WIMBLEDON 2017, R3: Andy fends off the Foggy Dew, 6-2 4-6 6-1 7-5

[Sallydaisy]

Andy v Fabby Foggy.
Discuss.
:strawberry:

H2H is 3-3
http://www.atpworldtour.com/en/players/fedex-head-2-head/andy-murray-vs-fabio-fognini/MC10/F510

[RosieBear]

Andy and Fabio are tied 3-3 in their H2H, but have never met on grass. Fogna is very much a clay specialist and the best he has ever done at Wimbledon is R3 in 2010 and 2014. So, say it quietly, and throw in a :cauldron: just for Mrs P, but Andy has every chance of avenging his horrible loss to Fabio in Rome earlier this year. Watch out Fabio, you're on Andy's turf now! :GBflag:

[lovetennis]

Fabio gives me the heebie-geebies, just something about him that makes me on edge but agree with RB that grass is not his forte and Andy will be out to get his revenge for Rome.

[JAMES4578]

I'm fairly relaxed about this one (or as much as one can be with Murray), not overlooking Fabio's skills but on grass just think all being well Andy should have too much for him.

[Linda]

Thank goodness it's on grass!

[themass15]

Hopefully Andy will give him a grass court lesson

[WimbledonWestie]

Need to find a bar showing this in central London M

[Stell]

Should be another win for Andy.

[kenny009uk]

FRIDAY'S ORDER OF PLAY (Centre Court, from 13:00 BST)

Azarenka v Watson
Nadal v Khachanov
Murray v Fognini

#Wimbledon*

[Silverdee]

is this OOP definite? Still not showing OOP on Wimbledon app.

[Hawkeye]

Bardot is never wrong.

[Silverdee]

Thanks. Been waiting with bated breath all day to see centre court OOP! Got a ticket on Ticketmaster this morning for tomorrow!

[kenny009uk]

is this OOP definite? Still not showing OOP on Wimbledon app.

Wimbledon tweeted it.

[pabbers]

Got guests for lunch tomorrow. Likely to still be here at 5pm. Will need to keep an eye on channels!!! :grrr:

[banskogirl]

Thanks. Been waiting with bated breath all day to see centre court OOP! Got a ticket on Ticketmaster this morning for tomorrow!

Well done Silverdee! :) Enjoy!

I was hoping for an early match and might have got to see some at the airport!

[Jan62]

Foggy is so unpredictable, it all depends which version of himself turns up! However, I have every confidence in Andy and especially as I realised that the date for this is the magic number 7/7 😉

[ljs]

Gonna miss this one :crying:

Good Luck Andy !!!!

[Naomi]

Thanks. Been waiting with bated breath all day to see centre court OOP! Got a ticket on Ticketmaster this morning for tomorrow!

Wow well done! And how on earth did you manage!!

[lynne]

The Very,Very Best of Luck Andy!!!:thumbup::thumbup:

[WimbledonWestie]

Fabio strutted past us at practice courts on Wednesday-what a peacock! Fans shouted on him and he gave such a dismissive wave. Just st before that dimitrov had politely explained that he couldn't stop as he was due on a practice court. Should be good tennis match though- plan is to find a bar showing it.

[Stell]

Paire plays the winner.

[Jane]

All the best of luck, Andy :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup:

[Stell]

Jamie has started and Andy not far off from playing, no wonder Judy is not pleased.

[karanga]

Very best of luck Andy. :yahoo: :yahoo: :yahoo:

[Stell]

No doubt, Andy's match will be shown on BBC 2.

[Rosalind]

No doubt, Andy's match will be shown on BBC 2.

it's coming on. Currently bbc2 but who knows..... I'm seasick with channel changing. enjoy all! :strawberry:

[Stell]

They've just walked out.

[Bardot]

Fognini's slow swagger allows Andy to overtake him on the inside. :p

Simon Reed. :facepalm:

[Bardot]

Andy wins the toss and elects to serve.

