01-09-2016, 18:10
Seemed to be going pretty smoothly but a few errors in long game and Granollers stays in the set, come on Andy!
Well that certainly wasn't in the script but watch Andy break now.
Set point number five
Cmon
FH error from Granny. SP#5
Set point
This time AndyCmon
Granny went for it. Deuce
One of those base line shots looked to be out - anyway back to deuce. C'mon andy!
Trying to cook the dinner and watch at the same time. You're not making this easy, Andy - it could be a burnt offering tonight!
Eek when I last checked it was 5-2.
david1610
01-09-2016, 18:17
Trying to cook the dinner and watch at the same time. You're not making this easy, Andy - it could be a burnt offering tonight!
Snap!
Hope Andy remains phlegmatic!
Mandiemoo
01-09-2016, 18:17
tut. what is occuring?? was going so well!
Cmon Muzz!
Lots of burnt suppers tonight
Seventh set point I thinkCmon
Mandiemoo
01-09-2016, 18:20
Its a timely reminder of why its best not to eat during Andy matches - indigestion a go-go.
Cmon Muzz!
First set to Andy :yahoo::yahoo:
Magnificent seventh (SP)!!!! 6-4
Gettttttttttttttiiiiiiiinnnnnn
roytennisfan
01-09-2016, 18:21
Come in no7
supergran
01-09-2016, 18:21
:cheer::cheer::cheer::cheer::cheer::cheer:
After seven set points, Andy finally gets the first set.
That became incredibly tense.
roytennisfan
01-09-2016, 18:22
6-4 67mins!
scrapaddict
01-09-2016, 18:22
Bit scary at times but job done - 2 to go!
murrayfan89
01-09-2016, 18:22
Loses an epic game on serve. Wins an epic game to break serve. That's weird.
Mandiemoo
01-09-2016, 18:22
Mark Bender resplendently pink, too much sun I think. Kim gorgeous as always, like that set point.
Cmon Muzz!
Andy made very heavy weather of that! Needs to find his serve and make it easier for himself and us!
JAMES4578
01-09-2016, 18:23
Tremendous shot, Andy went off the boil at bit but came up with the goods when it mattered to clinch the set-hopefully good start to the 2nd!
Definitely time to use my new "Keep calm and watch Andy Murray" mug!
Scrappy game but it's a hold. 1-0
Credit due to Granollers for raising his game when Andy was serving at 5-3.
scrapaddict
01-09-2016, 18:29
Wher have all the aces gone - only 1 in the first set. Is it more diffciult to serve aces under the roof??
Andy made very heavy weather of that! Needs to find his serve and make it easier for himself and us!
Speaking of heavy weather...
Granollers holds to love, Andy annoyed at not winning the first point. 1-1
I'm not sure if this has been mentioned before, but with the roof closed it's much cooler and the court is much slower.
Great sportsmanship. 15-15
Saves 2BPs, great hold. 2-1
scrapaddict
01-09-2016, 18:39
Good ace in there - we need more of thoise
Both break points saved by Andy.
I get the feeling that they haven't thought this roof through properly. Deafening when it's crowded, ear-busting when it's crowded and pelting down. ;)
ESPN showing Monfils (on his birthday) and team playing boules with tennis balls in the pouring rain on an outside court!
Mandiemoo
01-09-2016, 18:45
i was hoping for an energy-conserving under 2 hours encounter - ha!
Cmon Muzz!
scrapaddict
01-09-2016, 18:47
Andy seems quite tired but some nice shots in that last game and now to hold
scrapaddict
01-09-2016, 18:48
Great hold - more like the Muzza we know and love
Love hold, brilliant point at 30-0. 4-1
Nice love hold - with a great point too!
From Andy's initial (non) reaction, I assumed he missed it. Delayed fist pump.
Always said Andy's outburst where a good thing of course commies will be back to moaning about it tomorrow
Chance for some insurance
BP
Cmon
Blink and you'd miss that love hold for the set. 6-1
Second set to Andy :yahoo::yahoo::yahoo:
scrapaddict
01-09-2016, 18:56
The real Andy Murray just showed up!!
roytennisfan
01-09-2016, 18:57
Well last 4 games,back to normal after that hiccup, one more set!
I love it when a match becomes very one sided, if it's favouring Andy.
JAMES4578
01-09-2016, 18:57
Andy turning on the style and looking in a commanding position, come on!
LC the fan
01-09-2016, 18:58
Finally the real Andy Murray has turned up !! Suddenly he looks like the champ he is
I think Andy was over that game after the net cord on the first point. ;) 0-1
It is ok to credit Andy's opponent occasionally. Granollers played great tennis at the end of the first set. 1-1
That's more like it!! Was trying to do some sewing during the 1st set and ended up with some very wonky seams.
