View Full Version : AO 2017, R4: Andy taken out by Mischa Zverev in 4 sets
Brilliant game from Andy. 7-5
david1610
22-01-2017, 05:51
Take the first one please! C'mon Andy!
Yay!!!! Well done, Andy - now put the foot down.
murrayfan89
22-01-2017, 05:51
There it is!!! All about holding serve now. More break point opportunities will come.
............... and he would start serving the third.
And this is a good thing? :p ;)
Off to watch Dan on the Eurosport player, while watching Andy on tv
Evens stevens! Full speed ahead, I'm shattered!
Well done. My heart is in my mouth with this one. Come on oh Knight of the Realm.
david1610
22-01-2017, 05:53
So why is this guy breaking Andy relatively easily?
RosieBear
22-01-2017, 05:53
Fantastic. So much more satisfying than a 6-1 whitewash. Bravo Andy - understated brilliance to work it out.
Andy had 70% first serves in and 23 winners - double the number of Mischa - and it still wasn't a comfortable set. Still Andy found a way and he will win this match.
RosieBear
22-01-2017, 05:55
Andy fsp 70. Got to credit Mischa for breaking him. Then uber credit Andy for still finding a way.
themass15
22-01-2017, 05:55
Best of 3 now. Come on Andy!
Zverev with a Raonic length toilet break so Andy decides to go and see what he's doing. ;)
Evens stevens! Full speed ahead, I'm shattered!
Me too - I'm exhausted just watching!
LC the fan
22-01-2017, 05:55
Those stats clearly indicate that, overall, Andy has picked up the match in the second set.
Reminding everyone just who is No1
So why is this guy breaking Andy relatively easily?
Ditto can't work it oot
themass15
22-01-2017, 05:56
Fantastic. So much more satisfying than a 6-1 whitewash. Bravo Andy - understated brilliance to work it out.
I would rather a 6-1 whitewash. It would be a lot better for our nerves!
scrapaddict
22-01-2017, 05:56
Just realxing - a little Sure Andy will win but its not an easy match
Still gotta keep pushing here Andy he isn't gonna just go away
Cmonnnn
Meanwhile Dan holds his first service game against Jo.
Six BpS in last two games let's create some more
Cmonnnn
Good hold. A break now would be just dandy.
2 aces & Zverev holds. 1-1
Sok holds will do for now
Cmonnn
Zverev is very solid overhead.
RosieBear
22-01-2017, 06:05
So why is this guy breaking Andy relatively easily?
Andy is at 70% first serves but has slowed it down to keep % high. When Andy finds a full on first serve Mischa struggles, but otherwise he's on it.
The lobs just aren't working today.
4 good serves from 0-30. 2-1
Got the job done
Now keep pushing him
Cmonnn
"No with the lob, no". 30-30
"No with the lob, no". 30-30
King of the lobs has abdicated ...for now
Any hold for now Andy
Cmonnn
Point at a time Andy
Cmonnnn
david1610
22-01-2017, 06:15
Just realxing - a little Sure Andy will win but its not an easy matchBut I would like Andy the tennis player to win it rather than Andy the fighter after five hours.
C'mon Andy!
2nd serve woes continue, broken to love. 2-3
Too good - just have to break back, Andy.
OK Andy be nice to break him straight back
Cmonnnn
scrapaddict
22-01-2017, 06:17
Popped over to Dan but I find Jo's hairdo too much to cope with!! Meanwhile Andy is smiling which is always worrying!!
"King of the Lobs" finally. 15-15
Why is Andy making little headway here??
"King of the Lobs". 30-40
murrayfan89
22-01-2017, 06:19
Here's a chance now, come on Andy.
............... and another! If at first you don't succeed.......
Seems like Andy is losing his games rather than Misha wining them. His head seems really scrambled at the moment!
Zverev at 86% first serves. 2-4
Hold and go again
Cmonnnn
Keep holding, Andy - you'll get another chance.
LC the fan
22-01-2017, 06:24
Just when I thought we could relax a bit.....
