View Full Version : BRISBANE 2012, R2: Andy Mesmerises Muller 4-6, 7-6, 6-0
Sallydaisy
03-01-2012, 11:32
Andy's opponent in R2 is Gilles Muller against whom he has a 1-0 H2H. (http://www.atpworldtour.com/Players/Head-To-Head.aspx?pId=MC10&oId=MA30)
The win came at Braehead last September and was a 6-4, 6-3, 6-1 straight sets victory.
The chap from Luxembourg is currently ranked 54 but has a career high of #42 last October.
So, not to be taken for granted but it seems as though Andy has the bit between his teeth and this match shouldn't pose too many difficultise.
Madeline
03-01-2012, 11:46
Dammit I have an 11.15 appointment!
:whistle: Hmmm, livescore it is then, I'm back at work tomorrow
Andy's opponent in R2 is Gilles Muller against whom he has a 1-0 H2H. (http://www.atpworldtour.com/Players/Head-To-Head.aspx?pId=MC10&oId=MA30)
The win came at Braehead last September and was a 6-4, 6-3, 6-1 straight sets victory.
The chap from Luxembourg is currently ranked 54 but has a career high of #42 last October.
So, not to be taken for granted but it seems as though Andy has the bit between his teeth and this match shouldn't pose too many difficultise.
After all these years, have you learnt nothing about tempting fate? Andy should do it but not sure about the without difficulty bit!
After all these years, have you learnt nothing about tempting fate? Andy should do it but not sure about the without difficulty bit!
I know - I wish I hadn't said he shouldn't have too much trouble with (not) Kushy!!! He doesn't strike me as being on great physical form at the mo.
It's certainly a concern that Andy doesn't seem 100% fit. Usually he is raring to go at the start of the year.
Gilles Muller can be very dangerous when he's on song - remember Wimby v Rafa? (can't remember the year but it went to 5 sets!)
Really, really hope the injuries can be overcome - thinking in particualr of the Aus Open - we are used to Andy being in the fianl and my feeling was 3rd time lucky ....
will miss this one too :sad:
come on Andy!!
Dammit I have an 11.15 appointment!
with Richard Gasquet ????
Madeline
03-01-2012, 15:54
I don't think he would be interested at my age!
JAMES4578
03-01-2012, 15:56
Muller can certainly be tough on his day, but hopefully Andy will step it up up a gear! Though I was a bit concerned today Andy said felt better as the match progressed, though suppose he wouldn't give too much away! However, it was his first match of the season and maybe we shouldn't read too much into it at this stage.
with Richard Gasquet ????just dont share his sherbet dip
supergran
03-01-2012, 17:00
just dont share his sherbet dip:laugh::laugh:
LC the fan
03-01-2012, 17:06
I must say having had a look through the video on the Brisbane website (well worth a look if you haven't seen it) Andy seemed to be playing pretty well once he had warmed up.
Obviously his opponent came out all guns blazing but once settled in Andy played some great shots. Three sets at this stage is just the warm-up he needed. Roll-on tomorrow and Mr Muller
johnkiernan35
03-01-2012, 18:15
expect TB in this one I think ... Muller has a really good serve:tennis: but Andy can beat him Cmon :)
This will be a tight affair since Muller is such a good server. I'll be at school, unfortunately... Good luck Andy!
LC the fan
03-01-2012, 20:39
Go Andy - let's have a 2-setter this time. Anyone know if there's a live stream ?
JAMES4578
03-01-2012, 21:10
Go Andy - let's have a 2-setter this time. Anyone know if there's a live stream ?
Yes, will be on LivescoreHunter anyway.
lankster2003
03-01-2012, 21:23
I can only think of Braehead when thinking of this match. What a day that was!!!!!!!
RoastLamb
03-01-2012, 23:28
So glad he has the last match. Can get up at a leisurely time of 6 a.m. now. Bliss. And hopefully the match will be done by the time I have to get my kids ready for camp.
just dont share his sherbet dip
:rolling:
On a serious note, did anyone ever finish the sherbet before the liquorice?
