So after 67 minutes of power play, Andy Murray wins the fourth title of the year and 12th overall, at the green grass of Queen's Club. Murray impresses everyone with an exciting week and finishes it with a title on his debut at the Aegon Championships.
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Served By: A Murray Won By: Murray
Murray - Blake
7 - 5
6 - 4
Game
IN, Winner: Murray!!! As Blake nets a backhand return, Murray raises his hands on his first grass court title win.
40-0
IN, Winner: Murray!!! Murray serves,follows it with forehand winner down the line.3 Match points for Murray
Fault. A Murray serve lands outside the service line.
30-0
ACE, Winner: Murray!!! A Murray sledge hammers anothe ace!
15-0
ACE, Winner: Murray!!! Sizzling serve.Ace!
Served By: J Blake Won By: Blake
Murray - Blake
7 - 5
5 - 4
Game
IN, Winner: Blake!!! Blake scrambles back a brutal forehand and hangs in there with this hold
40-0
IN, Winner: Blake!!! Murray pushes forehand over the line
30-0
IN, Winner: Blake!!! Sliding serve in the middle, Murray returns int into the net
15-0
IN, Winner: Blake!!! Murray struggles to control the forehand volley
Fault. J Blake serve lands outside the service line.
Murray rushes through his win on a debut at Queen's as he is now just a game away.
Served By: A Murray Won By: Murray
Murray - Blake
7 - 5
5 - 3
Game
IN, Winner: Murray!!! Murray slaps a ferocious forehand up the line
40-15
IN, Winner: Murray!!! Murray smacks a forehand up the line
30-15
IN, Winner: Murray!!! Accurate serve aimed at T, Blake fails to put it back
15-15
IN, Winner: Blake!!! Murray backhand lands outside the court
Fault. First serve goes into the net.
15-0
IN, Winner: Murray!!! Quick serve, return from Blake goes into the net
Fault.
Despite a strong start to the game, Blake loses focus and Murray benefits by it with a decisive break to go up 4-3. The next game is a make or break situation for the American, who has already lost a final this year.
Blake's semifinal match up against Andy Roddick came to a sad finish when the 2003 U.S. Open champion decided to sit by the sidelines with a foot injury. Interestingly, neither of them had lost serves in the eight games played. But, the final is telling a totally different tale altogether
Served By: J Blake Won By: Murray
Murray - Blake
7 - 5
4 - 3
Game
IN, Winner: Murray!!! Blake dumps the routine backhand slice into the net. Murray breaks and lead 4-3 in the second set of the match
30-40
IN, Winner: Murray!!! Blake comes in the line of the ball but volleys it into the net.Chance for Murray to get the break
30-30
IN, Winner: Murray!!! After a short rally Blake sends a forehand long
Fault. First serve goes into the net.
30-15
IN, Winner: Murray!!! Murray produces a raking forehand down the line and Blake fails to control it
30-0
IN, Winner: Blake!!! Outwide serve, Murray manages to touch it
15-0
IN, Winner: Blake!!! Blake slaps a forehand winner in the middle
In the toughest service hold of the match so far, Murray outrallies Blake to stay toe-to-toe in the second set.
Served By: J Blake Won By: Blake
Murray - Blake
7 - 5
1 - 2
Game
IN, Winner: Blake!!! Sliding serve in the middle, Murray manages to touch it.
40-0
IN, Winner: Blake!!! Weak return from Murray goes into the net
30-0
IN, Winner: Blake!!! Outwide serve, Murray fails to pit it back
15-0
IN, Winner: Blake!!! Murray nets a backhand
The pattern of play from the first set seems to be on a repeatation here as both players focus on service points rather than relying on long rallies. Murray picks up another quick service game
Served By: A Murray Won By: Murray
Murray - Blake
7 - 5
1 - 1
Game
IN, Winner: Murray!!! Murray strokes a teasing crosscourt forehand passing shot and holds
Fault. A Murray serve lands outside the service line.
40-15
ACE, Winner: Murray!!! ACE! A Murray brings out big serve
30-15
Double Fault, Winner: Blake!!! A Murray overhits the second serve. Another double fault by Murray
Fault. A Murray serve lands outside the service line.
30-0
IN, Winner: Murray!!! Heavy serve, return from Blake goes into the net
15-0
IN, Winner: Murray!!! Brief rally till Blake backhand down the line misses the court
Blake puts aside the bad memories of the first set to start afresh and win the service game easily for a 1-0 lead
Served By: J Blake Won By: Blake
Murray - Blake
7 - 5
0 - 1
Game
IN, Winner: Blake!!! Murray backhand jumps the line . Blake holds the opening game of the second set
40-30
IN, Winner: Blake!!! Murray backhand slice goes straight into the net
30-30
IN, Winner: Blake!!! Blake serves,follows it with forehand winner
15-30
IN, Winner: Murray!!! Murray moves Blake around the court and forces a error on Blake forehand
15-15
IN, Winner: Murray!!! Murray anticipates early and whips a backhand winner down the line
Fault. J Blake serve lands outside the service line.
15-0
IN, Winner: Blake!!! Good serve, Murray mishits the return
Fault. J Blake serve lands outside the sideline.
As opposed to what the scoreline suggests, Murray takes only 35 minutes to win the first set 7-5. Murray pocketed the crucial break in the eleventh game of the set to brighten to take the opener and his chances for his maiden grasscourt title.
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Served By: A Murray Won By: Murray
Murray - Blake
7 - 5
Game
IN, Winner: Murray!!! Blake forehand finds way into the net. Murray pockets the first set 7-5.
40-15
IN, Winner: Murray!!! Quick serve, Blake is unable to control it. 2 SET POINTS for Murray
30-15
IN, Winner: Blake!!! Blake comes in quickly and volleys a winner
Fault. A Murray serve lands outside the service line.