[lovetennis]

This is the one I was a teensy bit worried about when the draw came out, but Andy has been playing well and Fabio is not at his best on grass so feeling ok about it now. Good luck Andy :GBflag::GBflag:

[ljs]

home early , so can watch :cheer:

Go Get him Andy ( not too fond of Fognini , think hes cocky )

[Bardot]

2 ACEs, 1DF. 1-0

[Bardot]

Fognini holds from 0-30. 1-1

[RosieBear]

G'wan Andy, give him a grass court lesson.:grass::superman:

[Bardot]

Sharp! 2-1

[RosieBear]

He was ready for ya Fogna :clap: Mon Andy!

[Bardot]

Simon Reed obsessed about Fognini's DC win, forgetting that Andy was returning from back surgery.

[Bardot]

Fognini holds to love. 2-2

[Bardot]

Good hold. 3-2

[Teresa]

I have only just got back. I was expecting it to be over by now.

[Hawkeye]

Simon Reed obsessed about Fognini's DC win, forgetting that Andy was returning from back surgery.
Andy was ill that weekend.

[Bardot]

Great return. 4-2

[Bardot]

Andy was ill that weekend.
Let's not take anything away from the "greatest individual performance ever". ;)

[Bardot]

Saves BP & holds. 5-2

[Mandiemoo]

A bit squeaky bum there, some great serving.

C'mon Muzz!

[Stell]

Three set points for Andy.

[Stell]

First set to Andy.

[Bardot]

3DFS, thanks Fab. 6-2

[Bardot]

"It was the most astonishing, most perfect match" Shut the heck up!

[Stell]

Barker announces the match will soon move to BBC 1. Love the channel hopping.

[Bardot]

Pity. 0-1

[Mandiemoo]

Argh!!!!

[RosieBear]

Typical Fabio, can't be bothered, can't be bothered, flash of brilliance :rolleyes: Back at him Andy!

[roytennisfan]

"It was the most astonishing, most perfect match" Shut the heck up!

Andy was way below par that day and couldn't even get his three-quarter speed serves in. Fognini was much better then in the two previous days but A perfect match????? No way

[cazza99]

The beeb are switching the match to BBC1.

[Mandiemoo]

That was pure Murray wall!

Cmon Muzz!

[Bardot]

Racquet chuck! 1-1

[Mandiemoo]

First racquet smash from le Fog!

Cmon Muzz!

[roytennisfan]

A definite warning lol

[RosieBear]

"It was the most astonishing, most perfect match" Shut the heck up!

Simon Reed harped on about the DC win all through Andy and Fogna's Olympic match in Rio last year. As we know, Andy came back from 0-3 in the decider and the rest is history. You'd think Simon Reed would learn, but nope, it appears stupid is forever.

C'mon Andy!!

[Bardot]

Love hold. 2-1

[Teresa]

Had to go and hide in the garden for that break point,

[Mandiemoo]

Simon Reed harped on about the DC win all through Andy and Fogna's Olympic match in Rio last year. As we know, Andy came back from 0-3 in the decider and the rest is history. You'd think Simon Reed would learn, but nope, it appears stupid is forever.

C'mon Andy!!

...and you can't argue with stupid!

[Stell]

Enjoying watching Andy on the TV and Jamie on the laptop. I wonder if Andy knows Jamie (and Bruno) are edging closer to the second week.

[Bardot]

Simon Reed harped on about the DC win all through Andy and Fogna's Olympic match in Rio last year. As we know, Andy came back from 0-3 in the decider and the rest is history. You'd think Simon Reed would learn, but nope, it appears stupid is forever.

C'mon Andy!!
Paul Hand & Simon Reed's Olympic commentaries are things of nightmares. Remember after Andy won gold, all they talked about was how good Delpo was. :facepalm:

[Linda]

Looks like Fabio's having one of his crazy days.

[Hawkeye]

He's got his whole foot, on the line!

[Hawkeye]

Enjoying watching Andy on the TV and Jamie on the laptop. I wonder if Andy knows Jamie (and Bruno) are edging closer to the second week.No. No, he doesn't. He's busy.

[roytennisfan]

Simon Reed obsessed about Fognini's DC win, forgetting that Andy was returning from back surgery.

