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Sallydaisy
13-10-2011, 12:25
Andy's opponent in the Quarter-Finals will be Matthew Ebden of Perth, Australia (born S. Africa).

The 23yr old Qualified for this event beating Florent Serra and then Phillipp Petzschner.
In R1 he beat Andujar, followed by Harrison in R2 and has just defeated 8th seed Gilles Simon in 3 hard fought sets taking just over 2hrs to post a 6'2, 2'6, 7'6 win.

The world ranked #124 (career high) has been working his way up the rankings vie the Challenger tour over the last year and, according to the ATP H2H stats, hasn't yet turned Pro?

From Stu Fraser on twitter:
"This time last year, Ebden won the $15k Futures at Scotstoun. Tomorrow, he plays the world No.4 in a Masters quarter-final. Quite a story!"

Andy's never played him before so the H2H (http://www.atpworldtour.com/Players/Head-To-Head.aspx?pId=MC10&oId=E690) is 0-0. It could be an intriguing encounter; the Australian has nothing to lose and is obviously playing very well right now. Andy might be feeling a little tired after 2 weeks of playing tennis and will probably want the match over in 2 sets.

The match is due to be played on Friday 14th October - 1pm.

Aya
13-10-2011, 12:37
Ebden beat some tough players en route to quarters. Must be a tough match. Good luck Andy!

Maza1987
13-10-2011, 14:03
Clearly Ebden is playing his best. These matches can be dangerous.

ChrisMac
13-10-2011, 16:10
I'm sure Andy will be fine, he doesn't like getting beat by newcomers. Now that Rafa is out, Andy could well have his hat trick!!:dance:

Pam
13-10-2011, 16:24
I think this could be a very tough match for Andy let's hope he can be really focused and come up with the goods.

Mickey
13-10-2011, 16:30
I'm sure Andy will be fine.This will be a match too far for Matthew Ebdon.

ljs
13-10-2011, 17:50
Show him what playing the soon to be world #3 feels like Andy !!!! :cheer::cheer:

traveller7
13-10-2011, 17:59
Wont be able to watch this as will be travelling - anyone know a BBapp I can follow the livescores? Or a good mobile website?

david1610
13-10-2011, 18:28
I'm sure Andy will be fine.This will be a match too far for Matthew Ebdon.
I hope you are right! He will certainly have the problem of coming back to earth after beating Simon, as presumably that is the biggest win of his career. He has played five matches already and that is the equivalent of a complete ATP tourney. Having said that he might just go out with no fears and let it rip.
Andy should be OK though he looked a bit tired at the very end of the Stan match, but let's hope having played five matches last week rather than this week, he can recover. And if he can dominate in two quick sets, so much the better! Because then the prize of no. 3 will be even closer!
C'mon Andy!

davech
13-10-2011, 18:56
I know nothing about Ebden, except that he did really well to beat Stephen Hendry in the 2002 Snooker final. ;)

lynne
13-10-2011, 19:00
:rolling::rolling:

AllyB
13-10-2011, 19:00
I know nothing about Ebden, except that he did really well to beat Stephen Hendry in the 2002 Snooker final. ;)

and he has a very fetching ponytail

VamosVixs
13-10-2011, 19:02
This could be a dangerous match for Andy having never played him before plus he must be starting to feel the tiredness after so much tennis in the past few weeks. Hope it will be more straightforward and a quick easy match for Andy.

banskogirl
13-10-2011, 19:39
Very hard to judge how this match will go, although don't really think Andy will lose! Havent even seen Ebden play yet except for match point tonight ;) The draw has really opened up now especially with Rafa out so I think it will be down to Andy, whether he wins the trophy, no-one else is better than.

HenFan
13-10-2011, 19:58
If Andy is feeling tired then this is a perfect match - Simon's a bit of a grinder and so it's possible in my opinion for a lower-ranked player to "out-grind" him at times. Andy's a grinder too, but has dimensions to his game that Simon doesn't. So, if Andy plays to 75% of his best, in my opinion this is a great match-up for him! :)

Take care... :)

Alis
13-10-2011, 20:07
Agreed Henfan!

