2021 Wimbledon R2: Andy Murray [WC] vs Oscar Otte [Q]

[Jokervich]

In previous years, this would be an easy straight set victory for Murray, but these days he seems unable to move properly after the hip surgery. Murray a wild card ranked 118, Otte a qualifier ranked 151. Murray won his last match in 4 sets and Otte won his in 5 sets which went to a 12-12 tiebreak in the 5th set. This will be their first meeting.

Who will win? Poll included.

 

[El_Yotamo]

I think he'll have issues closing it out like in the 1R, but Murray in 4 for me. I don't think Otte has what it takes

 

[canta_Brian]

I’d like Murray to win. Voted for Otte though. That hip needs more than one days rest.

 

[stringertom]

This could be a pretty interesting matchup, scheduled for Centre Court, third match on Wednesday.

Otte is punching above his weight category this year, qualifying at both RG and Wimby in six straight set wins. He’s also the guy who scared Zedraffe by redlining for two sets in their 1R RG match before collapsing badly. He’s now 1-1 in 5-set slam matches. He’s also played fedr at RG’19 so the occasion will probably not bother him as badly as a pure newbie to slams.

At 6’4, Otte can cover some court and had some success at net in 1R despite a 1st serve averaging only 115mph (24 aces so he hits his spots).

Otte will now play three days in a row but today’s work was just six games and a TB, basically a substitute for a practice session.

If The Muzziah rebounds in form after the needlessly long match vs Basil Fawlty, I say Muzziah in 4.

 

[Djokovic_is_the_best#1]

Muzza in 4!

 

[Krish872007]

Let's go Andy!
I think he's got another round in him here surely

 

[ark_28]

Normally would say Murray in 3 but he isn’t the player he was Otta has nothing to lose if he isn’t overwhelmed I take him to win this in 4

 

[James P]

Murray should win this one. A qualifier that went 13-12 in the 5th (ie played effectively 6 sets) should be a simple affair. Bionic hip in 4.

 

[Third Serve]

I think I’m going with the cyborg in 4.

 

[Rosstour]

After seeing him move around and defend superbly against Bash&bashvili, on a slippery court that later injured two players with no metal in their joints...I'm not convinced he "can't move anymore"

The guy's won here twice. He knows what he's doing. If body holds up and draw breaks favorably he can go on a run.

 

[Jokervich]

After seeing him move around and defend superbly against Bash&bashvili, on a slippery court that later injured two players with no metal in their joints...I'm not convinced he "can't move anymore"

The guy's won here twice. He knows what he's doing. If body holds up and draw breaks favorably he can go on a run.

Will his body really hold up though? He looked like he couldn't move properly at the end of the last match.

 

[Desertman]

I agree. I was slightly frustrated by the slice and slow it down tactics by Murray yesterday but, having seen Djokovic fall several times, he knew the court was greasy so employed the correct tactics to prevent himself from falling. If he plays on a court which has seen a full day's play with no rain interruptions, it'll dry out quickly so Murray's movement will be better.

 

[Rosstour]

Will his body really hold up though? He looked like he couldn't move properly at the end of the last match.

I mean, we can hope

 

[stringertom]

I agree. I was slightly frustrated by the slice and slow it down tactics by Murray yesterday but, having seen Djokovic fall several times, he knew the court was greasy so employed the correct tactics to prevent himself from falling. If he plays on a court which has seen a full day's play with no rain interruptions, it'll dry out quickly so Murray's movement will be better.

Slice and slow it down was needed vs Basil Fawlty, who feasts on pace. As savvy as Sir Anduh is, he will figure out what works and what doesn’t vs the unknown Otte. If it’s pace he has it on 1st serves and the plus one.

I’m mostly concerned about his recovery. He was a different fellow in his second match at Queen’s and he didn’t play four sets in his first match there, just a Paire of them.

 

[ForehandCross]

Andy Better win. I am taking some time off of some family work for this.

 

[stringertom]

Andy Better win. I am taking some time off of some family work for this.

Hope you have some time to wait. Katie Boulter is doing her best to delay the match into the night there. Sabalenka can’t shake her.

 

[ForehandCross]

Hope you have some time to wait. Katie Boulter is doing her best to delay the match into the night there. Sabalenka can’t shake her.

Hmm, it's a bummer. But isn't she a break up in 3td?

 

[stringertom]

Hmm, it's a bummer. But isn't she a break up in 3td?

Yeah, but Boulter had BPs to get back on serve. The Brit has a nice grass game.

 

[stringertom]

The Hour of Resurrection has arrived!

Long live The Muzziah! Now let’s go and kick some haggis!

 

[Picmun]

The Hour of Resurrection has arrived!

Long live The Muzziah! Now let’s go and kick some haggis!

 

[Forehanderer]

Andeh Murry Andeh Andeh Andeh Murrry Murry Murry lets go!

 

[Picmun]

 

[Red Rick]

House: Mury
Lord: Andeh Mury
Sigil: A goat on a grass-green field
Words: Boring, unfunny, miserable
Seat: The Manor

 

[Poisoned Slice]

And I need you today. Oh, Andy.

 

[ForehandCross]

CMON ANDEHHHHHHHHHHH

 

[NatF]

Actually rooting for Andy, a rare moment.

 

[Poisoned Slice]

 

[ForehandCross]

If Andy always didn't look like he hated the world I would have said he looks a little tired off the last match

 

[ForehandCross]

Otte ain't no pushover

 

[Poisoned Slice]

''The Murray muttering has begun.''

It never stopped, playa.

 

[AnOctorokForDinner]

Otte looking good so far. Mandy not too bad either.

 

[Picmun]

 

[Poisoned Slice]

Slice and dice.

 

[ForehandCross]

Good point!!!!!!

 

[NatF]

Would love to see Murray make a deep run here.

 

[Red Rick]

This match should get some good Hollywood points

 

[ForehandCross]

Andeh looks good,does't he? he looks okayish. Hope he can carry this forward

 

[ForehandCross]

Andeh sniffing at a break CMON

 

[stringertom]

Otte ain't no pushover

He redlined vs Zedraffe for two sets at RG. Then reality set in, probably mentally fueled as much as by his opponent.

 

[Third Serve]

Otte looks like he just woke up

 

[ForehandCross]

Otte botte

 

[Red Rick]

Otte looks like he just woke up

Andeh looks like he regrets waking up.

 

[Red Rick]

As much chalkdust as I've ever seen and Murray wants to angry challenge

 

[NatF]

This is some very solid play from Otte.

 

[Third Serve]

lol it hit the chalk and Murray wanted to challenge?

 

[ForehandCross]

Andeh looks like he regrets waking up.

Wait for some more wasted B.Ps, he will start looking like he regrets being born

 

[Third Serve]

Can’t blame Murray for losing those BPs, Otte did well.

 

[Third Serve]

Murray looks quite good, not gonna lie. Let’s see how he holds up.

 

[Picmun]

 

[ForehandCross]

ANDEH BREAKS!!! Give him another knighthood I say