Miami Match Thread (Murray wins!)

by Silver Wed 20 Mar 2013, 9:52 am

First topic message reminder :

After watching Rafael Nadal complete a triumphant hardcourt transition at Indian Wells and break his own record for Masters titles won, the tour rumbles on and circles the wagons at Key Biscayne, Miami. The Miami Masters has been held here since 1987, after originally setting up at none other than Delray Beach in 1985. The cream generally seems to rise to the top at Miami, and by far the most prolific winner of the tournament is Andre Agassi, who notched up an amazing six titles over the course of his career. Amongst currently active players who are present at the 2013 tournament, only Djokovic, Murray and Davydenko have lifted the title previously - though Berdych was a finalist in 2010. Although Federer and Nadal are missing, the vast majority of the tour seems to have turned up, and hopefully we'll have an interesting tournament this year.

Prize: $719,160 (purse of $5,185,625), which marks an increase from last year. And of course, 1000 precious ranking points are on offer to the winner.
Defending champion is Novak Djokovic, who defeated Andy Murray in straight sets in 2012. He also won the 2011 tournament, and is therefore going for a hat-trick of wins.
Click for an updated draw on the ATP website.
Morning sessions typically begin at 11:00 local time, and evening sessions around 20:00.

by lydian Tue 26 Mar 2013, 1:24 pm

I watched it too. At MP down Berdych served a 2nd serve ace that was on the outside of the middle service line...he was an inch from going out. Such amazing margins this game is played to. After that he played better but you have to also hand it to Falla for a great match - he can play some seriously good tennis at times. But Berdych is definitely mentally stronger these days...he would not have won that match 12 months ago.

by socal1976 Tue 26 Mar 2013, 3:20 pm

Nishikori getting rolled by ferrer, he just can't hit through ferrer and isn't consistent enough yet to out grind him.

by Cogen Tue 26 Mar 2013, 3:33 pm

Albert Ramos is a double break up again Jurgen Melzer in one of the most unlikely fourth round matches you could ask for.

Ramos and Melzer are the lowest ranked, and only unseeded players left in the tournament. Ramos, who started the tournament ranked #62 is up roughly 9 places for the week right now, and he'll gain another ~7 places if he makes the quarter finals.

Melzer surprising only up about 2 places from his efforts so far.

by LuvSports! Tue 26 Mar 2013, 3:52 pm

im gutted blake didn't get through against ramos Sad

by **laverfan** Tue 26 Mar 2013, 3:59 pm

DF to give SP for Ferrer. Should have challenged that one. Another SP. Come Ferrer. 7+ minutes for that game. Gets the set. Cool

by **laverfan** Tue 26 Mar 2013, 4:01 pm

Nishikori can push it to the third set though and wait for the lottery.

by **laverfan** Tue 26 Mar 2013, 5:32 pm

Nishikori. Crying or Very sad

Melzer.

Gasquet.

by The Special Juan Tue 26 Mar 2013, 5:45 pm

Is this the second coming of everyone's favourite Austrian tennis player? Daveed is next for him though which is a very tough ask, but not impossible.

by The Special Juan Tue 26 Mar 2013, 6:12 pm

I didn't realise Robbo was playing doubles in Miami. She and Lisa Raymond are into the semis. clap

by Silver Tue 26 Mar 2013, 6:30 pm

Almagro takes the first set, two breaks a piece so far. But Almagro's doing pretty well at fending off BPs, better than you might expect (6/8). Tight match, lots of opportunities for both.

by **laverfan** Tue 26 Mar 2013, 7:12 pm

Gasquet takes the second set.

by **laverfan** Tue 26 Mar 2013, 7:13 pm

Murray v Seppi starting now.

by ryan86 Tue 26 Mar 2013, 7:59 pm

Jurgen Melzer played (and won?) a Challenger last week in Dallas, a challenger that is probably one of the best attended by top stars as it falls between IW and Miami. Winning can be a habit though and it makes you wonder if players of a certain level, should drop down and try and get a bit of practice rather than a multitude of early exits.

by Guest Tue 26 Mar 2013, 8:11 pm

by **laverfan** Tue 26 Mar 2013, 8:13 pm

Gasquet.

by carrieg4 Tue 26 Mar 2013, 8:53 pm

Murray through comfortably Cool

by Guest Tue 26 Mar 2013, 8:55 pm

Murray looking comfortable at the moment. Conditions certainly favouring him thus far Smile

by carrieg4 Tue 26 Mar 2013, 8:59 pm

Very true LK, it's not like he can say he is not used to the court.

Tsonga or Cilic next.

by Guest Tue 26 Mar 2013, 9:05 pm

If the wind plays its part carrie you have to make Andy favourite.

Think we will see a Wimbledon rematch carrie Very Happy

by **laverfan** Tue 26 Mar 2013, 9:22 pm

Anyone watching France v Spain FIFA qualifier?

by Guest Tue 26 Mar 2013, 9:28 pm

Think many will be tuned in for England game LF.

Mind you how on earth the USA v Costa Rica match went ahead i'll never know Laugh

by Jahu Tue 26 Mar 2013, 9:58 pm

Come on Cilic, knock him nicely.

