Schenzen 2014

[*Sparkle*]

Missed Ferrer, but I'm guessing that Troicki came through qualifying, and was fully in the zone, as well as fresh. Ferrer was caught off guard and/or just turned up for the appearance fee.

 

[jaggy]

I just don't see Murray winning this, I hope I am wrong

 

[Flint]

Unfortunately neither do I. Surely a player of his calibre should beat the world number 144...............better?

I imagine Djokovic would have won something like 6-1 6-0.

There were great shots from Murray but it lacked consistency.

 

[HipRotation]

I imagine Djokovic would have won something like 6-1 6-0.

For the record Djokovic met Devverman on his favoured slow hard courts of Miami and won 6-2 6-4. A very similar score taking into account who served first. Devverman is being underestimated, he's a quality ball retriever who gets back balls and puts them in awkward places to attack. Not an easy customer for anyone to walk right over.

 

[SoBad]

You can't win matches defending your 2nd serve only 35% of the time.

The first point on Thanasi serve had straight set loss written all over it.

Lacko has been hitting from a tree all week, but I don’t have a good feeling for him in Shenzhen. According to my book (and I am sure the historians will correct me), the last man to take out both Donskoy and Berankis in a tournament (Kudryavtsev, US Open 2014, if memory serves) did not have enough left in the tank to maintain the fine form later on in the event.

 

[stringertom]

Robredo has split sets vs Seppi despite serving 15 aces in two sets. That HC has to be super fast or maybe he took lessons recently from sureshs???

 

[stringertom]

Robredo finishes it off vs Seppi...19 aces might be a career best.

 

[Russeljones]

Robredo finishes it off vs Seppi...19 aces might be a career best.

19 aces? Surely a technical error.

 

[Terenigma]

Gasquet is out. The road to victory is now paved in gold for Murray. Only legitimate threat to his victory is himself.

 

[Flint]

Robredo might be a threat but otherwise yes surely only Murray can beat himself now.

Does anyone have a stream for his match, my usual ones aren't working.

 

[Flint]

Actually Ive found one and I find him 2-0 up in set 1

 

[Flint]

which soon turns to 3-0.

 

[jaggy]

Just tuned in, good start on the scoreboard anyway at least

 

[Terenigma]

Confidence does so much for Murray's game. I mean obviously confidence is good for anyone but when he knows he's the superior player, he just goes up like 10 levels and dominantes every point.

 

[Flint]

Murray 2nd serve ace followed by double fault.

 

[Terenigma]

Nice first set from Murray, only 1 bad service game but he got through it. Much better better play all round today.

 

[slamwarrior]

Why can't Murray sort out his first serve? He has struggled with his serve all along since returing back from surgery. His serve is holding him back big time.

 

[jaggy]

I wouldn't be shocked at all if this went to a 3rd

 

[Flint]

4 1st serves in for a love hold to win
thats more like it.
6-3 7-5

 

[slamwarrior]

Murray wins 6-3 7-5.

 

[jaggy]

Theres a reason I don't bet

 

[slamwarrior]

4 1st serves in for a love hold to win
thats more like it.
6-3 7-5

Great! He needs more of those.

 

[Flint]

Great! He needs more of those.

I know! Thats probably the most frustrating thing about his matches a 30% first serve.

 

[Russeljones]

Might be ugly, but Murray is winning and that's the perfect cure for his ailment. Wins translate to confidence and with confidence he will crank up the pressure on those standing in his way to the WTF.

 

[batz]

Might be ugly, but Murray is winning and that's the perfect cure for his ailment. Wins translate to confidence and with confidence he will crank up the pressure on those standing in his way to the WTF.

This +1

Well said Russel.

Now - can he make his 1st final of 2014 tomorrow?

 

[Desertman]

This +1

Well said Russel.

Now - can he make his 1st final of 2014 tomorrow?

If ever he can make a final this year, this will be his best chance!

 

[JJGUY]

true to that, Beijing, Shanghai, and Paris have a far stronger lineup. The semis of Shenzhen

Tommy Robredo v. Santiago Giraldo
Andy Murray v. Juan Monaco

based on how they played so far, none of them are easy opponents, Murray will need to continue the fight.

If ever he can make a final this year, this will be his best chance!

 

[Flint]

This is only his 3rd semi final of the year isn't it?

Shenzen, Acapulco and a big jump up with the french open.

 

[tipsa...don'tlikehim!]

Gasquet clowning around, let's hope he will play better in the davis cup final

 

[jaggy]

I think Murray beats Monaco

 

[West Coast Ace]

Saw this on Twitter: 9th straight yr with 40+ wins for Murray. Impressive.

 

[Deleted member 542803]

I think Murray beats Monaco

 

[okdude1992]

Wow Murray looks *****.. Monaco dominating right now

 

[Deleted member 542803]

Murray trashing again

 

[JJGUY]

Murray took the second set 6:3

 

[MonkeyBoy]

Break to love. 3-0.

Now Murray has turned super saijan.

This is a typical pattern for him. Play like poo in the first. Pick is up and after a razor tight battle nudge the second. Breadstick in the third.

This tumultuousness is not good for the heart. But it's part of the package and excitement of being a Murray fan.

 

[JJGUY]

now 5:0, serve for the match

 

[MonkeyBoy]

 

[Deleted member 542803]

Murray won

3rd set bagel

Murray in the final

 

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[Flint]

Just got home and find Murray is in his first final since winning Wimbledon. Very tough opponent in Robredo though.

What happpened in the 3rd set? Did Monaco give p r was he awful or was Murray goating?

 

[batz]

Just got home and find Murray is in his first final since winning Wimbledon. Very tough opponent in Robredo though.

What happpened in the 3rd set? Did Monaco give p r was he awful or was Murray goating?

Murray won the last 9 games - played very well. He sucked big style in the 1st set.

 

[Djokovic2011]

Here's hoping Murray sends Robredo to the bakery tomorrow.

 

[Mainad]

Murray won the last 9 games - played very well. He sucked big style in the 1st set.

Every single one of his matches with Monaco has gone the distance with one exception (2010 Shanghai semi). What is it about Monaco that always seems to give him trouble?

 

[slamwarrior]

Murray really got fired up in the final set -- didn't see the bagel coming.

 

[slamwarrior]

What is it about Monaco that always seems to give him trouble?

They have played five times, with Murray winning all three of their hardcourt meetings, and Monaco winning the other two on clay. The sample size isn't too big.

 

[Deleted member 307496]

I think Murray takes the title.

 

[jaggy]

Robredos a tough match up for Murray, this one could be tricky

 

[Mainad]

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[MCallanan]

Robredos a tough match up for Murray, this one could be tricky

Robredo is playing good tennis right now. Sure would be helpful for Murray to have that extra hundred points and confidence from finally winning a title this year going into Beijing.