Always. I don't like liquorice, so I chucked that away.
david1610
04-01-2012, 09:27
On a timing note, in the match before Tomic is already 5-0 up against Ito. If he keeps on at this rate, be prepared for Andy to start earlier! (Of course now Ito will rally to play out two enormous 7-6 sets but such is the fate of fans waiting for one match to finish and another to start!
galagirl
04-01-2012, 09:49
tomic now 5-0 2nd set
david1610
04-01-2012, 10:02
tomic now 5-0 2nd set
Andy on next!Blimey that was quick! 6-1 6-2
As well that I'm up early then!
oh excellent i have time restraints the other side of noon) tho im sure the mrs woudnt mind hanging around outside work in the storm till Andy match finished)
Line judges are out, they'll be on court shortly!
yup been introduced now
andy on court :boogie:
this will catch a few folk out
sophie900607
04-01-2012, 10:12
Andy's on court! :)
sophie900607
04-01-2012, 10:13
Muller chosed to serve.
The Very Best of Luck Andy!!!!!:thumbup:
Crimbs - hope Andy can do a Tomic - I've actually predicted Tomic to go far in this tournie, especially on home turf.
Crimbs - hope Andy can do a Tomic - I've actually predicted Tomic to go far in this tournie, especially on home turf.think a lot of us have predicted he gets to the .......
do any the stream have commentary ?
david1610
04-01-2012, 10:19
That Tomic match was 44 minutes!!!!
do any the stream have commentary ?I prefer it without tbh, especially if it's Woodbridge like yesterday by all accounts...
me to just seems strange there are non available
sophie900607
04-01-2012, 10:25
Easy 1st service game, 1-1
anyone know many aces andy hit yesterday ?
first little glimmer
cmonnnnnnnnnnnnn
nice pass
chance
BP
cmonnnnnnnnnnnnnnn
Rice pot hangs n to his serve 2-1 *
No-one else chipping in today? Or are they all waiting until 11 o'clock...
Presume they have been caught out
KnightOwl
04-01-2012, 10:35
Just joining now! Anyone know if it's televised, or am I stuck with live stream...?
2-2, another straightforward hold sealed with an ace.
rice pot holds to love 3-2*
Am in work........:shamed:
Andy looks a bit tappy lappy to me - needs to play with a bit more meaning. He's not going to get bagels every time he plays Muller!
Madeline
04-01-2012, 10:39
No-one else chipping in today? Or are they all waiting until 11 o'clock...
I'm watching the livestream, but I have to go out at 11 o'clock :(
ricepot has used the dropper a couple time quite effectively now
andy holds to 15 with another ace thrown in ....think thats 4 for today
little glimmer
30- 30
cmonnnnnnnnnnnnnnn
Certainly seems to be moving better today...
started as he finished yesterday
deuce
starting to get the read on the droppers from rice pot won the last couple
muller hangs on after going to deuce thrice 4 -3 *
JAMES4578
04-01-2012, 10:50
Andy creating some chances but Muller still tough thus far, come on! Murray seems up for it though today!
ace followed by DF FOR ANDY
On serve 4 -4
ricepot to serve
Muller holds to 30 5-4
andy to serve to stay in the set
5-4 Muller. Now hold - break - hold for my FTM please Andy!
0 -30 on andys serve :SOFA:
KnightOwl
04-01-2012, 11:00
0-40 - not looking good - come on Andy - get it together!
stupid dropper and it's 3 set points for Muller...
And a UE gives Muller the set.
look like the match is starting at 11 afterall
KnightOwl
04-01-2012, 11:01
Oh well, there's the set, and I guess we're in for another edge-of-the-seat match from Oor Andy :sad:
JAMES4578
04-01-2012, 11:02
Didn't see that coming, at least not in that manner- Andy needs to regroup quickly!
And now the pain-filled grimaces start...
Didn't see that coming, at least not in that manner- Andy needs to regroup quickly!not from the way he was playing.... but from a typical andy stand point i always hate the 10th game when he is serving at 4-5
deuce
little glimmer
cmonnnnnnnnnnnn
KnightOwl
04-01-2012, 11:06
Bit of a fight-back from Andy - but Muller is looking pretty darned determined here!
