AUSTRALIAN OPEN 2012, R3: Magical Murray licks Llodra 6'4, 6'2, 6'0

[patmoren]

Finally the first set in the bag 6-4. Focus Andy.

[sid]

First set in the bag.

[SamP]

Don't think we'll see a more fun set for a while. Apart from perhaps the next two.

[Jan]

lovely finish to the set. Wonder how long Llodra can keep up this level of play?
74% 1st serves from Andy is good.

[RoastLamb]

So far, so good!!!

[Mandiemoo]

I see, the tactics are now clear. Give llodra hope in the first set but get him running around to tire him out for an easier second & third set.

(she says, hopefully lol!)

[pabbers]

Off to make myself some porridge. Back when I've caught up from pause.

[sophie900607]

1st set in the bag! Decent work from Andy, 74% 1st serves!

[Speedy Hawk]

0-15, good point.

[Maza1987]

Good workmanlike set from Andy.
Let's push on.

[-J-]

littleglimmer
cmonnnnnnnnnnn

[Hawkeye]

2 early BPs again!

[-J-]

chances
2bps
cmonnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn

[RoastLamb]

Easy Kitkat. Note to Llodra: Andy likes a target.

[traveller7]

great start to 2nd set come onnnn

[patmoren]

Early break in the second, well done Andy 1-0

[Jan]

nice

[Mandiemoo]

Oh yes, a lovely crisp set of strokes from Muzz. I like. Kit-Kat, I love you!

[david1610]

Well done. Some great passes. Let's try and make it simpler this set, please!
Focus. Save hold. C'mon Andy!

[Linda]

What is Llodra asking about?

[-J-]

KITKATL :boogie:

[Speedy Hawk]

Another good start in set!

[Sallydaisy]

That's the way to play serve-volleyers .........
:shades:

[JAMES4578]

Fabulous, become a bit tight but Andy tough when it mattered to take the first set 6-4. Of course he'll need to keep on his toes as Llodra still not likely to give too much away. Superb winner to clinch another break, come on!

[Jan]

this is great to watch

[Jan]

brilliant!

[-J-]

what an angle

[Speedy Hawk]

2-0 up. Brilliant!

[david1610]

Terrific tennis!

[Manaus]

Cruising in this set so far. Keep it up Andy. :yahoo:

[Mandiemoo]

Can I reserve those first 2 games of the second set to be played in the final - great strokes! Fantastic concentration

[-J-]

simplessssssssss

[Sallydaisy]

Wonderful to watch.
:)

[patmoren]

That's the way to do it, excellent game 2-0

[Speedy Hawk]

30-0 now.

[Jan]

lovely return

[Speedy Hawk]

Good net play by Llodra there.

40-30, come on Andy!

[-J-]

Wonderful to watch.
:)like how you sneek in and make like you havnt overslept :pirate:

[Jan]

trainer for Llodra

[Mandiemoo]

Llodra not quitting though, but Andy is starting to get the next gear going.

[-J-]

sok andy
focus safe hold & consolidate
cmonnnnnnnnnnnnn

[Linda]

That's exactly where my knee's been hurting since we spent a whole session on serving last week - except that it's the other knee.

[Jan]

meanwhile on MCA LaMonf is 3-3 in the 5th.
edit 3-4 on serve

[Manaus]

MTO for Llodra. Knee injury by the looks of it.

[Mandiemoo]

Lots of trainer calls to say it it supposed to be the beginning of the season....

[Sallydaisy]

like how you sneek in and make like you havnt overslept :pirate:
Giving you a break from my blathering ........
:pirate:

..... and writing a match report while I watched!
:rolleyes:

[-J-]

oh flower of Scotland http://www.webmaster-tool.co.uk/flag-animated/Scottish-Royal-Lion-Rampant-Flag-LH.gif (http://www.webmaster-tool.co.uk/)

[-J-]

Giving you a break from my blathering ........
:pirate:

..... and writing a match report while I watched!
:rolleyes:ok i believe ya

[Speedy Hawk]

Lol J!

