View Full Version : INDIAN WELLS 2021, R2: Andy v Carlos Alcaraz. Sunday 9.00 pm approx
Sallydaisy
09-10-2021, 14:12
[WC] Andy Murray WR121(CH=1) aged 34 v [30] Carlos Alcaraz (ESP) WR38(CH), aged 18.
Yet another youngster hoping to beat a legend on a tennis court.
;)
H2H is 0-0 (https://www.atptour.com/en/players/atp-head-2-head/andy-murray-vs-carlos-alcaraz/MC10/A0E2) so Andy will have to find out pdq how to beat the young Spaniard who has zoomed up the rankings and into the consciousness of the tennis world.
Both of them played 5 setters against Tsitsipas at the US Open with Andy losing (just) and Alcaraz winning en-route to the QF where he retired against Auger-Aliassime. So, this is his first match back whereas Andy has had a couple of matches in San Diego/IW to find his feet in the desert conditions.
Day/time tbc.
RosieBear
09-10-2021, 17:23
Might be wrong but I really like this match for Andy. Reminds me of Rotterdam '14, when Andy, coming back from back surgery and not his most confident, met a hugely talented teenage upstart called Dominic Thiem. He was like, nope, not losing to this kid. Drew on his experience and edged it.
It's more acceptable to lose to established top players like Hubi, Stef etc. I think/hope Andy will finally nail the key points and dig this one out as a matter of pride. Best of luck Andy! You *can* do it :cheer:
Sallydaisy
10-10-2021, 03:41
Andy Murray vs Carlos Alcaraz 2nd after 19:00 start (UK time)
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HoopGirl
10-10-2021, 12:36
Anyone know much about Alcaraz - apart from Andy thinking he is a great new talent?
The previous match has finished so Andy coming on soon :cheer:
Players arrive on court. Best of luck, Andy :thumbup::thumbup:
lovetennis
10-10-2021, 20:17
Nice of Carlos to gift Andy an early break :peace:
Mandiemoo
10-10-2021, 20:32
Tut, would have liked a double break.
1-3 Muzz who is serving.
Cmon Muzz!
Mandiemoo
10-10-2021, 20:38
Alcaraz has shaken off his early nerves, a love hold with some great shots.
Andy needs to stay firm on serve.
2-4 Muzz, to serve
Cmon Muzz!
Just switched over from the American football, things going well so far! Whoever that was on the forum Facebook page who said it would be 9pm start must be a genius!
Mandiemoo
10-10-2021, 20:43
Alcaraz swinging his racquet well now, just like a confident 18 year old.
.... and there is a double fault for the break back
☹
Cmon Muzz!
Andy holds for 5-4*. Has been consistently pressuring the Alcaraz serve, but is only 1/5 on break points, whereas, of course, Alcaraz is 1/1.
0-15...
Alcaraz fails to leave a ball that was dropping wide and hands Andy a free point.
0-30...
Alcaraz goes long.
15-30...
A short return is punished.
30-30...
Andy hits a second serve return long.
30-40...
A set point for Andy after Alcaraz goes wide after a long rally.
Deuce.
Andy fails to return a massive kicking serve out wide.
Ad Alcaraz
Game Alcaraz.
Mandiemoo
10-10-2021, 21:02
One thing missing still from Andys game is that sense of inevitability he used to exude when he got a look at a second serve. Its sort of coming back but not quite there yet.
Set point Muzz, saved.
Alcaraz holds & i expect will be all over Muzz gaining confidence from that hold.
Cmon Muzz!
Mandiemoo's words prove prophetic, as Alcaraz breaks to love and will serve for the set at 6-5.
Mandiemoo
10-10-2021, 21:05
Sound of the wheels coming off as Muzz goes down 0-30.
0-40 what was that??
That is the sound of Alcaraz breaking to serve for the set
Cmon Muzz!
Is this going to be yet another match where Andy should have nailed the important 1st set??
HoopGirl
10-10-2021, 21:06
Oh boy!
7-5 to Carlos! (don't think he's going to become one of my favourites).x
lovetennis
10-10-2021, 21:17
7-5 to Carlos! (don't think he's going to become one of my favourites).x
I liked him when he beat Tsitsipas at the USO. Now, not so much :whistle:
JAMES4578
10-10-2021, 21:17
Certainly some good tennis from Andy but once again not winning the crucial points after Carlos was able to find a way back in it, just need to hope he can reset quickly.
Mandiemoo
10-10-2021, 21:27
Alcaraz looking strong, on serve in 2nd set.
1-1 Muzz to serve
Cmon Muzz!
exislander
10-10-2021, 21:33
Underarm serve a first from Andy wins the game!
exislander
10-10-2021, 21:49
a looooong service game but holds for 3-2
lovetennis
10-10-2021, 21:54
2 BPs. C'mon Andy
lovetennis
10-10-2021, 21:55
Yeessss, Andy gets the break 4-2
HoopGirl
10-10-2021, 21:59
Andy 5-2!
