Dubai 2024 R1 - Andy vs Shapovalov - monday 12 noon

[cazza99]

Andy vs Shapovalov not before 12 noon (UK time).

Second match on court with first one starting at 10 am UK time.

[exislander]

Players on court warming up.

[Sallydaisy]

:nailbiter:

[Hawkeye]

First set to Shapovalov, 6-4.

[Jane]

Second set to Andy 7-6 :thumbup:

[clancy]

All to play for in the 3rd although don't think Andy is playing at his best so won't be easy. x

[Jane]

Andy leads 2-0 in third set - Shapo to serve

[Jane]

2-1

[clancy]

4-3 to Andy.

[Jane]

5-3 :nailbiter:

[clancy]

5-3. If he can win his next service game he has it or even better break him, come on Andy and he does! Nice win Andy. x

[Jane]

:yahoo::yahoo::yahoo: Andy wins 6-4,6-7, 6-3

[Jan]

Hooray!!!

[exislander]

I believe that was his 500th match win on hard court?

[pabbers]

OMG!!!!!! Brilliant but missed it 😡

[Speedy Hawk]

Brilliant Andy!! Well done!

[Hawkeye]

In his post-match interview, Andy dropped his biggest hint yet that he's retiring this year.

[JAMES4578]

Andy stepped up at the right times though another tough one, well done! see he has dropped to 67 in latest rankings so a few wins here would be beneficial. Yes Andy did say he probably does not have too long left (talking about career) but he'll do his best the last few months.

[HoopGirl]

Great news to see!

What did Andy say about retiring?

I think it’s going to be the Olympics

[Stell]

He believes he might have a few months left, as he thinks he's struggling to beat other players.

[cazza99]

Months can mean more than 12.

Wonder if it will be Wimbledon when
he retires though.

[HoopGirl]

He’s down for the Olympics I saw so probably at least until then

[banskogirl]

Really, unbelievably happy with Andy winning today. I am in total denial about the retirement so every match keeps my dream alive.

[HoopGirl]

I get that Banskogirl - his retirement will leave a huge void in my life too.

[Genbrit]

2025 will be 20 years since first Wimbledon as a professional. Maybe that's what he's aiming for. I'm hoping for as long as possible!!!

[clancy]

Who does Andy play next and when?

[Genbrit]

I think he might retire at the Olympics. He's had such success there.