View Full Version : Beijing QF: Andy v Thiem. Friday not before 7.30 am
themass15
02-10-2019, 21:26
Hope Andy wins but on the other hand I want Dominic to get to WTF
exislander
03-10-2019, 11:31
Scheduled not before 7.30am UK time.
themass15
03-10-2019, 12:04
Glad it's not 4am as someone had posted on Facebook
It is the second match on Diamond Court not before 7.30 am. The match before is a ladies match between Kvitova and Barty starting at 5.30 am so it is most likely it will start close to 7.30 am, but it could be a bit later.
Morning folks.....Andy on court warming up......Come On Andy!!!
Morning Lynne - a more respectable time to be up watching tennis :) Good luck, Andy :thumbup:
Looks like this one could take a while based on the first game...
Andy broken after an 11 minute first game.
But managed to hold on the 3rd game after being 15:40 down.
This is great tennis. I reckon Andy will enjoy the high level challenge, whatever the outcome. I'm certainly enjoying it.
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JAMES4578
04-10-2019, 07:41
Some amazing tennis, Thiem a level above the players he has faced on comeback but Andy matching up pretty well thus far. Andy could have been down double break but still in hunt at 2-3.
JAMES4578
04-10-2019, 07:50
Pity,a few errors and Thiem surely has the first- up double break at 5-2.
Thiem wins the first set 6 - 2 on his fifth set point.
Score belies the quality of the tennis
This was always going to be a tough ask.
Thiem breaks Andy's serve in the first game of the second set.
Broken at start of second. :-(
Thiem wins the sixth game with his fourth ace to make it 4 - 2.
If Andy is going to break, it has to be now as Thiem serves for the match at 5-4.
Am watching scores - I think I saw that Domi served 3 DFs in that game. Thanks!
murrayfan89
04-10-2019, 08:42
5-5 Andy still in it!! Awful game from Thiem.
Love hold for Andy, can afford to go for the break big style!
murrayfan89
04-10-2019, 08:45
6-5 hopefully another break!!
JAMES4578
04-10-2019, 08:47
Maybe given some help but great to see Andy fighting back , hopefully can keep it going!
:crying: :crying: but great to see Andy playing so well.
Andy serves first...
1-0*
*1-2 quickfire holds...
*1-3 mini break to Thiem...
1-4* and another. This could get away fast...
1-5* at the change of ends...
*2-5 Andy gets one mini break back.
*2-6 and four match points...
3-6*
Thiem takes it 7-3.
At least Andy gave Thiem a match in the second set. Upwards and onwards.
Glad to hear that Andy played well :)
murrayfan89
04-10-2019, 09:03
Andy is getting there!! A few more matches and I am confident that he will start dealing with these power players. A lot of progress has been made in the last few weeks.
JAMES4578
04-10-2019, 09:05
Certainly a good effort from Andy, pity he did not get best of starts in breaker but not quite used to playing consistently at this level and Dom stepped up. Could have done with better opening set but Thiem was playing was very well in the initial exchanges. Some quality tennis from both players!
Sad Andy never got the win & think he will be a bit disappointed but what quality tennis from both players, especially our boy Andy, he is definitely on the right track....very proud of Andy....Bravo Young Man!!!:thumbup:
Casting my mind back to that heartbreaking day in Melbourne last January, I'll take this thank you very much. Great tennis and Domi clearly had great respect for Andy's game...he was taking nothing for granted. Actually, I'm glad Domi played so well, that gives Andy the truest picture of where he is (which imo is not too far away) and I really hope Andy is encouraged with his performance today, esp as this was his 3rd match this week. Thank you Andy and Domi for treating us to super tennis this morning.
Sad, but too be expected. Probably for the best. He doesn’t want to push himself too hard too soon. Really good progress.
HoopGirl
04-10-2019, 12:04
Great match - the score in the first set didn’t reflect the battle it was.
He’s improving with each match. Thiem is very good and Andy was Definitely competitive so lots to be pleased about!
RosieBear
04-10-2019, 16:56
Ditto all the above. A very creditable performance against a class player - Dom's a little beast. Lots of positives to take :thumbup::thumbup::thumbup:
Fantastic. Andy is making real strides week by week. Some great tennis from them both. Onwards and upwards.
banskogirl
04-10-2019, 19:32
A great match, just missing a win!
Well played Andy, definitely improving every match :superman: you gave us a great week! Bring on next week(loving this!)
Just a bit :rusty:
RoastLamb
04-10-2019, 20:37
It was still a good match, from both players. Lots of great rallies and shotmaking. I really feel Andy's getting his A game back.
Guerkins2
04-10-2019, 21:17
Just watching the replay. I am truly amazed that Andy is already managing to compete so well against the no. 5 player in the world. Roll on next week :superman::thumbup:
david1610
04-10-2019, 22:00
Just watching the replay. I am truly amazed that Andy is already managing to compete so well against the no. 5 player in the world. Roll on next week :superman::thumbup:
You took the words out my mouth or, rather, my fingers! If he says he was playing top sixty tennis last week, I hope Andy will agree that was a LOT higher! :)
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