2013 Wimbledon QF: Verdasco vs. Murray

[kskate2]

Verdy in total control of the baseline saves all 3 BP's

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another error gives SP to Verdy

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another uncharacteristic error and Andy is down 2 sets

 

[Riotbeard]

He takes the set.

 

[tenisplayrla08]

Murray got to 40-0 and therefore 3 break back points. But Verdasco comes back. It's deuce. And he did it without first serves. I'm not sure Verdasco has made a first serve this game yet. It's deserted him as he serves for the set. Mental weakness. But as I write this he's held. And so he does have a 2 sets to love lead! I love it. Not particularly a Verdasco fan. But I'm rooting for him today against Murray.

 

[DarthFed]

Good God, Verdasco up 2 sets. Wimbledon just keeps on surprising...

 

[Andrew William]

He's picked a bad time to play his worst tennis.

 

[Sundaymorningguy]

Oh My! Come on Verdasco! It would be nice to see him make a final of a slam. It will be even more interesting if Del Po can manage to make it past Djokovic. Maybe we can possibly get Del Po a second slam or a new slam winner altogether. Murray looks deflated and out of it at the moment.

 

[kskate2]

He's definitely deflated. That had to be a very long changeover at the end of the set

 

[Kieran]

I think Andy is feeling the heat. And if he gets through this, the pressure will only increase. Verdasco is going well, but this shouldn't be a two sets lead...

 

[Murat Baslamisli]

Murray better snap out of it soon. He looks like he is dazed and confused.

 

[Sundaymorningguy]

I would in all honesty love Del Po to win this tournament and get another guy in the mix again. If not him Verdasco, if he can make it through!

 

[kskate2]

Meanwhile I see JJ is buzzing along up 2 sets on his countryman

 

[herios]

One more set Fernando , only one!

VAMOSSSSSSSSSSSSSS

 

[kskate2]

that's some pressure defense by Muzza there 15-40

 

[tenisplayrla08]

Murray's got the early break here in the third, as he did in the second.

 

[kskate2]

And he gets the break early in the 3rd 2-0

 

[Riotbeard]

J.J. is playing pretty well. I would pick him in a potential semi v verdasco. Serve has been immaculate.

 

[Kieran]

Thing is, can Andy trust himself on serve? I think he's got to become much more assertive but also, he needs to rubber stamp his breaks. I still fancy him here...

 

[kskate2]

True. I mean really, can Verdy keep it up for another full set?

 

[Sundaymorningguy]

Verdasco just has to keep the bombs coming especially on the forehand. If he can keep this 3rd set close, he can perhaps get the break back and pressure Murray.

 

[Sundaymorningguy]

Important hold for Verdasco!