WIMBLEDON 2017 R4: Andy slices Paire 7-6 6-4 6-4 to make 10th consecutive QF

[cazza99]

Andy vs Benoit Paire

Andy leads the head to heads 1-0

http://www.atpworldtour.com/en/players/fedex-head-2-head/andy-murray-vs-benoit-paire/MC10/PD31

[rimarli]

He also beat him at Hopman Cup, I believe.

[rimarli]

I see Benoit feels he has a good chance as he won in straight sets against No 120 and 2other players ranked in the 70's. It is a possibility I suppose BurLington think An st would have not 'not turn up' or be injured

[Bardot]

Will Andy be scheduled on centre court or given what he said it about its condition, he may prefer court 1? Wimbledon should let him choose given he provided them with the only exciting men's match on CC this week.

[cazza99]

Andy is second on Centre.

[ljs]

Have a trip to the beach planned on Monday , gonna have to convince hubby to wait till Andys match is finished !!!!
GO ANDY :cheer:

[patlowe]

Andy vs Paire. H'mmm. For Andy, yet another 'character' and one who could spark off quite readily! I remember their last encounter and it was tight and edgy! But I really think Andy has passed his toughest test in getting past Foggy and will be well ready for Paire on Monday.

[Bardot]

First time Andy will be on the Centre Court schedule with Federer meaning even more RF branded obsessives in the crowd. :hmm:

[rimarli]

I see the Daily Fail is at it again with the injury nonsense over Andy's practice. Will they ever desist?

[LC the fan]

Its when they lose interest in him as a Brit contender that we need to be concerned !
Paire ? - yes. he can be difficult but I think Andy - giving a nice consistent performance - will come through fine.

[themass15]

Concerned about the comments in the Sunday Times today regarding his knee

[Teresa]

Concerned about the comments in the Sunday Times today regarding his knee


Whereabouts? I can't find any articles mentioning him today. Found it.

"A semi-final place at the start of the grass-court season in Stuttgart did a lot to endear Paire to the surface and Murray is acutely aware that the man who stands 6ft 5in tall and goes by the nickname of La Tige (the Stalk) presents a distinct threat, especially as there were more injury concerns surrounding the Scot yesterday when he was seen clutching a knee during practice. Murray managed to finish his training session but seemed in considerable discomfort".

[ljs]

hmmm , that doesnt sound promising , or is the Sunday Times not reliable either ?

[Teresa]

He does have a habit of clutching bits of himself. I imagine if the hip is giving him grief, you might well see a bit of discomfort in the knee.

Obviously I want him to win the tournament, but realistically I don't think he is going to. I thought if he got into the second week he would be doing well. Hopefully he will get through Paire, and Anderson or Querry, but I think Nadal, Djokovic or even worse Federer will destroy him at the moment, and I would rather not see that.

[Bardot]

A picture of Andy at practice today looking worried about his hip or is it his knee? :p

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DETwFurW0AAQJjN.jpg

Andy says "RELAX". :shades: ;)

[Bardot]

The many Paire meltdowns are a joy. From Rome this year although he did win the match. Respect to the umpire for calling over the net. :thumbup:


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gXYvyqbAiiQ

[Bardot]

It would be fun if this happened tomorrow. :big grin: Paire's first round match in Halle which he lost 0-6 4-6 to Florian Mayer although he did reach the SF (losing to Pouille) in Stuttgart the week before.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lWeAPNvgtFg

Paire is one of the quickest between serve, just up to the line, one bounce and then boom.

[banskogirl]

Whereabouts? I can't find any articles mentioning him today. Found it.

"A semi-final place at the start of the grass-court season in Stuttgart did a lot to endear Paire to the surface and Murray is acutely aware that the man who stands 6ft 5in tall and goes by the nickname of La Tige (the Stalk) presents a distinct threat, especially as there were more injury concerns surrounding the Scot yesterday when he was seen clutching a knee during practice. Murray managed to finish his training session but seemed in considerable discomfort".
Although it doesn't actually specify whose knee.....

