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cazza99
01-06-2017, 19:00
Andy vs Del Potro

Andy 6:3 in head to heads of ATP tournaments.

Year


Event
Surface
RND
Winner
Result


2016
GBR vs. ARG WG SF
Great Britain

RR
Juan Martin del Potro (http://www.atpworldtour.com/en/players/juan-martin-del-potro/d683/overview)
64 57 675 63 64



2016
Rio de Janeiro Olympic Games (http://www.atpworldtour.com/en/players/fedex-head-2-head/andy-murray-vs-juan-martin-del-potro/MC10/D683)
Brazil
Outdoor Hard
F
Andy Murray (http://www.atpworldtour.com/en/players/andy-murray/mc10/overview)
75 46 62 75 (http://www.atpworldtour.com/en/players/andy-murray/mc10/overview/match-stats/96/2016/D683/match-stats)



2013
ATP World Tour Masters 1000 Indian Wells (http://www.atpworldtour.com/en/tournaments/indian-wells/404/overview)
CA, U.S.A.
Outdoor Hard
QF
Juan Martin del Potro (http://www.atpworldtour.com/en/players/juan-martin-del-potro/d683/overview)
675 63 61 (http://www.atpworldtour.com/en/players/juan-martin-del-potro/d683/overview/match-stats/404/2013/MC10/match-stats)



2009
ATP Finals (http://www.atpworldtour.com/en/tournaments/atp-finals/605/overview)
London, England
Indoor Hard
RR
Andy Murray (http://www.atpworldtour.com/en/players/andy-murray/mc10/overview)
63 36 62 (http://www.atpworldtour.com/en/players/andy-murray/mc10/overview/match-stats/605/2009/D683/match-stats)



2009
ATP World Tour Masters 1000 Canada (http://www.atpworldtour.com/en/tournaments/montreal/421/overview)
Canada
Outdoor Hard
F
Andy Murray (http://www.atpworldtour.com/en/players/andy-murray/mc10/overview)
674 763 61 (http://www.atpworldtour.com/en/players/andy-murray/mc10/overview/match-stats/421/2009/D683/match-stats)



2009
ATP World Tour Masters 1000 Madrid (http://www.atpworldtour.com/en/tournaments/madrid/1536/overview)
Spain
Outdoor Clay
QF
Juan Martin del Potro (http://www.atpworldtour.com/en/players/juan-martin-del-potro/d683/overview)
764 63 (http://www.atpworldtour.com/en/players/juan-martin-del-potro/d683/overview/match-stats/1536/2009/MC10/match-stats)



2009
ATP World Tour Masters 1000 Miami (http://www.atpworldtour.com/en/tournaments/miami/403/overview)
FL, U.S.A.
Outdoor Hard
SF
Andy Murray (http://www.atpworldtour.com/en/players/andy-murray/mc10/overview)
61 57 62 (http://www.atpworldtour.com/en/players/andy-murray/mc10/overview/match-stats/403/2009/D683/match-stats)



2008
US Open (http://www.atpworldtour.com/en/tournaments/us-open/560/overview)
NY, U.S.A.
Outdoor Hard
QF
Andy Murray (http://www.atpworldtour.com/en/players/andy-murray/mc10/overview)
762 761 46 75 (http://www.atpworldtour.com/en/players/andy-murray/mc10/overview/match-stats/560/2008/D683/match-stats)



2008
ATP Masters Series Rome (http://www.atpworldtour.com/en/tournaments/rome/416/overview)
Italy
Outdoor Clay
R64
Andy Murray (http://www.atpworldtour.com/en/players/andy-murray/mc10/overview)
57 64 10 (http://www.atpworldtour.com/en/players/andy-murray/mc10/overview/match-stats/416/2008/D683/match-stats)
RET

patlowe
01-06-2017, 20:27
Most of the matches above have been long close ones! So I reckon we are in for a humdinger on Saturday! Go Andy!

Alis
01-06-2017, 20:33
Most definitely!!

Big Al
01-06-2017, 23:44
Great match for the middle Saturday !

Stell
02-06-2017, 07:17
I'm expecting Andy to win. If it gets shown between 12.30pm and 4.30pm, tomorrow, then I will watch it on ITV 4 and have radio five live going as well.

themass15
02-06-2017, 07:49
Weather forecast bad for Paris today and tomorrow, so I guess Andy could even play on Sunday which means I won't see it.

