View Full Version : US OPEN 2016, R3: Andy pootles past Paolo ... 7'6, 5'7, 6'2, 6'3. Into Round 4
Sallydaisy
02-09-2016, 07:35
Unexpected R3 opponent for Andy ...
Paolo Lorenzi, aged 34, currently ranked #40, who beat Gilles Simon yesterday in 5 sets and nearly 5hours!!!
Andy leads the H2H by 1-0 BUT it's 10 years since they played each other!!!
The win came from an up and coming teenager at Brisbane R32 in 3 sets by Muzzah, who doled out a bagel 2nd set!
;)
http://www.atpworldtour.com/en/players/fedex-head-2-head/andy-murray-vs-paolo-lorenzi/MC10/L503
I'm going for another straight sets win for Andy.
roytennisfan
02-09-2016, 09:02
Don't expect another 5 hours from Lorenzo this time, Andy in 3 in less than half that time
Very best of luck Andy. :yahoo: :yahoo: :yahoo:
Are we sure this is today? <as in Friday?> I don't see it on the Schedule? = important I know for #Luckyscarf wearing!
No think Sally has been on the sauce it's tomorrow
But it says Saturday top of Sally's post!
LC the fan
02-09-2016, 15:42
Not sure quite who Lorenzi is, although I suppose I will recognise him. No doubt he will be all juiced up to give Andy some problems (and us some tense moments) but all should be well for another 3 setter. Meanwhile Dimitrov looms.........
Sallydaisy
02-09-2016, 15:51
No think Sally has been on the sauce it's tomorrow
Overworked and underpaid more like!!!
:fingersear:
But I'm on the sauce tonight .....
:wino:
But it says Saturday top of Sally's post!
That's cos some smart*** other mod has edited it ...
:lol:
Enjoy the sauce tonight...have one for Andy too! :wino:
LC the fan
02-09-2016, 17:51
Hopefully we will all be having one to celebrate Andy (and perhaps Kyle and Dan and Jo) in the fourth round. What a result that would be..4 Brits in the second week.
But as long as Andy is there. And perhaps a certain Serb isn't ?.........
So glad it's sorted I was panicking that I needed to go throw luckyscarf on - but no it's tomorrow i need it <phew>
Guerkins2
02-09-2016, 19:59
:cheer:Just seen Andy 3rd on Ashe
After 2 women's matches so about 8pm. Great Saturday evening viewing!
That is a good time :) looking forward to it
.......... and on Ashe. Does that mean that he won't have to do a stint on the dreaded Armstrong?
mickeypops
02-09-2016, 21:11
Well, I've been following Andy's career for donkeys years, and I don't think I've ever heard of his opponent here. Hopefully Andy's experience and class will show through. The guy has made it through to the 3rd round though so he can obviously play decent tennis. A bit of an unknown.
The Very Best of Luck Andy!!!:thumbup::thumbup:
.......... and on Ashe. Does that mean that he won't have to do a stint on the dreaded Armstrong?
I thought if Andy was going to be on Armstrong it would be this match but the schedulers must have taken note of what he said. ;) Should he keep winning then surely all matches will be on Ashe. Only exception could be if he faces Sousa in the fourth round instead of Dimitrov.
patmoren
03-09-2016, 11:49
Lorenzi has been having a good year and worried quite a few good players and beaten others. His best surface is clay and I don't think he has the power or variety to beat Andy
Lorenzi has been having a good year and worried quite a few good players and beaten others. His best surface is clay and I don't think he has the power or variety to beat Andy
Nor the stamina after his brutal nearly 5 hour match with Simon.
Cmonnnnnn ANDY !!!!!!!!!!!!!!
All the very best of luck, Andy :thumbup::thumbup::thumbup:
LC the fan
03-09-2016, 15:32
Lorenzi has been having a good year and worried quite a few good players and beaten others. His best surface is clay and I don't think he has the power or variety to beat Andy
Fortunately, these days, not a lot of people have. :clap:
Lorenzi won Kitzbuhel in July and at age 34 became the oldest first time tour event winner. He's won $2.5millon in his 13 year career but $400K of that is in 2016 which shows he's having his best year ever reaching a career high of 39. Also shows what Dan Evans can expect to earn almost as a minimum when you maintain a ranking around 40 to 50 plus Lorenzi lost in the first round of the 3 other slams this year. He has played on Ashe once before in the first round in 2012, losing to Djokovic 1-6 0-6 1-6.
roytennisfan
03-09-2016, 18:14
Looking like about 8.30 start, going to clash with Dan for sure, that is unless Delpo and David have a long match ...which I very much doubt considering the form they are both in
roytennisfan
03-09-2016, 18:57
Serena got a move on in the second set, just finished
It's alomst time - good luck Andy!
