FO 2017 R3: Andy Murray vs Juan Martin Del Potro

[tennis_pro]

Well it just took Anderson five sets to beat Edmund so I can't imagine his form is that fantastic.

Have you seen Edmund this year?

 

[Terenigma]

Another amazing lob!

 

[Deleted member 77403]

he really does. Super high tennis IQ. I mean, I do like him to some extend, but he gets too defensive for my liking. Would also love to see him more at the net as he's got excellent hand skills once he gets there.

Listen to the non applause, when Muzz won the set by the way. Crowd is 100 % behind Delpo, but it ain't enough. Best Murray since Doha or 2016? I think so.

Things are slowly clicking into gear for the Muzziah of professional tennis.

 

[PeteD]

And I'm done. Time to switch over to Stanimal.

You might not like what you see

 

[deBroglie]

Sigh, it looks like Murray has swindled Del Potro out of two sets. I hope we can see something special again in the third set.

 

[The Green Mile]

Muzziah all over that 2nd serve, skids off the baseline. 2 BPs.

 

[tennis_pro]

Well it just took Anderson five sets to beat Edmund so I can't imagine his form is that fantastic.

Have you seen Edmund? One of the few people to take a set off of Nadal, close matches against top players like Del Potro or Simon. He's on the rise and if he keeps this up he could finish the year in the top 30.

 

[Poisoned Slice]

Soul has been taken.

 

[Djokovic2011]

Have you seen Edmund this year?

I have but I just can't imagine that Anderson's level was that high if it took him five sets to get the win. Now if he'd beaten him in straights or a fairly routine 4 set match I might think saying he was in "fantastic form" was justified.

 

[Deleted member 77403]

If Murray continues to progress at this rate, I would not be surprised if we see him in the final. He has the ability to declaw the Stanimal, if he gets going.

 

[Terenigma]

Early break for Murray in the third

 

[Fed881981]

If Murray continues to progress at this rate, I would not be surprised if we see him in the final. He has the ability to declaw the Stanimal, if he gets going.

I will be happy with a rematch of last year's final!

 

[Deleted member 77403]

Early break for Murray in the third

Match is done now. Murray cruising.

 

[Poisoned Slice]

Match is done now. Murray cruising.

 

[Terenigma]

As crazy as it might seem, i think i would rather see Murray play Wawrinka than Fognini this year. I dont think Stan is as amazing against Murray as he is against Djokovic/Nadal and Fognini has had a couple of good wins against Murray on clay before.

 

[Deleted member 77403]

I will be happy with a rematch of last year's final!

Another classic? Sure, why not?

 

[RF-18]

So this MUG is a slam winner?

ROTFLMAO

 

[Poisoned Slice]

''Moving like a 60 year old now.''

 

[The Green Mile]

Two return winners from Andy, and he has the double break.

 

[Chanwan]

Guys, I'm not following Delpo enough. Is he making any real progress over the past 12 months or so? I feel that he always finds a way to lose.

It's not over yet in Paris, but I'm talking in general, not this particular match.

he's regressed big time from his 2016 Olympian and DC heights, probably as much as Muzz and Djoko. He's had more injuries again (missed the AO for instance and there was talk he would miss FO as well)

 

[Fed881981]

Another classic? Sure, why not?

No, sir. I just don't want to see Nadal in the final

he's regressed big time from his 2016 Olympian and DC heights, probably as much as Muzz and Djoko. He's had more injuries again (missed the AO for instance and there was talk he would miss FO as well)

Thanks. That's unfortunate!

 

[Deleted member 77403]

Murray is certainly showing me the REAL Murray again, and just in time. I think the focus he needed for this match has caused his competitive juices and intensity to rise again. A free flowing aggressive Murray is nothing but great for the game.

 

[Terenigma]

Murray absolutely beasting now. Just in time too, im glad Delpo has played him into form again!

 

[ojo rojo]

So this MUG is a slam winner?

ROTFLMAO

 

[Rebel-I.N.S]

Whisper it but...


CLAYRRAY.

 

[underground]

Yeah time to switch to Stan-Fog.

 

[Deleted member 77403]

Clayray seems to be back...someone made a joking comment about Murray winning this event...oh boy, suppose if he does?

 

[ojo rojo]

Whisper it but...


CLAYRRAY.

Mudziah!

 

[Chanwan]

You might not like what you see

I do, wonderful way to break back! 5-all

 

[Djokovic_is_the_best#1]

Clayray is back in the house! Murray in cruise control and I feel for delpo. As he just not what he was back in the day but still credit his fight and heart.

 

[The Green Mile]

Andy is the last person you want to play, when you're showing signs of fatigue. The guy wears you down relentlessly, he'll play a short cross-court forehand taking some pace off, instead of going for the big winner dtl, just so you can cover that little bit of extra ground, but it's obviously all in vain. Rafa, Novak and Fed would finish off points faster.

 

[Terenigma]

Kind of want Delpo to get a game because a bagel in the third set doesn't do his performance justice.

 

[Chanwan]

I do, wonderful way to break back! 5-all

spoke too soon, the Fog breaks right back. Gotta say, Fognini playing well is a pretty sight too. Such natural talent, everything seems effortless for him.
But I do want my Stanimal to progress nevertheless.

 

[Deleted member 77403]

spoke too soon, the Fog breaks right back. Gotta say, Fognini playing well is a pretty sight too. Such natural talent, everything seems effortless for him.
But I do want my Stanimal to progress nevertheless.

Fog is plain genius

 

[Terenigma]

5-0 Murray and serving for the bagel and the match.

 

[The Green Mile]

What a drop shot performance this has been. 5-0, 3rd set.

 

[Paul Harman]

Dare we believe? Clayray hath returned.

 

[Deleted member 77403]

Murray toying with Del Potro - Soul destroying for the Tower of Tandil.

Bagel incoming...

 

[Deleted member 77403]

What a drop shot performance this has been. 5-0, 3rd set.

Drop shot and lobs - The story of this match, and the backbone of Clayray.

 

[fps]

Kind of want Delpo to get a game because a bagel in the third set doesn't do his performance justice.

For someone who nearly missed the tourny, he's done well to come here and get points on the board.

 

[Rebel-I.N.S]

Zen Murray is a force of nature.

Rarely seen; however, it's a state of borderline invincibility.

 

[ByakuFubuki]

Murray is certainly showing me the REAL Murray again, and just in time. I think the focus he needed for this match has caused his competitive juices and intensity to rise again. A free flowing aggressive Murray is nothing but great for the game.

Hopefully he'll keep it up after the Match/Tournament.

Beautiful couple of points in the meanwhile.

 

[Deleted member 77403]

Have to say, Murray's calves not quite as jacked up as they have been in the past. Needs to bring them up again.

 

[Terenigma]

That is just SO good from Delpo and then that Murray winner! Wow

 

[vive le beau jeu !]

what a sad tournament so far...

 

[The Green Mile]

what a sad tournament so far...

Rafa in good form though Vive.

 

[Terenigma]

Lendl smiled from that winner! Did you see it? I saw it!

 

[Deleted member 77403]

what a sad tournament so far...

Murray v Nadal final - Which is the greater evil?

 

[jaggy]

Apt if he blows the bagel

 

[PeteD]

spoke too soon, the Fog breaks right back. Gotta say, Fognini playing well is a pretty sight too. Such natural talent, everything seems effortless for him.
But I do want my Stanimal to progress nevertheless.

All true.