US OPEN, R2: Andy goes out in R2, FerVer wins 7-5, 2-6, 6-4, 6-4

[Sallydaisy]

Andy v 'nando ... there's history!
(and I bet Judy would have preferred he played Deliciano instead ...)
;)

Andy leads their H2H by 13-1 (https://www.atpworldtour.com/en/players/fedex-head-2-head/andy-murray-vs-fernando-verdasco/MC10/V306) (that's a nice stat if ever I saw one), shame about the OZ Open loss in 2009.

Verdasco, WR32 has just 7 ATP titles to Andys' 45.
:whistle:

Neither has won a title this year and, as everyone knows, injury has caused Andys' ranking to plummet (and then start rising) to #382 this week. The Spaniard won't be fooled by that. He knows, from his own experience, that players with a lower ranking but who've been at the top of the game are very dangerous opponents. And he also knows from bitter experience that Andy Murray knows how to play him and win.

Not that we're counting any chickens or getting ahead of ourselves (the anti-jinx police would be on us like a shot) but as long as Andy recovers physically from todays' match then one thing is clear - Muzzah hasn't lost his touch, matchplay instinct or will to win.

Order the popcorn, and enjoy the fireworks! Let's hope they're both 'en fuego'!
:GBflag:

[karanga]

Looking forward to this match and will certainly have the :popcorn: hopefully not this :coaster: that we've missed or this :sofa:

[lovetennis]

Hadn't realised the H2H was so much in Andy's favour. Their matches always seem like real scraps but from that H2H Andy has emerged as top dog nearly every time. Hoping he can make it 14-1

[traveller7]

I am sure we all remember that quarter final match was it or 4R at Wimbledon in 2013 when Andy was two sets to love down to this guy very slippery customer! Definitely :coaster:needed!

[RosieBear]

I am sure we all remember that quarter final match was it or 4R at Wimbledon in 2013 when Andy was two sets to love down to this guy very slippery customer! Definitely :coaster:needed!

Ah, one of my fave matches of all time. Love a :nailbiter: I remember Verdasco was playing with a new racquet (he'd changed to the type Rafa uses) and was generating more power and spin than ever. Andy was getting seriously beaten up - how he got a handle on it and turned it around was, for me, one the most impressive matches of his career (and there've been a few!). Good luck tomorrow, Andy :peace::cheer:

[Stell]

I hope that Andy does win, but it will be a bit tough. I'm enjoying watching Andy's ranking going up all the time in the live ATP rankings, he's now at 302 and is 67 points behind James Ward.

[Hawkeye]

I am sure we all remember that quarter final match was it or 4R at Wimbledon in 2013 when Andy was two sets to love down to this guy very slippery customer! Definitely :coaster:needed!


Ah, one of my fave matches of all time. Love a :nailbiter: I remember Verdasco was playing with a new racquet (he'd changed to the type Rafa uses) and was generating more power and spin than ever. Andy was getting seriously beaten up - how he got a handle on it and turned it around was, for me, one the most impressive matches of his career (and there've been a few!). Good luck tomorrow, Andy :peace::cheer:I may have mentioned before that I was on Centre for that match...

[traveller7]

Ah, one of my fave matches of all time. Love a :nailbiter: I remember Verdasco was playing with a new racquet (he'd changed to the type Rafa uses) and was generating more power and spin than ever. Andy was getting seriously beaten up - how he got a handle on it and turned it around was, for me, one the most impressive matches of his career (and there've been a few!). Good luck tomorrow, Andy :peace::cheer:

Yeah it was an amazing match although not good for the heart!!! Such an impressive turnaround that match

[Linda]

I think several of their matches have been close! This should be a thriller.

[themass15]

heard them announce on Amazon Prime Andy will be 2nd on Ashe tomorrow.

[banskogirl]

Really looking forward to this one!!

[Josephine]

Heat of the day and when I will be out - drat and double drat!

US Open wants Rafa Fed final so protecting them both.....

[patlowe]

Confirmation that Andy is second match on Ashe tomorrow after a women's singles. So match will be at 7pmBST approx. Bit worried if this heat continues.

[lynne]

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

[david1610]

Normally I would see any set dropped by Andy as unnecessary spent energy, but I think having played four rather than three sets in the first round may have helped him.
The heat is significant. My memories are that this match up does not produce long rallies though, or please correct me if my memory is wrong.
C'mon Andy!