[cazza99]

Although it doesn't actually specify whose knee.....
Maybe it was Lendl's or Jamie Delgado's ;)

[HoopGirl]

Concerned about the comments in the Sunday Times today regarding his knee

Yes me too especially when watching the Mail's video of Andy limping badly after practising - assuming it is current it looks worrying.

[lynne]

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

[Jane]

Wishing Andy all the very best of luck :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup:

[JerryD]

We'll be in our AMFF shirts shouting on centre :) so he is going to do great :p

[Pam]

All good wishes Andy! Play well! :boogie:

[Jan]

Good luck Andy - please bring your first serve and look for every opportunity to attack!!
Hope to be home in time to see at least some of this.
:GBflag:

[karanga]

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

[pabbers]

Just throwing a few of these in for good measure :cauldron: :cauldron: :cauldron:

[Bardot]

I'm panicking, I've searched all the streams and there's no sign of Inverdale! They wouldn't be saving him for...... the BBC wouldn't do that to us would they? :nailbiter:

[RosieBear]

I'm panicking, I've searched all the streams and there's no sign of Inverdale! They wouldn't be saving him for...... the BBC wouldn't do that to us would they? :nailbiter:

Uh oh :ill: at least please tell me Simon Reed is assigned elsewhere...

[Stell]

Venus Williams wins, now Andy time.

[lovetennis]

Good luck Andy, here's to keeping that 100% record against the French :cheers::GBflag:

[RosieBear]

Go Andy - tear the Entente Cordiale to shreds even further and send him packing. Let's go! :GBflag::GBflag::GBflag:

[Hawkeye]

Go Andy - tear the Entente Cordiale to shreds even further and send him packing. Let's go! :GBflag::GBflag::GBflag:What flavour is that?

[Stell]

Players walk out.

[Bardot]

Paire wins the toss and elects to receive. Mo and Andy joking about warning for bad language.

[Stell]

I don't know what flavour the Entente Cordiale is, but it was signed in 1904 between us and the French.

[Bardot]

Never been more pleased to hear Bouncy's voice. :p 30-0

[Bardot]

ACE, love hold. 1-0

[RosieBear]

What flavour is that?

It tastes of French tears.

Add a few more today Andy!

[Stell]

Break point for Andy.

[Stell]

Saved by Paire.

[Bardot]

Paire saves BP & holds. 1-1

[Teresa]

Got lost and only just realised it has started. My guts have started to churn already.

[Bardot]

Saves 1BP but not the 2nd. 1-2

[Stell]

Paire breaks Andy's serve.

[Josephine]

Andy being a bit passive. Needs to target the forehand but of course he loves these backhand crosscourt rallies.

Step it up, Andy!

[RosieBear]

Hit it at him Andy!

[Stell]

Two break points for Andy.

[Stell]

One saved.

[Bardot]

Perfect response. 2-2

[Stell]

Andy breaks.

[RosieBear]

Wahey! Thanks for all the droppers Benny, Andy's movement looks great.:thumbup:

[Bardot]

"Backwards movement". 0-30

[Hawkeye]

Oh dear...

[Teresa]

0:40:-(

[roytennisfan]

Not going well, Cmon Andy

[Stell]

Paire breaks again.

[Bardot]

Saves 2BPs but not the 3rd, lucky return. 2-3

[Bardot]

"What are you doing?" Andy to his box.

[Bardot]

Andy a bit befuddled as what to do. 2-4

[Bardot]

So much for 1st serve stats. :shrug:

[RosieBear]

Poor Andy's had a right motley crew of "unconventional" players to deal with this tournament. Not ideal but just grateful Steps isn't in the mix this time. Sure Andy will find a way (albeit grumpily). C'mon!

[Mandiemoo]

Shaping up to be a tricky one... Think maybe shortening points would be a good tactic & need to get the first serve firing. Andy is definitely the hunted now as number 1 & defending champion!

Cmon Muzz!

[Bardot]

Good hold. 3-4

[Mandiemoo]

Staying in touch, a break would be super now! The serve is not helping at the moment tho, need to do better there

Cmon Muzz!

[Mandiemoo]

Ooh David Walliams & Jason thingy, they would be funny companions!