To be honest RB I would settle now for that 6-1 walkover, I've had enough excitement
Just when I thought we could relax a bit.....
To be honest RB I would settle now for that 6-1 walkover
...... and me!
2 more bps - c'mon andy!!!!!
Andy's second serve being pummelled.
murrayfan89
22-01-2017, 06:27
I'm baffled at how often Zverev is able to break Andy. Just hope Andy can get through the match now.
scrapaddict
22-01-2017, 06:27
Andy is just making far too many UE's - he's losing rather than Mischa winning!
LC the fan
22-01-2017, 06:28
Bad shot choice there, looks like a 5 setter ! There is usually one on the way to a final
david1610
22-01-2017, 06:29
Normally Andy can think his way round what the opponent does well. But he hasn't so far. Now very worried.
Andy the fighter is one thing. But Andy has to work out how to hold more easily. Can he change the type of serving. More out of court. Vary the pace? Because if he does not start holding serve more automatically, this is not going to go well. C'mon Andy!
Bad shot choice there, looks like a 5 setter ! There is usually one on the way to a final
As long as he gets the big W I don't care
Oh my goodness .... Andy, get it together please. Anxious times but I still believe
david1610
22-01-2017, 06:30
Andy is just making far too many UE's - he's losing rather than Mischa winning!
I think we have to give his opponent a lot of credit for his returning.
Zverev is playing really well but I'm afraid Andy just isn't. He is missing shots he would usually rely on. We need a Roy of the Rovers recovery now.
LC the fan
22-01-2017, 06:30
I don't think he has made one lob either....but credit ti Mischa, he has been outstanding
Officially worried, Andy looks flummoxed. 2-6
I don't think he has made one lob either....but credit ti Mischa, he has been outstanding
He has made two or three I think but that last shot into the net is one Andy would usually make without thinking.
This is grim. Is his ankle playing up, or is the young gun on a roll today?
Different match now, up till now mischa has had nothing to lose, now he has everything to lose let give home summit to think about Andy
david1610
22-01-2017, 06:32
This is grim. Is his ankle playing up, or is the young gun on a roll today?
This is the older brother! ;)
As long as he gets the big W I don't care
Absolutely but it's looking doubtful at the moment. Hopefully, our champ will find a way!
Come on Andy F I G H T!!!!
This first service game is very important.
Very worried and to be honest mystified. Hope he can bring his A game out while he still has the chance.
RosieBear
22-01-2017, 06:34
Absolutely but it's looking doubtful at the moment. Hopefully, our champ will find a way!
Why?? Long way to go yet. If Mischa had taken first set in a bo3 nobody would think a win doubtful. Go Andy!! :)
This is grim. Is his ankle playing up, or is the young gun on a roll today?
He's 29 - the same age as Andy.
Why?? Long way to go yet. If Mischa had taken first set in a bo3 nobody would think a win doubtful. Go Andy!! :)
I agree, there's a long way to go but Andy can't afford to make any mistakes now.
What it takes to win a point. 40-15
themass15
22-01-2017, 06:37
I wish I could see a way that Andy will win this match but I just can't at present.
themass15
22-01-2017, 06:38
Seems to have an answer for everything. Hardly watching any of the points now.
RosieBear
22-01-2017, 06:38
I wish I could see a way that Andy will win this match but I just can't at present.
Andy has never won a slam without overcoming a five set challenge. Nole uso, Nando and JWT wimbo. Part of the process. Go Andy!!
Well, that was an Andy shot - unfortunately, it came from Mischa and now we have break point ..............again!
This is almost unplayable. 0-1
murrayfan89
22-01-2017, 06:39
Broken again :(
............................. and he gets the break. This guy is in the zone.
Mischa just not making any errors
Andy didn't do anything wrong in those last 3 points.
Just break back straight away, Andy.
OK andymlets rebuild with breaking straight back
Cmonn
LC the fan
22-01-2017, 06:42
Just what planet has this guy come from ? He really is making so few mistakes. We do need a break and perhaps he can lose his nerve....no signs yet though
themass15
22-01-2017, 06:43
I am afraid this just isn't Andy's day.