HoopGirl
02-06-2017, 07:59
Weather forecast bad for Paris today and tomorrow, so I guess Andy could even play on Sunday which means I won't see it.
Are you in Paris at the moment TM15?

RosieBear
02-06-2017, 08:18
Good luck Andy, you can do this. I'm backing Andy to come through because I think he wants this year's French BIG time. He'll be keenly aware that Stan will be eye-ing a career slam at Wimbledon....Stan has never done anything of note on grass, but Stan can also suddenly come alive.... Andy won't want to be chasing the FO on the wrong side of 30 for his career slam..... C'mon Andy, make this year your year.:cheer::cheer:

themass15
02-06-2017, 08:25
Are you in Paris at the moment TM15?

Just went for the day on Wednesday. Out all day at friends tomorrow.

banskogirl
02-06-2017, 14:42
Oh I would love to see this but off to Bath for the weekend! Expecting long and exciting! Enjoy everyone :) click in securely!

patlowe
02-06-2017, 16:14
Andy second on Chatrier tomorrow after a women's match.

LC the fan
02-06-2017, 16:58
Looking forward to this one.....and dreading it at the same time. My nerves will be on edge from the start.
But ..yes..it's a match and a barrier that Andy wants to break through , and he can, I think he will

Alis
02-06-2017, 17:21
Go Andeeee!!!!!

Bardot
02-06-2017, 18:13
Probably the toughest (on paper) 3rd round match at a slam Andy has played since he beat Roddick (who was 5th seed) at Wimbledon in 2006. Some might say it's even tougher.

themass15
02-06-2017, 18:31
I was lucky enough to be at that match in 2006. It was the on the Saturday, the day England played Portugal in the World Cup.

lovetennis
02-06-2017, 19:24
Really looking forward to this one. It'll be tough but Andy can do it. Remember last time they played at DC in Glasgow, such an emotional day and Andy will want to avenge his loss

themass15
02-06-2017, 19:39
Just hope it takes place tomorrow so I can watch it. Weather forecast is awful.

lynne
02-06-2017, 23:18
The Very, Very Best of Luck Andy!!!:thumbup::thumbup:

Stell
03-06-2017, 07:09
Radio five live announced, last night, they'll be starting their coverage from noon instead of 12.30pm.

scrapaddict
03-06-2017, 07:26
Anxious but optimistoic for today!

Jane
03-06-2017, 07:30
All the very best of luck, Andy :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup:

Stell
03-06-2017, 09:01
Courier keeps mentioning del Potro has a groin injury.

Pam
03-06-2017, 09:03
All the best Andy!! Looking forward to this. Play well and win!!

Stell
03-06-2017, 09:50
Cornet has just won the first set very easily. If the second set goes the same way, it won't be noon for Andy.

Stell
03-06-2017, 10:20
Cornet now two games away from winning the match.

Stell
03-06-2017, 10:25
Cornet now one game away from winning.

Stell
03-06-2017, 10:30
Andy time, as Cornet wins.

patlowe
03-06-2017, 10:33
Butterfly time now! Go Andy!! :GBflag:

Stell
03-06-2017, 10:46
Andy walks out.

Teresa
03-06-2017, 10:47
What folks estimated time 12:00? I am in the park and the dog is hacked off about being short changed.

supergran
03-06-2017, 10:53
A bit nervous but confident. Come on Andy!

Pam
03-06-2017, 10:53
Come on Andy!!

You can do it :boogie:

Bardot
03-06-2017, 10:58
Death by dropper hopefully. 1-0

RosieBear
03-06-2017, 10:59
Andy looks magnificent today, what a dropper on the strech to take the game. Let's go Andy :cheer:

Bardot
03-06-2017, 11:08
Saves 2 BPs but ouch on the third! 1-2

Teresa
03-06-2017, 11:09
Not a good point to return. Come on lad.

RosieBear
03-06-2017, 11:11
Absolutely love Delpo the man, but as a player...ugghh...c'mon Andy, counter the one-dimensional ball bashing with your genius!