Cmon Muzz!

[Bardot]

Takes the 2nd BP. 4-4

[david1610]

Tricky. Very tricky. This needs Andy's tennis brain working in full mode. Feel that Paire is in control and Andy has to do something to change what is happening. I know Andy holds off from a lot of pace as it increases the percentage error possibility, but that might have to be tried. Not sure what to suggest except hanging in there. C'mon Andy!

[murrayfan89]

Very erratic play by both players. Hopefully Andy can take the initiative though.

[Bardot]

Huge serve & Paire is down. 5-4

[lovetennis]

Come on Andy, show him who's boss and get the set right here

[Stell]

5 - 5.

[Bardot]

ACE & Paire holds. 5-5

[Bardot]

Nice love hold. 6-5

[Mandiemoo]

A little better now, easier on serve but I'm not imagining it, he is 'Labouring' a bit walking between points?? Not affecting him when playing. Would love a break here!

Cmon Muzz!

[Bardot]

Aargh, Paire saves 2SPs & holds. 6-6

[Stell]

Crying happy tears as Jo gets to the quarters, now come on Andy please join her.

[clancy]

Started my pacing early.

[roytennisfan]

Missed chances, not playing that great but has the tb at least

[Jane]

First set to Andy :yahoo: :yahoo: :yahoo: :yahoo:

[Bardot]

Breadstick TB. 7-6

[Stell]

Andy wins the first set 7 - 6 (7 - 1).

[Bardot]

Manic set for Manic Monday. :p

[RosieBear]

What a breaker, well done Andy (and Jo). Am singing "Alouette" to my dogs to celebrate, they quite like it :laugh:

[lovetennis]

:bravo: Andy bossing the tie-break

[Teresa]

Brilliant tie break. You will not be surprised to know I hid in the garden for it.

[murrayfan89]

That eases the nerves a little bit.

[harriet]

easy as you like tb, should erase the memory of those missed set points. c'mon andy, get your running shoes on!

[patlowe]

That set had everything! Makes Foggy look so ordinary!! Lol!

[cazza99]

:phew: stressful watching Andy at the end of his first set and having Jo livestreaming on the laptop near the end of her match at the same time.

[Bardot]

Andy breaks to love. 1-0

[Jane]

:phew: stressful watching Andy at the end of his first set and having Jo livestreaming on the laptop near the end of her match at the same time.

LOL - tell me about it!!!

[Bardot]

Good hold. 2-0

[JAMES4578]

Certainly tense times and wasn't always pretty but Andy awesome in TB and cert seems to be stepping up and consolidates break for 2-0-come on! Paire had his moments but can also be eratic, need to keep him down!

[Mandiemoo]

The tie break was totally at odds with the set really. Andy seems a bit more dialled in to the match now, hope he can continue.

Cmon Muzz!

[Stell]

2 - 1.

[Bardot]

Crowd cheers a Paire ace to hold. :rolleyes: 2-1

[Bardot]

Good hold. from 15-30. 3-1

[Bardot]

Paire holds to love in a blink. 3-2

[roytennisfan]

Oh Andy...more errors

[Stell]

3 - 3.

[Bardot]

It was going too smoothly. 3-3

[RosieBear]

All to do again....oh well, they've both dipped in and out of concentration...it happens....C'mon Andy!

[roytennisfan]

It was going too smoothly. 3-3

Never felt like that so far to me, very inconsistent

[Stell]

Paire saves one break point.

[Stell]

Saves the other one.

[Teresa]

And the second:-(

[Bardot]

Paire saves 2BPs & holds. 3-4

[Bardot]

Andy 3/10 on BPs.

[JAMES4578]

Unfortunately the momentum couldn't last, chances for Andy to break again but couldn't take them-let's get back on track!

[Bardot]

Good hold. 4-4

[RosieBear]

Fabulous! Andy's like a gazelle out there.

[Stell]

Three break points for Andy.

[Bardot]

Andy breaks to love. 5-4

[Stell]

5 - 4.

[RosieBear]

Fantastic game by Andy to break :clap:

[Teresa]

For the sake of all our nerves can he hold? Back to the garden for me......