One more point makes it interesting
Cmonnn
Mandiemoo
22-01-2017, 06:43
Oh my days, not what I expected! Just woke, dare I watch?
Cmon Muzz!
Not to be
Gotta hold
Cmonnnn
themass15
22-01-2017, 06:44
On a more positive note Dan is a mini break up in the tie-break.
Malaiseous
22-01-2017, 06:44
I am afraid this just isn't Andy's day.
This is gutting.
LC the fan
22-01-2017, 06:45
Oh my days, not what I expected! Just woke, dare I watch?
Cmon Muzz!
It's not easy to watch, believe me. Maybe you can change his luck
RosieBear
22-01-2017, 06:46
Well I for one am not giving Mischa the win just yet. Go Andy - I believe :thumbup:
Malaiseous
22-01-2017, 06:47
I know it's bad when there aren't any score updates.
Long time since I felt so down about an Andy match.
Mandiemoo
22-01-2017, 06:47
... Looks luke we need the murraycoaster keys too.... Need to keep believing
Cmon Muzz!
JAMES4578
22-01-2017, 06:47
Definitely serious now,Mischa playing very well but still expecting a bit more from Andy. Whilst tough of course he can find a way-come on!
Some good news - Dan has taken the first set against Tsonga on a tie-break.
scrapaddict
22-01-2017, 06:48
Dan takes the frist set - has Andy given up??
RosieBear
22-01-2017, 06:48
Definitely serious now,Micha playing very well but still expecting a bit more from Andy. Whilst tough of course he can find a way-come on!
Good on you James - yeah he can - c'mon our great champ!
Held, nowmpush for those opportunities
Cmonnnn
Mandiemoo
22-01-2017, 06:49
While he's fist pumping, there's hope....
Cmon Muzz!
murrayfan89
22-01-2017, 06:49
Andy will keep fighting. I expect a break point opportunity in this set.
Malaiseous
22-01-2017, 06:49
Just one break down. That's all? Sheesh, you had me worried!
LC the fan
22-01-2017, 06:49
Evo has taken the first set.come on Muzz, we can't have Dan in the semis without you
He held. I am not yet convinced he is actually going to lose, but I have had bad vibes about this tournament. I think that push to No 1 last year really took it out of him, and perhaps knowing he will hold it for a good while longer has caused him to mentally relax.
Stay focused Andy and come back at him!!!
Evo has taken the first set.come on Muzz, we can't have Dan in the semis without you
Quarters
roytennisfan
22-01-2017, 06:50
I am in shock, hadn't expected this, good one to break back and win in 5 Andy, cmon
dewster99
22-01-2017, 06:51
Andy need to make this physical. Mischa already had a 5 setter v isner. Wear him down
Malaiseous
22-01-2017, 06:52
I am in shock, hadn't expected this, good one to break back and win in 5 Andy, cmon
Has he broken him back?!
There's no way he should have missed that shot - c'monnn Andy!
Hold keep it as close as possible
Cmonnn
I can't believe that this guy has never won an ATP tournament. Why did he have to choose today to play the match of his life? Andy has to stay positive though - he will get a chance if he can just continue to hold.
dewster99
22-01-2017, 06:54
Not watching but from the stats it looks even and Andy hit more aces and winners. Usually Andy only loses these kinds of games when he's getting hit off the court but he's hit way more winners. What's going on?
Mandiemoo
22-01-2017, 06:55
... It's like watching a trippy version of Tim Henman....
Cmon Muzz!
david1610
22-01-2017, 06:55
Andy need to make this physical. Mischa already had a 5 setter v isner. Wear him down
The problem is that his opponent is really good at the net and returning Andy's serves well and not making many UEs. And there is a danger Andy is starting to go for too much.
C'mon Andy!
I can't believe that this guy has never won an ATP tournament. Why did he have to choose today to play the match of his life?
How many times we heard that, its Andy's style he nirmally finds away
Good hold. Get your game face on Andy - now's the time to break back.
