Murray vs. Henman Bangkok 06

Sheddie · administrator

RE: Murray vs. Henman Bangkok 06

Sheddie · administrator

Andy serving:

15-15

30-15

40-15

Game

2-1

Both holding really easily so far, Andy's got 80% 1st serves in

Madeline · Admin:Moderator + Tennis Legend

UltimateBoggoFan wrote:

Both holding really easily so far, Andy's got 80% 1st serves in

I wish I could believe that would last. . . Morning all.

Sheddie · administrator

Henman serving:

15-15

30-15

30-30: First half-chance for Andy now, the closest either player has come to breaking so far

Sheddie · administrator

Madeline wrote:

UltimateBoggoFan wrote:

Both holding really easily so far, Andy's got 80% 1st serves in

I wish I could believe that would last. . . Morning all.

Morning Madeline

Henman has just double-faulted and Andy has bp

Sheddie · administrator

Henman gets the 1st serve in and saves it: deuce

Sheddie · administrator

Ad Henman

Deuce

Ad Henman

Game

2-2

That was a good hold from Tim, Andy's already starting to seriously test his serve, can Tim respond and pressurize the Murray delivery

Sheddie · administrator

BBC comments so far:

Murray 2-2 Henman
Henman's serve comes under pressure for the first time with the help of a sloppy missed volley and a wonderful forehand pass from Murray. He saves one break point and eventually holds.

Murray 2-1 Henman
Henman has a lively start but after winning the opening point, Murray rattles off four of his own to hold again.

Murray 1-1 Henman
There are no fireworks yet and Henman enjoys an impressive opening service game by holding to love.

Murray 1-0 Henman
No worries for Murray as he eases into the match with a comfortable hold. He will be boosted by the fact that he got his first five first serves in.

Sheddie · administrator

Andy serving:

15-15

15-30: First half-chance for Henman

15-40

Game Henman:

2-3

Andy payed the penalty for missing several 1st serves in that game, I wonder if Henman chip-charged and tried to put the pressure on.

Madeline · Admin:Moderator + Tennis Legend

Sigh. I didn't think it would last.

I HATE these games where you don't want either player to lose. But if one has to win I would rather it was Andy.

Sheddie · administrator

Beeb:

Murray 2-3 Henman
First blood for Henman as he mixes his game up to force Murray, who played for Great Britain in the Davis Cup in Odessa over the weekend, all over the court. Murray puts the ball into the net after a neat drop shot and Henman breaks.

Sheddie · administrator

Henman serving:

15-0

15-15

30-15

30-30: Maybe a chance for Andy to break back coming up

40-30: Henman's experience is showing at the moment, he's getting the first serve in on all the big points

Deuce

Ad Henman: ace

2nd serve....

Game:

2-4

Madeline · Admin:Moderator + Tennis Legend

Oh dear, 2-5. I was expecting a 3 setter, but with the middle one going to Tim.

Fight back Andy, you have come back from this position before

Sheddie · administrator

Murray serving:

15-0

30-0

30-15

40-15

40-30

Deuce

Ad Henman

Game: double fault

2-5

Double fault at the worst possible time for Andy and Henman looks to have this first set in the bag.

Andy got more 1st serves in, in that game, his percentage is pretty high -78%. Maybe he's struggling with his groundstrokes due to the pace of the court and the ball skidding onto his racket having come from playing on clay.

Sheddie · administrator

Beeb:

Murray 2-5 Henman
Worrying times for Murray as Henman's aggressive play reaps rewards yet again. Henman attacks Murray's serve all game and the Scot is broken after a double fault.

Murray 2-4 Henman
Henman comes under pressure again as Murray produces some impressive volleying. However, it is to no avail as Henman consolidates his break.