C'mon Andy - let's get this one!
chance
bp
cmonnnnnnnnnnnnnn
I can only stare at the ATP live scores, (no live stream) I hate this, want to see it!
KnightOwl
04-01-2012, 11:09
Much better - that's gotta help :clap:
sophie900607
04-01-2012, 11:09
Yeah, a break to start the 2nd set, Andy's leading 1-0! Come on!!
JAMES4578
04-01-2012, 11:10
Maybe given some help but also found form as Andy breaks Muller, come on!
greatunclebulgaria
04-01-2012, 11:10
just what I needed for 11sis
AussieAndyFan
04-01-2012, 11:11
Just looks a tad flat tonight.
just what I needed for 11sisi only had some shortbread left over from hogmanaybut it serves the purpose
Andy consolidates the break.
did all the hard work arrgg
KnightOwl
04-01-2012, 11:15
Two unforced errors in a row - he should have been 0-40 here!
next point
cmonnnnnnnnnnnn
KnightOwl
04-01-2012, 11:16
Now that was MUCH more like it :dance:
well controlled
little glimmer at deuce
cmonnnnnnnnnnnnnn
Student came to see me so couldn't keep an eye on the end of the first set.......probably just as well!!!
sok just keep the pressure up on his serve
now focus safe hold & consolidate
cmonnnnnnnnnnnnnn
KnightOwl
04-01-2012, 11:19
Great point from Muller to win the game for him - Andy maybe looking a little livelier than earlier though....
Student came to see me so couldn't keep an eye on the end of the first set.......probably just as t well!!!how inconsiderate of the student
KnightOwl
04-01-2012, 11:21
Oops. Another good shot from Muller brings a bp against Andy - c'mon - focus!!
Andy leaves one which lands in and we're back on serve.
KnightOwl
04-01-2012, 11:23
And we're back on serve again - hope everyone is enjoying their ride on the Murray http://www.andymurrayfanforum.com/images/smileys/coaster.gif!
Andy leaves one which lands in and we're back on serve.
He learned nothing about leaving shots yesterday then!
RoastLamb
04-01-2012, 11:23
Livestream's gone blank. :grrr:
you already know how to break him andy just repeat the trick now
cmonnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn
http://www.sportlemon.tv/v-2/14/92/v-349288.html
JAMES4578
04-01-2012, 11:24
Not in the script and Muller came up with the goods when given the chance, come on Andy!
KnightOwl
04-01-2012, 11:25
I still think Muller is looking the more determined of the two, and it's starting to worry me - c'mon Andy - dig in!
Groan - not pretty and Andy's beating himself up. Makes you wonder how Muller isn't higher in the rankings with that serve, if Andy finds it so difficult to break. Same problem as usual though, all very well breaking but holding is what's needed the most.
on serve 3-3 ricepot to serve
Argh! Just woke up. didn't want to see this scoreline :( Come on Andy! Please hold. Please break! Is it that tough to break?
This is horrible - Andy doesn't seem to have any oomph or aggression.
easy love hold for rice pot 4-3 *
Just logged in - at work and in clinic so will get interrupted (how very dare there be patients who need to see me!!) This does not sound straight forward as I expected .... GO ANDY!!!!
KnightOwl
04-01-2012, 11:34
This is horrible - Andy doesn't seem to have any oomph or aggression.
Whereas Muller seems to have plenty - I'm starting to get a baaaad feeling about this one...
Just logged in - at work and in clinic so will get interrupted (how very dare there be patients who need to see me!!) This does not sound straight forward as I expected .... GO ANDY!!!!andy dose not do straight forward
dont give him any more hope anfdy
cmonnnnnnnnnnn
DF brings up 2 break points for Muller - Andy's serve is awful and he's trying too hard instead of just getting the ball into play.
sophie900607
04-01-2012, 11:35
:sofa::sofa::sofa:
Pick point now
cmonnnnnnnnnn
KnightOwl
04-01-2012, 11:36
1 bp saved - c'mon Andy - one more needed!
