Andy Murray Vs. N.Davydenko [RUS] (7)

Sheddie · administrator

RE: Andy Murray Vs. N.Davydenko [RUS] (7)

Sheddie · administrator

Break point for Andy ! This would get him right back into this set

109mph serve...

deuce

Ad Davydenko

Sheddie · administrator

5-1 to Davydenko

At least he's starting to get into the Davydenko service games, that's the first close one of the match.

mkkreuk · Admin:Moderator + ATP qualifying

Davydenko serving at 4-1

Murray really needs to be a bit more aggressive IMO and I also think he needs to break now if he stands a chance in this set. So far this is very reminiscent of his loss to baghdatis at wimbledon.

0-15. DAvydenko hits a volley into the net
15-15. Murray is wrongfooted and hits the shot off balance and therefore nets. He then ties his shoelace.
15-30. Thats more like it. Murray increases the power on his backhand and forces davy into the error
30-30. Murray's forehand just goes wide and he is getting a little frustrated and lets out the first cry of "come on".
40-30. Murray nets.
DEUCE. Davydenko hits a very brave second serve down the T but murray gets it into play and Davydenko errs in the rally
Adv Murray. Double fault
DEUCE. Powerful first serve sets up an easy winner
Adv Davydenko.
GAME. Davy holds to lead 5-1 in the first set.

Sheddie · administrator

Davydenko two points away from the set: 0-30

Madeline · Admin:Moderator + Tennis Legend

Bother. I think this set is gone now.

Sheddie · administrator

2 set points for Davydenko: 15-40

Jon Overend says that Murray is making too many backhand errors and looks flat and lethargic

30-40: Davydenko goes long

imoen · Admin: Moderator+Tennis Legend

Not looking good for this set at least

and indeed, Davy has a set point which he takes.

Hmm. Come on now Andy, regroup and come out fighting.

Madeline, I think the hammer and chisel might be needed.

Jameselaprendi · Improver

yeah now its gone

mkkreuk · Admin:Moderator + ATP qualifying

Murray serving to stay in the set at 1-5
0-15 unforced error
0-30 DOuble fault
0-40 great winner from davydenko
15-40 Unreturnable serve - great tim to hit one of those
30-40 ATtempted lob from davydenko goes long
GAME and first set 6-1 to davydenko. Murray nets a backhand.

that was a poor set of tennis from andy and he was much too passive

Madeline · Admin:Moderator + Tennis Legend

Yes, hammer and chisel it is.

Andy has come back from bad situations before, but this fella looks like one tough cookie.

timmoore46 · Admin:moderator + Club Coach

Oh Dear! Firt set down the pan !

Gor Euro live streaming running but it's sooo sloooow... and way behind the live score board. Lack of bandwidth at my end I suspect. Is anybodies else live streaming OK ?

Sheddie · administrator

1st set Davydenko: 6-1

5 live say that it looks like Andy still has 1 leg in his hotel bed

C'mon now Andy, put that set behind you and try to rally your way back into the match.

Sheddie · administrator

Madeline wrote:

Andy has come back from bad situations before, but this fella looks like one tough cookie.

He's one tough cookie but he's not going to hit Andy off the court like Gonzo. At the moment Andy's beating himself with too many sloppy errors, if he can cut those out and start working the points better than this will start to become a closer match.

15-15 on the Dav serve, start of set 2

Sheddie · administrator

30-15

40-15