View Full Version : PARIS MASTERS 2011, QUARTER-FINAL: Andy bows out to Berdych. 6'4, 6'7, 4'6
Sallydaisy
10-11-2011, 13:34
The Czech has now FINALLY booked his place at the World Tour Finals in London and he did it by coming back from breaks down in both sets against outside contender Janko Tipsarevic.
The reward for his endeavours is a Quarter-Final match in Paris against Andy Murray.
Muzzah is going like a train at the moment, despite a slight worry about a hamstring during in his match today, and looks set to continue although his H2H (http://www.atpworldtour.com/Players/Head-To-Head.aspx?pId=MC10&oId=BA47) against the 26yr old Czech is 1-2. Andy won their first encounter (2005 Basel, carpet) whilst Berdych won in Adelaide 2006 and Roland Garros 2010.
Time has moved and Andy arguably has the better change of winning this to go through to the Semi-Final. Berdych might be a little more relaxed now he knows he's through to the World Tour Finals.
We'll see what happens tomorrow, Friday 11th November - time tbc.
:)
david1610
10-11-2011, 14:23
This is a very interesting test for Andy as Berdych's name is one I normally hope to avoid seeing in Andy's section of the draw especially the way he dismantled Andy in 2010. He is one of those in the next tier after the top four who have the power to hurt Andy, and hit through him, when they are on song, but I hope this is not the case on (a) this court and (b) with the way Andy is playing.
Andy should by now be getting to the stage of his career where, even though there can be occasional bad days at the office, he should be able to see off most players pretty automatically in his progression to the deeper stages of tourneys, as Rafa and Roger and now Nole do. If he can now put the likes of Berdych into the "automatic win unless his opponent has a very special day" category, it is one more sign of progress to the very top.
Sallydaisy
10-11-2011, 14:26
News just in - Aya tweeted that the match is at 2pm tomorrow (local time).
That's 1pm lunchtime in the UK.
yayyy 8 am for me , this one I will see
Yeahhhhhhhhh, I hope so as 1PM suits me good. Mornings are a nuisance. go andy good luck for 2moro. Hope niggling leg is good. Ta Sally for info. :wino:
That's a good time for me as I'm out in the morning. Might miss bits of it, but should catch most :thumbup:
Hope Andy enjoys the slightly latrer start, and comes out in the same frame of mind, with the same outrageous shots to choose from!
RoastLamb
10-11-2011, 17:19
yayyy 8 am for me , this one I will see
Yes, good time except I have to drop the kids off at school. But I can pause ttv.
JAMES4578
10-11-2011, 19:22
If Andy is in a similar vein he should be able to control matters with Berdy and hopefully the last meeting won't too significant, however Thomas can obviously be a tricky opponent and Andy is likely to be in for a tougher assignment than was the case with Roddick.
I'll go shopping with my friends tomorrow, so I can't catch the match. Gutted.
Best of luck Andy! You can definitely do it! :yahoo:
patmoren
10-11-2011, 21:10
Should be back from swimming before the end. Continue to be aggressive Andy it is paying dividends.
Good luck Andy! You're playing great, keep it up and keep the streak going. Really want to see you take on Fed and steamroll over him. :red devil:
Maza1987
10-11-2011, 22:04
Gl Andy./
see you all tomorrow for the next installment of Murray Magic!!:thumbup:
The Very Best of Luck Andy!!!:thumbup::thumbup:
:thumbup: good luck Andy!!
Good luck Andy - unfortunately I have to go out so won't see the match. Hope to come home to good news! :thumbup:
Aussie Andy
11-11-2011, 10:41
Overjoyed Andy's gotten so far! C'mon Andy, let's see you go all the way and win Paris!
sophie900607
11-11-2011, 11:36
Best of luck Andy!!!!
Finally a match I can watch! I'm soooo happy! :yahoo:
C'mon Andy - this one has your name on it!!
LC the fan
11-11-2011, 12:22
This is a very interesting test for Andy as Berdych's name is one I normally hope to avoid seeing in Andy's section of the draw especially the way he dismantled Andy in 2010. He is one of those in the next tier after the top four who have the power to hurt Andy, and hit through him, when they are on song, but I hope this is not the case on (a) this court and (b) with the way Andy is playing.