Andy about to serve now.

[Genbrit]

Great so far - Glad I stayed up for this as TV not showing it as I suspected with Serena playing!!!

[Mandiemoo]

oh flower of Scotland http://www.webmaster-tool.co.uk/flag-animated/Scottish-Royal-Lion-Rampant-Flag-LH.gif (http://www.webmaster-tool.co.uk/)

Reminds me of the Davis cup in September when the Red Hot Chilli pipers lead Andy onto court playing that very song - just fab!

[KnightOwl]

Gotta head off now - keep cheering him on for us!

[david1610]

meanwhile on MCA LaMonf is 3-3 in the 5th.
edit 3-4 on serve
Monfils had a break and then lost it earlier on btw...

[traveller7]

this is great tennis

[-J-]

one more point

[Speedy Hawk]

3-1 up for Andy!

[david1610]

Well held Andy! Always a bit more difficult after a time out so good focus!

[Jan]

just brilliant to watch

[RFS]

Stupid AO app not uploading the latest score ... Almost at Wimbledon now!!!

[Mandiemoo]

That top drawer where all the best shots are kept is open now, some great hitting!

[-J-]

think if andy gets the double break there might be a danger of llod folding to protect his doubles chances

[-J-]

little glimmer
cmonnnnnnnnnnn

[JennieF]

Hello everyone....just logged on. How's he doing and is there a livestream anywhere please??

[Linda]

He's doing great http://www.hahasport.com/v-2/14/138/v-353961.html

[Speedy Hawk]

40-30. Get it to deuce Andy!

[-J-]

andy is so mobile

[JennieF]

Thanks Linda!! Keep going Andyyyyyyy!

[Speedy Hawk]

Lol, that funny point there.

[Manaus]

Ooops, Andy hit Llodra by mistake.

[Sallydaisy]

What a lovely moment ...... such humour from them both!

[-J-]

chance
bp
cmonnnnnnnnnnn

[david1610]

Hello everyone....just logged on. How's he doing and is there a livestream anywhere please??
He's doing fine. Playing well. Not quite establishing a commanding difference in the scoreline - one break ahead - but doing fine with the feeling that he still has to keep focused otherwise Llodra could get back in it.

[Sallydaisy]

Lllodra having to dig deep and his reflexes are pretty sharp - all that doubles play is helping him out here.
He holds for 2-3; Andy to serve next.

[Speedy Hawk]

Nice game.

[JennieF]

Linda - the download has come up as being flagged as a dangerous site. Is it ok to download the plug in?
Anyone got another livestream?

[-J-]

morning jen , sorry im not on a stream im sure someone will have one tho

[Jan]

http://www.lshunter.tv/index.php?option=com_lsh&view=lsh&event_id=78603&tv_id=489&tid=27039&channel=0&tmpl=component&layout=popup&Itemid=327

[david1610]

My stream just changed commentator and I have a much more positive voice after Mr. Stolle. Wonder who it is?

[Mandiemoo]

He's doing fine. Playing well. Not quite establishing a commanding difference in the scoreline - one break ahead - but doing fine with the feeling that he still has to keep focused otherwise Llodra could get back in it.

I totally agree, you kind of feel Andy should be running away with this but Llodra has totally brought his A-game today.

[Jan]

la Monf out!!

[traveller7]

My stream just changed commentator and I have a much more positive voice after Mr. Stolle. Wonder who it is?

likewise got brits now

[david1610]

Kukushkin has won!!!!!

[Manaus]

Monfils has just lost. Kukushkin will be Andy's next opponent assuming he gets through.

[-J-]

Kukushkin has won!!!!!argggg there gos my perfect nite so far

[JennieF]

Thanks Linda! No worries. Thanks Jan - will try this one.

[-J-]

focus safe hold please
cmonnnnnnnnnnn

[-J-]

close it out now cmonnnnnnnn

[Linda]

Linda - the download has come up as being flagged as a dangerous site. Is it ok to download the plug in?
Anyone got another livestream?