Andy also had a virus the previous week and had played both singles and doubles the day before. It was played at a time when the only higher ranked player Andy had beaten on clay was Davydenko who hated the clay.

[Mandiemoo]

He's got his whole foot, on the line!

I reckon there's a song in that!

[Bardot]

Ace & Fognini holds. 2-2

[roytennisfan]

Cmon Andy, get back and hold

[Mandiemoo]

Shaky serving,get it right Andy

Cmon Muzz!

[Mandiemoo]

Can they put out a call for Andy's first serve....

BP the Fog

Cmon Muzz!

[Bardot]

Serving woes. 2-3

[Teresa]

Rats. Is he getting tired?

[LC the fan]

Andy doesn't seem at full power somehow. Some of thos delightful crosscourts are missing - seems he is waiting for Foggy errors

[roytennisfan]

Cmon Andy, giving him too much, another gifted service game

[Bardot]

There seems to more bad bounces than usual. Both having to stretch for some of their shots.

[Bardot]

Close but Fognini holds. 2-4

[Jan]

Getting tricky.
Come on Andy!

[Mandiemoo]

Well I was quite relaxed the first set, feels a bit uncomfortable now but a good hold would steady the ship.

Cmon Muzz!

[clancy]

Andy has dropped his level.

[Bardot]

Better serving. 3-4

[Mandiemoo]

Perfectly doable, break him now get back on level terms. Better on serve there.

Cmon Muzz!

[Bardot]

Ace & Fognini holds to love. 3-5

[Mandiemoo]

If the men had on court coaching, would love Lendl to come & just stare at Andy with that unimpressed look he favours!

Cmon Muzz!

[Bardot]

Good serving. 4-5

[roytennisfan]

Cmon Andy, don't let him win this set

[Mandiemoo]

I guess we all thinking of the same chocolate covered biscuit treat now...

Cmon Muzz!

[roytennisfan]

Andy really has dipped this set, Fognini didn't need to do much

[Hawkeye]

Car crash set, best forgotten, let's move on!

[Teresa]

1:1:-(

[Bardot]

No sweat for Fognini but this court is a disgrace. 4-6

[Jane]

Tut tut!!!

[Jan]

Fresh start Andy - please bring your first serve with you.

[Linda]

I expected Fabio to take the 2nd but Andy to win the match in 4 (see my FTM) so not at all worried yet.

[Bardot]

The crowd could show a little more effort.

[Mandiemoo]

Not the 2nd set I was looking for but we start again. Hopefully with some aces!

Cmon Muzz!

[Mandiemoo]

Not aggressive enough, Fognini has really opened up his shoulders & is swinging well. Need a few more winners please!

Cmon Muzz!

[Bardot]

Good hold. 1-0

[LC the fan]

Andy isn't giving them much to get excited about. Where are his aggressive service returns ?. He isn't moving in to threaten the second serve. In fact they are both playing so laid back you would think it was a couple of friends playing in a local club.

COME ON ANDY. REMIND HIM WHO YOU ARE. LETS GET SOME ACTION GOING ] NOW NOW NOW

[Mandiemoo]

Poor Kim, she is doing that shaky breathing thing I do when nervous.

Cmon Muzz!

[Bardot]

Ivo Fognini. 1-1

[roytennisfan]

Serves dipped, returns dipped, ground strokes dipped, Andy hanging on at present

[Bardot]

2 ACES, good hold. 2-1

[Stell]

An ankle problem for Fognini?

[roytennisfan]

The crowd support is certainly picking up as more people come in via the resales

[Bardot]

Fognini shanks. 3-1

[clancy]

This is not Andy at his best. Hopefully he can raise his game and Fognini will drop his before I need more paracetamol !

[RosieBear]

Strange match. Fabio's craziness seems to seep into matches. C'mon Andy, grab the match by the scruff of the neck.

[Bardot]

Great serving. 4-1

[roytennisfan]

At least Andy has got his serve back last two games, it makes so much difference

[Teresa]

Good man.

