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BANGKOK 2011, Semi-Final: Andy v Gilles Simon. Approx 8.30am UK Sat 1st October
Aussie Andy- Posts : 295
Join date : 2011-08-20
Simon holds 1-0 in the second set.
jeannie13- Posts : 55
Join date : 2011-08-20
Location : Edinburgh
Jane wrote:First set to Andy
Come on Andy - need you to cheer me up after the rugby
I second that:(
The pictures a bit wonky, but what a pleasure to get commies who are fair & have no axes to grind:) Sond like Aussies.
Aussie Andy- Posts : 295
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Yeah, I get the impression we're generally that way. I guess we just like to see a good fight - I mean match. That's why we were disappointed this year for Andy because many Aussies felt he didn't put up enough of a fight and got too negative, yelling at himself, etc. He'd be a lot more popular otherwise.
david1611- Posts : 278
Join date : 2011-08-21
Did not want to say it, but the dreaded first service game of a set after an easy set curse strikes again.
Now come on Andy and break back please. C'mon Andy!
Now come on Andy and break back please. C'mon Andy!
Linda- Posts : 740
Join date : 2011-08-19
Oops - one can never be complacent when off to a winning start against Simon, as he is something of a specialist in comebacks. Come on Andy!
Aussie Andy- Posts : 295
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Gilles Simon broke Andy Murray! He needs to be punished, methinks. As in, being broken back.
david1611- Posts : 278
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Oh well, perhaps it was getting too easy and Andy relaxed a bit too much. Important to hold now and keep it to one break.
Focus. Safe hold. C'mon Andy!
Focus. Safe hold. C'mon Andy!
Aussie Andy- Posts : 295
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Now I'm really mad. Gilles Simon up 3-0 against Andy Murray in the second set!
JAMES4578- Posts : 267
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Now 3-0 and not in the script but there's always a danger after a comfortable set and Giles is always up for the fight. Come on Andy!
Aussie Andy- Posts : 295
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Well, Andy holds his serve. 3-1. Kitkat please. Come on Andy!
Linda- Posts : 740
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Back on serve
david1611- Posts : 278
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Gilles went off the boil a bit there. Now....
Focus. Safe hold. C'mon Andy!
Focus. Safe hold. C'mon Andy!
Aussie Andy- Posts : 295
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Andy Murray breaks! 3-2. Gilles Simon still in the lead.
Linda- Posts : 740
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Another break for Simon Strange set
david1611- Posts : 278
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Reasons why following Andy Murray can be frustrating, part 99999.....
Please break back again. C'mon Andy!
Please break back again. C'mon Andy!
Aussie Andy- Posts : 295
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OW! I'm getting annoyed with you, Andy! Come on! Gilles Simon now 4-2? Go Andy!
lynne- Posts : 375
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Nice shot Andy!!!!!!
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Come on Andy - break back now!!!
Little chance at *15-30 but Simon keeps it going at 30-30.
Ace. *40-30.
Simon leads the 2nd set 5-2. Andy to serve.
Little chance at *15-30 but Simon keeps it going at 30-30.
Ace. *40-30.
Simon leads the 2nd set 5-2. Andy to serve.
david1611- Posts : 278
Join date : 2011-08-21
Andy has to find some sustained concentration here or things are going to start looking less favourable.
Start with a safe hold and then put pressure on.
Focus. Safe hold. C'mon Andy!
Start with a safe hold and then put pressure on.
Focus. Safe hold. C'mon Andy!
JAMES4578- Posts : 267
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Looks like it could be a decider, pity Andy couldn't make the fightback count! He must at least pose Giles a few questions.
Aussie Andy- Posts : 295
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I am going to do the dinner dishes. I expect good news when I come back, Andy!
Jane- Posts : 54
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Location : Dunblane, Scotland
Ooops!!
C'MON ANDY
C'MON ANDY
david1611- Posts : 278
Join date : 2011-08-21
Oh drat.
This match is also important for another reason of course. Up to now getting Simon in the second week of a slam has pretty much been a present for Andy. We don't want him winning here then going into a GS match with Andy with renewed confidence.
Oh well. At least Andy has not been pushed in his previous two matches and Young played nigh on three hours. Still think Andy has the better tennis but needs to concentrate hard from now on. Think forwards and not backwards Andy!
Focus. Safe hold. C'mon Andy!
This match is also important for another reason of course. Up to now getting Simon in the second week of a slam has pretty much been a present for Andy. We don't want him winning here then going into a GS match with Andy with renewed confidence.
Oh well. At least Andy has not been pushed in his previous two matches and Young played nigh on three hours. Still think Andy has the better tennis but needs to concentrate hard from now on. Think forwards and not backwards Andy!
Focus. Safe hold. C'mon Andy!
Linda- Posts : 740
Join date : 2011-08-19
One set all then and all to play for.
Andy's serve dropped off a bit in the second set. Interestingly, I saw that the main difference in statistics in yesterday's match was that Andy won 71% of points on 2nd serve. Today he's only won 31% of points on 2nd serve (22% in the 2nd set) which I suppose reflects that Simon is much better at returning and winning long points than Dimitrov. It would certainly help Andy, though, if he could improve his 2nd serve.
Anyway, Come on Andy!
Andy's serve dropped off a bit in the second set. Interestingly, I saw that the main difference in statistics in yesterday's match was that Andy won 71% of points on 2nd serve. Today he's only won 31% of points on 2nd serve (22% in the 2nd set) which I suppose reflects that Simon is much better at returning and winning long points than Dimitrov. It would certainly help Andy, though, if he could improve his 2nd serve.
Anyway, Come on Andy!
david1611- Posts : 278
Join date : 2011-08-21
Good first hold. More positive energy there. Now let's have a break and a hold. C'mon Andy!
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