And Cilic takes first set 7:6

by carrieg4 Tue 26 Mar 2013, 10:03 pm

legendkillarV2 wrote:If the wind plays its part carrie you have to make Andy favourite.

Think we will see a Wimbledon rematch carrie

by The Special Juan Tue 26 Mar 2013, 10:57 pm

Good win for Sir Andrew. Easy pickings in the next round too I hope. How will Cilic bounce back after choke of the century (in men's tennis)?

(Choke of the century has to go to Cibulkova who was 6-1 5-2 up against Azarenka in Miami last year and lost).

by **laverfan** Tue 26 Mar 2013, 10:58 pm

Jahu wrote:Come on Cilic, knock him nicely.

And Cilic takes first set 7:6

First set 7-5. Tsonga crashes in second set TB 7-6(4). Tsonga. Crying or Very sad

Cilic.

Coming back from a break down in the second set.

by **laverfan** Tue 26 Mar 2013, 11:00 pm

Simon serving for the ~~match~~ set against Tipsy.

by ryan86 Tue 26 Mar 2013, 11:03 pm

My favourite choke must be Novotna against Chanda Rubin. Novotna was leading 5-0 40-0*. She lost.

by LuvSports! Tue 26 Mar 2013, 11:05 pm

That's a good win for cilic, his first win over a top 10 player since 2011.

by bogbrush Tue 26 Mar 2013, 11:06 pm

ryan86 wrote:My favourite choke must be Novotna against Chanda Rubin. Novotna was leading 5-0 40-0*. She lost.

That's pretty tough to top. What was the set position? (Hope she was a set up!)

by The Special Juan Tue 26 Mar 2013, 11:09 pm

ryan86 wrote:My favourite choke must be Novotna against Chanda Rubin. Novotna was leading 5-0 40-0*. She lost.

She lost that set? Laugh

by LuvSports! Tue 26 Mar 2013, 11:12 pm

come on simon!

by Born Slippy Tue 26 Mar 2013, 11:24 pm

bogbrush wrote:
ryan86 wrote:My favourite choke must be Novotna against Chanda Rubin. Novotna was leading 5-0 40-0*. She lost.
That's pretty tough to top. What was the set position? (Hope she was a set up!)

It was one set all, so that was in the deciding set. Remember watching that match. Great drama.

by Cogen Tue 26 Mar 2013, 11:48 pm

Simon now 1 game away from knocking out Tipsy and confirming Gasquet will move above him in the rankings...

by LuvSports! Tue 26 Mar 2013, 11:51 pm

awesome, get tipsy outta there!

by Cogen Wed 27 Mar 2013, 12:03 am

Simon finally takes it on his 5th match point after about a zillion deuces!

by summerblues Wed 27 Mar 2013, 1:18 am

It looks like I will get to see Nole vs Haas today - yay!

by **laverfan** Wed 27 Mar 2013, 1:19 am

Born Slippy wrote:
bogbrush wrote:
ryan86 wrote:My favourite choke must be Novotna against Chanda Rubin. Novotna was leading 5-0 40-0*. She lost.
That's pretty tough to top. What was the set position? (Hope she was a set up!)

It was one set all, so that was in the deciding set. Remember watching that match. Great drama.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YtOJSkqPL18

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iyV-scO-PcY (The comments are worth reading...)

http://www.nytimes.com/1995/06/05/sports/05iht-nov.html

by **laverfan** Wed 27 Mar 2013, 1:22 am

summerblues wrote:It looks like I will get to see Nole vs Haas today - yay!

We are only 20+ minutes late. 3-0 to Radwanska.

by **laverfan** Wed 27 Mar 2013, 1:36 am

Flipkens' deadly drop shots. Cool

by **laverfan** Wed 27 Mar 2013, 1:39 am

Radwanska has an MP on Flipkens' serve. Shocked

by **laverfan** Wed 27 Mar 2013, 1:41 am

And ARad wins. thumbsup

by summerblues Wed 27 Mar 2013, 2:15 am

Haas a break up. So far so good. Smile

by **laverfan** Wed 27 Mar 2013, 2:15 am

Haas breaks. Two errors from Djokovic and a nice pass. Hope he can keep it up.

by **laverfan** Wed 27 Mar 2013, 2:17 am

summerblues wrote:Haas a break up. So far so good.

Those palm trees. Windy. Perhaps causing problems for Djokovic, like in the Ferrer match @USO.

by **laverfan** Wed 27 Mar 2013, 2:18 am

Very nice point construction from Haas at 30-all.

by summerblues Wed 27 Mar 2013, 2:20 am

laverfan wrote:Those palm trees. Windy. Perhaps causing problems for Djokovic, like in the Ferrer match @USO.

Oh, did not notice. Well, such is life. Tennis is an outdoor sport. Haas consolidates Smile

by summerblues Wed 27 Mar 2013, 2:21 am

what a cool point.

by summerblues Wed 27 Mar 2013, 2:23 am

5:2 with two breaks. What a point to get to the break point too.

by summerblues Wed 27 Mar 2013, 2:27 am

What an amazing set from Haas. I already got more out of this match than I was hoping for.

by **laverfan** Wed 27 Mar 2013, 2:27 am

Haas caused problems for Djokovic in Canada as well.

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