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kundalini


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Hanescu had a comfortable 6-2 6-3 win over Alberto Martin in the opening round. He's very tall (6'6) and is currently ranked 35 which is a career high for him. His one title was won on the clay at Gstaad and he also made the final at Bucharest.

He typically get a very high first serve percentage (average 70%) but with limited penetration (65%). His success rate on 2nd serve is far more impressive (55% compared to Andy's 54%).

This season he made the QF at Casablanca beating Darcis and Navarro before losing to Ferrero 3-6 5-7. His form on hardcourt in 2009 was unimpressive.

So long as Andy gets a reasonable percentage of first serves in play and serves aggressively, he should have too much for Hanescu. If however, he is down in the low 50s or even high 40s, then it could be a real struggle to get the victory.

3rd match on centre on Tuesday.

-- Edited by kundalini on Monday 13th of April 2009 05:57:33 PM

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Despite the tournament schedule showing R2 matches beginning on Wednesday, Andy's match is on tomorrow. 3rd match on the main court, with the first starting at 10.30am (9.30 am in the UK).
Guessing about 1pm?

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Third singles on the Court Central tomorrow. Play to begin at 10.30 local time. I'm doing a Madeline, wink I'll be out! cry

Whoops, posting at the same time as the aforementioned person. rofl.gif



-- Edited by helki on Monday 13th of April 2009 06:34:49 PM

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Madeline


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And I wont biggrin

I can watch all matches this week, except Saturday (if he gets that far!)

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Andy in 2 !!!

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Andy in 3 !! (round 3 that is) :)

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Madeline


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Blimey, the first match didn't take long, Monfils self-destructed!  I hope that Simon v Beck takes a bit longer, as I have to pop out and might miss the start of Andy's match if they are too quick. 1pm might be a bit optimistic (or pessimistic for me).

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Hanescu's a decent clay courter, but I'd be surprised if Murray didn't have enough to eventually come through this match.

Beck has just taken the 1st set 7-5 against Simon, so it may be a while before Murray gets on, presuming Simon does indeed comeback to win the match

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Maybe not, Beck a break up in the second now (3-1), although there have been breaks a plenty in this match.

I'm going for Andy in straights as well, this is a good match up for him in his first match. Testing but not too tough. I hope he can adapt to clay as Fed did after his indifferent start on it!

Fed's game against Seppi will be interesting as well. He looked in great form last round.

Is there a live stream anywhere?

-- Edited by Mikeduke on Tuesday 14th of April 2009 11:23:58 AM

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Mikeduke


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Wow

And its all over, 6-1 in the second, disaster for Simon!

Andy is on next :)

-- Edited by Mikeduke on Tuesday 14th of April 2009 11:32:02 AM

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There is a live stream at http://www.atdhe.net/

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Mikeduke


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Ugh broken first game. I don't have the speed for a live stream. Step it up Andy

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Mikeduke


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Good work, Andy breaks straight back.

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Mikeduke


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Welcome to clay court, Andy is broken again!

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Break back and finally Andy holds!

On serve 3-2

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