Masters Cup 2008 - RR - Andy Murray v Roger Federer

goldfish · Futures qualifying

RE: Masters Cup 2008 - RR - Andy Murray v Roger Federer

The Hoose · Satellite level

"Moving on up." Roger serving to stay in the match at 6-4 6-7 4-5

00-15 Forehand unforced error
15-15 A chance there for Murray but he hits long
15-30 Another forehand error from Federer, going wide again
15-40 Murray drops one in short but Fed makes his 55th unforced error
30-40 Murray wrong-footed and drifts one long
Deuce Murray dumps his forehand return in the net on second serve.
A.Fed Both players going side to side, line to line, Fed's drop shot clips the net and drops in
Deuce Murray plays the big shots to both sides of the court
A.Fed Serve and exquisite half-volley drop shot from Fed.
Deuce Second serve sits up and Murray makes no mistake with the backhand return
A.Muz Good probing from Andy and Fed hits a backhand just long
Deuce Murray gets the second serve in this time, but Fed turns the point round and puts away a forehand winner
A.Muz Fed misses wide when in control
Deuce Again Murray nets a second serve return on his favoured backhand
A.Muz Good return forces Fed into a tricky volley. Murray plays a nice cross-court shot

-- Edited by The Hoose at 15:00, 2008-11-14

The Hoose · Satellite level

My live feed's just gone down!

Count Zero · Tennis legend

sb says fed aerved and ace to save mp.

The Hoose · Satellite level

Deuce Ace (may have missed a couple of points)
A.Fed
Deuce Murray puts away the volley, having run Federer out of the court
A.Fed Winner clips the line. The crowd goes crazy as Murray's challenge fails
Deuce Missed that point. My feed's still dodgy.

Fed eventually wins the game, having faced 7 match points. 5-5.

-- Edited by The Hoose at 15:06, 2008-11-14

goldfish · Futures qualifying

How many more match points do you need Andy? just take one and then give Rog a good old pat on the back

Mikeduke · County player

5live says that was his 6th mp, so I dont think you missed anything.

The Hoose · Satellite level

Murray to serve at 5-5...

15-00 Second serve clips the centre line and Fed nets.
30-00 Deep first serve and Fed eventually nets
30-15 Fed apparently gives up the point as he lobs a return back but moves just as Andy hits, and knocks the ball back for a winner
40-15 Unreturned serve
Game Murray. Fed nets. Murray leads 6-5*

-- Edited by The Hoose at 15:09, 2008-11-14

The Hoose · Satellite level

This match is so important for Andy. A chance to get the Fed fear factor out of his mind before next season - you can see he still has that fear because of the way he returned on the match points

Fed serving at 5-6

15-00 Fed bosses the point
15-15 Double fault
15-30 Fed misses an easy drive volley
15-40 Murray has Fed at full stretch at the net and he can't get the ball back second time

GAME, SET, MATCH MURRAY! Second serve again, which Murray gets in. After a bit of a rally, Fed hits it out.

Murray wins 4-6 7-6(3) 7-5

-- Edited by The Hoose at 15:23, 2008-11-14

Mikeduke · County player

Could this match be anymore exciting?

And Im not even watching it!

goldfish · Futures qualifying

Fantastic to watch if somewhat stressful. Excellent effort from Federer and hope Murray will be OK tomorrow.

Funny that the players come on court followed by someone carrying their bags but after 3 hours playing with a bad back, Fed strolled off carrying his bags out. Could probably have done with a little physical support after that.

DUSTY DICK · Club Coach

fantastic Murray. 3 out of 3 to top the group. Has to be a massive contender now for the title.

helki · Futures qualifying

Davy-Donkey tomorrow. Hope Minto is fit enough after that marathon. Rog a real fighter, many would have packed in long before the end.

Madeline · Admin:Moderator + Tennis Legend

WOW!!!

That was an absolute cracker of a match. Well done indeed, Andy.

I'm exhausted, I can't begin to imagine how he feels. I hope he has something left for tomorrow - Davydenko is playing very well, and has had a day's rest - but if he hasn't, he has still done wonderfully well on his TMC debut.

S&V · Club Coach

Federer really needed that and seemed to want it so for Andy that was a great win, I really think he is the best player right now and hope for a lot next year especially in Aus.