Jan
13-10-2011, 20:08
Looking forward to this - hope to be here to see most of it. See you all then!!

isla12
13-10-2011, 21:16
tHANKS SALLYDAISY FOR THE POSTS, AND ALL YOUR EFORTS. GOOD LUCK to ANDY

supergran
13-10-2011, 21:38
Looking forward to this match...an unknown v Andy. Keep your focus Andy and go get him!!!:thumbup::cheer:

Manaus
13-10-2011, 22:23
Again time of this match means I'll miss it. :sad: Best of luck to Andy, always a bit wary when he plays someone he's never played before. Rooting for you as always! :cheer:

Aussie Andy
13-10-2011, 23:58
Matthew Ebden, I'm sorry, but I don't think you'll ever be as great a player as Andy Murray. So I'm cheering for him, and I offer my congratulations to you for getting this far.

lynne
14-10-2011, 05:06
The Very, Very Best of Luck Andy!!!:thumbup:

40-15
14-10-2011, 08:18
good luck Andy!!

going by whats happened to most of the top seeded players in this tournament!! -
I'm hoping for a quick and easy, stress free tie!! - I'm sure Andy is too!!

come on Andy!!

Jane
14-10-2011, 08:36
Best of luck, Andy:thumbup::thumbup::thumbup::thumbup::thumbup:: )

JAMES4578
14-10-2011, 09:17
Danger of Andy taking Ebden too lightly of course, but if confident Andy will make the semis, come on!

silver
14-10-2011, 10:13
No fears whatever. Ebden will be "Muzzmerised"

MurrayAOne
14-10-2011, 10:18
Andy's far to experienced to take any opponent lightly. Hopefully he'll carry on with his positive attitude and this will bring him through. As well as the brilliant shot making, deft touch and all round court awareness of course!!! GO ANDYYYYYY!!!!!!!!!

40-15
14-10-2011, 10:26
No fears whatever. Ebden will be "Muzzmerised"

Muzzmerised - brilliant -

if Muzzmerised isn't in - The Murray Dictionary - it should be!!

Fina
14-10-2011, 10:43
Yess! 'Muzzmerised'. Love it! Good one, silver :thumbup:
Good luck Andy!

Pam
14-10-2011, 11:01
Match before Andy's has only just started so Andy will be later than 1pm.

ChrisMac
14-10-2011, 11:08
Good Luck Andy!! Rootin for you!:yahoo::yahoo::swingin::swingin:

Aussie Andy
14-10-2011, 11:23
Mmm. Muzzmerised. That is an excellent word. I can easily imagine scenarios where that would come in handy.

david1610
14-10-2011, 11:32
good luck Andy!!

going by whats happened to most of the top seeded players in this tournament!! -
I'm hoping for a quick and easy, stress free tie!! - I'm sure Andy is too!!

come on Andy!!

Yes we don't want an up and down - what do they call it.... Ebden flow - match...;)

Alis
14-10-2011, 11:40
Yes we don't want an up and down - what do they call it.... Ebden flow - match...;)

:laugh::laugh::laugh:

-J-
14-10-2011, 11:40
Yes we don't want an up and down - what do they call it.... Ebden flow - match...;):stretcher:

Linda
14-10-2011, 11:53
Yes we don't want an up and down - what do they call it.... Ebden flow - match...;)

Where is the 'groan' smiley? :laugh:

david1610
14-10-2011, 11:59
Where is the 'groan' smiley? :laugh:
If it is any comfort Lopez has three match points.... make that two... which he takes.... Andy on in a few minutes!

Aussie Andy
14-10-2011, 12:00
Lopez wins 6-2, 6-4. Andy should be up soon.

Jan
14-10-2011, 12:00
Floppy just won. It's nearly Andy time:cheer:

VamosVixs
14-10-2011, 12:00
It's Murray Time!! :cheer:

Aussie Andy
14-10-2011, 12:03
Starting on time, too. Can't complain. I'm not working tomorrow, so no worries!