[Hawkeye]

Second up on Ashe is at least a bit better than second up on Armstrong due to the later start.

[Pam]

All the best Andy!! Enjoy and get better and better.

[LC the fan]

Andy knows how to beat Nando, even if he is a tricky player who seems to have hit a good streak at the moment.
I think this is going to be a real crucial match in Andys recovery.
A win puts him in the third round with confidence at a high.
GO ANDY. I'M CERTAIN YOU CAN DO THIS.

[sir coolerking]

Second up on Ashe is at least a bit better than second up on Armstrong due to the later start.

Not really, New York is at its hottest from 2-5pm, so exactly when Andy is on court. Fairly similar conditions then to the one time Verdasco has actually beaten Andy.

[RosieBear]

Should be like Oz, and roof closed once heat/humidity reaches a certain level.

[Linda]

Apparently there is no air conditioning when the roof is closed and the humidity can get even worse than when it is open!

[Jane]

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

[Alis]

Apparently there is no air conditioning when the roof is closed and the humidity can get even worse than when it is open!

How strange. You really would have thought that - given how humid it gets in NY at this time of year - they would have factored in air-con when they were building the roof. Definitely an unforced error!

[karanga]

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

[Stell]

Good luck to Andy, but it won't be starting at 7pm (19.00pm). As Kalinia won the first set and now Stephens is winning the second set. It looks like it's heading to the third and deciding set.

[Josephine]

Home in time!

[Genbrit]

Yes, managed to move and get settled in new location. TV & internet work, always a plus. Looking forward to this. C'mon Andy!!!!

[harriet]

another half hour to wait? stephens has just won set 2 vs kalinina

[WimbledonWestie]

Giant tennis players- I exaggerate, it's just nice to have them on the tv screen again. Firesitick all set up in plenty time for Andy.

[harriet]

5live sports extra talking about the game

[traveller7]

another half hour to wait? stephens has just won set 2 vs kalinina


Yeah looking like 8pm start at earliest hurry up girls!

[Jan]

Sadly I'll be out for a chunk of the evening, but should be home to catch some of the match.
Good luck Andy!

[Pam]

This ladies match is SO slow :sleepy:

[traveller7]

Finally finished
Hopefully no longer than 10-15 minutes

[Jane]

Warming up now

[lovetennis]

Come on Andy. You can do it :knight:

[jagmad]

Earwig Oh

[RosieBear]

All the best Andy. If fully fit I'd have no doubt it would 14-1, but tonight just hoping that he makes strides in his comeback - a win would be a massive bonus. A big test provides big opportunities. Go Andy! :cheer:

[mickeypops]

First game a bit of a loosener, Andy holds to 30 for 1-0.

[traveller7]

Good luck Andy lets hope that bump on the nose earlier doesnt hinder you!

[jagmad]

I've just had a thought about the 3 dots on Andy's cap...............
Maybe after getting RF in a kilt he's trying to get him in a polka dot cap?
I think he'd look great.

[mickeypops]

Verdasco holds to 30. 1-1

[traveller7]

Having trouble locating a livestream can anyone help?

[LC the fan]

Me too......any advice folks?

[mickeypops]

A couple of loose shots hands Verdy the break, 1-2.

[david1610]

C'mon Andy!

[Alis]

C'monnnn Andy!

[mickeypops]

Vintage Andy, what a point to get to 30-30. Brilliant!

[Alis]

Andy had no right to win that point - well done, boy!

[Alis]

............. and Andy breaks straight back - fantastic!!!!!!

[david1610]

Andy got that break through a great 26-shot rally but also Verdasco afraid from the previous meetings - bit of bullying there. Now hold. C'mon Andy!

[mickeypops]

............. and Andy breaks straight back - fantastic!!!!!!

How many times have we said that? Fantastic!

[mickeypops]

Holds to 15, great stuff! 3-2.

[Alis]

................. and he holds. Looking good, people!

[mickeypops]

That was a brilliant game from our boy, excellent stuff. Breaks to 15, it's 4-2.

[Hawkeye]

Stuck with the abysmal radio commentary. Boooooooooooooooooo!

[david1610]

Another DF from Verdasco after Andy stands in a very aggressive position to receive. C'mon Andy!

