Reynard Posted April 4, 2009 Share Posted April 4, 2009 mostly agree with that, but del potro was a slow starter due to his semi, then played very strongly in the second, but ultimately Murray lost the second as his first serve tailed off a bit. I think if that hadn't happened Murray would have won in two no matter how well del potro played. The third was a bit strange, as del potro seemed to run out of steam pretty early and was toast after that. He was definitely trying to wind up Murray and the crowd were pretty partisan, but Murray had that all under control by the third.Looking forward to see his clay court season now, I think he might just make the odd appearance in a semi or final this time around. Del Potro is a good player and he will get better with experience. But last night Murray just stopped him dominating rallies by slowing the play right up and stopping him from generating the huge power he normally uses to blow away his opponents. Murray worked him out pretty well. The reason Del Potro took the second set is because he was really going for it with his service and he was getting a much higher percentage in. He broke Murray from the unlikely situation of being 0-40 down. I don't doubt the big guy was a bit jaded after his last match but not so much that he crumbled apart like that. The guy is only 20 FFS! I normally like watching Del Potro but he just wasn't being allowed to play the way he wanted to against Murray. You could see how frustrated he was getting simply because Murray had out thought him. Murray did much the same thing to Verdasco, who plays a similar sort of game to Del Potro. It's all based on heavy groundstrokes and big hitting. Murray is brilliant at taking the pace off the ball and keeping it low with his slice. Lots of these types of players hate that. Federer also hates it, which is why he struggles a bit moire than he maybe should do against Murray. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pantene proV Posted April 4, 2009 Share Posted April 4, 2009 (edited) mostly agree with that, but del potro was a slow starter due to his semi, then played very strongly in the second, but ultimately Murray lost the second as his first serve tailed off a bit. I think if that hadn't happened Murray would have won in two no matter how well del potro played. The third was a bit strange, as del potro seemed to run out of steam pretty early and was toast after that. He was definitely trying to wind up Murray and the crowd were pretty partisan, but Murray had that all under control by the third.Looking forward to see his clay court season now, I think he might just make the odd appearance in a semi or final this time around. I'm sorry but I can't believe this has passed without a childish "fnarr, fnarr"! edit - ooh, 100 pages! Edited April 4, 2009 by pantene proV 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
minijc Posted April 5, 2009 Share Posted April 5, 2009 anyone got a link to the match the now? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Minertaur Posted April 5, 2009 Share Posted April 5, 2009 Cracking start by Murray. Raced into a 4-0 lead in the 1st set 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loki Posted April 5, 2009 Share Posted April 5, 2009 You can watch the match on bet365. If Murray wins today how close will he be to overtaking Djokovic? I knew he could have overtaken him this week if Djokovic got knocked out earlier than the final. Does anyone know the precise points total, or should I just wait till tomorrow to find out? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
minijc Posted April 5, 2009 Share Posted April 5, 2009 Aint got an account there, cheers though. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ICTChris Posted April 5, 2009 Share Posted April 5, 2009 What channel is the match on? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lichtie23 Posted April 5, 2009 Share Posted April 5, 2009 What channel is the match on? Sky sports 3. Murray takes first 6-2, 1-1 in the 2nd 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StewartyMac Posted April 5, 2009 Share Posted April 5, 2009 If Murray wins today how close will he be to overtaking Djokovic? I knew he could have overtaken him this week if Djokovic got knocked out earlier than the final. Does anyone know the precise points total, or should I just wait till tomorrow to find out? I'm not sure of the exact pointage, but I think he'll close the gap to around 170 points if he wins. Hang fire though, Djokovic has a break point in the 2nd set..... 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
port-ton Posted April 5, 2009 Share Posted April 5, 2009 Every single time i come on here and see that Murray is playing and winning and put on a stream he always starts losing straight away. So ive turned it off again. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lichtie23 Posted April 5, 2009 Share Posted April 5, 2009 Djokovic has stepped it up inthe 2nd. 4-1 he leads now 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lichtie23 Posted April 5, 2009 Share Posted April 5, 2009 Every single time i come on here and see that Murray is playing and winning and put on a stream he always starts losing straight away. So ive turned it off again. Does that also work with Man Utd? If so please feel free to not miss any of there games fir the remainder of the season! Djokovic looks a differnt player 2nd set. Hope he uses all his energy now and faltersin the 3rd 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gnash Posted April 5, 2009 Share Posted April 5, 2009 Decent stream here, no need to log in. http://www.atdhe.net/live-tv-5656.html 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gnash Posted April 5, 2009 Share Posted April 5, 2009 Murray serving for the match..... 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StewartyMac Posted April 5, 2009 Share Posted April 5, 2009 Championship point...... He's done it!!! Well done Andy! :D 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
port-ton Posted April 5, 2009 Share Posted April 5, 2009 I only watched three games, and it was the three that Djokovic won in a row. Im possibly the biggest jinx ever! Well done Andy 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farrah Swango Posted April 5, 2009 Share Posted April 5, 2009 well done murray. great win 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Minertaur Posted April 5, 2009 Share Posted April 5, 2009 Superb win for Andy - thought we was blowing it in 2nd set but he came back fantastically. Well done Andy! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
minijc Posted April 5, 2009 Share Posted April 5, 2009 Superb win for Andy - thought we was blowing it in 2nd set but he came back fantastically.Well done Andy! I thought it was singles, not doubles? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Minertaur Posted April 5, 2009 Share Posted April 5, 2009 I thought it was singles, not doubles? b*****d I would slag you off but I work at Pittodrie so dont mind Aberdeen fans at all 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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