Jan
14-10-2011, 12:08
OK Andy. Usual instructions! Please bring your first serve with you. Keep focused. Don't go walkabout. Not a lot to ask really!!
Come on Andy:cheer::cheer::cheer:

Jan
14-10-2011, 12:10
Andy in black - just about see him through all the dry ice!!!

VamosVixs
14-10-2011, 12:10
Let's go Andy!! :cheer:

ljs
14-10-2011, 12:10
ohhh playing one of my fav bands .. bonus
cmonnn Andy short and sweet please , have stuff to do :cheer:

Linda
14-10-2011, 12:11
Nice quick match from Floppy. I'll still only catch the start of this, though, before I have to go out!

Pam
14-10-2011, 12:12
Andy out on court all in black!! Love it!

-J-
14-10-2011, 12:12
phew back in time

ljs
14-10-2011, 12:12
Andy out on court all in black!! Love it!

met too , love the black !!!!

Aussie Andy
14-10-2011, 12:14
Aussiemum's got the livestream, Murray and Ebden are practising at the moment.

Sallydaisy
14-10-2011, 12:14
The roof is still open. The commies say there's a bit of mistiness in the air and it's cool but at least it isn't raining as it did all day yesterday.

I've got Jason Goodall and Robbie Koenig - 2 of my fave commentators.

hfwardhouse
14-10-2011, 12:15
Let's go Andy, let's go!!!!

:yahoo: :yahoo: :yahoo:

KnightOwl
14-10-2011, 12:18
It's nearly time - getting excited - c'mon Andy :dance:

JennieF
14-10-2011, 12:19
It's me again - hello everyone!! Ok, so where's the livestream please??!! GOOD LUCK ANDY....KEEP IT GOING!! :cheer:

-J-
14-10-2011, 12:20
http://www.lshunter.tv/index.php?option=com_lsh&view=lsh&event_id=65913&tv_id=342&tid=25808&channel=0&tmpl=component&layout=popup&Itemid=327

ljs
14-10-2011, 12:20
http://www.livescorehunter.ro/streams/1/lshro4.html

Aussie Andy
14-10-2011, 12:22
Your faithful score reporter flexes her fingers, drinks her tea and prepares to deliver a point by point summary of the match:

Opening serve = Ebden

15-0
15-15
30-15
40-15
40-30

Ebden holds, 1-0.

Aya
14-10-2011, 12:22
Ebden holds to 30. Bullets all over the place from both players.

-J-
14-10-2011, 12:22
can we have it colour coded :wink:

ljs
14-10-2011, 12:23
this guy is pretty good , how come Ive never heard of him

hfwardhouse
14-10-2011, 12:24
Blimey Andy's having to work awfully hard to win these points!!!

COME ON ANDY!

JennieF
14-10-2011, 12:24
Thanks -J- ! Always to my rescue! ;)

Jan
14-10-2011, 12:25
some nice rallies

-J-
14-10-2011, 12:25
just 40 more aces to go :smile:

Aya
14-10-2011, 12:25
Love hold for Andy.

Aussie Andy
14-10-2011, 12:25
Murray serving

15-0
30-0 Beautiful tennis here.
40-0

An ace to seal it: 1-all in the first set.

-J-
14-10-2011, 12:27
first little glimmer
cmonnnnnnnnnnnnnnn

-J-
14-10-2011, 12:30
chance
BP
cmonnnnnnnnnnnnnn

david1610
14-10-2011, 12:30
BP! C'mon Andy!

-J-
14-10-2011, 12:31
early kitkat would be useful to but this guy in his place he is playing with the confidence of a nice little winning streak

-J-
14-10-2011, 12:32
arggggggg

Aya
14-10-2011, 12:32
Very impressive tennis by Ebden. I'm scared.

Golden Lady
14-10-2011, 12:32
More chances will come. Let's keep taking care of the serve.

Aussie Andy
14-10-2011, 12:32
Ebden serving

15-0
15-15
15-30
30-30
40-30
40-40
Adv Murray
40-40
Adv Ebden

Ebden holds after a brilliant rally. 2-1.