:GBflag:
(Just time for me to get the washing up finished!)
Guess who the Canuck's talking about.......:rolleyes:
Has Greg stopped talking yet?? If so I'll turn the sound back on :rolleyes:
Hello everyone! My usual question - anyone on Livestream tonight please? GO ANDY!!
First first serve to hold. 1-0
Mandiemoo
03-09-2016, 19:31
http://cricfree.sc/euro-sports-1-live-stream
http://www.oleoletv.xyz/oleoletvcom_page001eNoFwWEKgCAMBtATfUzLhI6zaISgUzb 9UafvvUhHymdIkVzGlHaJYccWYqbl6EMUtZvoV9CWGb-Yolocj7He8MrNf-AdF1E,.html
Andy attacking the second serves but yet to find his range. 1-1
Only 2 first serves in two games but holds. 2-1
Has Greg stopped talking yet?? If so I'll turn the sound back on :rolleyes:
............ but then we get Chris Bradnam!
Lorenzi already matched the number of games he won against Djokovic in 2012. ;) Andy a bit flat. 2-2
Just been watching house of cards weirdly enough
RosieBear
03-09-2016, 19:48
C'mon Andy :cheer:
Mandiemoo
03-09-2016, 19:49
great rally
Cmon Muzz!
roytennisfan
03-09-2016, 19:51
Andy not really got going yet
Gift wrapped chance
BP
Cmon
4BPs come and go, patience Andy. 3-3
Seems like a bit of a brick wall this lorenzi
Seems like a bit of a brick wall this lorenzi
he does !!!
Mandiemoo
03-09-2016, 19:57
He was on the ropes there, shame chance(s) couldn't be taken.
Cmon Muzz!
He does, doesn't he but can he keep this up?
hopefully not !!!
Lorenzi reminds me of Robredo, and we know what those matches can be like. ;)
Mandiemoo
03-09-2016, 19:58
..... realises my stream is way behind....
Cmon Muzz!
Seems like a bit of a brick wall this lorenzi
He does, doesn't he but can he keep it up? Probably not.
Come on now Andy. A break here please.
That was a very disappointing return game. Love hold. 4-4
Andy Roddick is periscoping the match and he's find Andy's performance very weird. Wonders if he's feeling unwell.
roytennisfan
03-09-2016, 20:02
That was a very disappointing return game. Love hold. 4-4
Did not expect to see it 4-4, 34 minutes in
roytennisfan
03-09-2016, 20:05
Andy 11 winners, 18 unforced errors Cmon Andy raise it a level (or two or three)
me either roytennisfan , was expecting 4-0 lol
Mandiemoo
03-09-2016, 20:05
Andy Roddick is periscoping the match and he's find Andy's performance very weird. Wonders if he's feeling unwell.
I just tried to read something into Ivan's facial expression but no, as always, poker face.
Cmon Muzz!
kenny009uk
03-09-2016, 20:06
That's embarrassing
david1610
03-09-2016, 20:07
Is it because the opponent is....
Would it be different with a more recognised opponent?
Was just thinking Andy was doing well this week at saving energy.
Has Lendl told him to use this as a practice match for being aggressive?
Normal Andy please. C'mon Andy!
kenny009uk
03-09-2016, 20:08
Why does Andy beat himself up so much . ? There really is no need , especially in a match like this
What's going on??
Panic not - it's early days - Andy is not going to lose this match. He may well not even lose this set.
roytennisfan
03-09-2016, 20:09
Now Andy ...Break
Andy more patient and less aggressive gets the errors from Lorenzi. 5-5
There you go - Andy breaks back - have faith!
murrayfan89
03-09-2016, 20:11
Andy saves the break. No need to panic yet but obviously would really like Andy to win this set.
Do these two ever stop talking!? They are ruining it:angry:
Andy saves the break. No need to panic yet but obviously would really like Andy to win this set.
.............. and he will.
Do these two ever stop talking!? They are ruining it:angry:
No, they're a nightmare. At least Cash's comments approach sensible - Bradnam is just white noise!
Andy pointing at his racquet and gesturing at his box but he's not happy with their response.
Jamie D. has left the player box. Maybe to get another racquet strung?
Sallydaisy
03-09-2016, 20:16
I seem to be watching WITHOUT ANY COMMENTARY!
It's blissful ...
;)
supergran
03-09-2016, 20:17
Really thought this was going to be more straightforward. Come on Andy, enjoying being stretched out on sofa and hope I do not need to get up. Break now Andy...Come on!
