Andy Murray is back on the center court tonight after bidding to reach the third round at SW19. There were three Grand Slam winner shades when he counterattacked from dropping his first set to excite and overcome Australia’s James Duckworth on Monday night.
Currently, Murray, who became the men’s singles champion at the All England Club in 2013 and 2016, faces severe challenges to John Isner, but the former world No. 1 is the most active on the ATP tour. It boasts an excellent past record for Americans and the tallest players. ..
Murray has won all eight previous meetings with Isner, who is 6 feet and 10 inches high, but since the three contests in 2016, the pair hasn’t been in direct conflict. Can he keep his perfect record in front of the faction? The crowd in the house tonight? Follow the action live with Matt Veri, a standard sport at Wimbledon.
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Murray 4-66-7 * 2-3 Isner
Murray can’t look up at his box and put the rackets on the two Isner Serves, so he doesn’t know what to do. 30-0.
He has a few shots at least at the next point, but he’s never really at that point and Isner is cleaning up the overhead on the net.
The pattern continues-when Murray enters the rally, he has full control. Isner’s backhand has been floating for a long time. 40-15. The second serve of the two Isners flicks from the top of the net. Get the job done with his third “second” serve.
Murray 4-66-72-2 * Isner
Isner speculates early on Murray’s second serve, but I’m not sure if it’s necessary. Especially when you guess wrong. 15-0.
First broadly served by the British, but Isner cannot get it back. Good serve, good forehand, Isner get the taste of his own medicine. 40-0.
Again a big serving and it’s a rapid hold on love.
Murray 4-66-7 * 1-2 Isner
The two serve from Isner first, and he doesn’t have to hit another shot. 30-0-Murray can’t even find a way to participate in the rally at Isner Serve.
This time, the British force Isner into a longer exchange, and the Americans respond with an unforced error. And again -40-30. Glitter of hope for Murray?
No.132mph Ace out wide. Brutal.
Murray 4-66-71-1 * Isner
Isner slices into the net and a couple of unforced errors from Americans to start the game.
Is it a second serve ace? Exactly right! 40-0. There are no signs of armpits from Murray tonight.
Isner extends the game with great volleyball and Murray hits the forehand on the net. 40-30. But it’s a relief for the British.
Murray 4-66-7 * 0-1 Isner
Isner serving at the beginning of the set is not great for Murray either. He will always be under pressure the way Americans are bombing them.
It has been flicked by Isner for a long time, 40-30. The hope that the door is slightly open ends with Isner sending another ace.
Murray 4-66-7 Isner
Two setpoint Isner when Murray slices the return into the net. 6-4.
Isner takes the second set! Saab is working for an American and he is away from knocking out Murray from Wimbledon.
Murray had a chance to bring it back to serve. Isner was really successful in bending over and regaining the volley. Murray has a backhand pass opening. 5-2 Isner on the net. Two Malays help to eat.
Isner lob isn’t enough and Murray can easily get rid of it. 5-3. First widespread, Isner cannot return. 5-4-Murray is still in contact. However, you must earn at least one of these next two points on Isner Serve.
Isner moves forward and takes control, not the start Murray needed. He has a mini break early on, which could be all he needed for the way he served.
Ace Isner, 2-0. But go back to serve now! Murray can participate in the rally and Isner produces an unforced error. 2-1 Isner.
Once again a mini-break for the Americans, the ball stands up to be hit and Isner’s forehand delivers for him this time. First Saab keeps in touch with Murray, 3-2 Isner.
Isner’s serve and volley are good, he leads 4-2 in the switch.
Murray 4-66-6 Isner
One particular line judge is having a dire time. Just above her firing line when Isner was on the other side, three times she almost landed on the floor.
Murray will serve in sufficient time, but the slices are long. I was really frustrated. 30-15.
Returning to play, Isner’s forehand disappoints him again. Probably not-a challenge from Americans, it’s also good. The row was found. 40-15.
A huge ace and we go to a tiebreaker!
Murray 4-66-5 * Isner
Drop volley is very good from Isner, Murray brings him almost net when he bills after it. I can’t get there.
A second serve for Isner to attack, he tries, but assembles it completely on the ground. 15-15. Slicing from Murray and bending Isner, it’s a good tactic. Isner can only find the net.
Forehand left Murray, aged 40-15, before Isner’s slices became poor.
Isner is about to bring it to a tiebreaker.