Dark red for Ebden, dark blue for Murray. ;)

Jan
14-10-2011, 12:32
good from Ebdon. But can he keep it up???

david1610
14-10-2011, 12:32
Just stay calm Andy. The only person who can beat you today is yourself so stay focused and patient.
Focus. Safe hold. C'mon Andy!

VamosVixs
14-10-2011, 12:33
As long as Andy plays consistently well, chances will come.

david1610
14-10-2011, 12:33
Just stay calm Andy. The only person who can beat you today is yourself so stay focused and patient.
Focus. Safe hold. C'mon Andy!

Sallydaisy
14-10-2011, 12:34
It'll take a few games for Andy to suss this guy. Ebden is using S&V which is good to watch.
Be interesting to see if the Aussie can keep up the pace.

patmoren
14-10-2011, 12:35
Solid start, feeling his way at present.

-J-
14-10-2011, 12:36
It'll take a few games for Andy to suss this guy. Ebden is using S&V which is good to watch.
Be interesting to see if the Aussie can keep up the pace.she must love it when andy plays rafa plenty time between points, she could write a novel while rafa carry's out his OCD rituals

Pam
14-10-2011, 12:37
Andy serving well - has the measure of this guy - his chances will come if he keeps doing what he is doing.

hfwardhouse
14-10-2011, 12:37
Ebden is making this very interesting - Andy's started slow but sure and I'm sure he'll pick things up - I'd like to see his first serve working though - 11% is pretty appalling!

COME ON ANDY!

greatunclebulgaria
14-10-2011, 12:37
WOW as a neutral this looks like been a good match

However as an Andy fan


:sofa::sofa:

Hawkeye
14-10-2011, 12:37
11%. Only way is up!

Aussie Andy
14-10-2011, 12:37
Murray serving

15-0
30-0
30-15
40-15
40-30

Murray holds, 2-all.

Aya
14-10-2011, 12:38
Andy's 1st serve % is not very promising. Still early days.

-J-
14-10-2011, 12:38
ok andy time to do some stomping

Hawkeye
14-10-2011, 12:39
0-30. This time, come on.

hfwardhouse
14-10-2011, 12:39
0-30 - this is looking a bit better - COME ON ANDY!

-J-
14-10-2011, 12:39
little glimmer
cmonnnnnnnnnnnnn

VamosVixs
14-10-2011, 12:39
bp!!

Golden Lady
14-10-2011, 12:39
Ooh 3 x BP's!!!!

Hawkeye
14-10-2011, 12:39
3BPs!!!

-J-
14-10-2011, 12:40
chances
3BPs
cmonnnnnnnnnnnnn

hfwardhouse
14-10-2011, 12:40
Big glimmer - COME ON ANDY - 3 BPs - TIME FOR A KITKAT

Aya
14-10-2011, 12:40
Please!

Pam
14-10-2011, 12:40
Andy applying the pressure and the mistakes are coming from Ebden bp's x 3

-J-
14-10-2011, 12:40
2 left
2bps
cmonnnnnnnnnnn

-J-
14-10-2011, 12:41
this time
bp
cmonnnnnnnnnnnnnn

VamosVixs
14-10-2011, 12:42
Arrrgh come on Andy!!

hfwardhouse
14-10-2011, 12:42
Aaaargh, Ebden saves all 3 .... COME ON ANDY!

-J-
14-10-2011, 12:42
still in this andy dont let him off the hook

Golden Lady
14-10-2011, 12:42
All saved!

JennieF
14-10-2011, 12:43
Oh Andy! ATTACK!!

hfwardhouse
14-10-2011, 12:43
This Ebden bloke is playing far too well for his ranking - someone needs to remind him he's noto that good!

COME ON ANDY!

Golden Lady
14-10-2011, 12:43
Don't think Ebden's made 1 1st serve this game

Hawkeye
14-10-2011, 12:44
Oh well, next game.