Andy should by now be getting to the stage of his career where, even though there can be occasional bad days at the office, he should be able to see off most players pretty automatically in his progression to the deeper stages of tourneys, as Rafa and Roger and now Nole do. If he can now put the likes of Berdych into the "automatic win unless his opponent has a very special day" category, it is one more sign of progress to the very top.
Well put David. Couldn't agree with you more.
I'm nervous about this one but think Andy will get through - the way he's playing at the moment undoubtedly gives him the edge.
My armchair is ready to relax watch and enjoy ---- or hide behind if and when necessary
Golden Lady
11-11-2011, 12:48
Not long to go now. All the best Andy :swingin:
Aussie Andy
11-11-2011, 13:00
I prefer to hide behind a sofa if necessary. The sofa is bigger and can hide not only yourself, but a collection of kitkats, bagels, and breadsticks, for celebration purposes. By the way, are there any smilies for bagels and breadsticks?
almost Andy time!!:thumbup:
sophie900607
11-11-2011, 13:04
Here's Andy :love:
Sallydaisy
11-11-2011, 13:08
Goody, Robbie Koenig and I think Chris Wilkinson.
both wearing red tops and white shorts tres embarrassing
Sallydaisy
11-11-2011, 13:12
both wearing red tops and white shorts tres embarrassing
Fail by the Wardrobe gendarmes ...
Aussie Andy
11-11-2011, 13:15
Points reporter on duty.
Berdych opening serve. First set.
15-0
30-0
40-0
Berdych holds. 1-0.
good serving from berdy, holds to 15 with couple aces thrown in
sophie900607
11-11-2011, 13:17
0-40 on Andy's serve, the start's never easy... Come on!
david1610
11-11-2011, 13:18
0-40 Very big test! Just focus and get some first serves in. C'mon AndY!
Best of luck, Andy :thumbup::thumbup::thumbup::thumbup::thumbup::thum bup:
back to deuce
cmonnnnnnnnnnnn
sophie900607
11-11-2011, 13:19
3 BPs saved!
now close it out
cmonnnnnnn
Golden Lady
11-11-2011, 13:21
Wow! Showing grit there Andy!
what a winner for a terrific recovery
Aussie Andy
11-11-2011, 13:21
Andy on serve.
0-15
0-30
0-40 Hey, what's happened?
15-40
30-40 Better...
40-40
Adv Murray - MUCH better.
Murray holds. 1-1.
david1610
11-11-2011, 13:21
Great, great shot to win the game!
Phew! I need to say that again.... phew!
You know what, that already might have been the key game of the match. Now attack C'mon Andy!
Sallydaisy
11-11-2011, 13:21
Beautiful forehand cross court to make the hold!!!
:dance:
1-1
That'll be a good confidence booster for Andy.
sophie900607
11-11-2011, 13:22
Lovely point to win the game from 0-40. What a pass!
sophie900607
11-11-2011, 13:23
Easy service game from Thomas.
Andy needs to bring out some first here, please!
Aussie Andy
11-11-2011, 13:24
Berdych serving.
15-0
30-0
40-0 Come on Andy. Not very dominant at the moment.
Berdych holds serve. 2-0.
another simple hold for berdy,
just focus on safe hold now and look for the opportunity
ccccmmmmooooonnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn
david1610
11-11-2011, 13:24
Oh well. This may be one of these matches where all that counts at first is holding and then playing better. Even if Berdy wins 4 service games to love, as long as Andy keeps holding he can sneak a break later on. So....
Focus. Safe hold. C'mon Andy!
next two points
cmonnnnnnnnnn
david1610
11-11-2011, 13:29
40-40
Aces please! C'mon Andy!
that will do
cmonnnnnnnnnn
Aussie Andy
11-11-2011, 13:31
Andy serving.
15-0 Don't like Andy's shirt. Orange does not suit him that well.
15-15
30-15
30-30
40-30
40-40
Adv Murray. Come on, Take IT!
Murray holds. 2-all.
david1610
11-11-2011, 13:31
Phew again! Well held Andy.