Bardot
03-06-2017, 11:13
Huge serving from 0-30. 1-3

Teresa
03-06-2017, 11:15
The trouble is their matches are always attritional- and given their respective health problems neither of them need it.

Bardot
03-06-2017, 11:18
Tough hold. 2-3

JAMES4578
03-06-2017, 11:21
Unfortunate Andy behind but hopefully can get right back in the set-come on!

Bardot
03-06-2017, 11:24
How to keep it away from Del Potro's FH? Seems impossible. 2-4

Josephine
03-06-2017, 11:25
Right now Delpo beating Andy up. He needs something a bit more.

Andy's average forehand speed 70 mph. Needs a lot more. He is thinking too much about his opponent not his own game.

Bardot
03-06-2017, 11:29
Now that FH I like. :p 3-4

Bardot
03-06-2017, 11:35
Big serving saves 2BPs. Deuce

Pam
03-06-2017, 11:35
Andy battling well!

Stell
03-06-2017, 11:35
Mullins and Courier on ITV 4 and Russell Fuller on radio five live.

Bardot
03-06-2017, 11:36
Yuk! 3-5

LC the fan
03-06-2017, 11:37
Think Andy is going to have to trust his automatic pilot and stop thinking so much. Delpo knows that ground strokes are going to the backhand and - unless Andy sends a few down his forehand line - he is so ready.

Bardot
03-06-2017, 11:41
Saves SP & holds. 4-5

lovetennis
03-06-2017, 11:42
One last chance to break back,c'mon Andy

Bardot
03-06-2017, 11:43
"King of the Lobs". 0-15

lovetennis
03-06-2017, 11:44
King of the Lobs strikes again

Bardot
03-06-2017, 11:47
Aaaargh! 30-40

RosieBear
03-06-2017, 11:48
Come on Andy!!!!!

lovetennis
03-06-2017, 11:51
Come onnnnnn BP again

Bardot
03-06-2017, 11:52
Nicely done Andy. 5-5

lovetennis
03-06-2017, 11:52
Yesss, go Andy

Pam
03-06-2017, 11:53
Great stuff Andy Breaks back 5-5

Teresa
03-06-2017, 11:53
Top man. Now please hold.

RosieBear
03-06-2017, 11:53
Yes!!!! Would have been a TRAVESTY if Andy didn't get that break. Every shot in the book to carve it out :clap:

patlowe
03-06-2017, 11:53
Fantastic game Andy!!!

Stell
03-06-2017, 11:53
Andy breaks back.

Can the BBC please get Simon Briggs to do some commentary when Wimbledon comes, as he seems to be quite good.

JAMES4578
03-06-2017, 11:53
Andy finally able to take chance for 5 all, hopefully now with the momentum!

Bardot
03-06-2017, 11:57
Tough hold. 6-5

Teresa
03-06-2017, 11:58
Thank you.

supergran
03-06-2017, 11:58
Well done our champ, next game please Andy. COME ON!!!!!!!

Stell
03-06-2017, 11:59
Radio five live have now moved onto what the Queen is wearing!!

Teresa
03-06-2017, 12:00
I don't know where to look. Here or Kyle serving for the 3rd?

Bardot
03-06-2017, 12:03
Too good from Del Potro in that game. 6-6

lovetennis
03-06-2017, 12:03
:sofa:

Teresa
03-06-2017, 12:03
I hate tie breaks, particularly when AM starts with a double fault.

Stell
03-06-2017, 12:03
0 -1.

Stell
03-06-2017, 12:04
0 - 2.

Stell
03-06-2017, 12:05
1 - 2.

Stell
03-06-2017, 12:06
2 - 2.

supergran
03-06-2017, 12:06
2-2 Come on!!!!!!!!

Stell
03-06-2017, 12:07
3 - 2.

supergran
03-06-2017, 12:07
Come on!!!!

Stell
03-06-2017, 12:07
3- 3.

Bardot
03-06-2017, 12:08
I hate 4-2 at a TB changeover anyway. :p 3-3

Stell
03-06-2017, 12:09
3- 4.

Stell
03-06-2017, 12:10
4-4.

Stell
03-06-2017, 12:10
5- 4.

Bardot
03-06-2017, 12:11
S&V King. 5-4

Stell
03-06-2017, 12:11
6- 4.

