ATP Paris Masters : QF - Andy v Nalbandian

Drew · Oct 30, 2008

ATP Paris Masters : QF - Andy v Nalbandian

Drew · Oct 30, 2008

Andy is first up on court central at 2pm Paris time...1pm here.

Stircrazy · Tennis legend

Drew wrote:

Nalby has a habit of having very good late season runs....here is hoping that Andy can keep it going. I think Andy may lose a set but I still take Muzza to progress.

He's in ominously good form in Paris - demolished Juan Martín del Potro 4 & 0 this afternoon! I, too, think Andy can avenge his Wimbledon 2005 defeat, however, probably in three sets, but it's going to be some tussle!

* Pleased that the match is tomorrow afternoon, as I'm out tomorrow evening & wouldn't have wanted to head into the West End not knowing the fate of our hero! wink

-- Edited by Stircrazy at 13:39, 2008-10-31

indiana · Tennis legend

Andy to lose..............

...a set .

Yes, I do think his 18 unbeaten set record is in serious danger from Nalbandian, who has taken on this late season I'm really quite bothered attitude again. How much more, by the way, Nalby could and shoud have achieved.

It wouldn't amaze me if Andy lost this match, but I'm going to take him to win in 3.

johnnylad · Tennis legend

I think this match is a step too far for Andy. I predict a close straight sets defeat and some welcome feet up time before Shanghai (which he'll win!)

Happycynic · Pro player

Ditto. It's now two and half weeks with only the odd day without a competitive match. It has to be starting to take its toll. For Andy to make it through, he's going to have to dig very deep, especially mentally.

ForeverDelayed · Grand Slam Champion

This match partially depends on which Nalbandian turns up - the one who played at the end of last year will possibly be too much for Murray, but the one who has played the majority of this year will give Murray an easy win.

I do think this may be a step too far for Murray, but wouldn't be too surprised if Murray did manage to beat Nalby

Mikeduke · County player

I think Andy will be able to beat Nalby, I think hes now a class above. I know Nalby likes it here, but I think its a different Andy.

Straight sets 7-5 6-3

Good luck Andy.

On an entirely unrelated side note, the Hoxton hotel are going to give away 500 hotel rooms for £1 at 12:00 today (exactly). I used their offer in August and it was really nice.

The best way is to use their non-flash link https://reservations.ihotelier.com/crs/step1.cfm?hotelid=13279&languageid=1 which not everyone knows about. They all go within a minute so you have to be speedy!

timmoore46 · Admin:moderator + Club Coach

Any live feed anywhere ?

wolf · Tennis legend

http://www.channelsurfing.net/

Match just about to start, Nalbandian to serve.

ForeverDelayed · Grand Slam Champion

Nalbandian to serve - 0-0

15-0 - Nalby gets to the net, hits a good bh volley, and the lob drifts wide
30-0 - deep groundstrokes from both, until Murray nets a bh
40-0 - Murray was in control of the point, but Nalby hits a brilliant fh on the run dtl for a winner
40-15 - bh error for Nalby goes long
Game Nalby - Ace

Nalbandian leads 1-0

mjd · Challenger qualifying

Also Justin TV English commentary

ForeverDelayed · Grand Slam Champion

Murray to serve - 0-1

15-0 - fh return into the net
15-15 - Murray nets a fh
30-15 - dropshot, Nalby slips getting to it and can only net
30-30 - long rally, ends with a lovely fh dropshot from Nalby that Murray can't get to
40-30 - unreturnable serve
Game Murray - bh return is long

1-1

ForeverDelayed · Grand Slam Champion

Nalbandian to serve - 1-1

0-15 - fh serve out wide, but Nalby misses the angled fh
0-30 - Nalby steps in with the bh but drags it wide
15-30 - wide serve, good fh approach, and the lob goes long
30-30 - great serve, and the bh is a winner
40-30 - bh return is long
Game Nalby - fh approach and Murray nets the bh pass

Nalbandian leads 2-1

ForeverDelayed · Grand Slam Champion

Murray to serve - 1-2

0-15 - Murray's point, but a ridiculous bh pass from Nalby changes it and Murray's volley goes long
15-15 - good serve, and an easy fh
30-15 - short second serve and Nalby attacks, but Murray hits a good bh pass and puts the fh away
40-15 - Murray wins the fh duel and Nalby frames one long
40-30 - DF
Deuce - deep bh return on a 2nd serve and Murray nets a bh
Adv Nalby - another short 2nd serve is the catalyst, Nalby always ahead in the rally and plays a lovely dropshot that Murray can't get over the net
Game Nalby - short 2nd serve again, and Murray puts a bh long

Nalbandian leads 3-1