ROTTERDAM, R2: Andy v FAA Felix Auger-Aliassime. Thu 10th Feb - NB 18.30 UK time

[Sallydaisy]

Muzzah v FAA
More to follow

[Jane]

Play begins

[Hawkeye]

Not the best of starts. *2-0 FA-A.

[Hawkeye]

Make that *4-0...

[Teresa]

This is not going well…..

[Jan]

Have half an eye on the score. Thinking perhaps it's not a good idea :help:

[Hawkeye]

One break back!

[exislander]

gets one break back.

[Jane]

1-4 Come on Andy!! :thumbup:

[Hawkeye]

First set to FA-A, 6-3.

[Hawkeye]

FA-A breaks for *2-1.

[Hawkeye]

Andy breaks straight back!

[harriet]

is this only on amazon prime?

[Hawkeye]

Another break...

[exislander]

is this only on amazon prime?

No, it is also on the ATP TennisTV. Maybe on bet365?

[Sallydaisy]

:hide:

[Hawkeye]

FA-A wins 6-3 6-4.

[patlowe]

Andy fought hard, as ever, but Félix just too good tonight. Not only did he close the door on Andy, he locked it too!

[JAMES4578]

Andy pretty much on the back foot throughout and coud have done with a better start. Once got going competed well but still a few too many errors and Felix was just too strong. Pity just a few matches but relatively tough draw. Need to see if FAA will be in the same form against Cameron.

[banskogirl]

Still good to see Andy but disappointed not to get seeing him again tomorrow :(

[RosieBear]

Well the fun was short lived :sad: Poor match from Andy. In his own words he couldn't break an egg with his first serve. He also dumped way too many forehands in the net. Uncharacteristic racquet smash from Andy at the end - must be frustrating if part of the reason for Andy's patchiness but Gilles Muller who was commentating said he made exactly the same racquet change and once he got used to it wished he'd done it years earlier, just takes time. Anyway, onwards and hopefully upwards.

[supergran]

Andy didn't serve as well and too many shots in the net last night but he gave his all against a much younger, in form player. Not being a pro player I hesitate to criticise Andy who is doing his absolute best to get back up the rankings. I'm simply amazed that he's still playing and beating top 20 players. I'm always happy to see him on court and just hope that some kinder draws will happen and give him the chance to progress deeper in tournaments. We are so fortunate to still have him and it's great to witness his passion and commitment.

[pabbers]

Was delighted with Andy's movement around the court and my goodness was he made to move but he gave as good as he got in his better moments. The racquet will take some getting used to. Serve not consistent but when it's good it's very good. Yes too many forehands in the net. I'm still processing Rafa's slam!

[Gary D]

One of his staple tactics was to not give his opponent the same consecutive shot, & used different length, - I'm not so sure that works against the young big-hitters nowadays. Anything they can step onto, they're usually crunching, pushing Murray backwards. I think he needs to do that to them.