This is clearly a completely different level of match to yesterday. C'mon Andy!
first little glimmer
cmonnnnnnnnnnn
Sallydaisy
11-11-2011, 13:33
I know this is highly unlikely but the TV just showed some kids with signs saying "Come on Andy" and it looked like Niknak and his chum Harvey. Can't have been though 'cos they should be in school.
:confused:
Sallydaisy
11-11-2011, 13:34
a cry of 'focus' from Andy ...
;)
still in this game andy
cmonnnnnnnnnnnnnn
Aussie Andy
11-11-2011, 13:35
Berdych serving.
15-0
15-15
15-30
30-30
40-30
Berdych holds. 3-2.
well at least Andy got into that Berdy service game a bit - but I agree, this match is a completely different kettle of fish to yesterday's.
never worry andy still got a few more gears to go through
better serving this game so far
much much better there from Andy:clap:
sophie900607
11-11-2011, 13:39
Easy service game from Andy.
better from andy, now lets build on this
Sallydaisy
11-11-2011, 13:39
It's a while since they've played (and the last time was on clay) so he's needing to suss out Berdy again.
Much better service game.
3-3.
JAMES4578
11-11-2011, 13:39
Certainly more of a test today but confident Andy can step it up when it matters, come on!
Aussie Andy
11-11-2011, 13:40
Andy serving.
15-0
30-0
40-0
Murray holds. 3-all. Time for a kitkat, Andy, I beg you.
little glimmer
cmonnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn
keep the pressure on
cmonnnnn
chances
2 BP's
cmonnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn
sophie900607
11-11-2011, 13:42
2 BPs! Take them, come on!
one left
BP
cmonnnnnnnnnnn
Been a while since I was around for one of these.... and he breaks back just as I join...
Golden Lady
11-11-2011, 13:44
:cheer::cheer::cheer:
Kitkat:boogie::boogie:
set the break up so well
sophie900607
11-11-2011, 13:45
Kitkat! :cheer::cheer:
Aussie Andy
11-11-2011, 13:45
Berdych serving
0-15 (*whispers* Is my wish coming true?)
0-30 Well done, Andy
15-30 Come on Andy!
15-40 Andy, this is your game. Come on!
30-40 One break point left. Come on Andy.
YESSSSS! Andy breaks Berdych and marches into the lead. 4-3.
now focus safe hold & consolidate
cmonnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn
nice safe hold please now
focus andy
cmonnnnnnnnnnn
sophie900607
11-11-2011, 13:48
2 break points for Thomas...:sofa:
one more point
cmonnnnnnnnnnn
at a boy now two more
cmonnnnnnnnnnn
some first serves would be great
close it out now
cmonnnnnnnnnnnn
forget it now next two points
cmonnnnnnnnnn
sophie900607
11-11-2011, 13:51
Close it out now please
this time would be nice
cmonnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn
Aussie Andy
11-11-2011, 13:54
Andy serving.
15-0
15-15
15-30 No, Andy. Pull yourself together.
15-40 Break point!!! Andy, please!
30-40 Come onnnn...
40-40 Phew!
Adv Murray
40-40 Noooo! Come on Andy!
Adv Murray, come on!
40-40 Bother, Andy broke a string. Power hitting, I guess.
Adv Murray. Finish it off, this is the third time!
Murray holds! 5-3!
a holds a hold good boy
cmonnnnnnnnnnn
kitkat for my ftm ? being to gready
david1610
11-11-2011, 13:55
Phew is today's word! Now break again to help our stress levels!
Sallydaisy
11-11-2011, 13:55
Break again Andy so you can serve first 2nd set ...
never sure andy serving first is a good thing :)
little glimmer
cmonnnnnnnnnnn
set point
cmonnnnnnnnnnnnnn
sophie900607
11-11-2011, 14:00
What a great opportunity it has been to win the set. Now it's 40-40.
Andy seems to be going for his shots more now! Another sp :clap:
sophie900607
11-11-2011, 14:01
2nd set point!
another chance
set point
cmonnnnnnnnnnnnnn
still in it andy
cmonnnnnnnn
this time
set point
cmonnnnnnnnnnn
Berd'y played the sp's well
great point
set point number four
cmonnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn
david1610
11-11-2011, 14:03
Fourth time lucky please!
