Brilliant Murray outguns Federer [Tennis]

[Red Moon]

At last British tennis has something to cheer about:

Andy Murray pulled off the biggest win of his career with a straight sets victory over Roger Federer.
Murray became only the second player to beat Federer this year, and it was the first time the Swiss had lost before a tournament final for 18 events.

Federer was far from his fluent best, but Murray took full advantage, breaking his serve seven times.

Murray has struggled to serve out in recent matches, but had no such trouble as he completed his 7-5 6-4 win.

Source: BBC (http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/tennis/4797657.stm)

[BigSister]

Thanks for that red:elephant:

[Z]

:spin:


You say British Tennis but this is even greater for SCOTTISH tennis!

[sol]

Yes!, does anyone know whether Murray beat Henman the other day, all I heard was that Henman took the first set. :conf:

[BigSister]

Yeah he beat him sol because whoever won that would play federer next

[sol]

Originally posted by BigSister
Yeah he beat him sol because whoever won that would play federer next

Ahh right, lol I sound really dumb now for asking that, I thought it might have been a different tournament or something. :thumbs:

[BigSister]

Nope I think its the same 1 ill just double check though

[BigSister]

Yeah it is the same 1

[sol]

Cool, I hope Murray wins. :spin:

[BigSister]

Same here ^_^

[wizzle_star]

go on murry

[Corkie]

lol i like looking at andy murray two reason

hes a good tennis player and my cousins name is andy murray and mine andrew murray corcoran (lol but call me corkie)

[Dan_]

He's really in great form at the moment, after that result he'll be in the top 20.Beating Federer is a huge achievement for him, he's barely lost a game this year.I think Murray will have a good run in the US Open in a couple of weeks.

[Lance]

Well done to him.

I guess he really does have what it takes to play witht he big guns.:bigsmile:

[BigSister]

and he goes through to the last 8 ^_^

Brave Murray battles past Ginepri

Andy Murray continued his superb run of form on American hardcourts with a three-set win over Robby Ginepri at the Cincinnati Masters on Thursday.
The 19-year-old followed up his defeat of Roger Federer with a 7-6 (7-3) 2-6 6-4 victory against American Ginepri.

In soaring temperatures, a tired Murray looked to be struggling going into the final set but the teenager came back from a break down for a stunning win.

The Scot will play Andy Roddick or Juan Ignacio Chela in the last eight.

Having reached the final in Washington two weeks ago and the semis in Toronto last week, fatigue was always likely to be a factor for Murray but he started in fine form

Murray broke Ginepri immediately and his greater variation from the baseline suggested he could be in for a straightforward afternoon.

But the American, who has been short of form this year, levelled at 3-3 and went on to earn two set points.

He looked to have sealed the set before Murray successfully challenged a line call and it proved a big moment, as the Scot raced through the ensuing tie-break with some great play.

However, Murray looked like paying for his successful last couple of weeks when, visibly tiring in his 13th match in 16 days, he dropped serve twice in losing the second set and slipped a break down in the decider.

But the British number one is made of sterner stuff these days, possibly because of the influence of new coach Brad Gilbert.

Murray found a second wind and stormed back from 2-4 with four straight games as Ginepri's game folded under the pressure.

"That's the toughest match I've played," said Murray afterwards. "I felt ill after the first two games, which shows that physically there is still a lot to be done.

"I showed good heart to get through, but I shouldn't be tired after two or three games.

"I've played a lot recently and I'm not used to it. I've had three (days) in a row here and it was tough mentally against Roger Federer and again today.

"My legs started to go a bit and there's not many who can do that, maybe only the Rafael Nadal's of this world.

"It's good for me physically because I'm not used to playing so many matches. Hopefully I'll play late tomorrow when the weather's a bit cooler."
http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/tennis/5261576.stm

[Dan_]

Thanks for the update Rebecca, keep up the good form Andy.

[BigSister]

Ill try and keep updated Dan might be a bit late sat/sun because of work

[Dan_]

I'll try and keep an eye out for news.