I've never had any trouble with hahasports. I didn't remember that I'd ever downloaded a plug in for it, but maybe I did. The livescorehunter stream kept buffering for me so I switched to this one (though it is showing the stream from livescorehunter anyway, but it's not buffering!)

[patmoren]

4-2 Andy staying focused.

[Speedy Hawk]

4-2 to Andy. I would like 6-3 in 2nd set please if possible?

[-J-]

that will do it

[Jan]

app changing channels - don't know if same stream will work now

[david1610]

Eek. Hope the person running my stream has realised they have just taken Andy's match off!

[karanga]

Jennie - I had the same problem as you with livestreaming because I don't have satellite television.

Hubby warned me against plugging in because it is a way of the people getting control of one's computer.

For a monthly subscription of £3.99 I signed up to Eurosport Player and have access to all the AO tennis.

http://www.eurosportplayer.co.uk/tv.shtml

[Jan]

ok it's back :)

[david1610]

Ah It's back (sigh of relief...).

[-J-]

little glimmer
cmonnnnnnnnnnnn

[-J-]

chance
bp
cnonnnnnnnnnnnnn

[david1610]

Double break!!!!! Well done Andy!

[sophie900607]

There's the double kitkat!! :)

[Manaus]

Lovely shot to get the break! One more game for the set!

[Jan]

brilliant again! double kitkat :yahoo:

[Golden Lady]

:cheer::cheer::cheer: double kitkat!

[RoastLamb]

I'd really like a bagel in the third coz I want to concentrate on Milos vs hewitt.

[-J-]

double KITKAT :boogie: :boogie:

[patmoren]

Serving for the second set,very entertaining match.

[Speedy Hawk]

5-2 and Andy serving for 2nd set.

[-J-]

I'd really like a bagel in the third coz I want to concentrate on Milos vs hewitt.i thaught you where keeping it clammed :antijinx:

[MurrayAOne]

Com on Andyyyy!!!!!!!!

[Jan]

wow!

[Linda]

Lovely stuff!

[Manaus]

Nice trick shot by Llodra.

[-J-]

cheeky

[Jan]

another wow!

[pabbers]

I'm back! Fab tennis

[Jan]

sp

[-J-]

set point
cmonnnnnnn

[Speedy Hawk]

SP for Andy!!

[Manaus]

This is one crazy game :).

[Jan]

amazing!!

[-J-]

kill it off
set point
cmonnnnnnnnnnn

[Jane]

Yessssssssssssssssssssssss - 2nd set in the bag!!! 6-2 Well done, Andy:cheer::cheer::cheer::cheer::cheer::)

[Linda]

This is like an exhibition! :rolling:

And another set in the bag :)

[Jan]

this should be compulsory viewing for the British public!!!

[JennieF]

What a game!!!:yahoo:

[-J-]

excellent!!!!!!!!!!!!
gettttttttttttttttiiiiinnnnnnnnnn

[lynne]

Just brilliant play from both players!!!!:)

[Manaus]

OMG what a game and what a way to end it. :cheer: :cheer: So entertaining. Oh and well done Andy. :thumbup: 2 sets down.

[MurrayAOne]

Wow!!!!!!!!!!!

[Golden Lady]

:cheer::cheer: what a fabulous match to watch!

[VamosVixs]

Very entertaining, really enjoying this match! :thumbup:

[-J-]

this should be compulsory viewing for the British public!!!theres none so blind .........

[karanga]

Brilliant play by both players.

COME ON ANDY. :yahoo: :yahoo: :yahoo:

[Speedy Hawk]

Lol!

Now final set hopefully.

[sophie900607]

OMG how many great shots here!! 2nd set in the bag! :)

[patmoren]

Enjoying this match, great fun 6-4, 6-2 Andy

[xenon21]

So who is absolutely LOVING this style of tennis today? Exhibition stuff, players enjoying, beautiful tennis. #murray takes the 2nd set

I am gutted I missed Andy hitting Llodra, the hug at the net and head butt. Hope it's on youtube else will be rewatching the match anyway and will look out for it (hopefully will be on eurosport archive)

[AllyB]

5 FTMers get the first 2 sets right - 6-2, 6-3(hopefully) or 6-4 will give a perfect score for someone!

[david1610]

22 winners and 2 UEs in the second set for Andy!!!!!

