Murray v Davydenko

Drew · Mar 11, 2006

Murray v Davydenko

stagger · Club Coach

I went for another straights win. maybe close sets, but i think the boy is going to make a big impression on this tournament. If he can pull of a 2 set win over someone like Davydenko, then it will tune him in to some difficult potential matches ahead.

mkkreuk · Admin:Moderator + ATP qualifying

Ive gone for Murray in 3!

THis court is due to take place TODAY! On Stadium 2, 6th Match on court

imoen · Admin: Moderator+Tennis Legend

I've gone for Murray in three, based on his form yesterday (or what I can tell of it) and also the fact that Davydenko hasn't yet played a match. I think it will be very close though, and only if Murray comes out from the start and plays like he can.

Madeline · Admin:Moderator + Tennis Legend

I too have gone (rather hesitantly) for Andy in 3, as every time I have predicted he will come through a match against a higher-ranked player he has failed (Chela, Robredo). I hope I haven't jinxed him!

Drew · Mar 11, 2006

Just listened to Andys BBC interview after the match last night....

When asked about this chances v Davydenko I was expecting the usual
"....he is ranked 5 in the world I am not expected to win...blah blah blah..."

But he did not....he said yes Davydenko would be the favourite but that " if I play really well i have got a chance of beating him..."

What a difference a few weeks make....and of course the Roddick and Hewitt scalps do give the confidence a large boooooost !

kate85 · Lower Club Player

Hi could I ask a favour of someone? There is an exclusive audio with Andy on the PLO web site, but it won't play for me for some reason. If it isn't too long would someone mind trabscribing it for me to put on the web site? I'd really appreciate it, thanks

mkkreuk · Admin:Moderator + ATP qualifying

kate85 wrote:

Hi could I ask a favour of someone? There is an exclusive audio with Andy on the PLO web site, but it won't play for me for some reason. If it isn't too long would someone mind trabscribing it for me to put on the web site? I'd really appreciate it, thanks

I'll give it a go if you link it here please

mkkreuk · Admin:Moderator + ATP qualifying

kate85 wrote:

Hi could I ask a favour of someone? There is an exclusive audio with Andy on the PLO web site, but it won't play for me for some reason. If it isn't too long would someone mind trabscribing it for me to put on the web site? I'd really appreciate it, thanks

Here it is:
"….not really. I think like you said I have a little more belief when or if the match gets tight I know I can win the match, whereas before I had lost a lot of tough matches against the top guys. So, I’m not going to change my attitude going into the match, I’m still going to go and try and play my own game and obviously you know vary the pace, use my slice, try and bring him into the net a little bit so I mean I’ve obviously got my tactics sorted but I’m not going to go into it different to my other matches."

He stuttered a little bit so it was tough trying to figure some parts ( I though he said I AM going to change my attitude at first). Kate, you can punctuate it!

-- Edited by mkkreuk at 11:49, 2006-03-11

Drew · Mar 11, 2006

Murray playing on Stadium court 2 approx 6.00pm local time - best guess. Approx 2.00am out time.

Could be shown 'nearly live' on the web site !!!!

http://www.pacificlifeopen.tv/page/Home/0,,11555,00.html

kate85 · Lower Club Player

mkkreuk wrote:

kate85 wrote: Hi could I ask a favour of someone? There is an exclusive audio with Andy on the PLO web site, but it won't play for me for some reason. If it isn't too long would someone mind trabscribing it for me to put on the web site? I'd really appreciate it, thanks Here it is:"….not really. I think like you said I have a little more belief when or if the match gets tight I know I can win the match, whereas before I had lost a lot of tough matches against the top guys. So, I’m not going to change my attitude going into the match, I’m still going to go and try and play my own game and obviously you know vary the pace, use my slice, try and bring him into the net a little bit so I mean I’ve obviously got my tactics sorted but I’m not going to go into it different to my other matches." He stuttered a little bit so it was tough trying to figure some parts ( I though he said I AM going to change my attitude at first). Kate, you can punctuate it!-- Edited by mkkreuk at 11:49, 2006-03-11

Thank you VERY much! I REALLY appreciate it. I hope they start to work again for me soon!

RJA · Hall of fame

I've gone for Murray in 3. I will be a tough match for him but it is winnable one. Hopefully his convincing first round win will add to his confidence.

Drew · Mar 11, 2006

With the current weather at the PLO I would not be surprised if Andys match was held over until Sunday !!!!!!

kate85 · Lower Club Player

Yup, raining again. But at least for Andy, he knows that when it stops raining there are six matches ahead of him. He can just hang at his hotel for as long as necessary. I guess last night was worse as he was first out when it stopped so had to be ready to go straight away and had to hang around the site. Small mercies.

Madeline · Admin:Moderator + Tennis Legend

Curse the rain. Andy was due on at roughly 12.45, and I would probably have stayed up to follow it. If it is going to be an hour or more later than that, I won't make it I'm afraid. I need my beauty sleep.