[JAMES4578]

Fabulous and Andy pilling pressure on, hopefully no letting up here!

[harriet]

you have to laff, Paire shoots the ball out, Andy to serve for set 2

[Hawkeye]

0-15...

[david1610]

I suspect Paire's cuts and grazes are going to be a convenient excuse.

[Hawkeye]

0-30...

[Hawkeye]

15-30
15-40...
30-40

[Hawkeye]

Deuce!

[RosieBear]

Yikes, how close was that smash....perfect judgement or sheer luck to save bp....

[Hawkeye]

Advantage Paire...

[Stell]

Andy saves another break point.

[Hawkeye]

Saved again!

[roytennisfan]

Cmon Andy more power, more aggression

[Stell]

Another break point for Paire.

[Stell]

Andy wins the second set 6 - 4.

[Hawkeye]

Advantage Paire, shoddy challenge!

[lovetennis]

Come onnnn Andy

[RosieBear]

Epic hawkeye fail by Paire!

[lovetennis]

Set point, come onnnnnnnnn

[Jane]

Second set to Andy - :yahoo: :yahoo: :yahoo: :yahoo:

[Bardot]

Saves 4BPs a holds for the set. 6-4

[Hawkeye]

Andy wins the second set 6 - 4.I saw the original post where you went 5-5, please stop trying to jump the gun.

[roytennisfan]

Not pretty or great tennis.... but all that matters is it's two love to the champion

[clancy]

And breathe!!

[Teresa]

That was a full on hide in the bathroom and do some cleaning wuss attack. 2:0 to AM

[lovetennis]

:jitterbug::jitterbug: Nerve-wracking but Andy is such a fighter

[harriet]

serves for set 2, and finally makes it, from 15-40, deuce, ad Paire, and f i n a ll yyyyy, GAME and second set Murray!!!!

[RosieBear]

Off topic, but how funny was Rafa's headbanging jump into the beam :laugh::laugh: - Bardot, hope you'll post it later :peace:

C'mon Andy!!

[Bardot]

Paire holds to 15. 1-0

[david1610]

Phew! If this guy could sort out his concentration issues, he would shoot up the rankings. Stay focused now please. He can still hurt. C'mon Andy!

[Josephine]

I think this is shortening my life! Just when you thought it was safe..... But he got 2nd set at last. Just as welll his opponent doesn't have a great forehand.

Andy playing really well for a few points but not quite all the time yet....

[JAMES4578]

Finally Andy produces the goods but such a tense game, some good play from Paire though coupled with errors. A strong start to 3rd needed here,0-1.

[Bardot]

Good hold. 1-1

[lovetennis]

Off topic, but how funny was Rafa's headbanging jump into the beam :laugh::laugh: - Bardot, hope you'll post it later :peace:

C'mon Andy!!

Mustn't have done him any good, he's lost the first set to Muller

[Teresa]

What was AM's paddy about?

[Bardot]

Remembering Lahyani's woeful performance during the final in 2013, he hasn't improved. 1-2

[Teresa]

For goodness sake put it behind you and forget about it.

[lovetennis]

Come on Andy, use your frustration t good effect

[Bardot]

Hold to love helped by 3 FH Ues by Paire. 2-2

[Hawkeye]

Querrey and Anderson have just gone to a fifth set.

[Bardot]

Paire saves 4 BPs and holds. 2-3

[Bardot]

Andy 4/15 & Paire 3/10 on BPs.

[Bardot]

Love hold, good response to the disappointment of the previous game. 3-3

[Bardot]

Paire holds to love. 3-4

[patlowe]

Boris is fond of churning out all sorts of stats. Surely in a match like this given Paire's unpredictability stats matter not??

[Teresa]

I am still stressed out of my little mind, even though he is two sets to love up. Am I the only one?

[clancy]

No, I'm still very stressed but then I seem to be for all Andy's matches these days! Don't want him to have a long match and Paire is playing very well again. Andy needs some aces. Just realised I've not fed the dogs!!