[Speedy Hawk]

0-30.
15-30, take it Andy!

[traveller7]

loving this match andy is so relaxed and confident out there

[-J-]

5 FTMers get the first 2 sets right - 6-2, 6-3(hopefully) or 6-4 will give a perfect score for someone!
first set was 6-4 :rolling:

[Caro]

This is awesome!! And Andy really showing his personality on the court - lovin' it :worship::worship:

[Jan]

bp

[traveller7]

i predicted first set right bit out on 2nd lol

[-J-]

chance
bp
cmonnnnnnnnnnnnnn

[WimbledonAce]

Been looking but can't find a live stream :help:

[Speedy Hawk]

BP!! Take it please.

[Jan]

kitkat :cheer:

[Speedy Hawk]

YES! Early BP start of set 3rd time in row.

[Jan]

Been looking but can't find a live stream :help:
http://www.lshunter.tv/index.php?option=com_lsh&view=lsh&event_id=78603&tv_id=489&tid=27039&channel=0&tmpl=component&layout=popup&Itemid=327

[Linda]

Been looking but can't find a live stream :help:

http://www.hahasport.com/v-2/14/138/v-353961.html

[Manaus]

Early break! :cheer:

[david1610]

Even though it was a DF that gave him it, still excellent of Andy to get these early breaks! Now consolidate!
Focus. Safe hold. C'mon Andy!

[-J-]

gift wrapped KITKAT :boogie:

[JAMES4578]

That last game of 2nd set was amazing! Llodra still up for the fight but a tremendous display from Andy, a really enjoyable match! LLodra now falters and double faults so Andy now in the ascendancy in the 3rd as well!

[-J-]

thaught Judy went home ?

[-J-]

focus safe hold & consolidate
cmonnnnnnnnnnnnnn

[Speedy Hawk]

30-30, HOLD Andy!

[Hawkeye]

first set was 6-4 :rolling:What he meant was that 6-2, 6-3 or 6-4 will mean a perfect score for someone.

[-J-]

What he meant was that 6-2, 6-3 or 6-4 will mean a perfect score for someone.oops ta
sorry

[WimbledonAce]

Thanks! Love you guys!

[-J-]

little glimmer
cmonnnnnnnnnnn

[Jan]

great fh

[-J-]

chances
2 bps
cmonnnnnnnnnnnn

[Golden Lady]

Yay!!!:cheer::cheer:

[Jan]

double kitkat! Llodra falling off rather

[Hawkeye]

Llodra has chucked this. Perhaps we won't see a perfect score after all...

[JennieF]

Great stuff Andy!! I relaly like his cheerful kit btw! ;)

[-J-]

double Kitkat :boogie::boogie:

[Mandiemoo]

Maybe Andy will wrap this up before I have to go out after all!

[traveller7]

think its in the bag now really
come on murray!

[Jan]

keep up the focus Andy

[-J-]

Llodra has chucked this. Perhaps we won't see a perfect score after all...you may well be right but still work to do

[Manaus]

Bagel by the looks of it?

[-J-]

two more games
cmonnnnnnnnnnnn

[patmoren]

Andy in total control now. 4-0 in the third. Go Andy!!!!!!

[Jan]

nice angle there

[-J-]

little glimmer
cmonnnnnnn

[-J-]

chances
3 bps
cmonnnnnnnnn

[Hawkeye]

This one's done. :shades:

[Jan]

5-0:yahoo:

[Manaus]

One more game to go! :cheer:

[Speedy Hawk]

Nice and easy play in 3rd set.

[-J-]

This one's done. :shades:you stuck a fork in it ?

[pabbers]

So Kukushkin has beaten le monf then

[sophie900607]

Is it only me who is smelling a tasty bagel here?? ;) Let's go Andy!