-J-
14-10-2011, 12:44
Oh well, next game.oiiiiii keep in the game

hfwardhouse
14-10-2011, 12:44
Ebden's 1st serve % has dropped to 50 while Andy's has climbed to 20!!!

Sallydaisy
14-10-2011, 12:44
Stay calm Andy!

Deuce after an error into the net from Ebden.

patmoren
14-10-2011, 12:45
Andy in one of his fiery moods, shame I was hoping for calm and focus!

-J-
14-10-2011, 12:45
strange hand signals ?

Hawkeye
14-10-2011, 12:45
oiiiiii keep in the gameJust see.

VamosVixs
14-10-2011, 12:46
Uh oh Andy feeling it in his legs!!

hfwardhouse
14-10-2011, 12:46
Andy's finding this just as frustrating as we are - Ebden's thwarting him at every turn :red devil:

ljs
14-10-2011, 12:46
strange hand signals ?

was he saying I cant ????

Hawkeye
14-10-2011, 12:47
Andy doing that thing that annoys me and not making his opponent move enough. Hitting it straight back at him.

-J-
14-10-2011, 12:47
was he saying I cant ????i think, he was moaning about his footwork

Nina
14-10-2011, 12:49
Andy please find your own game

Aussie Andy
14-10-2011, 12:49
Ebden serving

0-15
0-30
0-40
15-40
30-40
40-40 Oh Andy. Pull yourself together. :sofa:
Adv Ebden
40-40
Adv Ebden
40-40
Adv Ebden
40-40 Come on Andy!
Adv Ebden

Ebden holds, 3-2.

Aya
14-10-2011, 12:50
Why is he smiling? I'm dying here. :(

-J-
14-10-2011, 12:50
Why is he smiling? I'm dying here. :(he is on serve only 5 games into the first set , he has nothing to panic about

Pam
14-10-2011, 12:51
Andy needs to settle down and not give this guy any belief.

Hawkeye
14-10-2011, 12:51
Why is he smiling? I'm dying here. :(That's not a smile I'm afraid.

Aya
14-10-2011, 12:52
he is on serve only 5 games into the first set , he has nothing to panic about

These games took about half an hour with 4 wasted break points and 20% 1st serves with Ebden in the form of his life. But I admit that I worry too much.

Aussie Andy
14-10-2011, 12:53
Murray serving

15-0
30-0
40-0

An ace does it! Murray holds, 3-all.

-J-
14-10-2011, 12:53
simplessssssss
now lets build on the last game but take the next step

Sallydaisy
14-10-2011, 12:54
Nice easy hold from Andy; getting back on track.

-J-
14-10-2011, 12:54
These games took about half an hour with 4 wasted break points and 20% 1st serves with Ebden in the form of his life. But I admit that I worry too much.missed bps never worry me, not creating them dose:)

VamosVixs
14-10-2011, 12:56
BP, This time!!!

Hawkeye
14-10-2011, 12:56
BP. This time

-J-
14-10-2011, 12:56
chance
BP
cmonnnnnnnnnnnnn

Nina
14-10-2011, 12:56
Andy seems tired
another BP

Aya
14-10-2011, 12:56
YES! Come on!

VamosVixs
14-10-2011, 12:56
Yeeeeeeeeeeeeesssssssssssssssssss!!!

Golden Lady
14-10-2011, 12:56
Yes!!!! There it is!

hfwardhouse
14-10-2011, 12:56
:yahoo: :yahoo:

KITKAT!

Jan
14-10-2011, 12:57
kitkat:cheer:

Hawkeye
14-10-2011, 12:57
Finally.

Aussie Andy
14-10-2011, 12:57
Ebden serving

15-0
30-0
30-15
30-30
30-40 Come on Andy, kitkat.

Murray breaks! Kitkat! 4-3.

-J-
14-10-2011, 12:57
KITKAT :yahoo:
BTW CAN WE HAVE THE BOOGIE BACK

JennieF
14-10-2011, 12:57
That's more like it Andy!!

patmoren
14-10-2011, 12:57
Well done Andy 1st break. Keep it going.