2 ood saves from berdy
do you watch Dr Who???
keep the presssure on
cmonnnnnnnnnnnnn
this time surley
set point
cmonnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn
keep it up andy
cmonnnnnnnnnnnnnn
yet again great play from Berdy
david1610
11-11-2011, 14:06
Mr. Andrew Murray, you are hereby ordered to convert THIS set point. Thank you. Please play!
sophie900607
11-11-2011, 14:06
Set point again
if third time is luckt thisa must be twice the luck
sp
cmonnnnnnnnnnnnnn
seven ?
set point
cmonnnnnnnnnnn
keep him under pressure
cmonnnnnnnnnnn
right Andy, forget about all those chances, and come out firing for the set :thumbup:
ok now serve it out your self
cmonnnnnnnnnnn
just got here , close match :sofa:
Aussie Andy
11-11-2011, 14:10
Berdych serving to stay in the set.
15-0
30-0
30-15 That's right Andy, get in there!Break
30-30 Much better.
30-40 Break and set point! Grab it and see it through!
40-40 Oh well. Next time.
Adv Murray. Come on! 2nd set point!
40-40
Adv Murray.
40-40
Adv Murray. What's keeping you?
40-40 Andyyyy!
Adv Murray. This time, PLEASE!
40-40 I guess not.
Adv Murray.
40-40 DRAT! BOTHER!
Adv Murray. GO FOR IT!
40-40 GRRR!
Adv Berdych. Oh no!
Berdych holds. 5-4 Andy in the lead.
david1610
11-11-2011, 14:10
Well, so be it. Another break was a nice treat, but not a necessity. Forget all that please and go into your zen-like safe serving-it-out mode.
Focus. Safe hold. C'mon Andy!
sophie900607
11-11-2011, 14:10
Berdych finally holds. Very important service game coming up from Andy.
Berdych serving to stay in the set.
15-0
30-0
30-15 That's right Andy, get in there!Break
30-30 Much better.
30-40 Break and set point! Grab it and see it through!
40-40 Oh well. Next time.
Adv Murray. Come on! 2nd set point!
40-40
Adv Murray.
40-40
Adv Murray. What's keeping you?
40-40 Andyyyy!
Adv Murray. This time, PLEASE!
40-40 I guess not.
Adv Murray.
40-40 DRAT! BOTHER!
Adv Murray. GO FOR IT!
40-40 GRRR!
Adv Berdych. Oh no!
Berdych holds. 5-4 Andy in the lead.your in danger of writers cramp after that :)
have to go out for a few mins - come on Andy
sophie900607
11-11-2011, 14:12
0-30... I don't like it at all... Come on Andy!
Thats better
cmonnnnnnnnnnnn
sophie900607
11-11-2011, 14:13
Oh yeah, that's what I've thought...Nice 1st serves please!
Two more points
cmonnnnnnnnnnnn
sophie900607
11-11-2011, 14:14
Another set point!
Set point number eight
cmonnnnnnnnnnnnn
Aarrrrrrrrrgggg
two more points
the streams are horrible 2day
sophie900607
11-11-2011, 14:15
Deuce.
Number nine
set point
cmonnnnnnnnnnnnn
Set to Andy - finally - 6-4 Well done!!!!:cheer::cheer::cheer::clap::clap::)
Golden Lady
11-11-2011, 14:16
:yahoo::yahoo::yahoo:
the streams are horrible 2day
THIS IS GOOD http://www.lshunter.tv/index.php?option=com_lsh&view=lsh&event_id=69711&tv_id=342&tid=26258&channel=0&tmpl=component&layout=popup&Itemid=327
Great winner
getttttttttttttttttttttiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiinnnnnnn nnnnnnn
Aussie Andy
11-11-2011, 14:17
Andy serving for the set.
0-15
0-30 Andy, come on!
15-30
30-30
40-30 Set point! (And not the first one, either...)
40-40 Andrew Barron Murray, what happened to that set point???
Adv Murray. Now atone, and win!
ANDY MURRAY WINS THE FIRST SET! 6-4!