Bardot
03-06-2017, 12:12
Dropper King. 6-4

lovetennis
03-06-2017, 12:12
2 set points, come onnnnnnnnn Andyyyyyy

Stell
03-06-2017, 12:12
Can Simon Briggs please take over from Russell Fuller, as Fuller has already done a Castle and Lloyd and talked rubbish.

Stell
03-06-2017, 12:13
6- 6.

Bardot
03-06-2017, 12:13
Aaargh. 6-6

Teresa
03-06-2017, 12:14
Rats:-(

Stell
03-06-2017, 12:14
6 - 7.

supergran
03-06-2017, 12:14
:sofa::sofa::sofa:

Bardot
03-06-2017, 12:14
You're kidding. 6-7

Teresa
03-06-2017, 12:14
Double rats

Teresa
03-06-2017, 12:15
How the heck did he muff both his serves:-(

Stell
03-06-2017, 12:15
7- 7.

Bardot
03-06-2017, 12:15
Df! 7-7

Hawkeye
03-06-2017, 12:15
Set almost chucked away. Criminal.

Teresa
03-06-2017, 12:16
Thank you for the double fault.

RosieBear
03-06-2017, 12:16
The strain is getting to both of them...and me...come on Andy!!!!

Stell
03-06-2017, 12:16
7 - 8.

Teresa
03-06-2017, 12:17
Still set point for Del Po.

Stell
03-06-2017, 12:17
8 - 8.

Bardot
03-06-2017, 12:18
Phew! 8-8

supergran
03-06-2017, 12:18
8-8

RosieBear
03-06-2017, 12:18
Get in!!!! Andy at his stubborn best, come on!

Bardot
03-06-2017, 12:18
82 minutes!

lovetennis
03-06-2017, 12:18
Delpo and Andy never disappoint do they. Always a cracking match

Stell
03-06-2017, 12:19
9- 8.

Bardot
03-06-2017, 12:19
Dropper King. 9-8

RosieBear
03-06-2017, 12:19
Genius! Come on!!!!

Stell
03-06-2017, 12:19
Yes!!

Bardot
03-06-2017, 12:19
Get in!!!!! 7-6

Stell
03-06-2017, 12:20
Del Potro not believing.

Jane
03-06-2017, 12:20
:yahoo::yahoo::yahoo:

Bardot
03-06-2017, 12:20
Don't you dare Bernardes! Oh he didn't. :phew:

supergran
03-06-2017, 12:20
Set!!!!!!!! COME ON CHAMP

Jane
03-06-2017, 12:21
Delpo needs a hug

Bardot
03-06-2017, 12:21
What is Del Potro up to? :rolleyes:

patlowe
03-06-2017, 12:21
What breathtaking stunnng tennis!! Go Andy!!

RosieBear
03-06-2017, 12:22
Wow!!!! Wonderful! So happy for Andy in this match whatever the outcome, my heart broke for him when he couldn't play like the world no 1, my heart's bursting for him now that he can. Just immense :clap: Keep going!

Teresa
03-06-2017, 12:22
Excellent. I have been almost wetting myself with stress. The question is can Delpo manage at least another 3 sets?

Feel for the guy, but Murray is my man.

pabbers
03-06-2017, 12:23
Andy takes first set after 1 hour and 20 minutes. What will whoever wins this match have left in the tank?

HoopGirl
03-06-2017, 12:24
Wow well done Andy!

themass15
03-06-2017, 12:24
Can't believe Andy won that first set. Pat has a good point above. This must be absolutely exhausting.

JAMES4578
03-06-2017, 12:24
Mighty tough set with chances for both but Andy just edging it in the end, great stuff!

Linda
03-06-2017, 12:24
Amazing set, amazing tiebreak. Have to feel for DelPo. How long can they keep up this level?

Bardot
03-06-2017, 12:26
Perfect start. 1-0

Teresa
03-06-2017, 12:27
Amazing set, amazing tiebreak. Have to feel for DelPo. How long can they keep up this level?


Suspect Murray has a better chance than Del Po?