KnightOwl
14-10-2011, 12:57
Phew - got the break - but this is closer than I was expecting!

I think I need a :wino:

karanga
14-10-2011, 12:57
Come on Andy. :yahoo: :yahoo: :yahoo:

Sallydaisy
14-10-2011, 12:58
KITKAT :yahoo:
BTW CAN WE HAVE THE BOOGIE BACK
:boogie:

Hawkeye
14-10-2011, 12:58
KITKAT :yahoo:
BTW CAN WE HAVE THE BOOGIE BACK:boogie:

Pam
14-10-2011, 12:58
YEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEES!!

Andy breaks !! 4'3

Jan
14-10-2011, 12:58
OK. Off for a few mins to collect my daughter. Keep cheering! HOLD Andy!!!

KnightOwl
14-10-2011, 12:59
KITKAT :yahoo:
BTW CAN WE HAVE THE BOOGIE BACK

If you mean this one :boogie: it's already there...!

-J-
14-10-2011, 12:59
If you mean this one :boogie: it's already there...!NOT QUITE RIGHT BUT WILL DO
thanks

hfwardhouse
14-10-2011, 13:00
DF from Andy - COME ON ANDY - FOCUS FOCUS FOCUS

-J-
14-10-2011, 13:01
another love hold

Sallydaisy
14-10-2011, 13:01
Good game from Andy to hold there ...

Aussie Andy
14-10-2011, 13:01
Murray serving

15-0
30-0
40-0 Ebden making unforced errors now.
40-15 Double fault

Murray holds, leading 5-3 in the first set!

Nina
14-10-2011, 13:01
okay.. sorry... was that Andy's voice? lol

-J-
14-10-2011, 13:03
little glimmer
cmonnnnnnnnnnnnnn

hfwardhouse
14-10-2011, 13:03
2 Set points

-J-
14-10-2011, 13:03
chances
two set points
cmonnnnnnnnnnn

VamosVixs
14-10-2011, 13:03
sp, take it!

Hawkeye
14-10-2011, 13:04
I'd be happy with 6-3...

-J-
14-10-2011, 13:04
one left
set point
cmonnnnnnnnn

Jane
14-10-2011, 13:04
:cheer::cheer::cheer::cheer::cheer::cheer: Well done, Andy

Hawkeye
14-10-2011, 13:04
yes.

VamosVixs
14-10-2011, 13:04
1st set in the bag!!! :yahoo:

david1610
14-10-2011, 13:04
Ebden starting to go for too much. Isn't it interesting how everything is fine until a break? Tennis a mental game and all that....

-J-
14-10-2011, 13:04
getinnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn

hfwardhouse
14-10-2011, 13:04
Shame it had to end on a DF but :yahoo: :yahoo:

Aya
14-10-2011, 13:04
6-3! :yahoo:

40-15
14-10-2011, 13:05
another break!! - for 6-3 first set - brilliant!!

Sallydaisy
14-10-2011, 13:05
:cheer::cheer::cheer:

6'3 to Andy!!!
+ he serves first in the 2nd set.

lynne
14-10-2011, 13:05
KEEP IT GOING ANDY!!!!!:swingin::swingin:

Aussie Andy
14-10-2011, 13:05
Ebden serving

0-15 Incorrect call gives Murray the point after a shot by Ebden was called out. Hawkeye reveals the ball was in fact in.
15-15
15-30
15-40 I doubt that incorrect call would have made much difference.
30-40

Double fault by Ebden gives Murray the first set, 6-3! Keep it up, Andy! :cheer::cheer::cheer:

pabbers
14-10-2011, 13:06
YAYYYYY!!!! Hope Andy's settled in now and can make short work of the second set!

ljs
14-10-2011, 13:06
yesssss same in the 2nd set please Andy :clap::clap:

Golden Lady
14-10-2011, 13:06
:yahoo::yahoo::yahoo:

KnightOwl
14-10-2011, 13:06
Good work from Any - Ebden falling away a bit towards the end though...on to the 2nd set!

patmoren
14-10-2011, 13:07
Well done Andy first set gone, one to go

Aussie Andy
14-10-2011, 13:08
Murray serving (now in red shirt)

15-0
30-0
40-0 Great start to the second set, eh? Come on, Andy!