[traveller7]

still cant get a livestream :(

[JAMES4578]

A bit of an initial challenge but Andy turned it on and Verdasco feeling the pressure, keep it going Andy!

[Alis]

Do you think the three dots on Andy's cap could be for his three Majors?

[Alis]

Rats! Fernando breaks back.

[Jane]

They could be just a design feature

[mickeypops]

... and Verdy breaks back, some loose play again from Andy. 4-3, back on serve.

[Hawkeye]

Not helped by the atrocious over-rule.

[mickeypops]

Verdasco holds with a big ace. 4-4.

[Alis]

A good game from Nando to hold.

[traveller7]

So frustrating not being able to watch it come on Andy!

[Alis]

This is dangerous - c'mon Andy!

[Alis]

An amazing point!

[mickeypops]

Andy grinds out a hold to deuce. Great play at 30-30 to get out of trouble temporarily. 5-4. The business end of the set now....

[Alis]

Great hold - well held, Andy!

[david1610]

Phew! Big big hold. Now another kitkat by Andy would be just dandy! C'mon Andy!

[JAMES4578]

Andy crucially stepping up there as he goes back into the lead, 5-4-come on!

[exislander]

I have now got Cam's match on the outside court channel - trying to watch on 2 screens at once!

[mickeypops]

30-40, set point. Come on Andy!

[Alis]

Set point!

[mickeypops]

SP saved by a brilliant serve from Verdy.

[Alis]

Rats!

[mickeypops]

And Verdasco eventually holds after a few deuces. 5-5

[harriet]

is there a stream?

[mickeypops]

is there a stream?

Not sure, I've got Amazon Prime.

[traveller7]

Cant seem to find a stream tonight and everyone else seems to have amazon prime

[exislander]

Amazon is free for 30 days. Or bet365 will cost you £5 or £10

[Alis]

Drat and double drat!!!!!!!

[mickeypops]

Oooh, Andy hands Verdy a break with a DF, 5-6.

[Hawkeye]

Verdasco breaks and will serve for the set.

[david1610]

I have now got Cam's match on the outside court channel - trying to watch on 2 screens at once!

How do you see the outside court channel to choose that?
C'mon Andy! Break back!

[Alis]

I didn't really see that coming - c'monnnn Andy!

[harriet]

it's in miniature on bet365 - i disapprove of Amazon

[Alis]

Oh Andy!!!!!

[exislander]

it's in miniature on bet365 - i disapprove of Amazon

I can get it to about quarter size screen on laptop

[Alis]

Break point!

[exislander]

How do you see the outside court channel to choose that?
C'mon Andy! Break back!
Back from what you are on go down list, I have iPad and laptop.

[traveller7]

Oh Andy

[mickeypops]

Verdy duly takes the first set, 7-5,

[Jane]

:crying::crying:

[harriet]

most annoying - at one point andy could have won that 6-4

[Alis]

First set to Nando ....... but it's just the first set - and it was so close. C'mon Andy - a long way to go.

[david1610]

sigh... Psychologically Andy got the first set 12 out of the previous times they have played...
Some good signs from Andy... just trying to have "Andy" for more of the points. Already a lot of time and energy spent. C'mon Andy!

[mickeypops]

Andy certainly had his chances in the set, even a SP that he had no chance at all with. He needs to cut down on the UEs and improve his first serve. No need to panic yet though, just Andy's not untypical slow start.

[RosieBear]

Damn it. That was Andy's set. ANDY, ANDY, ANDY's!!!!

[clancy]

I can get it to about quarter size screen on laptop

I'm watching on bet365 too but can't see the score even with my glasses on. How have you got it to 1/4 size screen?

[Alis]

Andy's changed his shirt - looks much more like the Dark Destroyer! C'monnnnnn!!!!!!!

[mickeypops]

Andy holds at the beginning of the second, to 30. 1-0

[karanga]

Come on Andy!!! :yahoo: :yahoo: :yahoo:

[Hawkeye]

A stream at last...

http://cricfree.live/watchfeeds/others/136

[Jane]

I'm watching on bet365 too but can't see the score even with my glasses on. How have you got it to 1/4 size screen?

Hold control and hit + as often as you need to

[mickeypops]

Easy hold for Verdy. 1-1

[Alis]

An easy service game for Nando - c'mon Andy!

