View Full Version : AO 2017, R3: Andy trumps Uncle Sam 6'4, 6'2, 6'4
Sallydaisy
18-01-2017, 12:02
Andy plays American Sam Querrey in Round 3 at the Australian Open.
Andy leads the H2H (http://www.atpworldtour.com/en/players/fedex-head-2-head/sam-querrey-vs-andy-murray/Q927/MC10) by 6-1, his only loss being in 2010 in the Final of the Los Angeles Open.
The big serving American is currently ranked #32.
The match is due to be played on Friday, time to be confirmed.
:skippy:
sir coolerking
18-01-2017, 12:19
Given that Federer v Berdych is sure to be the night match on Laver then he can't have that slot. But they do play more evening matches on other courts at the weekend so he could be moved to MCA. But probably an afternoon slot on Laver.
themass15
18-01-2017, 13:27
Yes it will be interesting to see whether this is put on a day session on the Rod Laver Arena or an evening once on the MCA. Berdych v Federer is bound to be the night match.
Andy might ask to play on MCA as apparently the players who've played there says it's very slow which should play to his advantage against Querrey's big serve. ;)
It's night duty for us to watch Andy v Querry! He is second match on Hisense at approx 2-2.30am immediately followed by Dan's match with Tomic!!
So much for all Thier knighthood nonsense real kick in the teeth that oop
Radio five live had to get Russell Fuller on and he thought Sir Andy's match might be at 3am.
The forecast for tomorrow is rain showers, heavy at times so the possibility that the match will be played under the roof. Andy's least favourite court in his least favourite conditions. ;)
Hisense - what on earth?
My reaction too Alis! The #1 seed?:facepalm:
Radio five live had to get Russell Fuller on and he thought Sir Andy's match might be at 3am.
ANDY MURRAY: I'm more than happy just being Andy. That's enough for me.
Sadly I think this match is at 2.30am not pm as in the title!!! :skippy:
The forecast for tomorrow is rain showers, heavy at times so the possibility that the match will be played under the roof. Andy's least favourite court in his least favourite conditions. ;)
Do they have a roof on Hisense?
Josephine
19-01-2017, 09:30
What is he doing on Hisense?? No likey.
Do they have a roof on Hisense?
Yes, it's a multi-purpose arena used for basketball, cycling, netball.
And is Hisense known to be a fast or a slow court?
What is he doing on Hisense?? No likey.
Unfortunately I think perhaps Andy 'no likey' either. But Andy being Andy will just get on with it and craft a win anyway no matter where he plays. He will adjust!
And is Hisense known to be a fast or a slow court?
Apparently it's faster than MCA but not as fast as RLA.
Does MC have a roof? If not, and rain is forecast, maybe that's why they've put Andy on Hisense. It still seems very odd to me.
It does not look as if he is still treated with less respect than Djokovic, Nadal or Federer. It would serve them right if all three end up out
1 down, 2 to go! First time ever I'll be routing for Berdy!
Unfortunately I think perhaps Andy 'no likey' either. But Andy being Andy will just get on with it and craft a win anyway no matter where he plays. He will adjust!
I've commented on one of the other threads that the tournament director was asked about it, and although not a direct reply it was something along the lines that in the past Andy has often requested Hisense. So maybe he likes it fine?
I've commented on one of the other threads that the tournament director was asked about it, and although not a direct reply it was something along the lines that in the past Andy has often requested Hisense. So maybe he likes it fine?
Good news!
Hopefully Querrey's mind will be elsewhere, like the US President inauguration. Apparently big Sam is a Trump supporter. I'm saying nothing.....
Scottish Sun (https://www.thescottishsun.co.uk/sport/455786/) - QUERREY VOW I’ll beat Andy Murray..then Donald Trump will beat the world says Sam Querrey
I've commented on one of the other threads that the tournament director was asked about it, and although not a direct reply it was something along the lines that in the past Andy has often requested Hisense. So maybe he likes it fine?
There we go! Greg has just confirmed on Eurosport that Andy likes Hisense and even possibly may have requested it! (as you suggested Jan62!) Andy himself when interviewed just now confirmed he is very happy with it too.
There we go! Greg has just confirmed on Eurosport that Andy likes Hisense and even possibly may have requested it! (as you suggested Jan62!) Andy himself when interviewed just now confirmed he is very happy with it too.
cant imagine he requested the 1pm - 2pm time slot tho if its raining anyhow maybe he did
cant imagine he requested the 1pm - 2pm time slot tho if its raining anyhow maybe he did
I am more concerned now about his ankle. He did say it was sore this morning but a good sign was he could put weight on it. But he did remark he had rolled it quite badly. Lets hope by tomorrow it will be ok.
