WIMBLEDON Doubles 2019 R2: Andy/Herbert vs Mektic/Skugor - tbc

[cazza99]

Andy/Herbert vs Mektic/Skugor (no 6 seeds)

[Mandiemoo]

On court 2, now on BBC 2

With serve so far.

Murbert 2-1

Cmon Murbert!

[Mandiemoo]

Naming their opponents Skutic

Andy's returning is strong in the 4th game, some great play from Murbert, & Skugors ball toss going walkabout

Somehow after 12 minutes or so, Skutic holds 2-2
Gripping!

Cmon Murbert!

[JAMES4578]

Marathon game, pity Murbert could bot break there-must focus now!

[Mandiemoo]

Well, Skutic payback is bps against Andy's serve but he holds with plenty of help from Herbert!

On serve 4-3

Cmon Murbert!

[Mandiemoo]

Murbert again with a chance but not taken. Getting to business end of the set now

4-4

Cmon Murbert!

[Naomi]

Just joined the match now, c'mon guys! :jitterbug:

[Mandiemoo]

Despite a DF, Herbert hold to 15 5-4
Excellent serving from Mektic, hold to love 5-5

Cmon Murbert!

[Mandiemoo]

Andy holds with some fine serving 6-5

2 bites of the first set cherry to come.

Cmon Murbert!

[Mandiemoo]

TB to decide 1st set
It's tense, super return from Andy gets 4-2

Cmon Murbert!

[Mandiemoo]

It's a great match, good shots everywhere.

Skugor goes long to bring up set points for Murbert.
Andy into net 6-4
But take the next one
1st set Murbert!

[patlowe]

:clap::clap: We're on our way! Set 1 in the bag.

[JAMES4578]

Great breaker form Andy/Pierre as they take it 7-4 :) long way to go though.

[lovetennis]

Andy is serving better than in their 1st match. I like the Murbert pairing - blending very nicely

[Mandiemoo]

Serena has won so is back in locker room. Harriet Dart breadsticked out by Barty.
Hold for Skutic start of 2nd set

Cmon Murbert!

[Mandiemoo]

Andy in return 'beast' mode, bps again but Skugor finds top gear & holds. 2-3 On serve 2nd set

Cmon Murbert!

[Mandiemoo]

Skutic mount a challenge to Herbert's service game, getting a bp with a lob, which is saved by Andy at the net. Herbert ace, Andy dinky shot to hold.
3-3
Cmon Murbert!

[Mandiemoo]

Out on a faraway court, Fognini is complaining about the English & wishes a bomb would explode.... he's 2 sets down.

Herbert magic at the net gets deuce, but 2 great serves & Skutic hold 3-4 On serve

[Mandiemoo]

Bouncy Castle gets no less annoying, rehashing all he has said previous about Andy's injuries, hip, not teaming up with Jamie....

Andy holds, 4-4

Cmon Murbert!

[Mandiemoo]

Time for a solid hold from Murbert at 4-5, no one had blinked yet.....

Cmon Murbert!

[Mandiemoo]

Skutic get 0-30, tense
2 unreturnable serves 30-30
Another 40-30
But Skutic force deuce
Herbert mishit into net - set point against
Clear your schedule for afternoon, 1 set each, going to at least 4

Cmon Murbert!

[Rosalind]

There's only so much Andrew Castle one can stand. He's like the annoying Christmas toy someone bought a child with the batteries that never wear out. Inane constant chitter chatter.

[JAMES4578]

Bit disappointing, looked like might be another breaker but against quality opposition. Need to put Skugor/ Mektic under some pressure in the 3rd.

[Mandiemoo]

It's certainly got more difficult out there for Murbert. A hold from 0-30 down for Herbert. Time to build some pressure.
1-1
Cmon Murbert!

[Mandiemoo]

The only bomb is Fognini as he goes out in straight sets. Konta loses 1st set.

Skugor hold to 15

1-2 On serve, 3rd set

Cmon Murbert!

[Mandiemoo]

Red button for Andy's match

[Mandiemoo]

Andy goes down 0-30 On serve.
Drop & roll Andy can't stop 2 bps.
Andy out & they are broken. Uh-oh. Skutic building momentum. Andy is arguing with umpire.....over a challenge....it was out.

[Mandiemoo]

Fired up Andy but Skutic are the ones on fire.

1-4 In 3rd set. Hmmm....

Cmon Murbert!

[Mandiemoo]

The rot is halted by a good service game to love by Herbert.

2-4 and thoughts turn to kit Kats...

Cmon Murbert!

[Mandiemoo]

Skugors serve is holding up well, despite a DF, with excellent net play from Mektic.
But then deuce! But no joy, 2-5

Cmon Murbert!

[JAMES4578]

Run of play going against Murbert now but they masy get chances, still break down at 5-2 though-come on!

[Mandiemoo]

Murbert luck is out out out at the moment.
Set points, game points, drives
3rd set to Skutic. Hope Serena is ok chilling in the locker room.

The first serves or lack of, are killing them

Cmon Murbert!

[Jane]

Down 1 - 2 in sets. Come on guys:thumbup:

[Sallydaisy]

3rd set to Mektic/Skugor. Herray up against it now!

[Mandiemoo]

We need a good dollop of Murray Magic & Herbert Heroics

Cmon Murbert!

[Mandiemoo]

Fleming didn't even know if Serandy played last night.......

[Mandiemoo]

Lady luck is sitting on the opposite side of the court to Murbert
Broken
0-1 In 4th set, 1-2 sets down
Cmon Murbert!

[JAMES4578]

Sadly looks like it may be slipping away, broken to love and 3-0 down- come on guys!

[Mandiemoo]

Feels a bit ominous at the minute..... can we get a Murray hold please?

Cmon Murbert!

[Mandiemoo]

A love hold for Andy, the crowd wake up & it's 1-3 In 4th set

Cmon Murbert!

[Mandiemoo]

2-4 In 4th set. If ever a break needed...

Cmon Murbert!

[Mandiemoo]

Skugor can't miss, playing very well.

2-5 Skutic need 1 more game

Cmon Murbert!

[JAMES4578]

3-5 hopefully Mubert can make something happen- come on!

[Mandiemoo]

Andy holds so it's time for Mektic to serve it out....or not as we hope

Cmon Murbert!

[Mandiemoo]

0-30 In a flash
0-40 Andy nets
It was fun while it lasted
Well done Skutic
Bye Murbert.....

[Jane]

:crying: No disgrace losing to the no.6 seeds.

[lynne]

Not to be, shame but great to see our man back on court....so not all bad!!!:)




Cheers Mandeimoo for posts!!!!:thumbup:

[lovetennis]

oh dear. At least Andy looking physically good, that's the main thing

[JAMES4578]

oh well it's over in the Men's Doubles- a pity but Skugor/Mektic were just too strong for Pierre/Andy - perhaps were not combining quite well enough Andy showed us some quality as did Herbert but may be expected a bit more from him. Can not really be too disappointed in circumsances, still has the mixed.

[david1610]

Their opponents really played well in the last three sets, and perhaps this showed the value of playing with somebody you know pretty well, like Feli, but in the great scheme of things, Andy still well on the path of recovery. And still another event to play in.

[Naomi]

Sorry to see them lose. :(
Glad there's still the mixed, whenever that may be!

[Speedy Hawk]

Shame they lost :( Now only mixed doubles and I hope they able win it somehow. Tough cos new partnership.