[exislander]

I'm watching on bet365 too but can't see the score even with my glasses on. How have you got it to 1/4 size screen?

I make the window full screen and zoom to 125% - tried 150 but picture disappears. Amazon is better!

[exislander]

Andy's changed his shirt - looks much more like the Dark Destroyer! C'monnnnnn!!!!!!!

I like this shirt, it is working!

[mickeypops]

Holds to 15 for 2-1

[Alis]

Great service game, Andy!

[Hawkeye]

A stream at last...

http://cricfree.live/watchfeeds/others/136Perhaps not...

[Alis]

C'mon, Andy - we could all do with a break here.

[Alis]

Brilliant point from Verdasco.

[Alis]

Break point Andy.

[mickeypops]

Andy breaks, helped by a brilliant challenge at 30-30. 3-1

[Alis]

.............. and it's a break - go Andy!!!!!!

[david1610]

Focus. Safe hold. C'mon Andy!

[mickeypops]

This is a much better set that the first one, which was a little scrappy.

[Alis]

Easy hold now please!

[Alis]

Rats - that's ridiculous. C'mon Andy!!!!!!

[mickeypops]

OOh, Andy left Verdy's lob and it dropped in for 0-30!

[Alis]

Drat - 15-40.

[Alis]

30-40 c'monnnn!

[Alis]

****!!!!***** How very annoying!

[clancy]

Just lost his service game. Is his serve not on song?

[mickeypops]

.. and hands the break back I'm afraid. 3-2

[david1610]

Oh dear. Andy not consolidating breaks. Never mind. Start again. C'mon Andy!

[lovetennis]

Darn. Nando breaks back

[Alis]

Back on serve though - just break again, Andy!

[mickeypops]

Just lost his service game. Is his serve not on song?

No, not really, He's on 58% first serve in, but it's not the demon serve we are used to, His second serve is somewhat weak. Clearly not yet got it back to where it should be.

[Alis]

Fabulous rally - well done, Andy!

[Alis]

Two break points - c'monnnnn!

[Alis]

Too good from Nando but still one left.

[Alis]

There it is! Now just hold and hold, Andy and you have the set in the bag.

[mickeypops]

Andy breaks again for 4-2. The Murraycoaster is well and truly on the track again....

[david1610]

Mr Andrew Murray you are hereby instructed to hold service! Please. C'mon Andy!

[lovetennis]

Yessss. Andy breaks for 4-2. C'mon now Andy hold this time

[Alis]

0-15 - not a great start. C'monnnn!

[Alis]

Better. Andy is so good at the net - I wish he'd come forward more often.

[murrayfan89]

Andy is doing better on the return games than his own service games. I hope he is able to break Verdasco in this set again.

[mickeypops]

At last, Andy consolidates a hold. It's 5-2 and Verdasco is serving to stay in the second.

[david1610]

Well done. Just break him and avoid the stress of serving it out! C'mon Andy!

[mickeypops]

... and Cameron Norrie has just levelled his match at one set apiece.

[Alis]

Well held, Andy. A little break here to start serving the third set would be just the ticket!

[clancy]

Don't let the 2nd set go Andy like you did the 1st.

[Alis]

That'll do for starters.

[clancy]

Yes!!

[Hawkeye]

1 set all! Nice and quick!

[mickeypops]

Wonderful, wonderful tennis. Andy creates two set points, converts the first (a DF) and takes the second set 6-2. COME ON YOUNG ANDREW!

[Jane]

One set all :dance::dance:

[jagmad]

He looks like the very wet Dark destroyer now
1-1

[Teresa]

Well done. Watching and hiding. Will Verdasco think “I have been here before 13 times”. Hope so.

[david1610]

It may be the case that Andy at the moment needs a set to warm up. So pleased that was a quick decisive set. Now important to hold (given what happened in that set almost better if Nando was serving first!). C'mon Andy!

[Jan]

Fab!!
I am so so tired, I'm not sure how much longer my eyes will stay open :sad:
Some really lovely tennis being played by both. (But especially by Andy!)

[lovetennis]

Much better. Nando will hopefully get the collywobbles

[lovetennis]

It may be the case that Andy at the moment needs a set to warm up. So pleased that was a quick decisive set. Now important to hold (given what happened in that set almost better if Nando was serving first!). C'mon Andy!