Chill - there is no way Andy is going to lose this match.
Who could have predicted this...so far?
roytennisfan
03-09-2016, 20:20
Oh Andy!!!!! 26th unforced error takes us to a tiebreak
Who could have predicted this...so far?
No-one - but that's Andy.
Good lad
Now hold your two
Cmon
26 unforced errors - really? Lendl must have told him to go out there and practice being aggressive.
Oh Andy!!!!! 26th unforced error takes us to a tiebreak
27 now
We're on our way to first set......
This one Andy keep it on serve
Cmon
One from two will do AndyCmon
david1610
03-09-2016, 20:24
His opponent is mostly keeping the ball in play and Andy is winning or losing the points. Maybe Andy needs to keep the ball in play for a couple of points as well.
C'mon Andy!
Good lad now be greedy
Cmon
I know Andy's not going to lose this match but I would really rather that he won this set. C'mon Andy!
Sallydaisy
03-09-2016, 20:25
Tie-break for the first set ... Lorenzi looks much older than 34 or whatever he is supposed to be.
Muzzah serving first ...
*0-1 Huh!!! What was that Andy?
1-1*
2-1* Aha! Serving with the mini-break ...
*2-2 into the net goes Andy's ball. Tut.
*3-2 and we're on serve then. Time for a break Mr M.
4-2* and there it is ... keep 'em coming Muzz
Lorenzi is relishing his day in the spotlight - you have to commend it.
Patience AndyTwo set points
Cmon
Well done under the circumstances. 7-6
Sallydaisy
03-09-2016, 20:28
Still on serve after the change of ends as Lorenzi holds
4-3*
*5-3
Challenge ... and ...
*6-3 and 3 set points
6-4*
7-4*
FIRST SET TO ANDY MURRAY!!!
:dance:
Thank God for that!
Come on Andy settle down! Cut out all those ue's
woooohooooo 1 down 2 to go !!!!!!!!!!!!!
Well that was a close shave Andy!! :swingin:
First set to Andy - never in doubt!;) Pat Cash has left the commentary box - shame it wasn't Bradnam!
traveller7
03-09-2016, 20:29
Phew
roytennisfan
03-09-2016, 20:29
Don't think i've seen Andy win or lose a set with 28 unforced errors before
scrapaddict
03-09-2016, 20:29
Certainly not vintage Andy, esp the number of DF's he's been gifted by Lorenzi but I am sure he will get the win - saving his best till the later rounds I hope!
Difference between an ex-player and 5Live commentators. Andy Roddick said Jamie D. was holding a bag of racquet strings, 5Live commentators said they were salt sachets. :facepalm: :big grin:
Sallydaisy
03-09-2016, 20:30
Lorenzi has nothing to lose so it's no wonder he came out all guns blazing. However, that long match 2 days ago is likely to catch up with him so unless Andy REALLY messes up securing that first set could prove key.
JAMES4578
03-09-2016, 20:31
Well Andy made heavy weather of that but positive is he's a set and should find better form, something just wasn't right-rackets being restrung. Lorenzi tenacious but wonder if he maintain this level-now a break at start of 2nd-more like it!
Thank the Lord - we now have Petch in the box and some semblance of sanity!
Lorenzi has nothing to lose so it's no wonder he came out all guns blazing. However, that long match 2 days ago is likely to catch up with him so unless Andy REALLY messes up securing that first set could prove key.
Don't think he's an all guns type of guy hes just a grinder can't see him easing offf
The inference seems to be that there was something wrong with the stringing of Andy's racquets. 28 errors certainly would suggest that something was amiss.
God lad takes the early opportunity
That's more like it! C'mon Andy!!
Dimitrov awaits the winner of this match, beats Sousa in 4.
Where are those racquets???? 0-40
Yikes. Livestream has gone down. :crying:
Broken to love, mercy me. 1-1
OK Andy back on serve
Cmon
roytennisfan
03-09-2016, 20:38
Oh my, as if the first set was a surprise, broken to love???
Lorenzi making the most of it and breaks back. I love a fighter! C'mon Muzza!
LC the fan
03-09-2016, 20:39
Well, Andy is going to have to find some first serves against Grigor......actually he is going to have to find some first serves here if he wants to play Dimitrov
8 consecutive points from Lorenzi. 1-2
roytennisfan
03-09-2016, 20:39
Are we sure it's the real Andy Murray out there ...and not some fake...maybe Angie's cutout came to life and is on court
Hold n keep it tight AndyCmon
JAMES4578
03-09-2016, 20:39
Just when you think it'll be comfortable Lorenzi breaks to love and now easily holds, may be tricky in some ways but Andy really has to raise level.