Andy holds, 1-0!

40-15
14-10-2011, 13:08
solid service game!! 1-0

Pam
14-10-2011, 13:10
Andy's really got the measure of this guy now - 2nd set should be easier

Safe hold from Andy 1'0

david1610
14-10-2011, 13:10
If Andy breaks now I think this could be over quickly. Ebden seems to have suddenly realised who he is playing and at what level - a Masters QF....

-J-
14-10-2011, 13:10
oooooooooo little glimmer
cmonnnnnnnnnnn

-J-
14-10-2011, 13:11
chances
2bps
cmonnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn

VamosVixs
14-10-2011, 13:12
Yay!!! Andy gets the break!! :cheer:

hfwardhouse
14-10-2011, 13:12
Wow what a shot to seal the break :yahoo:

-J-
14-10-2011, 13:12
shot!!!!!!!!!
kitkat :boogie:

40-15
14-10-2011, 13:12
Andy in control now!! 2-0

Golden Lady
14-10-2011, 13:12
Excellent!!! Keep going Andy!!!

Aussie Andy
14-10-2011, 13:12
Ebden serving

15-0
15-15
15-30
15-40 Kitkat approaching...

KITKAT! Murray breaks to go up 2-0 in the second set!

hfwardhouse
14-10-2011, 13:14
Wow Andy, much more aggressive stuff now - I do feel sorry for the poor wee ball!!!

KnightOwl
14-10-2011, 13:14
Andy's playing better & better - looks like that break in the first set made a big difference to both players - going well :cheer:

Aussie Andy
14-10-2011, 13:15
Murray serving

15-0
30-0
40-0
40-15

Murray leads, 3-0!

Aya
14-10-2011, 13:15
Much better.

Hawkeye
14-10-2011, 13:15
Alis' FTM looking very likely at the moment...

ljs
14-10-2011, 13:15
woohoo :thumbup:

-J-
14-10-2011, 13:16
please not a 63 61 i was so tempted

VamosVixs
14-10-2011, 13:17
Keep focused Andy and don't let him in this set!

40-15
14-10-2011, 13:17
i know its only one break of serve -
but 3-0 looks great on the scoreboard at the change over -
if your 3-0 ahead of course!! -
the beauty of serving first at the start of the set

david1610
14-10-2011, 13:18
Eeek... commie saying Murray holding an oblique (??) muscle in his tummy. Hope everything OK....

-J-
14-10-2011, 13:18
when andy starts hitting those angles you know your in trouble

-J-
14-10-2011, 13:20
chance
bp
cmonnnnnnnnnnn

Jan
14-10-2011, 13:20
I'm back! Looking good Andy :yahoo:

hfwardhouse
14-10-2011, 13:20
Eeek... commie saying Murray holding an oblique (??) muscle in his tummy. Hope everything OK....

I stopped worrying about that a long time ago - it's Andy, he grabs parts of his body and grimaces in pain all the time - it usually means very little - and he's still playing as well as ever!

david1610
14-10-2011, 13:20
BP for double break.... c'mon Andy. That would just about do it.

ljs
14-10-2011, 13:22
arrgg was hoping for a bagel

Aussie Andy
14-10-2011, 13:22
Ebden serving

0-15
15-15
15-30
30-30
30-40 Come on Andy!
40-40
Adv Ebden

Ebden holds, Murray leading 3-1.

david1610
14-10-2011, 13:22
Oh well. 3-1. Still work to do.
Focus. Safe hold. C'mon Andy!

Aya
14-10-2011, 13:23
Oh no 0-30. Don't let him back in it!