[Bardot]

Andy just shook his head at the umpire whilst Fognini receives treatment. Not going to be rope-a-doped. ;)

[clancy]

This is not Andy at his best. Hopefully he can raise his game and Fognini will drop his before I need more paracetamol! The court is looking worse for wear and now no scores! Not good for the deaf (which includes me).

[patlowe]

Leave Andy's walk alone!!!!

[Bardot]

Andy breaks to love. 5-1

[Bardot]

Big serve & holds for the set. 6-1

[Jan]

That's more like it!

[Bardot]

What will Act IV bring? :p

[Stell]

Third set to Andy.

[Teresa]

Well done. Now woukd be a good time for Foggy to retire. I want my tea, but can't eat when I am stressed. The dog is also hot and wants her ice cream.

[JAMES4578]

Andy stepping up to take 3rd convincingly, though Fabio so inconsistent even if movement a bit restricted laterally. 2nd set certainly wasn't great for Murray and he let Fognini in, even if the Italian showed some inspiration. Hopefully he keeps the focus this time!

[Bardot]

Having been broken to love, Fognini holds to love. 0-1

[Bardot]

Some sweet points to hold to love. 1-1

[Bardot]

Fognini back to set 2 level of play and skipping like a spring lamb. 1-2

[roytennisfan]

Cmon Andy not another service game

[roytennisfan]

Tough call that

[lynne]

Oh dear!!!

[Bardot]

Visible obscenity point to Andy. 2-2

[Speedy Hawk]

I was like Andy what you doing?! In second set. Glad he win 3rd set better. Hope he win 4th set please.

[roytennisfan]

Hope it doesn't fire Fognini up like it did to Andy

[Naomi]

Well this is eventful!

[Bardot]

Fognini holds in a fury. 2-3

[Mandiemoo]

It's becoming quite a fight.... Andy could do with a hold, break, hold combo!

Cmon Muzz!

[Mandiemoo]

The Fog looks like he is trying to start something.. Close him down Andy!

Cmon Muzz!

[Linda]

The crowd seem to be enjoying the entertainment.

[Mandiemoo]

Too passive there I think. Step it up!

Cmon Muzz!

[Speedy Hawk]

This turning out tougher fight than I expected.

[Hawkeye]

This is going to a fifth, I feel it in my water.

[roytennisfan]

Andy just can't seem to time it, no power another bp

[roytennisfan]

Relying on Fognini mistakes

[Mandiemoo]

Argh!!

[Bardot]

Welp a DF! 2-4

[roytennisfan]

This is going to a fifth, I feel it in my water.

I think it is

[Mandiemoo]

Argh argh!! Darn it!

[Teresa]

Triple rats:-(

[Speedy Hawk]

This is going to a fifth, I feel it in my water.

Yep I agree. Don't want go 5th, rather him win 4th but looks like will 5th.

[DaveArneRiise]

Just not been good enough

[roytennisfan]

Andy has lost it now

[clancy]

I'm thinking of a fifth and the probable outcome!

[Bardot]

Not the response needed, Fognini holds to love. 2-5

[LC the fan]

Andy seems to have no power in his shots. Is the elbow a problem? He may come through this and win but it will be win ugly.
He just doesnt seem to be the same player and its not as iff Fognini is being that spectactular. Some great shots yes, but nothing that Andy shouldnt be able to handle

[Jan]

Oh my word
:sofa::nailbiter:

[Bardot]

If the roof is closed that won't improve Andy's mood.

[DaveArneRiise]

Andy seems to have no power in his shots. Is the elbow a problem? He may come through this and win but it will be win ugly.
He just doesnt seem to be the same player and its not as iff Fognini is being that spectactular. Some great shots yes, but nothing that Andy shouldnt be able to handle

Yes I agree,
Can't quite put my finger on it.

[RosieBear]

Normally I'd think that if it goes to fifth Andy would dig deep and come through, but if sadly if goes that far it's because of a meltdown not a dog-fight :hide:

[Linda]

Oh dear, I thought Fognini would have gone to pieces by now.