I've been thinking that since Andy started his comeback

[jagmad]

There it is! Now just hold and hold, Andy and you have the set in the bag.

How does Hold and break suit you?
;):dance:

[JAMES4578]

great set from Andy overall, hopefully starts well in 3rd-let's go!

[patlowe]

This is great stuff! Really enjoying this battle. Andy has the edge with guile and court craft. Good ad for Calvin Klein on Nando's underwear!

[Gary D]

Anyone watching a working free livestream? I usually use Jokerstream but not getting on tonight.

[mickeypops]

Ouch, weak start to the third, hands Verdy the break with some poor serving. 0-1

[jagmad]

:coaster::coaster::coaster::coaster:

ALL ABOARD::

[lovetennis]

Arghhh

[mickeypops]

0-2. Verdy holds.

[murrayfan89]

Verdasco is breakable, still early days in the set. Come on Andy!!

[clancy]

Andy needs this 3rd set to hopefully see Verdy on his way but not a good start.

[mickeypops]

Andy holds to 15. 1-2.

[Alis]

Nando's playing well but is vulnerable. C'mon Andy - break back here.

[mickeypops]

Verdy holds, 1-3

[Alis]

Df to hand Nando the double break.

[clancy]

Where is Andy's serve??

[mickeypops]

Andy's in trouble here, handing Verdy the double break, at 1-4, and looking a little deflated I'm afraid

[Jan]

It's a long way back, but not impossible. I need to go and put my head on a pillow.
Come on Andy (and Cam too, please)
:GBflag:

[mickeypops]

... and wouldn't you know it? Andy starts playing like a multiple GS champion again and gets a break back. Still behind though at 2-4.

[Alis]

One break back - Andy's back in it. Now hold.

[david1610]

So nice so see Andy's just-over-the-net-at-the-opponent's-feet shot!

[mickeypops]

Holds to love with some lovely winners. Still a break down at 3-4.

[Alis]

Fabulous hold - now break again.

[clancy]

Good to see him fighting for this set. But 3-5 to Verdy who wants it too.

[goldfish]

Whatever happens here, this is so encouraging from Andy. Some amazing shots from both players - excellent match to watch. Fitness could be an issue but determination and fight from Andy is still 100% there. Oh how we've missed this.

[mickeypops]

Verdasco holds to 30. 3-5. Andy serving to stay in the set.

[mickeypops]

Nice hold from Andy for 4-5. Verdy to serve for the third set.

[Alis]

The next game will be interesting. C'monnnnn Andy!

[Alis]

15-15 .... c'monn!

[Alis]

Disappointing.

[Alis]

30-30

[mickeypops]

Andy fights hard but Verdasco holds and takes a 2-1 lead.

[Alis]

Well done, Nando. Still all to play for though.

[Jane]

:sad::sad:

[mickeypops]

Andy just 46% first serve in play for that third set - that's not going to win matches. Needs to improve that.

[murrayfan89]

Andy improves his service games and he's still got this in my opinion. Keep 1st serve percentage high and hold serve.

[harriet]

he looked very chipper sitting on his chair after that set tho, giving 'thumbs up' - to his team? is that Kim with the fan and her hair in a topknot?

[dewster99]

This is definitely more like the real Andy. Obviously the serve is a bit off but the backhand has been really good and actually good to see him hitting out more. Nando has twice as many winners as errors in that set which is unusual for him so great set from him. This was always gonna be a tough match but I definitely think Andy is improving every time I see him

[JAMES4578]

Andy fought well but in the end just too big a deficit to overcome and Nando with some great shots to take the set when pegged back, hopefully Andy has enough left to extend it after the break. Certainly needs more first serves in the early stages of the 4th, however certainly positives at this point and has the fighting spirit.

[Jane]

Cam is now also 1-2 down in sets:crying:

[harriet]

they're on a 10min break - heat policy. djo had an ice bath at this stage - i wd have thought such an extreme change in temp wd be deleterious

[traveller7]

:coaster:

[dewster99]

Verdasco apparently talking to his team in the break! Andy not happy

[mickeypops]

Important hold at the start of the fourth. 1-0

[mickeypops]

Verdasco apparently talking to his team in the break! Andy not happy

That's not allowed!

