Rome: David Ferrer vs Andy Murray (3)

[rnrockz1]

A hotly anticipated match, but my pick- Ferrer in 3.

 

[Xenakis]

Looking forward to it, like watching both players. Really hope they are on form, should be a good game hopefully.

Can't predict the winner, match hasn't happened yet :=)

 

[wintintu]

Ferrer is at home on the clay, Murray is not. That should be the telling factor.

 

[Augustus]

Ferrer has played a lot of matches the last few weeks, and might be a little tired. Andy seems to be playing better again, I say he takes this in 2 (just a feeling though).

 

[Vyse]

This could be an intriguing match to see where Murray is at. I think Ferrer will win especially on clay

 

[aldeayeah]

I think the same as Augustus, Ferrer must be a bit burned after two deep runs in the last two weeks.

They haven't played in ages, this is gonna be fun. I think Murray is a bad matchup for Ferrer, though, even though Ferrer is better on clay overall.

 

[Sangria]

The mighty gladiator in 3. 4-6 6-2 7-5

 

[TheLoneWolf]

I have the feeling Andy will scoop this one up. 6-7 6-4 3-6

 

[malakas]

Hopefully the more sympathetic player will win.
COME ONNNNNNNNNNNN!!!

 

[Ripster]

Murray usually loses to guys that hit him off the court and not guys that get in long extended rallies. Ferrer will be favoured but I like Murray's chances in this one. Murray in 3 sets.

 

[Bud]

So far it's 76% for Ferrer...

Their H2H is 1-1

Ferrer won their only meeting on Clay in 3 sets (Barcelona 2006) and Murray won their most recent meeting on HC in 2 sets (Canada MS 1000 2006)

 

[Semi-Pro]

I want Murray to win but my prediction is Ferrer in 2.

 

[bolo]

The comeback has begun for braveheart. A 3 set victory for mooooray.

 

[Backbored]

I hate to say it, but David in 3. It’s not his (Andy) talent that I hold in question but his heart. He seems burned out to me. When things don’t go his way he sulks hangs his head down. Maybe if he was to take some time off he could be in better shape for W.

 

[clayman2000]

On this surface Ferrer is great from going from D to offence.

Murray has the better serve, is more consistent, and is a great scrambler, but it will be tight

 

[Halba]

ferrer. he's much better on clay

 

[Love Game]

I'm in the "David in 3" group. For sure he's played a lotta sets of tennis in the past two weeks, but I've never seen him playing as well as he has been. Verdasco beat him last week, but Andy's no Dasco on the clay.

 

[Spider]

I am hoping Murray crushes Ferrer and makes a statement to all those who wrote him off. Murray in two.

 

[Max G.]

Ferrer's playing well, and is on his best surface. Murray is barely coming back from a slump, and on his worst surface.

Ferrer in 2.

 

[Bud]

Not much love for the Scot on this forum

Currently 75% for Ferrer

 

[Justin Side]

Ferrer in straight sets.

 

[batz]

Ferrer has to be favourite here.

 

[tudwell]

I'd like to see Murray regain some semblance of form, and beating Ferrer hear would be a good start, so I'm pulling for Murray.

 

[Underhand]

Murray is a mental midget.

 

[forthegame]

I think Murray will win this. Playing better than I've seen this year. No annoying midcourt balls....

 

[Xenakis]

Not a great match so far imo. Both playing fairly well but this long rally not-much-happening thing is one reason I don't like clay court tennis as much as other surfaces. A bit cagey, or something.

 

[Xenakis]

Murray broken, poor game from him really.

I think Ferrer is edging it so far, unsurprisingly perhaps.

 

[iriraz]

Murray looks better then in his last few tournaments but it is always a tough task to beat Ferrer on clay

 

[DarthFed]

Ferrer in two, nice ralley though.

 

[djokovicgonzalez2010]

I can't watch...
Glad to see Ferru winning though

 

[sdont]

Murray with a broken string tried to beat the record for most consecutive slices in a rally.

 

[Augustus]

Some amazing defence from Murray in that game, Ferrer does well to hold though...

 

[Xenakis]

Lol, I thought all that slicing was deliberate then from Murray, put Ferrer under pressure but failed to get the final shot in (not surprising given the fact he had a broken string).

 

[swissmiss]

I actually think it's a pretty good match so far. Ferrer's looks really good to me. Murray too, just Ferrer is a bit better.

LOL @ the British commentary that I have on my find. It's like the Andy Murray advertising channel. At least they're not pretending to be partial!

 

[Xenakis]

Not seeing Murray winning this but he does look sharp in general. Tough player and tough surface for him so I don't thinks the odds of him winning were high in the first place.

 

[aldeayeah]

Come on Andy! Lose and fire Corretja! I want him on TV by the time of RG!

 

[Dutch-Guy]

Murray saves 2 SPs

 

[DarthFed]

Seems like Mopey Murray was back =/ a little more positive than i've seen him as of late though

 

[Dutch-Guy]

First set Ferrer 6-3.Keep it up.

 

[Telepatic]

Ferrer holds from 0-30 to take 1-st set.

 

[DarthFed]

Holy **** 29% first serves....

 

[swissmiss]

Murray really needs to work on his first serve percentage. I know it's never been high, but it's true that 29% is just way too low. He was 70% on first serves and 50% on second serves - that really adds up when you're not getting any first serves in!

 

[Underhand]

Murray is done. He should retire and stick to Playstations.

 

[zagor]

2 agressive FHs from Murray but then nets a BH.

 

[seffina]

Finally have a lull in work, hope Murray wins a set at least.

 

[Li Ching Yuen]

Awesome match.

 

[Xenakis]

Some great rallies now. This court is too narrow though. Quite a few times Murray has run into the sidings.

 

[seffina]

Poor Mo is sick. I want to make him chicken soup.

And the tennis is kind of making me exhausted from the effort these two are putting in for almost every point.

 

[swissmiss]

There are some really kick-ass points in this match. That last one to bring up BP for Ferrer - wowie!

 

[swissmiss]

This court is too narrow though. Quite a few times Murray has run into the sidings.

So true! He looks like he might break his nose before the end of the match.