Sallydaisy
19-01-2017, 20:42
Hisense - what on earth?
IIIRC Andy prefers Hisense to MCA. There are more REAL fans on Hisense as it's open to ground pass holders and he likes the atmosphere. Looking back at a few previous AO threads he's been less keen on MCA for some reason. And it has a roof so he'll get his match over and done without any rain delay.
All the best of luck, Andy :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup:
banskogirl
19-01-2017, 20:58
Scottish Sun (https://www.thescottishsun.co.uk/sport/455786/) - QUERREY VOW I’ll beat Andy Murray..then Donald Trump will beat the world says Sam Querrey
Well if that doesn't make more Andy fans I don't know........
roytennisfan
19-01-2017, 21:32
Nice and cool today but showing 19c and rain until about 11 so could delay early matches but be fine for Andy and Dan. I sense some quick games and Andy to win in 3 or 4 with possibly a couple of tiebreaks and Andy putting another 90 points between him and the rest!
Oh!! I will have to miss this. What a shame.
All the best Andy! Play well and get the W :)
Well if that doesn't make more Andy fans I don't know........
Surely he must know how he beat Nole at wimby and then lost to Milos.
After that statement wouldn't surprise me if he tried to take the praise for
being the man who started the breakdown of the former world No. 1
Yeah right.
He sounds a lot like Donald Trump "Note to self, must believe my own hype."
Before he got to Melbourne, Querrey hadn't won a tour match since Winston-Salem in August last year just before the US Open however he did win the title in Delray Beach on outdoor hard court in February and of course there was that win at Wimbledon. ;) This year he lost in the first round of Brisbane to Schwartzman 6-2 6-4 but did reach the double's final there. In the first two rounds of AO he's beaten 2 wild cards ranked 154 & 333.
The Very Best of Luck Andy!!!:thumbup::thumbup:
Surprise surprise woman's match before andys turning into a three hour marathon
The only time I've seen Andy play live he got beaten by Sam Querrey. :grrr: It was a long while ago though.
Must admit Sam has gone up in my estimation with his views on Trump. :whistle:
Still fully supporting Andy here though. :GBflag::thumbup:
supergran
20-01-2017, 03:16
Good morning all.Was hoping for a quick third set but 3-2 now. Am presuming Andy follows JJ and Kuznetsova.
dewster99
20-01-2017, 03:26
woke up about an hour ago and thought kuzy was about to win! Hurry up girls!
Think they have only played 3 games in the last hour
dewster99
20-01-2017, 03:47
Kuzy serving for it now. Seen as there's been about 40bps I'm not hopeful
themass15
20-01-2017, 03:49
Anyone else hoping these women would hurry up and get the job done!
Been hoping so for the last hour
david1610
20-01-2017, 03:53
Anyone else hoping these women would hurry up and get the job done!
Yes but if we wish it too much fate tends to adopt a wry smile and.... one of them has to cramp up soon, surely?
Such a strong sense that neither will ever be able to serve out the match. :facepalm: :crying:
Its not like this is in anyway entertaining
themass15
20-01-2017, 04:09
And still they go on......
Think we will be lucky to see Andy by 5 am
themass15
20-01-2017, 04:12
I am going to turn over to watch Stan soon
dewster99
20-01-2017, 04:15
I'm going back to sleep
themass15
20-01-2017, 04:17
Is there a glimmer of light at the end of the tunnel? Jankovic looks as thought she is on her last legs.
david1610
20-01-2017, 04:22
OK. Done. Bring on the Sir No. 1 ;)
Big cheer as Andy arrives on court
supergran
20-01-2017, 04:40
Come on Andy!!!!!!!!
themass15
20-01-2017, 04:42
Keep focused Andy!
RosieBear
20-01-2017, 04:43
Let's go Andy :cheer:
Love hold in a blink. 0-1
Querrey not hanging around
Ye Sam won toss and chose to serve first
themass15
20-01-2017, 04:51
Andy not got his eye in just yet
Pick up couple points of his serve
2-1
Cmonnn
Morning all - c'mon Andy!
Straightforward hold
2-2
Cmonnnnn
The ankle's looking fine. 2-3
themass15
20-01-2017, 05:00
That's good news. Querrey's serve looks fearsome though.
andy reading it i think
If he isn't yet, he will.
sam pretty sharp at the net, andy will want to avenge jamie's defeat
themass15
20-01-2017, 05:06
Querrey playing better than I would like.
themass15
20-01-2017, 05:07
Now come on Andy!