[Sallydaisy]

Triple kitkat - yummy!
Andy to serve for the match at 6'4, 6'2, 5'0

[Jan]

still great play

[karanga]

Let's go Andy. :yahoo: :yahoo: :yahoo:

[Speedy Hawk]

Lol, Llodra did funny movement there twice.

Come on Andy!

[-J-]

2 to go

[Jan]

2 mp

[xenon21]

Is like Andy is trying out all his shots here. Just need a hot dog from Andy now to show Llodra how to do it

[-J-]

two match points
cmonnnnnnnnnn

[Jane]

Congratulations, Andy - great match to watch and great win. Well done!!:cheer::cheer::cheer::clap::clap::)

[Hawkeye]

Game set and match Murray, 6-4 6-2 6-0.

[Sallydaisy]

:yahoo::yahoo::yahoo::yahoo::yahoo:

GSM Andy Murray 6'4, 6'2, 6'0

[traveller7]

yayyyy woooo

[-J-]

getiiiiiiiiiiiiiinnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn

[Linda]

Lovely match :clap: :clap: :clap:

[Jan]

:yahoo::yahoo::yahoo:

[Speedy Hawk]

Hahaha lob on match point!

[david1610]

Well played Andy. I think you just put yourself even more in the spotlight with that!

[Manaus]

Awesome match and great play. Fantastic stuff and well done Andy! :cheer: :cheer:

Gets the bagel as well. Actually make it a jumbo bagel, he deserves it. :thumbup:
http://img4.myrecipes.com/i/recipes/su/05/08/salmon-bagel-su-682809-l.jpg

[patmoren]

Well done Andy great match, posting his intentions. 6-4, 6-2, 6-0

[Linda]

Great interview too! :rolling:

[Jan]

great interview too!!
great minds Linda!!

[david1610]

Great banter from Andy! I think it sums up the spirit of the match! "Gonna get hammered tonight"!!!!!!

[JennieF]

Great interview!! He gets better and better!!

[Manaus]

Great interview.

Interviewer: So what are you going to do tonight, watch a movie, watch tennis, or are you going to relax?
Andy: No, I'm going to get hammered tonight. :rolling:

[-J-]

tomorrows headline
Murray admits to alcohol addiction

[patmoren]

What a great interview, the Andy we know rather than his usual public persona.

[traveller7]

loved that interview!

[VamosVixs]

Loved the interview! :lol:

[Golden Lady]

Wonderful stuff, great match, great interview. Andy getting hammered tonight, ha ha!!

[Jan]

What a great way to start the weekend.
Thanks Andy for the "sheer brilliance" that the commies talked about. And thanks too to Llodra for the part he played in the entertainment. Wish more matches could be like this.
:mexican::mexican:

[traveller7]

NeilHarmanTimesJust call him Andy The Entertainer

lol

[david1610]

tomorrows headline
Murray admits to alcohol addiction
or "Murray sets up his shots!"

[WimbledonAce]

Nice to have a straightforward match! Great interview! Didn't realise if Monfils had won it would have been another Frenchman then another if Tsonga gets through!

[JennieF]

Well said jan!!

[pabbers]

Fantastic and what an endearing interview - although the getting hammered may come back to haunt him!

[MurrayAOne]

Will anyone be watching that one again? Definitely!!!!!!!!!!!

[Maza1987]

Much quicker than previous matches.
Superb.

[-J-]

8 am start great tennis great result entertaining interview it dont get better than that

[xenon21]

Amazing match followed by a legendary interview! How many idiotic media people will really think Andy will get hammered? :p

Is Greg silly or something? Jamie saying Andy has worst smash in ment's tennis. Greg says no he was serious. Really Greg? Ever heard of brotherly banter? :p

[traveller7]

wish it was longer in a way such great tennis!

[Tie-break]

What a joy to see the real Andy - on all levels. Can't wait for the next round.

[karanga]

Well done Andy. :clap: :clap: :clap: Keep it going.

