2009 French Open (Roland-Garros) - QF: Andy vs Fernando Gonzalez

murrayman650 · ATP level

RE: 2009 French Open (Roland-Garros) - QF: Andy vs Fernando Gonzalez

The Hoose · Satellite level

Better from Andy, a solid approach forcing Gonzo to hit wide. And he's more positive in the next point too but a sensational drop-shot brings Gonzalez level. Ace followed by Murray unforced error brings up two set points. Gonzalez goes long on the first and double faults on the second. An unreturnable serve gives Gonzo another set point but a good return from Muzza forces the Chilean to net. Andy then fluffs a return into the net and a big forehand from Gonzo seals a deserved one set lead.

*0-0 3-6

Poor stuff so far.

-- Edited by The Hoose on Tuesday 2nd of June 2009 03:12:16 PM

The Hoose · Satellite level

A much needed love hold from Muzzaman.

1-0*

The Hoose · Satellite level

Gonzalez now raising his game, holding to 15 with some powerful hitting.

The Hoose · Satellite level

Another love hold from Andy, employing a fair bit of variety and skill - and a schniffkin of good luck.

2-1*

-- Edited by The Hoose on Tuesday 2nd of June 2009 03:21:29 PM

murrayman650 · ATP level

15-0
30-0
40-0
1-0 Murray

30-15
40-15
1-1

15-0
30-0
40-0
2-1

Count Zero · Tennis legend

we all need a schniffkin now and then

The Hoose · Satellite level

...but Murray's being hit off the court on Gonzalez's service games. Hard to see where Andy will get a break from.

*2-2

The Hoose · Satellite level

Nice hold to 15 by Muzza - he's doing what he can and has to hope that Gonzalez will let his level dip for a game.

3-2*

-- Edited by The Hoose on Tuesday 2nd of June 2009 03:27:56 PM

The Hoose · Satellite level

Murray hangs in and Gonzo hits long, then a strong return forces Gonzo long again. 0-30... Gonzo's long again and now Murray has three break points. Andy has a chance to pass but can't take it, while a big serve is enough to save the second bp. Murray can't return a wide first serve and the break points have all gone. Gonzo gets to advantage thanks to more big serving but a missed smash from the Chilean takes it back to deuce. Gonzalez is back to hitting long and Murray has another break point. Gonzo fluffs the ball into the net and Murray breaks!

*4-2

The Hoose · Satellite level

More power from Gonzo and he's sitting pretty at 0-30. But he nets twice and it's 30-30. Gonzo fluffs a backhand and then nets.

5-2*

It's all about Gonzalez at the moment - he's either playing winners of fluffing it. Andy's hanging in there keeping the ball in play - no unforced errors from him yet this set.

-- Edited by The Hoose on Tuesday 2nd of June 2009 03:41:01 PM

The Hoose · Satellite level

Gonzo holds and Murray will attempt to serve out the second set...

The Hoose · Satellite level

Despite some buffering problems on the hoose's computer, caused by French TV switching channels, andy wins two points in a row to get to 30-15. the hoose then has to sit through another french advert as the live feed continues to play up. Eventually the hoose goes to roland garros livescores, to see that Andy has won the set 6-3! smile

-- Edited by The Hoose on Tuesday 2nd of June 2009 03:45:26 PM

The Hoose · Satellite level

Alors, troisième manche.

Andy serving at *0-1

The Hoose · Satellite level

Murray broken - trails 0-2*. I'm off home to find some better pictures...