Bardot
03-06-2017, 12:30
Good serving. 2-0

Bardot
03-06-2017, 12:36
Courier & Petchey can stop with the "this set is almost gone" talk as Del Potro saves 2BPs. 2-1

RosieBear
03-06-2017, 12:38
Argh, wanted that double break...come on Andy, 2 strong, quick sets to mitigate impact of first. Let's go - land the body blows!! :swingin:

Bardot
03-06-2017, 12:41
Love a love hold. 3-1

WimbledonWestie
03-06-2017, 12:42
What a match. Playing havoc with all the stuff I need to do- but not moving !

LC the fan
03-06-2017, 12:42
Absolutely. Now we need the real Andy to step up a gear and show who is Number One. He let that opportunity of a double break slip - no more generosity Andy

Bardot
03-06-2017, 12:44
Scary FH at 30-0. 3-2

Bardot
03-06-2017, 12:44
Trainer for Del Potro. Taking pain killers it would seem.

Bardot
03-06-2017, 12:47
Round the net rabbit. 40-0

Stell
03-06-2017, 12:48
Patrick Mouratoglou believes it was for his leg.

Bardot
03-06-2017, 12:49
Safe hold. 4-2

Bardot
03-06-2017, 12:55
"King of the Lobs". 15-15

RosieBear
03-06-2017, 12:56
Andy's taking DelPo's legs away :clap:

Bardot
03-06-2017, 12:58
Good hold. 5-3

RosieBear
03-06-2017, 12:58
Break and serve first in 3rd Andy - let's go!

Bardot
03-06-2017, 13:02
The crowd are revolting. :p 5-4

RosieBear
03-06-2017, 13:03
Crush home the set Andy :swingin:

Bardot
03-06-2017, 13:06
"King of the Lobs". 15-30

Hawkeye
03-06-2017, 13:07
Andy's insistence on continuing to take on that forehand is baffling. 2 break points, one saved...

Hawkeye
03-06-2017, 13:08
Two saved!

Bardot
03-06-2017, 13:10
Andy saves 2 BPs but not the 3rd. 5-5

RosieBear
03-06-2017, 13:11
Oh no, you've got to be kidding me. Got to be so careful with DelPo - because he's so big and gallumphy he looks tired....then suddenly forehand, boom and he's awake. C'mon Andy!!!!

Bardot
03-06-2017, 13:13
Big serving saves 3 BPs. :grrr: Deuce

Bardot
03-06-2017, 13:14
Get in!!!! 6-5

RosieBear
03-06-2017, 13:15
This time Andy :cheer:

Alis
03-06-2017, 13:15
Wahey - Andy gets a chance to serve for it again!!

patlowe
03-06-2017, 13:15
This is SO good!!!!

lovetennis
03-06-2017, 13:16
I'll say it again, these guys never disappoint. Always such drama and exciting points in their matches. C'mon Andy, one more chance to serve for the 2nd set

Stell
03-06-2017, 13:19
Second set to Andy.

Bardot
03-06-2017, 13:19
Ace!!!!! 7-5

Jane
03-06-2017, 13:19
Second set to Andy :yahoo: :yahoo: :yahoo:

LC the fan
03-06-2017, 13:20
Drama ?Exciting Points ? I am in pieces here !!!!

RosieBear
03-06-2017, 13:21
Haha, bravo Andy, sock it to that annoying French crowd:p Now turn the screw and do it in straights :thumbup:

patlowe
03-06-2017, 13:21
Loving this, mostly because Andy is supreme!

Jan
03-06-2017, 13:21
Go Andy!!
:GBflag:

lovetennis
03-06-2017, 13:22
Drama ?Exciting Points ? I am in pieces here !!!!

LOL, you're loving it really

Bardot
03-06-2017, 13:22
I'm convinced "Match" is Inverdale's safe word. :rolleyes:

JAMES4578
03-06-2017, 13:23
Andy maybe should've served out first time but took his chances for what could be decisive lead, Delpo giving bit away at crucial times though.

supergran
03-06-2017, 13:23
:cheer::cheer::cheer: Even managed to give supergramps his lunch.