Very enjoyable match - great play and interview.

[Genbrit]

Great game & GREAT interview. Thanks Andy for making it quick and yet entertaining. Off to bed now, will sleep well. :)

[JennieF]

'Bye everyone and hope to catch up with you next match. GO GO GO ANDY!!!

[david1610]

Nice to have a straightforward match! Great interview! Didn't realise if Monfils had won it would have been another Frenchman then another if Tsonga gets through!
Can you imagine what it would be like one day if a French fan said "Wow! That's three Brits in a row at a GS!"

[lynne]

That was the best entertaining & skillful match that I have seen in a long time, great play & sportsmanship from both players, just brilliant to watch & no nerve's!!!!............Great Interview to boot, what more could we ask for!!!!!.............Well Done Andy!!!!:thumbup:

[Bardot]

What a brilliant match to watch and for me, far more enjoyable than Tomic/Dolgo. Congratulations Andy :cheer: for absolute professionalism in victory. Next it's time to knock the cuckoo out of his nest.:worship:

[-J-]

Can you imagine what it would be like one day if a French fan said "Wow! That's three Brits in a row at a GS!"would have been foUr ERV LLODRA MONF AND TSONGA

[sid]

Good fun match to watch,Andy was off court quick,so should be nice & fresh for next match.

[david1610]

would have been foUr ERV LLODRA MONF AND TSONGA
Yes but superstitious me is not counting the last one yet....

[-J-]

yes but superstitious me is not counting the last one yet....monf is out so its safe to talk about what could have happened

[xenon21]

I hope there will be a video of Andy hitting the shot at Llodra followed by the net hug and head butt as missed it :( Else will have to wait for re-run or eurosport hopefully

[Gary D]

I was watching set 2 on a laptop, which was running out of battery, got up, put on charge, made a coffee & 4 games had gone!

Listening to different streams, different commentators describing it as a "masterclass". Sustained cheers for Llodra as he was leaving, & even more for Murray.
Great stuff.
Wonder if Lendl did a u-turn back to the stadium on hearing "hammered".....:doh::rolling:

[Madeline]

Well that was fun!

[sophie900607]

This has been a masterpiece, such a great match, hats off to bothy guys for the entertainment! So proud of Andy, he has been really focused and played stunning! OMG how many great points! And a tasty bagel to finish it! Woo hoo! :yahoo::yahoo:

[hfwardhouse]

Gutted to miss such a fabulous match. Trust me to pick today to head to town to meet friends!

Glad Andy won easily. Way to go Andy!

[Katie]

That was such an entertaining match! - so many brilliant points! :yahoo:

Andy's looking really good right now, loved his interview too :rolling:

[traveller7]

and he is trending on twitter!

[Sallydaisy]

That was the best entertaining & skillful match that I have seen in a long time, great play & sportsmanship from both players, just brilliant to watch & no nerve's!!!!............
Great Interview to boot, what more could we ask for!!!!!.............
Well Done Andy!!!!
:thumbup:

You said it all Lynne!!!
Even Andy said it was fun!
:thumbup:

[Caro]

So proud to be a Murray fan!! Fantastic tennis, sportsmanship and personality from both players. If anyone says Andy has no personality after this .........

Can't wait for the next match :worship::worship:

[xenon21]

thaught Judy went home ?

Anyone know the answer to that apart from the fact that newspapers were wrong lol! Shane did mention that Judy said she would see them on saturday so...

Wonder if/when she'll leave during AO

[Sallydaisy]

Anyone know the answer to that apart from the fact that newspapers were wrong lol! Shane did mention that Judy said she would see them on saturday so...

Wonder if/when she'll leave during AO

One of her tweets said she'd be leaving 'at the weekend' - so she could mean flying out on Sunday?

[JAMES4578]

It certainly was a masterclass from Andy and of course LLodra played his part in such an wonferfull match, a joy to be behold and of course a thrill to be a Murray fan! An entertaining interview too!:cheer::cheer::cheer: Not surprised a certain newspaper got it wrong about Judy!