Golden Lady
11-11-2011, 14:17
Work still to be done Andy. Let's put pressure on that serve again for a nice early break!
patmoren
11-11-2011, 14:17
that was a battle for the set but Andy triumphs in the end. 6-4
sophie900607
11-11-2011, 14:17
What a nice forehand to finish it! :clap: Andy finally gets the 1st set at his 9th set point!
david1610
11-11-2011, 14:18
Phew!
So frustrating but well, so be it. Hope Berdych does not gain too much confidence from the last two games, as he is definitely a mood player.
Get the feeling Andy does not have the timing he would like to have today, but at least he is not getting frustrated and finding a way to get the job done!
Little glimer
cmonnnnnnnnnnnnnnn
Aussie Andy
11-11-2011, 14:23
Berdych opening the second set.
0-15
15-15
30-15
30-30
40-30 Come on Andy!
Berdych holds. 1-0 in the second set.
david1610
11-11-2011, 14:28
BP! Focus please. Ace. C'mon Andy!
Any other good livestream, my LSH is freezing big time on all of them, resorting to scoreboard.
patmoren
11-11-2011, 14:33
Andy needs some more first serves
traveller7
11-11-2011, 14:33
Not good service game here for Andy
sophie900607
11-11-2011, 14:34
Long long service game from Andy and TB has a BP
traveller7
11-11-2011, 14:36
Maybe the black tshirt needs to come out?? LOL
traveller7
11-11-2011, 14:36
Berd breaks :(
I'm back. Pleased to see Andy got the first set!
Aussie Andy
11-11-2011, 14:36
Andy serving.
15-0
15-15
30-15
30-30 come on Andy! I'm thinking in terms of aces here. Put us out of our misery.
40-30 well, better than nothing. Finish it off!
40-40 This has happened far too often.
Adv Berdych. Andy Murray! Come on!
40-40
Adv Murray. Right. This is the last time. No more suspense!
40-40.
Adv Murray.
40-40
Adv Berdych. This is unforgivable. Andy, you need to hold.
40-40
Adv Berdych.
Need that sofa. Berdych breaks, 2-0.
Ok andy could do with halting the confidence boost , break him straight back
cmonnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn
sophie900607
11-11-2011, 14:37
Andy's lost his serve. Not a great start but there's still time.
patmoren
11-11-2011, 14:37
Andy not really fired up at the moment.If he is not careful Berdy will take charge of the match.
david1610
11-11-2011, 14:37
I suppose it was coming... the dreaded first service game after winning a set... and Andy a little awol at times.. but somehow it rewards Berdych's efforts.
But break back Andy. He just does not have the finesse you have, so show him brute force on serve and forehand is note everything.
Wake up! Focus. Break back. C'mon Andy!
Right I am back & phone off the hook!!!!...grrrrrr!!:)...........COME ON ANDY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Aussie Andy
11-11-2011, 14:40
Berdych serving
0-15
15-15
30-15
40-15 Andyyyy!
Berdych holds, leading 3-0 in the second set.
Could do without a three hour marathon andy
got things i should be doing
david1610
11-11-2011, 14:40
This match is all about Andy keeping his composure now. He can of course beat Berdych but it is much harder now. Hope he can stay focused. Let's start with a safe hold and keep it to one break.
Focus. Safe hold. C'mon Andy!
traveller7
11-11-2011, 14:42
Needs his first serves in desparately
Come on Andy, try and cut these errors out!
Off the boil at the moment
david1610
11-11-2011, 14:43
Oh dear. That 15-15 to 15-30 point was a bit of a miss. Does not need to do so much. Even if this set goes, don't give him extra confidence. C'mon Andy!
sophie900607
11-11-2011, 14:44
Phew...saved the BPs. Finish it please
Thats better
two more points
cmonnnnnnnnnnnn
david1610
11-11-2011, 14:46
Just does not seem 100% today physically. 95% probably, but that 5% difference is showing a bit... Berdych's UEs in the first probably masked it... or am I being paranoid?
Berdy playing very well:help:
traveller7
11-11-2011, 14:46
Great point shame it didnt go murrays way
david1610
11-11-2011, 14:47
The comeback starts here and (please insert favourite c'mon Andy phrase here.....)
patmoren
11-11-2011, 14:48
Finally Andy on the board in the third set 3-1
ok held
now lets find some chocolaty goodness
sophie900607
11-11-2011, 14:48
It's been crucial to hold serve to stay in the set.