First little glimmer
Cmonnnnn
david1610
20-01-2017, 05:08
C'mon Andy! Remember if Andy serves well, he just needs to take Sam's worst service game, or win the TB!
Making in roads
4-3
Cmoñnnnnnn
had a chance there, careless
As long as it goes over. ;) 15-15
Sam shouldn't be winning that sort of rally!:shocked:
themass15
20-01-2017, 05:11
Getting worried now by Querrey's groundstrokes.
first break point to Sam - c'mon Andy!
Mandiemoo
20-01-2017, 05:13
Wide awake, full of cold, got work today but sleep is for the weak apparently.
Cmon Muzz!
Hmmmm - lucky to get away with that one.
murrayfan89
20-01-2017, 05:14
Decent second serve saves break point, Advantage Andy now.
themass15
20-01-2017, 05:14
Already got to the stage where I can't watch a lot of the points!
Good hold in the end
Cmonnnnn
david1610
20-01-2017, 05:14
Phew! Okay time to step it up now I think. C'mon Andy!
good hold from deuce, Judy looks better with a fringe I think
Already got to the stage where I can't watch a lot of the points!
Early days - have faith!
themass15
20-01-2017, 05:17
Agreed. Didn't like her hair as she had it the other day.
Another little glimmer
Deuce
Cmonnn
themass15
20-01-2017, 05:17
Early days - have faith!
I try Alis. Deuce. Come on Andy!!
Mandiemoo
20-01-2017, 05:18
Fila, that's a blast from the past! Not sure on Sams shorts, a bit of a clash going on.
Cmon Muzz!
RosieBear
20-01-2017, 05:18
Big Sam loving the net - hope Andy claims it from him by coming in himself. Lad has fantastic hands. Let's go Andy :cheer:
themass15
20-01-2017, 05:18
Should have that BP Andy!
Second chance
BP
Cmonnnnn
Big server saves BPs. Deuce
Well that dropper didn't work.
There is no way Andy should have won that point!!!!
Two brilliant defensive lops
Cmonnnn
david1610
20-01-2017, 05:21
The level has just shot up!!! C'mon Andy!
dewster99
20-01-2017, 05:22
Whoops. Nodded off at end of women's match but woke up just in time for Andy to almost break. Amazing amazing defence there
david1610
20-01-2017, 05:22
The world number 1 has now arrived in Australia! :)
C'mon Andy! Serve it out please.
Some brilliant play from Andy in that game.
Another fantastic lob to break - wow, what a game!!!!!
murrayfan89
20-01-2017, 05:23
Andy goes up a gear to get an important break. First set will give Andy huge advantage you feel.
dewster99
20-01-2017, 05:23
Hello world number 1!
Safe hold now, Andy - no messing please.
that winning lob!!! serve for the set
"King of the Lobs". 5-4
Always think I would be infringing your kink of the lobs copyright so never use it :lol:
Mandiemoo
20-01-2017, 05:24
I think, although I can't be sure, Ivan nodded twice after Andy's winning lob.
Cmon Muzz!
Excellent set from Andy. 6-4
First set to Andy :yahoo: :yahoo: :yahoo: :yahoo:
david1610
20-01-2017, 05:27
Good lad. Querrey must be deflated after that.
Btw I am not a fan of artistic camera work in tennis matches (RG please note) but I would love to have seen the "aerial" view of those lobs! :)
Good lad. Querrey must be deflated after that.
Btw I am not a fan of artistic camera work in tennis matches (RG please note) but I would love to have seen the "aerial" view of those lobs! :)they both looked inch perfect
The game to break was classic Andy.:worship: Querrey playing well.
no worries, as the Ozzies say, easy-peasy in English
supergran
20-01-2017, 05:29
:cheer::cheer::cheer:
RosieBear
20-01-2017, 05:30
Fantastic. Andy's focus has been so impressive all tournament. Even in his relatively poor (by Andy's standards) first round, Andy kept it to straights. He's a man on a mission. Great :clap: Let's go Andy!
Good to see Andy getting the tree running around, see if he can serve with his legs chop lot from under him
A poor, poor game from Sam hands Andy the break. Keep your foot on the pedal now, Andy - safe hold.
Good lad
Now just focus and keep him moving
Cmonnnn
themass15
20-01-2017, 05:36
Normal service has been resumed
david1610
20-01-2017, 05:36
Almost cruel, but ... not! Good lad. C'mon Andy!
here we go! sam so careless, gifts the break
dewster99
20-01-2017, 05:37
Sam finally dips and Andy is right there
Mandiemoo
20-01-2017, 05:40
... Being awake at this time is gonna hurt about 2:47pm this afternoon......