[Speedy Hawk]

Andy not seem hitting usual power speed here. Also he letting Fog control rally and him running after Fog shots. Hmmm. Not his usual self.

[roytennisfan]

Jamie out in 5 really worried about Andy now

[JAMES4578]

Difficult to avoid 5th now,Andy just not able to dictate and a bit wayward on service even if Fognini impressing with some of his shotmaking again. Wasn't really what Andy needed but tends to have these types of matches at times in Slams.

[Bardot]

Andy saves 2SPs and holds. C'mon. 3-5

[roytennisfan]

Big hold, first game Andy has won since the penalty point

[RosieBear]

Right, time to get it together Andy. Let's go.

[JAMES4578]

Andy fighting hard and now forcing Foggy to try and serve it out, 30-0 though.

[Speedy Hawk]

I really hope Andy can hold his service games especially 5th set gonna happen.

[Teresa]

Set point:-(

[Stell]

Break point for Andy.

[Speedy Hawk]

Take it Andy!

[Stell]

Yes!!

[Bardot]

Saves 2SPS! 4-5

[Speedy Hawk]

Phew. Phew. He take that break point! Phew. Now HOLD please Andy.

[roytennisfan]

Massive...Love the challenge lol

[Teresa]

Well done. Now don't waste it and hold - please.

[lynne]

COME ON ANDY!! Dig deep & don't let him get under your skin!!!

[Speedy Hawk]

Wow sky very orange now.

[RosieBear]

Great to see some determination! Fire up and finish him off Andy!

[JAMES4578]

Against the odds,Andy finds some inspiration to break back. Fognini though made major error when he stopped play and had no challenges left anyway.

[roytennisfan]

Cmon Andy hold

[Naomi]

Well Fabio is keeping the umpire on his toes! A visual obscenity and a hindrance in the same match!

[clancy]

That's our boy !! Kim is such a support but looks stressed, as does Judy!

[Speedy Hawk]

Come on Andy. Try get points!

[Pam]

fight Andy fight!!!!!

[Speedy Hawk]

Manage get next 2 point make 30 all.

[Stell]

Set point for Fognini.

[Speedy Hawk]

Oh no. Trouble again set point for Fog.

[roytennisfan]

Oh no,another set point

[Stell]

Saved.

[Speedy Hawk]

Phew he save that. Deuce.

[RosieBear]

Let's go Andy, step up and TAKE IT ON!!!

[Speedy Hawk]

Yes. Adv to Andy. Just need 1 more.

[Stell]

5 - 5.

[Bardot]

Saved 5SPs in total. 5-5

[Speedy Hawk]

He hold! Too close.

[lynne]

Good serve when needed!!!

[RosieBear]

Fantastic! Front foot tennis now Andy, come on!!!

[Teresa]

Well done my brave Murray

[JAMES4578]

Some drama in that game and Andy saves another set point and in determined mood, hopefully can take it in 4!

[Speedy Hawk]

30 all on Fog serve.

[Stell]

Break point for Andy.

[Speedy Hawk]

Yes! Break point for Andy!!

[roytennisfan]

Missed bp...but saved

[Stell]

Saved again.

[Hawkeye]

Another foot fault, but to no avail...

[Stell]

Another one for Andy.

[Speedy Hawk]

Another break point!

[roytennisfan]

Yes another bp Cmon Andy

[Stell]

You beauty!!!

[Bardot]

C'mon Andy! 6-5

[Speedy Hawk]

Yes!!! He take it!

[roytennisfan]

Yes

[Hawkeye]

Lordy...

[lynne]

GetInnnnnnnn.......Dig Deep Son...COME ON!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[JAMES4578]

Fabulous from Andy and Fabio felt the pressure, take it now!

[Teresa]

Oh my goodness- it's stressful this watching in real time isn't it? Can he serve it out. Do I watch or do I hide in the garden - decisions, decisions....!!!

[RosieBear]

Deep breath and first serves Andy, bury this match :cheer:

[Speedy Hawk]

Now please serve it out and hold!!

[karanga]

:sofa:

[Speedy Hawk]

Awesome ace that one.