Help I need a LIvestream!!!
LC the fan
03-09-2016, 20:42
Thought this was going to be a runaway bagel....but obviously not
greatunclebulgaria
03-09-2016, 20:42
I sort of thought this would be a fun match, with Andy in exhibition mode :help::confused::oops::coaster::coaster::coaster:: coaster:
The hat was the problem. Love hold. 2-2
Love hold
Now look for some opportunities
Cmon
Help I need a LIvestream!!!
http://live.shwidget.com/static/freeplayer/3988781487372270.html
http://www.oleoletv.xyz/oleoletvcom_page001eNoFwWEKgCAMBtATfUzLhI6zaISgUzb 9UafvvUhHymdIkVzGlHaJYccWYqbl6EMUtZvoV9CWGb-Yolocj7He8MrNf-AdF1E,.html
Keep the patience AndyCmon
lovetennis
03-09-2016, 20:46
Thank the Lord Petch has replaced Cash in the commentary box. I was losing the will to live with his drivel, either that or it was Andy making me nervous. Let's hope the new racquets do the trick
Lorenzi's not giving up, is he? I wonder when he'll get tired.
If there's something troubling Andy off court at least we know it won't be the same as Djokovic. ;)
Mandiemoo
03-09-2016, 20:49
Jennie, if you are struggling with pop up adverts on the streams as I used to, get google chrome browser with ad block. Works a treat!
Cmon Muzz!
Mandiemoo
03-09-2016, 20:50
If there's something troubling Andy off court at least we know it won't be the same as Djokovic. ;)
ooh sounds gossipy & interesting........
Cmon Muzz!
scrapaddict
03-09-2016, 20:53
Horrible match to watch !!!
david1610
03-09-2016, 20:53
I am not worried he cannot win this. I just don't want him to prejudice the second week.
Wake up Andy!
Jennie, if you are struggling with pop up adverts on the streams as I used to, get google chrome browser with ad block. Works a treat!
Cmon Muzz!
Thanks Mandiemoo. I have Chrome, but the stream I was on stopped. Got another one now, thanks!
david1610
03-09-2016, 20:54
Lorenzi's not giving up, is he? I wonder when he'll get tired.
Well all he mostly has to do is get the ball back and wait for another Andy UE!
Mandiemoo
03-09-2016, 20:54
.... wonders if we are settling in for a looonnnggg night.....
Cmon Muzz!
What are you up to, Andy???
Hold now, gotta force him to serve the set oot
Cmon
This is painful Whatever is the matter with him??
kenny009uk
03-09-2016, 20:58
There really is no excuse for this performance against a 34 yr old journeyman
Andy has only hit 3(21%) first serves in this set. That can only get better.
Lorenzi was also getting his fingers taped during his match with Simon.
scrapaddict
03-09-2016, 20:59
Lorenzi having plasters put on his fingers now!
LC the fan
03-09-2016, 21:00
We have to believe, believe, believe. Surely he can't go on like this for much longer
Mandiemoo
03-09-2016, 21:01
this is not the match I imagined... especially after reading Jon Weirthem (sp?) on twitter say Lorenzi not recovered, might pull out!
Cmon Muzz!
Mandiemoo
03-09-2016, 21:01
We have to believe, believe, believe. Surely he can't go on like this for much longer
Channel our inner Supergrans for she always believes!
Cmon Muzz!
scrapaddict
03-09-2016, 21:01
Why no Come ons from Andy?? He's very quiet
OK Andy no errors make him win every point
Cmon
This is giving me a headache! Looks like this set has gone for a burton, hope he settles soon or it won't be the last set he loses.
lovetennis
03-09-2016, 21:02
I was looking forward to a nice relaxing Saturday night. No chance
JAMES4578
03-09-2016, 21:02
Andy asking the question and can hopefully step up,chance at 0-30-come on!
Punishing rally....hopefully. 15-40
david1610
03-09-2016, 21:05
Given the way this set has gone, still a lot of work to do. C'mon Andy!
That how to do it Andy patience is the key
Cmon
david1610
03-09-2016, 21:06
OK Andy no errors make him win every point
Cmon
I think Andy is thinking the same way. Hope he does that on his own serve as well!
JAMES4578
03-09-2016, 21:07
More like the Andy we know and every chance to go 2 sets up if he puts mind to it!
LC the fan
03-09-2016, 21:07
He obviously has some get out of jail free cards in his kit. Wow. Keep it up Andy
I think Andy is thinking the same way. Hope he does that on his own serve as well!Lorenzo has nothing to hurt andy, just need to play smart and inside the lines
Mandiemoo
03-09-2016, 21:08
Where has the first serve gone?