At a bhoy
cmonnnnnnnnnnnnnnn
next two
andy dose not do straight forward
It didn't read right - I meant I expected it NOT to be straight forward. Muller is a tough cookie! Is the this the 2nd set?
Back to deuce, but if Andy loses this game it's over.
Finish it now
cmonnnnnnnnn
sophie900607
04-01-2012, 11:37
Adv Murray, hope he can turn this game
YAYYYYYYYY!!! holds. 4-4 now kit kat PLEASE!!!
sophie900607
04-01-2012, 11:37
Huhhhhhh. 4-4 after saving 2 bps. Now time to break!!
now andy if you could find a kitkat safe me worrying about the dreaded 10th
KnightOwl
04-01-2012, 11:38
Phew - glimmer of hope finally - but a break is needed now!
Oh my life!! COME ON ANDY!!!
Aussie Andy
04-01-2012, 11:38
Here I am, back from work! Bother! Andy lost the first set again!
Come on Andy, do your best!
Phew Andy held! But am worried if Andy doesn't make inroads into Muller's serve
There is no sign that Andy could be injured at all is there?
KnightOwl
04-01-2012, 11:38
Ouch! Two great serves from Muller to start the game - tough ask now!
Phew Andy held! But am worried if Andy doesn't make inroads into Muller's serve
There is no sign that Andy could be injured at all is there?not really just credit to muller executing his game plan
A love hold and Andy is serving to stay in the match.
Oh ohhhhhhhh it's J's dreaded 10th game time..........:sofa:
Argh! Frustration! Rice pot dominated that last rally. No glimmer for Andy of breaking. Can he change it around?
Whereas Muller seems to have plenty - I'm starting to get a baaaad feeling about this one...
Me to I am afraid!!:help:
Oh goodie AussieAndy's here! Your updates were brilliant yesterday! More of the same would be brilliant :thanks:
KnightOwl
04-01-2012, 11:40
Simple hold to love for Muller - Andy really isn't making much headway against his serve at all at the moment - crunch time now though :sofa:
just another service game andy
make it simple
cmonnnnnnnnnnn
Aussie Andy
04-01-2012, 11:40
Gilles serving
15-0
30-0
40-0
C-R-A-P
Gilles holds serve, leading 5-4.
JAMES4578
04-01-2012, 11:40
Great escape earlier but Andy must hang tough at 4-5 to put the pressure on Muller again.
three more points
cmonnnnnnnnnnnn
Andy wins the first point this time.
KnightOwl
04-01-2012, 11:42
Wry grin from Andy at that one - I'm not sure he believes he can do it himself at this point :sad:
Suspense is killing me!! Need :sofa: and can't even see what's happening!
KnightOwl
04-01-2012, 11:43
That was a much better serve though, for 40-15
finish t ow
cmonnnnnnnnnn
Yeah! Andy held! Now pretty please scare rice pot on his service game and break!
5-5. Let's see what you're made of Andy!
now is the time to put some pressure on his serve at the very least create some doubt for a potential TB
Aussie Andy
04-01-2012, 11:44
Andy serving (to stay in the match)
15-0
15-15
30-15
40-15 COME ON ANDY!
YESSS! Andy holds! 5-all!
couple points would be nice
cmonnn
KnightOwl
04-01-2012, 11:46
Heading for another love service hold for Muller at this rate :grrr:
Edit: and there it is
Problem is Muller has a great serve and from looks of what's happened so far, it seems to be firing today
Argh! Another straightforward game with Muller dominating. :( Need to up it Andy!
This is kind of gutting unless Andy has a plan B!
Hurry up Lendl and get there please!
ok gotta secure the TB andy
cmonnnnnnnnnnnnnnn
Not sure how much longer I can string out this late coffee break/early lunch!
Aussie Andy
04-01-2012, 11:47
Gilles serving - I should have bought kitkats today.
15-0
30-0 Come on, Andy, come on! Come on, Andy, please! I bought two packs of doughnuts especially for this match!
40-0 Bother. Come on Andy, get in there!
Gilles holds, leading 6-5
KnightOwl
04-01-2012, 11:47
Ok, c'mon Andy - focus - at least let us have a tie-break!