Second set to Andy 6-3:cheer::cheer:
HoopGirl
10-10-2021, 22:11
Hurrah - 2nd set Andy 6-3!
JAMES4578
10-10-2021, 22:13
After looking a bit dicey earlier Andy certainly turned the 2nd in his favour and Carlos the one who is a bit uncertain, however got to keep pressure on!
david1610
10-10-2021, 22:33
Break and hold for Andy after 10 min. plus service game. 2-0 C'mon Andy!
lovetennis
10-10-2021, 22:35
2 Bps for a double break.
HoopGirl
10-10-2021, 22:37
Alcaraz takes Andy’s service game.
Andy 2-1 - about to serve
lovetennis
10-10-2021, 22:38
But Alcaraz hangs on
HoopGirl
10-10-2021, 22:42
Andy holds to love.
Nice comfortable game (for a change!)
lovetennis
10-10-2021, 22:44
And with a blistering cross court forehand
lovetennis
10-10-2021, 22:45
Feels like Alcaraz is getting twitchy and anxious
HoopGirl
10-10-2021, 22:46
Andy 4-1!
exislander
10-10-2021, 22:46
Andy 4-1 with another break!
4-1 to Andy, but we've been here before! Come on Andy, another 2 games! x
lovetennis
10-10-2021, 22:47
Yep Carlos is definitely feeling the pressure. Andy a double break to the good
david1610
10-10-2021, 22:48
Andy 4-1 with another break!
Yes Carlos going for winners without being accurate enough and rather gifting a double break. C'mon Andy!
HoopGirl
10-10-2021, 22:48
Petch suggesting Alcaraz has a bit of a limp.
HoopGirl
10-10-2021, 22:53
Alcaraz has slid too much and ripped the skin off his foot - physio attending to him.
HoopGirl
10-10-2021, 22:54
Hope this doesn’t make Andy lose his rhythm
jackie55
10-10-2021, 22:54
I didn't realise you could have the physio on during a game, thought you had to wait till end of the game
There is a hole in the side of his shoe and his foot is bleeding
jackie55
10-10-2021, 22:55
Hope this doesn’t make Andy lose his rhythm
Me too
exislander
10-10-2021, 22:56
Andy practising serves while waiting
HoopGirl
10-10-2021, 22:56
For such a small graze - this is a big operation!
HoopGirl
10-10-2021, 23:04
Alcaraz takes the game - 2-5.
And y to serve for the game!
Andy wins:cheer::cheer::cheer::yahoo::yahoo::yahoo:
lovetennis
10-10-2021, 23:10
Wooohooooo. Andy proves the pundits wrong
HoopGirl
10-10-2021, 23:10
And Andy does it!
Terrific win. Over 3 hours. Such a battle!
Brilliant!! Well done, Andy! Shame it turned out a long match for him but he got the win! Eat your words commentators! x
HoopGirl
10-10-2021, 23:12
I just get the feeling that Greg R is miserable about Andy!
jackie55
10-10-2021, 23:12
So pleased, great win, hope Andy takes a lot of encouragement from this win into his next match:cheer::cheer:
david1610
10-10-2021, 23:13
Well done Andy! :) :) :)
HoopGirl
10-10-2021, 23:18
They are saying it’s not the best of matches - I disagree - it was gripping, lots of variety, changes in pace.
A long match - over three hours.
This feels an important win for Andy against a tough opponent!
JAMES4578
10-10-2021, 23:23
Gutsy performance as Andy wins fairly convincingly in the end and seemed to more staying power than his young spanish opponent. Murray proving more supreme in the longer rallies as the match progressed, well done! Sure we will see a lot more of Alcaraz in the years ahead but still a work in progress and Andy was the better player today. Thought it was an intriguing match though not the best quality encounter. Likely to be zverev next though the German looking like he will go to a 3rd with Brooksby.
banskogirl
11-10-2021, 00:14
Andy Murray….. :knight: you are amazing! Eat those words , Tim, Petch, Johanna and all the rest. They never learn…. Now I’m off to bed!
Sallydaisy
11-10-2021, 06:43
5-7,6-3,6-2
Another Andy Murray battle and another win!!!
:jitterbug::knight::GBflag:
Fab!! :clap::bravo::GBflag::knight:
I had to go to bed before the third set. Will enjoy watching it later!
RosieBear
11-10-2021, 08:28
Andy Murray….. :knight: you are amazing! Eat those words , Tim, Petch, Johanna and all the rest. They never learn…. Now I’m off to bed!
Haha, they don't learn do they. I think it's the difference between textbook statistical analysis and we fans who live and breathe Andy's matches. We knew that what Andy can lack in confidence he makes up for in pride and he'd not let this pup beat him. I think this match has done Andy the world of good - now he just has to bring the belief against established players like Sascha, because the tennis is there. Go Andy!
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