Arnaud Clement vs Andy Murray

Sheddie · administrator

RE: Arnaud Clement vs Andy Murray

imoen · Admin: Moderator+Tennis Legend

Well, Murray had 19ues in that set so needs to improve there. (C had 16.) versus 13 winners (14 for C). he needs to play a few more percentage shots I think. I think he's trying to shorten points because of the heat but it isn't working at the moment. Actually I think the main thing is in his head. he is beginning to look defeated and that is affecting his play, making more ues appear. as always the serve could go in more often!

15-0, well set up point and puts away the winner.

30-0, ue from C.

30-15, mis-hit from A.

30-30 ue from A.

30-40, Wow return from C, almost as fast as the serve!

deuce, good drop shot from A, C just about reaches it but A is there at the net and puts away the volley.

ad C. A goes long.

second serve. deuce. slightly dodgy drop shot but he played a great half-volley for the winner.

second serve. ad C, A goes wide not really sure why there, trying for the winner I guess but he didn't need to go that close.

deuce. ace out wide. 127mph.

second serve. ad C, A nets a fh. talking to himself again.

game C. 0-1. A nets a fh again. far too many ues in that game.

Drew · Aug 6, 2006

Not a good start 30-40

Now Adv AC

AM must just settle and get some of that self confidence going !!!

Deuce

Is Andy taking the pace of his 1st serves ??

Adv AC

Deuce

....nice time for his 6th ace....3 BPs missed by AC so far...

Clement breaks.......

Sheddie · administrator

Andy's having to fight so hard in this game just to stay on even terms, he needs more big serves

2nd serve....

Ad Clement: Forehand error from Andy

mkkreuk · Admin:Moderator + ATP qualifying

Break point for the fourth time for clement and this time he converts. 7-6 *1-0

this isnt good. Come on andy! break back!

Sheddie · administrator

Clement breaks

0-1

Andy nets a forehand to gift the break to Clement, so many ues in that game

Sheddie · administrator

Andy needs to break back right now !

Clement serving:

0-15: Great start as Clement goes long with a forehand

Sheddie · administrator

15-15:

Drew · Aug 6, 2006

Bethan wrote...

Actually I think the main thing is in his head. he is beginning to look defeated and that is affecting his play, making more ues appear.

He better not be !!!! Brad will fry his ass !!!

0-15 cmon Andy a few more for the break back....please !!!!!!!!!

Sheddie · administrator

30-15

Sheddie · administrator

40-15

imoen · Admin: Moderator+Tennis Legend

Clement is taking a long time at the change of ends.

0-15, C makes the ue that time as A finds some good depth.

commentators saying A looks mentally tired and I'd have to agree based on the last few games, he just wasn't focused.

seconds serve. 15-15, A misses an overhead, it was a really hard shot but got the most angry response from him so far!

second serve. 30-15, A nets as C takes all the pace off and A can't get to the ball in time.

second serve. 40-15, passed at the net, but the right decision to come in there.

game C, A can't get the return over the net.

2-0. I can't see Andy winning like this.

he just called for the trainer.

Sheddie · administrator

2-0 Clement

Beeb on the first game of this set:

Clement has ditched his purple bandana for a white one. Maybe Murray should have swapped his cap as he makes several unforced errors. The Scottish teenager saves three break points but can't pull it out for a fourth. Clement is now a set and a break up - for Murray to come back from that in this heat would be some achievement.

geo1 · Intermediate Club Player

Andy's return stat'a are way below average... that's whats making the difference

Sheddie · administrator

Hopefully he can get his hand taped up and stop worrying about that. Blisters can be devils for affecting concentration