Can't see match but it's like he's not really bothered. he siad in presser yesterday that it wouldn't have been the end of the world if he'd lost. Not really the message to send to Muller!
KnightOwl
04-01-2012, 11:51
Phew, game point for Andy at 40-30 - now hold here, please!
ok now one more point
cmonnnnnnnn
KnightOwl
04-01-2012, 11:52
Great serve to end the game - and we're into a tie-break.
Definitely :sofa: time!
always nice to see an ace as we go into the TB
CMONNNNNNNNN
:sofa::sofa::sofa: don't fancy this with Andy's serve in the state it's in today and Muller's firing!
Phew! Big hold for Andy but now a dreaded TB with Muller's serve on fire. Come on Andy! Pull it out of the bag!
Now take care of your serve
#cmonnnnnnnnnn
Aussie Andy
04-01-2012, 11:53
Andy serving
15-0 I am consuming doughnuts and channeling all the energy towards you, Andy!
15-15
30-15
30-30
40-30 COME ON!!!!!
Brilliant! 6-all! Now win the tiebreaker, Andy! (Must of been those four doughnuts that did it :)
PHEW!!! Actually quite glad I can't watch this now! Please fight Andy - you need to give out the right message ahead of the AO!
You know the drill andy 50% 1 from 2
cmonnnnnnnnnnnnn
KnightOwl
04-01-2012, 11:53
Great stuff - doing well so far - now concen-blooming-trate!
He seems in a particularly bad mood today!
sophie900607
04-01-2012, 11:54
3-0 to Andyyyyyyyyy come oooon
LC the fan
04-01-2012, 11:54
I'm pacing - cant abide tie-breaks at the best of times - and this is definitely not the best of times
The angle Muller gets on those wide serves is amazing.
Sok andy still got the mb
now 2 for 2
cmonnnnnnnn
And one more
cmonnnnnnnnnnnnn
4-2 Andy as they change ends.
KnightOwl
04-01-2012, 11:55
Phew - slightly lucky there - but still a mini-break to Andy!
LC the fan
04-01-2012, 11:55
Oh well - if the worst happens, at least Andy's had some good practice against a big serve
Andy's deffo fighting Caro, it's just that he's not the Andy we saw at the end of last season today.
50% get one of these two andy
cmonnnnnnnnnnn
JAMES4578
04-01-2012, 11:56
5-2 for Andy in the breaker, come on!
Keep missing rice pudding, keep missing! 2 more points!"
KnightOwl
04-01-2012, 11:57
UE from Muller keeps Andy well ahead - now if he can get one of these next two from Muller, things might be looking brighter!
Andy's deffo fighting Caro, it's just that he's not the Andy we saw at the end of last season today.
It would seem not. Glad to hear he's fighting though. Muller can be awesome on his day.
KnightOwl
04-01-2012, 11:57
Brilliant!! 4SPs
:clap: :cheer: :clap:
6-2! What a point from Andy!
Your the mannnnnnnnnnnn
now be greedy one more
cmonnnnnnnn
LC the fan
04-01-2012, 11:58
Just a couple of aces needed. Come on Andy
WOW! What amazing running from Andy! Amazing point! 3 SPs for andy! Come on!!!!!!
Sok
3 set points
cmonnnnnnnnnnnnnn
WOW! What amazing running from Andy! Amazing point! 3 SPs for andy! Come on!!!!!!
Excited now! Come on Andy!!!!
2 left
2 sps
cmonnnnnnnnnn
KnightOwl
04-01-2012, 11:59
Wow, great return from Muller - still two SPs though...
KnightOwl
04-01-2012, 12:00
Great stuff - the match is definitely on now! Keep going, Andy!
Gemmahahaha
04-01-2012, 12:00
Into a 3rd set we go.. C'mon Andy!!
YES!!!!!!!!!!! andy takes the 2nd set! :clap::cheer::clap::cheer:
Now please step it up and take the 3rd! #breakricepudding #hold
Hate the :sofa: matches but think it's good for Andy whenever he pulls one of these out of the bag - reinforces that if he fights he can win.
As my stream changes to a badminton match...