Bardot
03-06-2017, 13:23
"King of the Lobs". 0-30

LC the fan
03-06-2017, 13:24
LOL, you're loving it really

I suppose I am but I had sort of got used to june-December 2017 and watching Andy in comfort and confidence. Suddenly I am wearing gloves to save my nails and pacing the room.....a bit like the Murraycoasters of a few years back

Bardot
03-06-2017, 13:26
Great return. 1-0

LC the fan
03-06-2017, 13:26
Delighted at the second set, feeling a bit easier - shame for Kyle though....so near...so far

supergran
03-06-2017, 13:26
Andy playing so well. I'm very relaxed......at the moment!

RosieBear
03-06-2017, 13:26
Well done Andy, looking so good today, keep it going lad :thumbup:

Bardot
03-06-2017, 13:29
Excellent serving. 2-0

Alis
03-06-2017, 13:30
I've only just come in. I take it it's been a competitive match but Andy's playing well.

Bardot
03-06-2017, 13:31
What a return! 3-0

lovetennis
03-06-2017, 13:32
Double break, surely that'll be a clincher. Andy's too seasoned a campaigner to let this go now

david1610
03-06-2017, 13:32
Wow! Talk about playing yourself into form this week! C'mon Andy!

Bardot
03-06-2017, 13:32
Delpo displaying his hairy back during the changeover, he'll try anything to put Andy off. ;)

supergran
03-06-2017, 13:33
Poor delpo's efforts seem to be in vain......she said, grinning from ear to ear.:big grin::big grin:

Teresa
03-06-2017, 13:34
Ah my Sky+ box has decided it doesn't want to record. Trying to persuade it to behave.

Alis
03-06-2017, 13:36
C'mon Andy - don't let him back in!

Bardot
03-06-2017, 13:37
Oh no! Look at the score. :nailbiter: ;) 4-0

Stell
03-06-2017, 13:37
Very one sided now.

Alis
03-06-2017, 13:39
Oh no! Look at the score. :nailbiter: ;) 4-0:rolling::rolling::rolling:

patlowe
03-06-2017, 13:40
Andy has stunned the crowd into silence!

Bardot
03-06-2017, 13:41
"King of the Lobs". 5-0

RosieBear
03-06-2017, 13:42
Bagel him Andy! (:shamed:, I know Delpo's adorable, but I'm mean when it comes to Andy's matches)

supergran
03-06-2017, 13:43
Come on Andy!!!

supergran
03-06-2017, 13:44
Wow!!!!

themass15
03-06-2017, 13:47
Andy's back and just at the right time!

Stell
03-06-2017, 13:50
Fourth round for Andy.

lovetennis
03-06-2017, 13:50
:dance::dance::dance::dance::dance::bravo::bravo:: bravo::GBflag::GBflag::GBflag::yahoo::yahoo::yahoo :

Jane
03-06-2017, 13:50
Andy wins - brilliant!! :yahoo: :yahoo: :yahoo: :yahoo: :yahoo:

dewster99
03-06-2017, 13:50
Brilliant from andy. Sad I missed it but was playing myself

Bardot
03-06-2017, 13:50
Brilliant performance from Andy! :yahoo::boogie::yahoo:

The crowd cheer now.

RosieBear
03-06-2017, 13:51
:clap::clap::clap: to both. Another match to remember for all time. :bravo: Andy on a simply stunning display of talent and tenacity. And :thanks: Delpo for playing your part perfectly, nailbiting first set, pretty dramatic second, then polite demoralised exit.:thumbup:

lynne
03-06-2017, 13:52
YESSSSSS! Great result, great play from both players, but don't think Delpo would of lasted.....brilliant to watch Andy and lovely to see Kim there!!!:thumbup::thumbup:



One match at a time & each win is a Bonus .... #KEEP IT GOING ANDY!!!:thumbup:

Bardot
03-06-2017, 13:52
Yes, Andy's coughing in his interview again. :p ;)

themass15
03-06-2017, 13:52
Fantastic by Andy, so pleased to see Andy back to his best

JAMES4578
03-06-2017, 13:53
Superb from Andy in the 3rd and certainly coming into form, though Delpo may not have had a lot left. The first in particular such a tussle but once Andy got the lead really gained confidence, well done!:clap::clap::clap:

karanga
03-06-2017, 13:54
Brilliant. Well done Andy. :bravo: :bravo: :knight: :knight: :knight:

Stell
03-06-2017, 13:54
Typical of Russell Fuller talking over Andy's interview.

david1610
03-06-2017, 13:56
For the first time this grand slam, I am going to look at the draw. Not because one match makes the tournament, but Andy himself says that he is getting better in each round in a way that suggests to me that is a comment not just about striking a tennis ball.
Well done Andy!