Cmon Muzz!
Mandiemoo
03-09-2016, 21:09
Ivan has a slightly more grumpy poker face on.
Cmon Muzz!
Now stick with the game plan make him win every point
Cmon
Andy certainly knows he's in a match here. He's not going to lose it but he's in a match. Well done Lorenzi.
How impressive is Lorenzi's retrieving? 15-0
How impressive is Lorenzi's retrieving? 15-0
Andyesk imagine he many fans of other players have cursed Andy for chasing everything down
scrapaddict
03-09-2016, 21:17
Just flicked over to Dan and Stan 2-1 on serve but Stan is in a bright pink ensemble!
Lorenzi holds impressively. 5-6
Hold now Andy secure the TB
Cmon
Where's all his energy coming from?
wow , this Lorenzi guy is playing great !!! Never heard of him or seen him before
Cmonnnn Andy !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Lorenzi's playing out of his skin. I can't believe that he can keep this up for five sets. C'mon Andy - safe hold.
Mandiemoo
03-09-2016, 21:19
This is how the BBC have described Evo/Stan:
Dan Evans has come out onto Louis Armstrong in a flourescent cherry number.
Stan Wawrinka, on the opposite side of the net, is wearing a shirt that looks like the stomach contents of someone with a serious Mountain Dew addiction.
made me chuckle!
Cmon Muzz!
Damn missed the phone number to buy a new Jag during the adverts
david1610
03-09-2016, 21:19
Now stick with the game plan make him win every point
Cmon
This guy's defence is really good. Andy's attempt at winners is a bit hit and miss.
Needs a lot of patience and a few more difficult first serves.
C'mon Andy!
Wow Lorenzi!!! That's amazing - c'mon Andy!
Mandiemoo
03-09-2016, 21:22
Doesn't Andy normally save the unexpectedly difficult match for Armstrong court??
Cmon Muzz!
After the Lord Mayor's Show comes the dust cart but two set points nonetheless.
Crowd on Lorenzi's side. He's playing magnificently.
Credit to Lorenzi who went for it but oh Andy! 5-7
.......... and there's the set. He's the crowd darling. Did you see his face - he's loving every minute of it. Good for him. He's still not going to win this match!
Sallydaisy
03-09-2016, 21:24
:facepalm:
But he'll get there ... even if he isn't the happiest of bunnies out there on court tonight.
Mandiemoo
03-09-2016, 21:24
...Mandiemoo takes a bathroom break...
Cmon Muzz!
kenny009uk
03-09-2016, 21:24
Really don't know what to say . Awful awful stuff v a guy who shouldn't really be on the same court as him.
traveller7
03-09-2016, 21:24
Oh dear ah well 4 sets hopefully maximum
Oh boy.
This is going to be a long night.......
Come on Andy!
Pathetic!!!
Come on Andy you need to go up a gear now
JAMES4578
03-09-2016, 21:24
Oh no at least 4,Lorenzi fired up there mind you-come on!
Josephine
03-09-2016, 21:25
Oh dear. Andy's serve has abandoned him. Needs to improve or even if he wins this match, will be in big trouble next round.
Go ANDY!!
Does anyone else think Lorenzo has an overactive thyroid problem?
I thought he would have had it done and dusted in 2 hours, not back to square one! Not doing himself any favours here and it could get a whole lot worse if he doesn't sort out his serve amongst other things! Lorenzi deserves a set though, but only one!
scrapaddict
03-09-2016, 21:26
Going to bed now - busy busy day. Sure Andy will win but not sure I can take much more
emjay1970
03-09-2016, 21:27
This guy is playing out of his skin. Muzza might not be focused but I wouldn't call it pathetic....
2016 has been a weird year....
emjay1970
03-09-2016, 21:27
Does anyone else think Lorenzo has an overactive thyroid problem?
He is a little Marty Feldman.....
Mandiemoo
03-09-2016, 21:28
It would be nice to secure a break here....
Cmon Muzz!
Really don't know what to say . Awful awful stuff v a guy who shouldn't really be on the same court as him. fairly disrespectful to lorenzi he's earned his place oot there and is doing a decent job off it
Another amazing rally. 0-30
To call it 'pathetic' is ridiculous. This guy is playing out of his skin and sometimes you have to give other players the credit they deserve. Well done Lorenzi. Is he going to win this match - no!
Mandiemoo
03-09-2016, 21:30
Petch saving the commentary from certain death...
Cmon Muzz!
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