Phew and double phew - nerves are shot to pieces. Well done, Andy:cheer:
Aussie Andy
04-01-2012, 12:01
TIEBREAKER
1-0 Andy
2-0 Andy
3-0 Andy GO FOR IT!
3-1 Gilles (Come on Andy!)
3-2 Gilles (grrr)
4-2 Andy (Come on, you can do it!)
5-2!!! Andy!!!!! Come on!
6-2!!!!! Andy! FOUR SET POINTS! COME ON!
6-3 Gilles (Three set points...)
6-4 Gilles (Two set points...PLEASE ANDY, GET A MOVE ON!)
HE WON IT! OUR ANDY WON THE TIEBREAKER AND IS STILL IN THE MATCH!
Erm why is there badmington ?
Wheres the stream gone
LC the fan
04-01-2012, 12:02
Not sure what is worse - looking at a screen through my fingers, or having to watch this one on a scoreboard.
Third set should be OK Andy - Make it yours
Phew and double phew!!! Won't be able to stay for all of the 3rd but will keep checking back. Keep going Andy, you can do this!!
JAMES4578
04-01-2012, 12:02
Andy came um trumphs in the breaker and one amazing rally to give him the big advantage, though Muller tried to fight back. So into a third and hopefully Andy can keep the momentum going! Could have been a different story.
Anyone still got a stream ?
:thanks:
TIEBREAKER
1-0 Andy
2-0 Andy
3-0 Andy GO FOR IT!
3-1 Gilles (Come on Andy!)
3-2 Gilles (grrr)
4-2 Andy (Come on, you can do it!)
5-2!!! Andy!!!!! Come on!
6-2!!!!! Andy! FOUR SET POINTS! COME ON!
6-3 Gilles (Three set points...)
6-4 Gilles (Two set points...PLEASE ANDY, GET A MOVE ON!)
HE WON IT! OUR ANDY WON THE TIEBREAKER AND IS STILL IN THE MATCH!
Love it!!
Another 2 aces just for our competition ;)
Aussie Andy
04-01-2012, 12:03
Sorry about the double post, not sure what happened there. Will fix it later.
Andy serving.
15-0
30-0
40-0
Sweet! Game Murray! 1-0
JAMES4578
04-01-2012, 12:04
Anyone still got a stream ?
yes, still using Liveview 365 via Livescorehunter.
He set up that point so well! Just that final shot
yes, still using liveview 365 via livescorehunter.ye thanks james just found it
Sounds like our boy is starting to play better?
Little glimmer
cmonnnnnnnnnnn
sportlemon is back with the tennis but there don't seem to be any differences in the timings today.
BP!
Aussie Andy
04-01-2012, 12:08
Gilles serving
15-0
30-0
30-15 I am refusing to donate my extra doughnuts to my family unless they channel positive energy towards Andy :) There's only so many I can eat in a sitting!
30-30
30-40! Break point for Andy! GO FOR IT!
Game Murray! 2-0
There's the early break! Better that Andy is serving first in this set.
sportlemon is back with the tennis but there don't seem to be any differences in the timings today.
Bp!cant help thinking someones at it bit of a coincidence it went at that point
Gemmahahaha
04-01-2012, 12:08
kit-kat!!! :D
What a return from Andy! Maybe he was just toying with ricepot! He breaks! Woooooooooooooooooooooooooooo!
Well with most top players against a lesser one, I'd say a break was the match over but in Andy's case I just view it as a cushion. C'MOOOOOOOOOOONNNNNN!!!
thaught that wa emma watson in andys box for a second
KnightOwl
04-01-2012, 12:10
Great - thanks for that mother - what on earth posessed you to ring me when the tennis is on :grrr:
Back now and looks like our boy is doing better :dance:
Gemmahahaha
04-01-2012, 12:10
3-0!
I don't get it... are Ival Lendl's words of wisdom on phone, lose 1st set, lure opponent into false sense of security & tear away the hopes?
Great - thanks for that mother - what on earth posessed you to ring me when the tennis is on :grrr:
Back now and looks like our boy is doing better :dance:
Maybe you could get her to call back again?? :lol:
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