WimbledonWestie
03-06-2017, 13:57
Brilliant match byAndy, nice to see our no 1 again. Possibly the only one of his matches I'll see this tournament so a good one to see. Felt surprisingly calm throughout, got the feeling even when he was behind in the first that fighting Andy had come to play and that he was ready to do whatever needed to win. Can't really explain but was getting a different feeling from matches in Rome etc. Just felt like the real Andy on court.

supergran
03-06-2017, 13:57
Brilliant from Andy. Got better and better as match wore on. Looking good and playing with far more confidence now. We done Andy!!:cheer::bravo::knight:

Jan
03-06-2017, 13:57
:yahoo::yahoo::yahoo:

exislander
03-06-2017, 13:58
Delpo looked done after the first set and Andy's movement much better than his earlier matches. The no 1 Andy is back!

scrapaddict
03-06-2017, 13:59
Fabulous match to watch and the real Andy is back - so happy for him

patlowe
03-06-2017, 14:03
Oh my didn't our man play well!! Andy proved a big point today by showing he is well and truly up for this! Not all the tennis was bash bish boom! There were some really well thought out points, as both men looked for the shots they wanted. I thought the whole match was simply breath-taking, stunning and brave. So proud of you Andy. Well well done. :bravo::clap::clap::clap: And hello Kim! Lovely to see her there.

patlowe
03-06-2017, 14:23
I love this wave of euphoria after an Andy win, and especially after a big win like today.:mexican::excited: I have arrangements made for Monday but I'm off now to cancel them! I assume Andy's next match will be Monday? Also, is he not due an evening match soon?

Josephine
03-06-2017, 14:54
Was so good to see Andy step it up in that match and finally start to play with some aggression and confidence after a rather tentative start.

First set was so crucial - I was in all sorts of knots. Delpo knew he had to win it and it was so tight. Think Andy would have come through anyway but winning that set after such a battle obviously allowed him to open up and play more freely.

Great stuff.:boogie::yahoo::yahoo::boogie:

LC the fan
03-06-2017, 14:59
Whilst delighted and pleased to see Andy knuckle down to do the job today, I do think it's early to say 'the real Andy is back'. Good signs, but he is not quite there yet.
It was the devastating forehand which made so much difference to his play last year and it's not quite back yet. But at least he's not rubbing the elbow so maybe not too long. MEanwhile I am so happy to see hi in the second week

Alis
03-06-2017, 15:56
I was really looking forward to watching my recording of the match but it cut off half way through the second set - not a happy bunny!! :crying:

patlowe
03-06-2017, 16:00
I was really looking forward to watching my recording of the match but it cut off half way through the second set - not a happy bunny!! :crying:
They are repeating it right now on ITV 4 Alis. Much easier to watch this time!
They haven't got to second set yet though!
Oops! They've taken it off after 1st set and are going to rerun Stan and Foggy!

themass15
03-06-2017, 16:33
Well we haven't seen that match

JennieF
03-06-2017, 17:30
I was really looking forward to watching my recording of the match but it cut off half way through the second set - not a happy bunny!! :crying:
I'm watching my recording of it now (even though I know the result) and it's wonderful stuff! Really like Delpo and it's a shame he had to lose so early on. Hope my recording goes further Alis!

Alis
03-06-2017, 17:36
I'm watching my recording of it now (even though I know the result) and it's wonderful stuff! Really like Delpo and it's a shame he had to lose so early on. Hope my recording goes further Alis!

I hope so too, Jennie. Hopefully, they'll show a re-run of the match either tonight or tomorrow morning.

Bardot
03-06-2017, 18:10
Andy v Delpo set to music.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rbEp-cmXdYE

ljs
03-06-2017, 18:30
Andy got better & better as the match went on !!!!!!!

