2022 Miami Open R2: Daniil Medvedev [1] vs Andy Murray [WC]

[Jokervich]

This one looked like a potentially interesting match. World number 2 against Murray. Medvedev not been doing so well lately. That Australian Open final, the beatdown by The Nadal at Acapulco and the special operation appear to have affected him mentally in a bad way. Although Murray's had quite a few early losses recently himself.

H2H is 1-0 to Medvedev. How do you think this match will go?

 

[Darksong]

Murray normally fades fast in round 2… Although the match today wasn’t as taxing as some of his recent first rounds.

 

[Winners or Errors]

Murray coming off a 2 setter instead of his usual 3 = dangerous. If he has a good match, he can still beat Medvedev.

 

[Zardoz7/12]

Metallic Murray for the upset, Medvedev is going through the slam loss blues like Murray did all those years ago when your head isn't in the game.

 

[Rosstour]

Delbonis has been a consistent presence on the tour for years and is inside the top40. Good win for Murray, just routined him...

 

[TheNachoMan]

Murray to prove that even when crippled he‘s superior to the best of the #NextGen. C’mon Muzz.

 

[dapchai]

The Muscovite residing in Monte Carlo, Monaco to beat the Mettled Master of Magnanimity. A Maginificent and Memorable Match with Mesmerizing Moments from Medvedev and Murray.

 

[stringertom]

Delbonis has been a consistent presence on the tour for years and is inside the top40. Good win for Murray, just routined him...

The first set was far from routine. Until the TB, Muzziah made zero inroads on perhaps the worst serve in ATP history. It was totally on serve with zero BPs or even a deuce in the first set to 4-5 in the TB before Delbonis caved.

Medvedev is in a funk that Muzz could have benefited from more on IW’s slower surface. I think the top seed got a nice break by losing 3R there to Le Professeur, giving a few extra days to unwind and get back on the horse. He is fully recharged and will dictate with his pace being too much for achy breaky Andy to handle.

Medvedev in 2.

 

[ark_28]

Medvedev should be beating Murray comfortably

 

[Rattie]

I’m conditioned to Murray losing in round 2 now. Apart from which, he’s playing Medvedev, so no chance he will break the habit now.

 

[aldeayeah]

If the court's playing fast, Med in 2. Otherwise, who knows lol.

 

[onefineday]

This is going to be so funny if Murray wins.

 

[Kralingen]

It’s been windy and not very pleasant tennis in Miami this week. If this one has big winds, Murray has a chance. If it’s clear sky and sunny, probably not, but Murray still can make this interesting.

 

[Deleted member 788697]

Biggest mismatch on the tour.
Medvedev is everything Murray wishes he could be.

 

[Jokervich]

Biggest mismatch on the tour.
Medvedev is everything Murray wishes he could be.

I made a thread in the General Pro Player Discussion subforum asking who would win in a match between peak Medvedev and peak Murray (hard court, best of 5 sets) and the overwhelming majority voted Murray. I'm guessing this hip injury has made him significantly worse to the point where Medvedev will beat him very easily?

 

[taylor15]

I made a thread in the General Pro Player Discussion subforum asking who would win in a match between peak Medvedev and peak Murray (hard court, best of 5 sets) and the overwhelming majority voted Murray. I'm guessing this hip injury has made him significantly worse to the point where Medvedev will beat him very easily?

Peak Murray was definitely a better player.

 

[big ted]

medvedev should thump him 6-3 6-2 unless lendls there it might be 6-3 6-3

 

[top10]

I believe Andy still has a few top 5 wins in him (if in early rounds). Voted Murray in 3

 

[Rosstour]

Med hasn't been himself lately. He's ripe for an upset and a meltdown

 

[ghostofMecir]

Murray coming off a 2 setter instead of his usual 3 = dangerous. If he has a good match, he can still beat Medvedev.

Sir Murphy played really well in the opening match and served especially well. I’m rooting for him to make a run somewhere.

 

[Jokervich]

Peak Murray was definitely a better player.

That's true. I've been thinking more about this match and it would be absolutely embarrassing if Medvedev actually lost this match.

 

[power_backhand]

I would say Murray has a chance. The russian players (especially Rublev and Medvedev), are definitely rattled by what's going on in their home country. It's certainly possible that they are under performing to avoid being in the final trophy ceremony. At indian wells, Medvedev was clearly under performing and Rublev looked terrible today in miami. Don't be surprised if Medvedev goes out early in Miami.

 

[Kralingen]

I woke up thinking Andeh might actually be able to take Medvedev. It’s still a long shot wins due to stamina and serve issues, but if he stays focused he could easily take a set and more from our supposed world #1.

 

[Jokervich]

damn Murray broken to love

 

[Kralingen]

Bye bye MUGray. That was awful.

 

[AnOctorokForDinner]

Sad to see Mandy play like trash. Four straight UEs and here's the love break.

 

[Kralingen]

Sad to see Mandy play like trash. Four straight UEs and here's the love break.

Yeah it’s always tough to see the underdog just give it away like that. Then again, Murray is on his last legs anyways…

 

[James P]

Let's see a double break, Medly

 

[NatF]

Poor mans version of the Djokorray match-up lol.

 

[flyingboris]

Getting broken like that was bad, but Andy still plays a mean game of tennis. Let's see if he can fight back.

 

[Third Serve]

Nice hold from the Muzz

 

[James P]

Medvedev playing more aggressively than usual today. Good to see.

 

[tennis4me]

Med's slap-style FH is so lethal and ugly at the same time. He's playing very fast between serves.

 

[James P]

Easy peasy hold for Muzzah

 

[flyingboris]

Andy misses a service return: "No Andeh, no!!". Hope he listens to himself.

 

[flyingboris]

Well, at least he's making Meddy serve out the set.

 

[James P]

Not a bad set for Murray, tbh. Really just one terrible game. Not getting into Medvedev's serve, though.

 

[flyingboris]

OK Andy, now hold yer damn serve in the next set!

 

[onefineday]

I can only imagine how painful this match is and is going to be.

 

[Kralingen]

Not a bad set for Murray, tbh. Really just one terrible game. Not getting into Medvedev's serve, though.

Shades of the 2021 USO final

(I’ve said too much )

 

[tennis4me]

Hard to break Med's serve when his serve is on.

 

[clayqueen]

Murray is on a hiding to nothing trying to out-hit Medvedev from the back of the court. He needs to do something different.

 

[Harry_Wild]

Half of court in filtered dark charcoal in the Stadium with Medvedev and Murray! Cannot see the tennis ball to well!

 

[mightyjeditribble]

It doesn't look likely that Murray will have a chance to mount a comeback but at least the score will be somewhat respectable.

 

[flyingboris]

Hard to break Med's serve when his serve is on.

Yeah Andy's not making a lot of headway..

 

[tennis4me]

Yeah Andy's not making a lot of headway..

And when Andy is serving, Med is getting closer at forcing a deuce ...

 

[mightyjeditribble]

Andy DFs at the wrong time to give Meddy break points.

 

[mightyjeditribble]

Murray out-thinking Med on those two break points. But it's pretty hard to win a match like that ...

Hopefully he'll hold serve now.

 

[James P]

Good recovery. See if he can hang on to this service game.

 

[Kralingen]