[Teresa]

15:0

[Speedy Hawk]

Nice. 2 more to go.

[Teresa]

3 match points.

[Speedy Hawk]

Match point now! Please take it Andy!

[Stell]

Yes!!! Andy wins.

[Jane]

Andy wins - wow what a match!!! :yahoo::yahoo::yahoo::yahoo::yahoo::yahoo:

[Bardot]

Ace!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!! :yahoo::yahoo::yahoo::yahoo::yahoo::yahoo:

[Speedy Hawk]

Haha start that game with ace and finish that game with ace too!

[Teresa]

Only one needed. How the heck did he pull that off? Champion in every way.

[roytennisfan]

Wow what a final service game! Pretty poor match tennis wise but so exciting. Good to play below par and win. Well done Andy.

[Hawkeye]

Best service game of the match... Phew!

[lynne]

Breathe easy now folks! WOW!!! He sure battled, dug deep & got the win...Determination!! What a GEM HE IS!!!:thumbup::thumbup:

[RosieBear]

Stunning willpower from Andy to win in 4 against a trixy oppo - he dug it out even though playing pretty horribly for much of the match, sign of a champ. Bonkers match, will be an interesting presser :big grin: Big credit to Andy, and what can you say about Fogna, entertaining to the last.

[roytennisfan]

5th set. .your having a laugh. ..A few of us were wrong...A bit like the Olympics from 0-3

[ljs]

Yippppeeeeeeeeee !!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :clap::jitterbug::cheer::cheer::cheer:

[ljs]

Stunning willpower from Andy to win in 4 against a trixy oppo - he dug it out even though playing pretty horribly for much of the match, sign of a champ. Bonkers match, will be an interesting presser :big grin: Big credit to Andy, and what can you say about Fogna, entertaining to the last.

He is entertaining , and good looking too
But still cocky :lol:

[KnightOwl]

Wow. I don't know about Andy, but I'm totally wrung out after that! What a battle.

Ended up on the floor, on my knees in front of the telly, screaming for Andy to pull it out of the bag, and he did it!

Didn't play his best, and body language looked a bit negative at times, but wow can this boy fight!!

:clap:

[karanga]

Well done our Braveheart Andy!!! :boogie: :boogie: :boogie:

[Linda]

:clap: :clap: :clap:

[Naomi]

So glad that didn't go to a 5th!! Hope he'll be feeling OK afterwards.

[Speedy Hawk]

At least Andy get 2 days rest or whatever until next match

[jackie55]

That was definitely a rollercoaster :coaster: can breathe again now, what a fighter, well done, what a champion, so proud:boogie::boogie::yahoo:

[Bardot]

What an absolute miserable so and so and so Henman is. :grrr:

[themass15]

That was a real nail-biter!

[JAMES4578]

Incredible finish and phenomenal comeback from Andy in the 4th to win, showing true grit and determination - amazing to see! Certainly some worrying points in the match and wasn't always pretty but found true form in the end. Certainly entertaining though and partly the challenge came from Fognini's inspired play too, though he did blow hot and cold. Well done Murray!:cheer::cheer::cheer:

[patlowe]

Fifth set???? What fifth set!!! That was a firecracker of a match...but then what else did we expect! Bravo Andy!! :bravo: You are wonderful. Just when you think you've seen it all, along comes this! Andy handled the first week with aplomb and it's just great to have him in week 2. The 2 days off must be a bonus right now. So happy for him! :clap::clap::worship::worship::worship:

[ljs]

What an absolute miserable so and so and so Henman is. :grrr:

why ? what did he say ?

[Jan]

And breathe.
Glad Andy has a couple of days off so he (and we) can recover.
What a fight back in the 4th set.
Not his finest tennis, for whatever reason, but he found a way through.
:GBflag:

[Bardot]

why ? what did he say ?

It's too dull to repeat but along the lines of he'll have to improve and how well St Rafa & Lord Rog are..................:sleepy:

[Bardot]

From Fognini's presser "I'm really, really happy about my performance, my tennis. Most of the time it was better than him." Scores on the doors which counts Fabio. :p