Some of those angles he was creating were fantastic !!!

on he goes :jitterbug::jitterbug:

Bardot
03-06-2017, 19:11
Del Potro's ranking is not going to be higher than 30 after RollyG and could drop depending on how well Verdasco & Anderson fare. He's scheduled to play Hertogenbosch and Queens so it would be good for him (and the top 8 seeds) if he could do well and increase his ranking before Wimbledon. He's going to be a dangerous first round floater at Queens.

patmoren
03-06-2017, 19:25
I enjoyed that match, some really good tennis from both but Andy stayed focused and came through really well.

Mandiemoo
03-06-2017, 19:52
Been out so kept up on live score now watching Eurosport French Open Today. Andy looked pretty dialled in to this match & flashes of Murray 2016. Really hope this is the kick start we (& he) wanted for 2017.

Cmon Muzz!

Charn
03-06-2017, 20:17
Was a brilliant match, not simply for the 1st set tension but to see Andy so concentrated when it came to a match with a top player. I think lately he has struggled to find that conviction when playing players he normally beats but when he plays a top notch player, the champion within comes out.

banskogirl
03-06-2017, 20:26
Thanks for the link to the highlights Bardot! Have recorded the match for when I get back home but it was lovely seeing part tonight :) A great solid win for Andy and a bit to think about for Nole and the rest..............

watch out, number 1 is about!

Stell
04-06-2017, 07:27
I put ITV 4 back on, after the match, and found them showing Andy's match again because of the rain.

pabbers
04-06-2017, 10:38
Was travelling yesterday so missed this. Will have to subscribe to tennis tv again to get tennis out here in Portugal so hopefully will be able to watch replay of this match.

patlowe
04-06-2017, 12:03
Andy really did play a smart match yesterday. Three key words from his presser stood out to me..."I WAS THINKING...."
He really was. I love his analysis of his play after a match and I thought his explanation of his conscious decisions to play into the Delpo forehand was very clever..... " I played quite a lot into his FH today..." As many players with big FH's like to hit their FH from their BH corner.."It's a bit harder to read where someone is going to hit from that side." And this is where the smartness and the clever thinking comes in..."you need to pick the right moments when to go into that stroke...." I think he did!!
Andy also reckoned that playing someone as good as Delpo meant his focus was higher. Possibly explains why he wanders a bit in the earlier rounds? I'm sure if he THINKS like yesterday, he will soon figure out Khachanov.

HoopGirl
04-06-2017, 14:58
Just noticed from the highlights the many empty seats in the stadium.
So surprised that there were so many empty seats for such an amazing match such as that.

Caro
05-06-2017, 12:23
Was travelling yesterday so missed this. Will have to subscribe to tennis tv again to get tennis out here in Portugal so hopefully will be able to watch replay of this match.

Tennis TV don't cover the slams pabbers. It's on Eurosport.

On another point altogether ... what an amazing first set in particular. This is the Andy we know and love, not 100% back but getting there. I hate to say I told you so .... but I told you so ;) :laugh: I always believed the extra motivation for a GS would kick start his resurgence :big grin:

Alis
05-06-2017, 12:45
I hate to say I told you so .... but I told you so ;) :laugh: I always believed the extra motivation for a GS would kick start his resurgence :big grin:

I couldn't be more delighted that you were right on this occasion, Caro - kudos to you!:thumbup:

RosieBear
05-06-2017, 13:04
Tennis TV don't cover the slams pabbers. It's on Eurosport.

On another point altogether ... what an amazing first set in particular. This is the Andy we know and love, not 100% back but getting there. I hate to say I told you so .... but I told you so ;) :laugh: I always believed the extra motivation for a GS would kick start his resurgence :big grin:

You were absolutely right, my dear:thumbup: Andy's looking seriously motivated :thumbup:...and this is not just any GS, it's one he hasn't already got. I can't put into words how much I want a career slam for Andy. Omg, the exclusivity of that club not just in terms of its members but also the legends who couldn't make it. I want Andy in BIG time. He so deserves it because of his versatility - better on clay than Fed, better than Rafa on grass, and as for HC, just genius.

(just to be clear about the above, it's not an expectation or demand or suggestion that he's somehow failed if he doesn't get a career slam before retirement, simply my deeply held wish for him).

roytennisfan
05-06-2017, 20:07
Still thinking that was one of the best, if not the best, opening set in a slam, that I have ever seen, so vital that Andy won it as well, otherwise could have been a whole lot more complicated.