-J-
14-10-2011, 13:23
focus andy
cmonnnnnnnnnn

Hawkeye
14-10-2011, 13:24
One break is never done. Focus.

ljs
14-10-2011, 13:24
omgosh beautiful volley

Nina
14-10-2011, 13:24
3:1 15:30
come on

david1610
14-10-2011, 13:24
Just when you thought it was going to be a stroll in the park.. here comes the Ebden flow part of the match? Hopefully not ....

karanga
14-10-2011, 13:24
Come on Andy. Don't let him back into it. :yahoo::yahoo: :yahoo:

hfwardhouse
14-10-2011, 13:24
Oh my goodness - was almost behind the :sofa: with that dropper there!!!

david1610
14-10-2011, 13:26
Drop shot? Apart from the counter drop shot earlier, I haven't seen a drop shot for a long time.... certainly none against Rafa the other day if I recall... C'mon Andy!

-J-
14-10-2011, 13:26
Just when you thought it was going to be a stroll in the park.. here comes the Ebden flow part of the match? Hopefully not ....andy should neap it in the bud before he is washed away on a tidal wave

40-15
14-10-2011, 13:26
important to hold serve!! - don't let him back in the match!!

hfwardhouse
14-10-2011, 13:27
Yay Andy holds :yahoo:

david1610
14-10-2011, 13:27
Just stay focused for another ten minutes. C'mon Andy!

Aya
14-10-2011, 13:27
BREAK please!

-J-
14-10-2011, 13:27
important hold Andy

Aussie Andy
14-10-2011, 13:27
Murray serving

0-15
0-30 Andy, pull it together!
15-30
30-30
40-30 Much better. Now hold!
40-40
Adv Murray Come onnn...

Murray holds! 4-1 up now.

Jan
14-10-2011, 13:27
excellent 4-1 :clap:

40-15
14-10-2011, 13:28
great 4-1

karanga
14-10-2011, 13:28
:clap: :yahoo: :yahoo: :yahoo:

Golden Lady
14-10-2011, 13:28
A cushion break here would be a blessing.. for all of us!!! Come on Andy!!! :cheer:

ljs
14-10-2011, 13:29
that a boy :yahoo:

Nina
14-10-2011, 13:29
4:1 nice job man!
come on 5:1 and 6:1 want to see the whole match
Gotta go at the gym in half an hour

Nina
14-10-2011, 13:29
:cheer:

hfwardhouse
14-10-2011, 13:29
Wow what a forehand from Andy!!!

COME ON ANDY!

Hawkeye
14-10-2011, 13:30
0-30.

Nina
14-10-2011, 13:30
woooooooooooooow
what a forehand :cheer:

ljs
14-10-2011, 13:30
that was lightning fast !!!

-J-
14-10-2011, 13:30
another little glimer
cmonnnnnnnnnn

JennieF
14-10-2011, 13:30
Simply brilliant andy!

VamosVixs
14-10-2011, 13:31
Come on Andy!

ljs
14-10-2011, 13:32
and why do I hear a lady with an english accent screaming cmon Matthew :grrr:

Jan
14-10-2011, 13:32
I'm enjoying Ebdon's style

Hawkeye
14-10-2011, 13:32
BP!

-J-
14-10-2011, 13:32
bp
cmonnnnnnnnnn

Hawkeye
14-10-2011, 13:33
Ebden gets out of another one.

Aussie Andy
14-10-2011, 13:34
Ebden serving

0-15
0-30
15-30
30-30
30-40 Double fault
40-40
Adv Ebden

Ebden holds. Murray now up 4-2.

-J-
14-10-2011, 13:34
still work to do andy
cmonnnnnnnnnnnn

JennieF
14-10-2011, 13:34
Does anyone else see a similarity between Ebden's play and LLeyton Hewitt's??

david1610
14-10-2011, 13:34
Ebden doing well to hold his last two service games.
Still some work for Andy to get off court ....
Focus, safe hold. C'mon Andy!

-J-
14-10-2011, 13:35
Does anyone else see a similarity between Ebden's play and LLeyton Hewitt's??the hat ?

david1610
14-10-2011, 13:35
Ebden doing well to hold his last two service games.
Still some work for Andy to get off court ....
Focus, safe hold. C'mon Andy!