Good hold
Pressure him now
Cmonnnn
murrayfan89
22-01-2017, 06:57
If Andy breaks then hopefully it will be turning point of the match.
david1610
22-01-2017, 06:57
Right warm up over. You need your no. 1 tennis and brain now.
More aces - full range of serves. Three quarter ones out wide.
Try and return deep so he cannot come in or give him junk. Moon balls. Anything.
Or hit with no pace and play pit-a-pat for ever.
Anything! But mix it up a bit.
C'mon Andy!
Will that shot fire Andy up?
Trying not to panic ... this is Andy, world no 1 .... he can do this! #StillBelieve
dewster99
22-01-2017, 07:00
When did Andy last lose to a lefty as well. The universe is always warped in Australia
Hold and go again Andy
Believe in yourself
Cmonnnn
Malaiseous
22-01-2017, 07:01
I feel sick
How many shots did Andy miss in that game? He just can't afford to do that. He definitely needs this hold.
murrayfan89
22-01-2017, 07:01
Another opportunity gone. It's looking prety grim at the moment.
RosieBear
22-01-2017, 07:01
Dig deep Andy - you CAN do this - let's GO!!
Mandiemoo
22-01-2017, 07:01
Cannot get over that damn net. Cone on, hold here, steady the ship.
Cmon Muzz!
He and everyone else has put too much pressure on.
................ and another easy shot goes long.
No way back I fear.
Don't despair - the match isn't lost 'til it's won!
Now for the break, Andy - now!!!!
Pressure pressure pressure
Go after him Andy
Cmonnnnn
RosieBear
22-01-2017, 07:05
Right here, right now - let's do this Andy - you can do it :cheer:
JAMES4578
22-01-2017, 07:05
Convincing hold but Andy needs better returning to get back in contention,come on!
Time to break Andy, got to do it NOW! Let's go, come on now! You can do this Andy, dig deep.
LC the fan
22-01-2017, 07:07
No way back I fear.
There's always a way back....he just has to believe
More of those Andy
Cmoñnnnnnn
RosieBear
22-01-2017, 07:08
Ugh - so tough. A must win set for Andy but not Mischa will free the German - but Andy can dig deep. Let's go!
Keep fighting Andy
Cmonnn
dewster99
22-01-2017, 07:09
In my mates house in Bristol. Trying to get stream on my phone but it won't play
Signs of tightness
Little glimmer
Cmonnnnnn
Wow - that was some miss. Now, c'mon Andeeeeee!!!!!
LC the fan
22-01-2017, 07:10
2 errors...is he losing his nerve?
You've got to take your hat off to this guy - two horrible mistakes but he holds.
LC the fan
22-01-2017, 07:10
Apparently not
Djokosmash followed by 2 big serves. He's rock. 3-5
Hold and give yourself one more chance
Cmonnnn
JAMES4578
22-01-2017, 07:11
Andy put the pressure on but unfortunately Mischa got through that game in the end with some clutch serving ,come on Andy!
RosieBear
22-01-2017, 07:12
Free game for Mischa now :sofa: Hang tough Andy!!!
Andy gets the luck - and he needs it.
Mischa gets lucky this time.
I just think he is knackered.
Another of those serves would do just fine.
david1610
22-01-2017, 07:15
C'mon Andy. Two aces. Two aces please!
First serves, Andy - first serves!
JAMES4578
22-01-2017, 07:16
Oh no 2 Pts away,did deep Andy!
This time close it oot
Cmonn
Sting a couple together
Cmonnn
Rosalind
22-01-2017, 07:18
Praying that nerves set in now for zverev
Great pass under pressure. ADV
Well done, Andy! Now can Zverev serve it out?
dewster99
22-01-2017, 07:19
Last chance saloon
RosieBear
22-01-2017, 07:19
If Andy can break Nole when he was serving for the Doha title he can break Mischa now. Let's GOOOO!!!!!!!