Comfortable love hold :love:
5Live resume coverage but not commentary, what's the point? 30-15
Definitely time to use my new "Keep calm and watch Andy Murray" mug!
I have one too but although the impossible can be done, miracles take a little longer!
Andy's sarcastic applause for Granny's winner. :big grin: 40-30
Not Andy's best return game. 2-3
Andy's sarcastic applause for Granny's winner. :big grin: 40-30ye not sure what that was about
I hope Andy holds and then breaks Granollers serve.
Mandiemoo
01-09-2016, 19:20
I hope Andy holds and then breaks Granollers serve.
Me too, I'm starving, not had any tea yet!
Cmon Muzz!
Did Andy just say "really unhelpful" to Lendl? Surely not. 3-4
Did Andy just say "really unhelpful" to Lendl? Surely not. 3-4
Why not - he's not God!
Phew! Scottish net. 30-30
Why not - he's not God!
Sacrilege! ;)
Tough hold from 15-30. 4-4
Definitely a Scottish net!
Now Andy - break and hold!
One game away for an Andy win.
McNet strikes again. ;) 30-0
Andy went for the big winner. 40-15
Three match points
Make that two
Cmon
Great win Andy - well done - :yahoo::yahoo::yahoo::yahoo:
:dance::dance::dance::yahoo::yahoo::yahoo::dance:: dance: :dance: Wahey!!! Onwards and upwards, Andy!!
Straight sets victory. Well done Champ!!! :yahoo::dance::yahoo:
That was a great match from Granollers, He really made a fight of it - well done to him.
Simon or Lorenzi next, due next up on court 11.
radio 5 live, eurossport televised some other game
"Couldn't hear the ball at all, which is tricky". Roof failure. ;)
roytennisfan
01-09-2016, 19:40
Well done Andy, 2 .22 not so bad after 1.07 for first set!
Does anyone know what Andy's first serve percentage was?
RosieBear
01-09-2016, 19:40
Brilliant Andy against tough opponent! So focused esp since fsp low and needed to back up well. :clap: No more wee walkies in the early rounds :clap:
JAMES4578
01-09-2016, 19:42
A bit closer again in the 3rd but Andy a step ahead and pretty much in control throughout (though Granollers definitely challenged at times), well done! Whilst first serve % a bit low (43%) winning 65% of the points on the 2nd which was impressive and sure will step up as tournament progresses.:cheer::cheer::cheer::clap::clap:
Does anyone know what Andy's first serve percentage was?
43% with 78% points won. An impressive 65% second serve points won.
Does anyone know what Andy's first serve percentage was?http://www.usopen.org/en_US/scores/stats/1232ms.html
It should be Simon next, as he's the better player than Lorenzi. But, you never know.
hfwardhouse
01-09-2016, 19:45
Cracking match! Well done Andy :cheer:
43% - wow, that really was low! It's amazing he won in three when the fsp was as low as that. Just shows you how well he played otherwise.
"When Lendl's there............." Rusedski,G. (CAN) :facepalm:
Mandiemoo
01-09-2016, 19:52
"When Lendl's there............." Rusedski,G. (CAN) :facepalm:
Its the 'Lendl effect' innit?.........
"When Lendl's there............." Rusedski,G. (CAN) :facepalm:
:grrr: not that I have anything against Lendl but :grrr:
LC the fan
01-09-2016, 19:54
65% second serves won...pretty steady play. Well done Andy. If he can win in straights while not serving at his best it bodes well.
I was a fan of Rusedski in Davis Cup but as a commentator he's an idiot.
Well done Andy! :clap::clap::cheer: I really enjoyed that match. A bit of a coaster in places, but great to watch. As usual, once Andy gets a handle on a match, it's up, up and away. I'm so proud of him too for his very sporting behaviour particularly in conceding a disputed point to Granny. Loved his first on court interview! And when Petch interviewed him, Andy confirmed what I had been thinking...that his low first serve % might have had something to do with the cooler, slower conditions under the roof. Granny's first serve % was low too. Perhaps I am wrong, but I think it is more likely his first serve % drops in slower conditions? But he was more than happy with the points won behind his second serve. Good old Andy!!
:grrr: not that I have anything against Lendl but :grrr:
His comment on the improvement to Andy's serve as a result of Lendl is such a lot of tosh. As you said Andy had described the process he'd undergone to make changes long before Lendl returned plus he's also said that Lendl is not big on giving technical advice, he's there for other reasons.
WimbledonWestie
01-09-2016, 20:23
Missed this- messaged a friend for the score on way home and got '4-6, 1-6, 2-2, been a tough one'. Was willing Andy to hang on in til I got home to cheer him back from 2 sets down. Then got an apology for the score being wrong way round. What a scary few minutes!!! So I'm extra delighted!
