MADRID 2022, ATP1000. R2: Andy v Denis Shapovalov

[Hawkeye]

Andy's 2nd round match will start shortly on Court Arantxa Sanchez Vicario.

The H2H (https://www.atptour.com/en/players/atp-head-2-head/andy-murray-vs-denis-shapovalov/mc10/su55) is 1-0 to the Canadian, a straight sets win at Wimbledon last year..

[Teresa]

Broke Shapovalov in the 4th game and held.

Now 4:1 to AM

[Rosalind]

Going well. I hope that has not put the dampers on it.

[Teresa]

I don’t think so, he has just taken the first set 6:1………..!!!

I think that’s his first second round set since Sidney

[exislander]

Oh wow, some brilliant points to finish that set!

[Jane]

:thumbup:

[JAMES4578]

Some great tennis from Andy as he takes the first 6-1, keep going! Shapovalov though may cut down on some of the errors.

[clancy]

Been up since 5 so the long delay was causing me a fair degree of drowsiness but worth sticking it out for that brilliant 1st set from Andy! x

[Jan]

I'm watching the scores with some happy incredulity!!!

[lovetennis]

Great going so far. Andy's movement on the clay is so good. Serving also very impressive tonight. Keep it going Andy :knight:

[HoopGirl]

Dennis in the swing of it now sadly and Andy serving to stay in the set at 2-5

[clancy]

Looks like the 2nd set is going the wrong way. Hope Andy has the legs to take the match from the young fella. x

[david1610]

Well done Andy. Break for 4-2. C'mon Andy!

[clancy]

Andy deserves this! So close! x

[david1610]

Survives BP on 30-40 to hold with three good first serves. 5-2 one break. C'mon Andy!

[Jane]

Brilliant!! Well done Andy!! 6-1, 3-6, 6-2 :cheer: :cheer: :yahoo: :yahoo:

[david1610]

Andy races out to 0-40 and takes the third MP! Well done Andy! 6-1 3-6 6-2 Signs of "the" Andy there! :)
That was a VERY nice ending to the day! :) :)
Next is... Nole!!!

[clancy]

Perfect Andy, barely a step wrong throughout the match; so deserved; bring it on Djokovic! x

[Guerkins2]

What a great match & a great win :tennis::cheer:

[RosieBear]

Get in. I make that back to back wins and in absolutely spectacular fashion. Enormous progress. As well as the win, I love that he's obviously desperate for a shot at the king in the next round - that's confidence. Everything's coming together at just the right time. Simply cannot wait for the box office next match!

[banskogirl]

So, so happy for Andy tonight! Love it!

Bring on Nole!!

[Rosalind]

Denis is no slouch- that was fab. :superman:

[Jan]

Brilliant!! :knight:

[HoopGirl]

Great to stay up late and watch Andy win!
Something about the way he’s moving right now and how’s he’s holding himself - he’s exuding confidence!
Is it the Lendl factor? Is it the change to his training he mentioned?
Whatever - bring it on!

[Gary D]

I realised afterwards that the frequent 'wrong shot' choice he was making in the tournaments prior to this has stopped. The only thing I didn't like was still being pushed behind the baseline. He looked quicker last night. :thumbup:

[RosieBear]

One of the most heartening things is that Andy played great tennis in the 3rd set when Shapo had found his game was also playing well. No fading, instead the ability to wrestle control deep in the match - very encouraging.

[supergran]

What an absolutely fantastic match. So impressed once again with Andy's movement, serve and all round intelligent play. He recovered quickly after slight dip and just fought all the way. I'd watched Jamie win earlier in the day and to watch Andy's awesome win simply made the day perfect.

[Teresa]

Was delighted with the result. Although went to bed after the second set. Followed it on iPad. I was impressed with his movement although it made my joints flinch.

[JAMES4578]

Certainly one of Andy most impressive wins lately,seems to have a bit of a spring in his step . Whatever happens in the Djikovic match (hopefully he competes well) certainly ground for optimism.