Well done Andy
Now then just one more chance please
Cmonnnnn
JAMES4578
22-01-2017, 07:20
Awesome pass but Andy has to produce on Mischa's serve and hopefully gets the chance!
LC the fan
22-01-2017, 07:20
One last chance...whose nerves will hold ? I am in pieces
roytennisfan
22-01-2017, 07:20
Andy not even managed a bp this set, needs one now
First point Andy
Cmonnnnn
RosieBear
22-01-2017, 07:21
GO ANDY GO - out tough him - I know you CAN DO IT!!
david1610
22-01-2017, 07:21
Sir Andrew Murray. Do it. Just do it. C'mon Andy!
Little glimmer
Push for the chance
Cmonnnn
How lucky was that? I think the tennis gods are with him.
:crying: :crying: :crying: :crying: :crying: :crying: :crying:
RosieBear
22-01-2017, 07:25
What can you say apart from too good and thank you to Andy for another thrilling tournament.
roytennisfan
22-01-2017, 07:25
Well this is a miserable day
mickeypops
22-01-2017, 07:26
Can't win them all I guess, sad but true. Onwards and upwards.
That's it folks. I can't believe that it's happened but it has and you have to say that Mischa Zverev deserved that - he played brilliantly. If Dan can't do it - I hope he wins the title now.
I'm overdosing on sour grapes. Should have been the night match and not the 17th seed. :p
dewster99
22-01-2017, 07:26
Seems like Andy just isn't destined to win an AO. Dunno who I want to win now cos I don't want Stan winning another one. No way is he near Andy it's a crime he's won the same amount already
LC the fan
22-01-2017, 07:26
Words fail me...other than rude ones.the guy played brilliantly
themass15
22-01-2017, 07:27
So sad for Andy. I turned off a while ago. Just couldn't watch. I actually hope Federer goes on to win it now.
Mandiemoo
22-01-2017, 07:27
Not to be. Will there be a new name on the trophy this year?
Cmon Muzz!
lovetennis
22-01-2017, 07:27
Caught the last few games. Gutted as will Andy be
greatunclebulgaria
22-01-2017, 07:27
Bleeding heck I'm reading the score but it isn't computing, they better not put that headline up on Hisense
I'm now backing Roger, dream ending to his carrer
Congratulations to Zverev. It wasn't to be today. Zverev has beaten the likes of Wawrinka, so he is no slouch. Sorry to have been proven right. I just think winning all those matches at the end of last year really took it out of him. He is still No 1, and will be for a bit. Quite honestly I would rather he lost to Zverev than Federer or Wawrinka.
Seems like Andy just isn't destined to win an AO. Dunno who I want to win now cos I don't want Stan winning another one. No way is he near Andy it's a crime he's won the same amount already
I'm hoping for a first time winner, raonic ? Maybe even Tsonga's due one
themass15
22-01-2017, 07:28
Well this is a miserable day
I will console myself watching Ronnie O'Sullivan in the snooker later.
david1610
22-01-2017, 07:28
Well congratulations to his opponent but what an opportunity lost in a GS.
There is a real chance of a new GS winner I think.
There is a rather worrying stat I picked up from Stan's Wikipedia site, which is only Stan and André have won more than one GS over 30.
Over five sets I was expecting Andy to work something out but his opponent was sensational. Sigh....
JAMES4578
22-01-2017, 07:29
Cert looked chance at 15-30 but some awesome tennis from Mischa and Andy just couldn't do enough today. Obviously up against a hot player today but still gutting. Disappointing another Aus Open passes him by too after Djokovic early exit :crying::crying:
Well this is a miserable day
I don't think we can be too miserable. Zverev played an amazing match - he was in the zone - it happens. The saving grace is that Djoko went out two rounds before Andy and it's just one tournament.
I'm angry! So wanted Andy to win AO. Not a happy hunting ground for Andy or Jamie this year.
Keep going Andy
Cmonnnn
What can you say apart from too good and thank you to Andy for another thrilling tournament.
Agree but think the pressure of last year and from the public was too much. He still keeps no1. I just hope Stan doesn't get r
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