[Bardot]

Andy saves BP & holds. 4-4

[RosieBear]

It's exciting! A slam can't be 7 R1 type matches, need the buzz as we go deeper. C'mon Andy :cheer:

[david1610]

I am still stressed out of my little mind, even though he is two sets to love up. Am I the only one?
Completely understand. Because Andy cannot lose HIS concentration otherwise his opponent will take advantage of it and he is so unpredictable.

[Teresa]

A break point.

[Stell]

One game away for Andy.

[Bardot]

Another FH error & Andy breaks. 5-4

[david1610]

Difficult hold, easier break... patterns in tennis! ;)

[harriet]

pressure tells, and Paire wilts. Andy to serve for set 3, 5-4

[lovetennis]

Come on Andy, finish it right here right now :jitterbug::jitterbug::jitterbug:

[RosieBear]

What a f'h into the corner to bring up mp

[Stell]

Yes!!!

[Jane]

Andy wins the match...fantastic...well done :yahoo: :yahoo: :yahoo: :yahoo:

[Bardot]

Tremendous Andy, you're as tough as it gets. :clap: :clap: :boogie::boogie:

[lovetennis]

:dance::dance::dance::dance::dance::dance::boogie: :boogie::boogie::boogie::party::party::party::part y:

[lynne]

NID!!!!.............;)........Bravo Andy, Bravo!!!!!:thumbup:

[Teresa]

Brilliant- just in time for the park. Please tell me we get a day off tomorrow....

[david1610]

Well done Andy!! Querrey or Anderson will pose their problems but at least they will be CONVENTIONAL problems!!!! :)

[RosieBear]

Hooooraaaaay!!!! Stunningly classy win in straights. :bravo: Andy you killer of French dreams. What a day with Jo through as well. Muller will serve for a 2 sets lead against Rafa, if Gilles comes good it will be a truly Magic Monday.:peace:

[harriet]

got it, done it, well done that man; Andy certainly has played some oddballs this tourney

[Bardot]

Hooooraaaaay!!!! Stunningly classy win in straights. :bravo: Andy you killer of French dreams. What a day with Jo through as well. Muller will serve for a 2 sets lead against Rafa, if Gilles comes good it will be a truly Magic Monday.:peace:
What?!?! But Rafa has been invincible and playing like Superman. :p ;)

What is this questioning from Lee McKenzie? Andy has such patience when met with incompetence.

[Stell]

He now plays Querrey.

[murrayfan89]

Good win, glad Andy got it done in straights.

[RosieBear]

What?!?! But Rafa has been invincible and playing like Superman. :p ;)

What is this questioning from Lee McKenzie? Andy has such patience when met with incompetence.

H'mm good question. Maybe superman is seeing double after that ludicrous head bump :facepalm: or maybe Muller's incredible grass game is kyrptonite. Either way, I'll take it. C'mon Gilles.:cheer:

[JAMES4578]

Andy certainly finished well and stepped up on most of the big points, however got to iron out these patchy periods. However at the end of the day can't complain too much about a straight sets win and Andy should have more in reserve. As always a some delightful touches and 10th straight Wimbledon Quarter, well done!:swingin::swingin::cheer::cheer:

[Jan]

Well done Andy! Caught the second and third sets!!
:GBflag:

[Rosalind]

:strawberry::GBflag: nice one!

[patlowe]

Bravo! Bravo! Bravo Andy! :bravo::bravo::clap::clap::clap:That was such an exciting match and I'm so pleased that Andy thinks this is the best he has played here to date. But I'll guess we're all still mighty relieved this one is over with the right result! I could imagine all the "come on Andys" being shouted at TVs up and down the country as he served for the match! Next opponent, Querrey, should be more 'conventional', certainly compared to the first 4! I'm so beyond chuffed at Andy's progress to date. Been a great day so far with, I suspect, more drama to come!!

[Josephine]

Well played Andy! Some better stuff. Can breathe now. But his next opponent won't be gifting so many poor shots.

[traveller7]

Phew sigh of relief. Hard work starts here. Definite limp today cant deny that.

[ljs]

way to go Andy , not at his best , but who knows , on he goes :cheer:

[supergran]

Well done Andy. I thought he played well.