Aussie Andy
11-11-2011, 14:48
Andy serving. MUST HOLD.
15-0
15-15
15-30
15-40 ANDY MURRAY! WHAT's HAPPENED???
30-40 Come onnnn!
40-40 Phew! Oh man! Come on!
Adv Berdych. Andyyyyy!
40-40 (Deep breathing in desperate attempts to calm down. We Andyfans have stressful lives, don't we?)
Adv Murray. Go for it!
40-40 Oh s**t!
Adv Murray. Well, the crowd is certainly getting an interesting match today.
MURRAY HOLDS! True, he trails 3-1, but at least he's getting somewhere!
sophie900607
11-11-2011, 14:48
Berdych is really on fire atm.
Aussie Andy
11-11-2011, 14:50
Berdych serving.
15-0
30-0
40-0 Is Andy's injury bothering him?
Berdych holds, leading 4-1.
Sallydaisy
11-11-2011, 14:50
Just one break of serve but it makes such a difference depending on who serves first ...
Come on Andy!!!
david1610
11-11-2011, 14:50
Mmm.... Andy is starting to get beaten up a bit here ... not sure this is good before O2 given Berdych has also qualified.
Aussie Andy
11-11-2011, 14:54
Andy serving. Absolutely must hold.
15-0
30-0
40-0
Murray holds, now trailing 4-2. Must break Berdy!
Sallydaisy
11-11-2011, 14:54
Better. Can he break back now and start the Berdy plummet.
patmoren
11-11-2011, 14:54
Better game from Andy 4-2 to Berdy
Aussie Andy
11-11-2011, 14:59
Berdych serving. Andy, I dare you to break him!
0-15
15-15
30-15 Come on Andy!
40-15 Please Andy, It's nearly 11pm my time, I have work tomorrow, and I'm tired. Just bulldoze him, eh?
Berdych holds. 5-2.
Test of Berdych's nerve coming up now...
Aussie Andy
11-11-2011, 15:02
Andy serving.
0-15. I'm going to bed after this set, regardless of who wins it.
15-15
30-15 Come on!
40-15 Two game points.
40-30
Murray holds! 5-3.
patmoren
11-11-2011, 15:03
Can Andy come up with something to prevent a third set?
sophie900607
11-11-2011, 15:03
Last chance in this set! Come ooooon!
traveller7
11-11-2011, 15:05
come onnnnnnnn andy!
.little glimmer
cmonnnnnnnnnnnnnn
sophie900607
11-11-2011, 15:06
2 BPs!!! Come on!!!
chances
2bpws
cmonnnnnnnnnnnnn
sophie900607
11-11-2011, 15:06
1st gone
david1610
11-11-2011, 15:07
This time!
:clap::clap:back on serve! Now HOLD!
Golden Lady
11-11-2011, 15:08
You beauty!
sophie900607
11-11-2011, 15:08
Yes!!! Kitkat!!! :)
Still needs to hold though.
Aussie Andy
11-11-2011, 15:08
Berdych serving, for the second set. Please Andy, break him!
0-15
15-15
15-30 Keep it up, Andy!
15-40 Yay! Break him, break him, break him!
30-40 Come on Andy! Go for it!
MURRAY BREAKS! 5-4! Now Andy, HOLD!
david1610
11-11-2011, 15:08
Yes! Now stay focused please. Safe hold and his confidence will go and then another break and hold and... oops... win the next point! C'mon Andy!
traveller7
11-11-2011, 15:08
yayyyyyyyyy come onnnn
patmoren
11-11-2011, 15:08
Well done Andy, now some aggression to finish it off.
david1610
11-11-2011, 15:12
Credit where credit is due.... Berdych knows when to use a drop shot....
sophie900607
11-11-2011, 15:13
5-5! :) How about another kitkat? :)
david1610
11-11-2011, 15:13
Yes! Now show no mercy. Let's break him again. YOU CAN DO THIS! SO DO IT! C'mon Andy!
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