So glad that Andy managed to win in straights despite the low fsp. I was a bit concerned when I saw the strapping on his left shoulder as I hadn't noticed it during his first match. Cash commented on Andy's ball toss being off line so perhaps his shoulder "problem" contributed to the fsp too.
Missed this- messaged a friend for the score on way home and got '4-6, 1-6, 2-2, been a tough one'. Was willing Andy to hang on in til I got home to cheer him back from 2 sets down. Then got an apology for the score being wrong way round. What a scary few minutes!!! So I'm extra delighted!
Wow, that must have been a scary drive home!
So glad that Andy managed to win in straights despite the low fsp. I was a bit concerned when I saw the strapping on his left shoulder as I hadn't noticed it during his first match. Cash commented on Andy's ball toss being off line so perhaps his shoulder "problem" contributed to the fsp too.
I didn't see that - hope it's nothing to worry about.
Missed this- messaged a friend for the score on way home and got '4-6, 1-6, 2-2, been a tough one'. Was willing Andy to hang on in til I got home to cheer him back from 2 sets down. Then got an apology for the score being wrong way round. What a scary few minutes!!! So I'm extra delighted!
:phew: - though probably marginally better than being told Andy was 2 sets up when he was down!
WimbledonWestie
01-09-2016, 20:46
Wow, that must have been a scary drive home!
Just as well I wasn't the driver.
WimbledonWestie
01-09-2016, 20:47
:phew: - though probably marginally better than being told Andy was 2 sets up when he was down!
Very true!
supergran
01-09-2016, 21:11
After getting the first set...eventually . everything seemed very straightforward. Low first serve % from both men probably due to changed conditions mentioned by Andy. Good match to watch. Well done Andy!
Just back from theatre to this great news! Well done Andy!! Onwards we go...........:cheer:
Great win from Andy. His serve was probably not performing as well as he'd like but he is ever the perfectionist. Next round!
TizMurray
02-09-2016, 02:01
Great win from Andy. His serve was probably not performing as well as he'd like but he is ever the perfectionist. Next round!
Sorry but nothing to do with Andy being a perfectionist. His fsp was rubbish in this match. It will improve when it has to though.
HoopGirl
02-09-2016, 06:22
Well that was a great match with some great tennis from both players.
Never doubted Andy would win - how lovely just to watch and enjoy the beauty of the game! No roller Coasters!
Sorry but nothing to do with Andy being a perfectionist. His fsp was rubbish in this match. It will improve when it has to though. OK .... but he won didn't he?! :shrug: :rolleyes: Wouldn't want him to peak just yet anyway.
I enjoyed the match and straight sets first two rounds with a little bit of a challenge is perfect IMO.
Had to go out after the first set so watched the recording of the rest. Thought Andy made some great second serves and his play was so aggressive compared to the first round match. Think Mr Lentils must have had a word in his shell-like! A joy to behold and so sustained even when he made some mistakes. Luvverly jubberly.
No time to read back and see what everyone else thought - visitors here till Sunday so have to catch up here and there.
traveller7
02-09-2016, 10:08
I checked the live scores before play and during interval and was happy to see the win. Well done Andy onwards!
Well done Andy. :boogie: :boogie: :boogie:
Sorry but nothing to do with Andy being a perfectionist. His fsp was rubbish in this match. It will improve when it has to though.
My point was that as he won it doesn't matter. Most likely there will be no problem with it in the next round, sometimes you just have one of those days. SO he shouldn't worry about it, be happy with the win, it's not something that needs work. Off days happen, I suspect as I'm sure he knows that was all this was. As Borris says sometimes you win ugly, but a win is a win.
He should be pleased with his run so far, not too much energy spent as in a good position to go the distance.
TizMurray
02-09-2016, 15:21
OK .... but he won didn't he?! :shrug: :rolleyes: Wouldn't want him to peak just yet anyway.
I enjoyed the match and straight sets first two rounds with a little bit of a challenge is perfect IMO.
I enjoyed the match too and agree it was a good win. As I said, it will improve when it has to. I think actually it was due to the conditions. Granollers fsp was down too.
TizMurray
02-09-2016, 15:24
My point was that as he won it doesn't matter. Most likely there will be no problem with it in the next round, sometimes you just have one of those days. SO he shouldn't worry about it, be happy with the win, it's not something that needs work. Off days happen, I suspect as I'm sure he knows that was all this was. As Borris says sometimes you win ugly, but a win is a win.
He should be pleased with his run so far, not too much energy spent as in a good position to go the distance.
Yep I agree. Due to conditions anyway I think.
Andy himself said that the conditions affected both their first serves. He was pleased with his match so I see no reason why we shouldn't be.
I think Andy has every reason to be pleased with his match...Granny played well and gave Andy a good stiff test.
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