Cmon Muzz!
Comfortable hold
Insurance break would be nice
Cmonnnn
dewster99
20-01-2017, 05:44
Frew McMillan annoys me
Focus safe HOLD please
Cmonnn
Frew McMillan annoys me
Frew McMilan must annoy a mirror
pity, could have got a second break there
Andy rightly frustrated by mistakes in that game - he could have been two breaks up. No worries, just safe hold and move on.
Frew McMillan annoys me
Not as much as Mac annoys me - so glad he isn't commentating on this match.
Good hold including a 101mph 2nd serve. 4-2
Meanwhile Stan destroying Troiki . Up Two sets to one
Still two chances
2bps
Cmonnnn
There's the insurance break.
Goodlad now serve it oot
Cmonnnn
Noticed in the Kuznetsova/Jankovic match so many net cords and it continues. Net needs tightening. ;)
kitkat, and andy will serve for the second set
dewster99
20-01-2017, 05:53
Well I think we can safely say andy's ankle is ok
Why, what was wrong with his ankle?
Sweet pick-up pass. 40-15
Second set to Andy - great stuff :yahoo: :yahoo: :yahoo:
david1610
20-01-2017, 05:57
Good lad.
Now a case of focus, avoid any troubles with holding the first service game of the next set. An early break should also break big Sam - right sport? ;)
PS Dan has obviously told him to get on with it so he is not on court too late! ;)
Still work to do Andy no let up
Cmonnnn
Why, what was wrong with his ankle?
He turned his ankle towards the end of his last match. He said it was a bit sore but ok!
Why, what was wrong with his ankle?
From where he went over on it last match, there was speculation about lasting damage
dewster99
20-01-2017, 05:58
Why, what was wrong with his ankle?
From the last match I mean Linda, when he fell and went over on it. Nothing to worry about this time out
in the bag, 2 sets won in quick time. djo would have lost that game and won the return, serving first in set 3
Another McNet cord. 15-40
supergran
20-01-2017, 06:00
One more Andy.:thumbup::skippy:
Good lad
Focus consolidate hold
Cmonnnnn
second lucky netcord, andy get a break in first game set3
Beautifully crafted point.
Makes life so much easier with Sam changing top always reckoned they should have red and blue corners in tennis with each player only aloud to wear a selection of colors
Solid hold
Insurance break anyone ?
Cmonnnn
ACE to hold. Fourth consecutive service game Andy has lost the first point. 2-0
Makes life so much easier with Sam changing top always reckoned they should have red and blue corners in tennis with each player only aloud to wear a selection of colors
Agreed - it certainly makes life easier for viewers. I really don't like the patterned shorts though.
themass15
20-01-2017, 06:06
Finding it a lot easier to watch now!
Agreed - it certainly makes life easier for viewers. I really don't like the patterned shorts though.
Don't mind them, always reckoned Andy should invest in some tartain ones
Woke up twice to see we were hours away from starting. When I finally wake up properly, he has a break in the first. A quick blink and he is two sets up. Well done man:-)
Andy furious with himself for missing that cross court.
Don't mind them, always reckoned Andy should invest in some tartain ones
Yuk!
sam holds! makes a change for him
Q holds to 30. 2-1
You would think the omnipotent one would have better court coverage ;) (Geek joke)
Querrey must be on UK time - he's wearing his pyjama shorts.
........... and Andy loses his first service point again!:facepalm: 0-30 - c'mon Andy - don't give him hope.
.............. and he gifts Sam another bp - c'mon FOCUS!!
No worries regroup and break him again
Cmonnnn
The first loose game from Andy - he'll be furious. Just put it behind you, Andy, and break again.
dewster99
20-01-2017, 06:17
Shame he was playing so well. Oh well no panic
sam breaks back!!!! some aggressive net play
This is better from Sam - that break has given him hope.
Rats. I want this done, so we can move on to Dan.
roytennisfan
20-01-2017, 06:19
Still going pretty well though, 2 sets up and few issues, I thought it might be tougher with a tiebreak or two
OK hold keep it close
Cmonnnnn
This is a very important game for Andy now. Please get your first point.
Hopefully Andy isn't distracted by the awkward sun/shade on the court now.
sam holds andy to serve at 2-3
Wins the first point! 15-0
Andy wins first point if a service game ye
Well - thank goodness for that - for the first time in about eight or nine games Andy wins his first service point.
................. but loses the second - c'mon!!!
C'mon - Sam's dangerous again.
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