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Who will win ? [21 vote(s)]

Murray cracks the Dmitry code - in 2
19.0%
Murray is outhit for a set but his consistency eventually tells - in 3
28.6%
Dmitry hits winners all over the court - in 2
14.3%
Murray comes close but is ultimately unable to match Dmitry's power - in 3
28.6%
Toss a coin - which Andy and which Dmitry will turn up !!
9.5%
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A very tricky rd1 tie for Andy against the unpredictable Russian. I really don't know how to call this one, it depends so much on Tursunov's mood. If Dmitry plays like he did against Henman at Queens, Murray will cruise through in straights but if Dmitry shows the form he displayed against Henman at RG and the Aussie Open he'll be big favourite.

The faster grass courts will favour Tursunov with his heavier shots but having come straight from Queens, the extra speed could affect his timing.

Andy will really need to serve well and get a high 1st serve percentage if Tursunov is on-form as the Russian has murderous returns. I expect that Murray will look to use ots of slice, a tactic which Henman used particularly well at Queens when defending. The skidding, low bouncing slices are harder to generate power off. Murray mustn't hit too many loopy topspin shots as Tursunov loves to attack those shots - he learnt the game on Californian hard courts and so is most at home when the ball is arounf waist to shoulder height. Tursunov's volleying is dreadful, he missed several dollies against Henman so I expect Murray will be looking to use the drop shots and short angled shots to bring him in as much as possible.

Apparently Tursunov admits that he doesn't know the meaning of tactics. He describes his game as similar to having a machine gun full of bullets - if you keep firing them consistently, some of them will hit the target !

-- Edited by UltimateSlabbaFan at 11:19, 2006-06-19

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Andy is playing doubles today, so I guess his single match might be tomorrow.



 



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Can we have a poll option of "Toss a coin" please?

Depends which Dmitry and which Andy turn up!

-- Edited by Madeline at 10:11, 2006-06-19

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Lol, I'll add one !

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I've gone for Andy in 3, I'm hoping that the Tursunov of Queens turns up and sprays errors everywhere but inside the court

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Andy's comments on the match [taken from the Nottingham site]:

“I’ve always said that I wanted three matches on grass before Wimbledon. I wanted to play some competitive matches and I think I’ve made the right decision to play at the Red Letter Days Open”, said Murray.

“I’ve watched him (Dmitry Tursunov) play. Yeh, we get on pretty well and it should be a nice match. He plays well against almost anyone because he dictates most of the points. You must try not to give Dmitry too many opportunities on your second serve and must play consistently to win against him.”

“If I play like I did around this time last year then I’ll have a good chance. Tursunov can play top tennis. After all, he beat Tim (Henman) in the US Open and the Australian Open. He’s certainly had some good results but he can also have some bad games. He hits the ball hard and doesn’t give you much rhythm. I just hope he’s not going to play one of his best matches against me.”

Although new to the Red Letter Days Open tournament, Murray had competed in Nottingham as a junior.
“When I was 16 year-old I lost in the final round of qualifying at Nottingham and I had a good record here in the U-18 and U-14 nationals so hopefully that success will continue (this week).” explained Murray.

“Many of the players have said the courts at Nottingham are fast and have quite a high bounce. The courts here are a little quicker than Stella which suits me fine. I’ve only heard very good things about the courts here.”



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I've gone for Tursunov in 3 although I certainly wouldn't want to put any money on this match.

If Andy was playing well I would fancy his chances but at the moment it would a bit of a surprise for him to pull this one out.

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It could honestly go either way. Both of them are so unpredictible - with Tursonov that's a permanent occurance, but I can't say I'm enjoying Andy's new found unpredicability.

I edge towards Andy *slightly* because I think he might be too steady for Tursonov and I could imagine a Monfils style approach by Andy, but he has struggled against heavy hitters in the past.

If Tursonov is on then it doesn't really matter who is at the other end of the court though because EVERYONE would struggle to play him when he's on his game so lets hope he's not on his game.

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the match will start at 1pm providing the opening match finishes on time!! i think the win is for either player, like aria and UFF it depends on how they play on the day.


also, the tournie used to come on SSX, but is not on the schedule for this week, but then maybe its going to come on later in the week.



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Murray v Tursonov.....not before 1.00pm !

http://nottingham.lta.org.uk/News/060619Murray.htm

Live on Radio Nottingham :

http://www.bbc.co.uk/nottingham/content/articles/2006/06/07/tennis_live_feature.shtml



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I feel Andy could be Tursunov and I'm going to go for Andy in 3.. As of course if Tursunov steps up his game it could be a different match altogether but let's just hope not and ends up playing like against Tim at Queen's.

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Looks like Andy is serving first - probably won the toss then as Tursunov has no tactics!!!!

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Murray serving 0-30 in first game! Hmmm.


Pulls it back to 30-30!


30-40............. break point Dimmy


Deuce!



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1st Set :

Game 1 Murray serving

0-15 0-30 15-30 30-30 30-40 BP no1....usual start for AM !...deuce...

Going to be one of these days I can tell...

Adv AM...game 1-0....a service hold....

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Adv AM


Game AM!


Nice start in the end



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