[jagmad]

Verdasco apparently talking to his team in the break! Andy not happy

Didn't expect the Spanish to play fair did you Andy?

[lovetennis]

Naughty Nando. They need to ensure that sort of thing doesn't happen

[dewster99]

Big hold! Great overhead to win it

[dewster99]

Naughty Nando. They need to ensure that sort of thing doesn't happen

Yeah they’re saying the supervisor wasn’t policing it. No process as it’s a new thing

[WimbledonWestie]

This is definitely more like the real Andy. Obviously the serve is a bit off but the backhand has been really good and actually good to see him hitting out more. Nando has twice as many winners as errors in that set which is unusual for him so great set from him. This was always gonna be a tough match but I definitely think Andy is improving every time I see him

Agreee. Whatever the outcome there have been some vintage Murray shots in this match and I feel Andy will take great heart from how he has played. Yes, things to work on but a lot of that to do with lack of matches. Definitely encouraging. After all just before Queen's he couldn't get a game off Kyle in a practice set.

[mickeypops]

What a magnificent point from our boy to get to deuce!

[Alis]

Wow, what a point! Take a bow Andy Murray!!!!!

[lynne]

Brilliant Andy!!!!

[Alis]

You have to say Nando is playing out of his skin.

[david1610]

Save something for your own service game please Andy!

[dewster99]

What a point! Vintage

[mickeypops]

Verdy holds, great play all round. 1-1

[Alis]

Just keep holding, Andy and you'll get your chances.

[dewster99]

Fair play nando comes back with a great point of his own

[Rosalind]

I have been thinking the same. There have been some great rallies and shots. We haven't seen much of that up until now

[JAMES4578]

Some amazing play from Andy but Nando holds, come on!

[mickeypops]

Andy holds to love. 2-1.

[Alis]

A love service game from Andy - now break!!!!!!

[goldfish]

Interesting stat -points Andy 100 (now101, I think), Verdasco 95

[Rosalind]

How difficult can it be to keep players separate from players during this 10 minute break! Security on door and no-one from team allowed in!

[dewster99]

Can norrie penalised after the heat break for being late back.

[mickeypops]

Tidy hold from Verdy. 2-2

[david1610]

C'mon Andy! You can do this!

[Alis]

I'm amazed at how well Verdasco is continuing to play - he's so often in and out but not tonight ......... unfortunately!

[mickeypops]

Nice hold from Andy. 3-2

[david1610]

Leaving it all out there... because apart from Davis Cup pride... this means everything to Andy this year. C'mon Andy!

[Alis]

Great hold!

[goldfish]

Andy still playing some fantastic shots. Such a heart-warming performance and a great learning experience for him re his comeback. Exciting times again.

[mickeypops]

Good hold from the Spaniard. 3-3.

[Alis]

Oh dear!

[mickeypops]

Ouch, some aggressive play from Verdasco pays off as he takes the break to love. 3-4. Uphill now....

[clancy]

Andy broken.

[david1610]

Please break back as you have done before. C'mon Andy!

[WimbledonWestie]

I'm amazed at how well Verdasco is continuing to play - he's so often in and out but not tonight ......... unfortunately!

He's had a few big wins in slams -esp v Rafa

[harriet]

oooops! dropped serve to love - don't think andy has the stamina yet, and the heat enervating too

[lovetennis]

:sad:

[dewster99]

Not sure I’ve seen nando this consistent before. Even his backhand is firing

[Alis]

Andy's not playing badly but Verdasco is playing astonishingly well.

[JAMES4578]

Some inspiration from Verdasco coupled with a few unfortunate errors and Andy in trouble, hopefully can find some way back as also had his moments this set-come on!

[mickeypops]

Verdy serves well. Holds for 5-3. Hard to see a way back......

[Alis]

I don't think I've ever seen Nando play so well for so long.

[Alis]

Andy looks as though he's had it.

[JAMES4578]

Nando pretty much on fire and Andy unable to put him under much pressure the last few games, hopefully at least makes him serve it out-come on!

[david1610]

Proud that you held and are making him serve it out! C'mon Andy!

[clancy]

Andy fighting to the end. Impressive.

[goldfish]

No way Andy looks capable of another set but great that he held serve there to give himself a chance.

[mickeypops]

Verdy serving for the match....