30-0
IN, Winner: Murray!!! Murray hits a big backhand winner down the line
Fault. A Murray serve lands outside the service line.
15-0
ACE, Winner: Murray!!! Big serve!Ace
So, with the help of some unforced errors from his American opponent, Murray pockets a crucial break to now serve for the set.
Served By: J Blake Won By: Murray
Murray - Blake
6 - 5
Game
IN, Winner: Murray!!! Blake forehand fails to make contact with the court. Murray secures the break and will serve for the SET
15-40
IN, Winner: Murray!!! Blake forehand finds way into the net. 2 break points for Murray
15-30
IN, Winner: Blake!!! Blake blasts a forehand down the line
Fault. First Fault!
0-30
IN, Winner: Murray!!! Intense rally until Blake kicks a forehand over the line
Fault. J Blake serve lands outside the service line.
0-15
IN, Winner: Murray!!! Blake pulls a backhand wide
Fault. First Fault!
Blake continues to trouble with his forehand and emphatic court coverage. Murray, on the other hand, includes some mind game to deny Blake any break points opportunities.
Served By: A Murray Won By: Murray
Murray - Blake
5 - 5
Game
IN, Winner: Murray!!! Murray serves,reaches to the net and plants a low drop shot at the net
Fault. A Murray serve lands outside the service line.
40-30
IN, Winner: Murray!!! After a short rally Blake sends a forehand long
30-30
IN, Winner: Murray!!! Sliding serve in the middle, Blake only touches it.
15-30
Double Fault, Winner: Blake!!! What a miss double fault by A Murray Could be expensive for Murray
Fault. A Murray serve lands outside the service line.
15-15
IN, Winner: Blake!!! Fast paced rally until Murray overcooks a forehand
15-0
IN, Winner: Murray!!! Blake forehand finds the net in the middle during a rally
Fault. A Murray serve lands outside the service line.
With the trend so far, the first set looks to be on course for an exciting tie-break.
Served By: J Blake Won By: Blake
Murray - Blake
4 - 5
Game
IN, Winner: Blake!!! Blake serves, races to the net and volleys with soft hands
40-30
Double Fault, Winner: Murray!!! 1st Double Fault by Blake
Fault. J Blake serve lands outside the service line.
40-15
IN, Winner: Blake!!! Nice rally between the two, Blake rushes to net and pushes a forehand chip shot. Murray fails to return it
30-15
IN, Winner: Blake!!! Good serve, Murray fails to put it back
15-15
IN, Winner: Murray!!! Blake pushes forehand over the line
15-0
IN, Winner: Blake!!! Slice serve, Murray guides return into the net
Fault. J Blake serve lands outside the service line.
Murray experiences some struggle in holding his serve. Blake , who seems frustrated with his own set of unforced errors is giving way to the Scot this way.
Served By: A Murray Won By: Murray
Murray - Blake
4 - 4
Game
IN, Winner: Murray!!! Bodyline serve, Blake is unable to control it.
40-30
IN, Winner: Murray!!! Blake backhand down the line jumps the court
Fault. A Murray serve lands outside the service line.
30-30
IN, Winner: Murray!!! Blake sends a return of serve long
Fault. A Murray serve lands outside the service line.
15-30
IN, Winner: Blake!!! Murray backhand slice drifts outside the court
Fault. First serve goes into the net.
15-15
ACE, Winner: Murray!!! A Murray hits Booming first serve.ACE!
0-15
IN, Winner: Blake!!! Murray nets a backhand
Fault. First serve goes into the net.
Blake seems to have done his homework as for today's match as he is keeping the points short to avoid any rallies, where the Scot has an edge over him.
Served By: J Blake Won By: Blake
Murray - Blake
3 - 4
Game
IN, Winner: Blake!!! Blake serves, races to the net and volleys with soft hands
40-0
IN, Winner: Blake!!! Wide slice serve, return of serve goes wide
30-0
IN, Winner: Blake!!! Another good serve, return from Murray goes into the net
15-0
IN, Winner: Blake!!! Powerful serve in the middle, Murray fails to control it
Murray continues to avoid another service break with a love service hold
Blake's only impressive performance this year has been the final appearance in Estoril, where he lost the three set thriller to Albert Montanes.
Served By: A Murray Won By: Murray
Murray - Blake
3 - 3
Game
IN, Winner: Murray!!! Powerful forehand from Murray forces an error from Blake.Its 3-3 in the first set
Fault. A Murray serve lands outside the service line.
40-0
IN, Winner: Murray!!! Blake backhand slice goes into the net
Fault. A Murray serve lands outside the service line.
30-0
IN, Winner: Murray!!! Murray serves, positions himself onto the net and places a deep volley
15-0
ACE, Winner: Murray!!! A Murray starts with big serve down the middle.ACE!
Blake wastes no time in holding a love service game to continue to stay ahead in the first set of the 2009 Aegon Championships final.
Served By: J Blake Won By: Blake
Murray - Blake
2 - 3
Game
IN, Winner: Blake!!! Murray forehand drifts outside the court
40-0
IN, Winner: Blake!!! Sliding serve, return from Murray goes into the net
30-0
IN, Winner: Blake!!! Fine serve, Murray return of serve misses the court
15-0
IN, Winner: Blake!!! Huge serve at T, Blake follows it with well executed drop shot.
Blake breaks back...! Awesome display from the American gets him a break right back, thanks to those blistering forehands down the line.
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Served By: A Murray Won By: Blake
Murray - Blake
2 - 2
Game
IN, Winner: Blake!!! Blake smacks a forehand down the line and clinches the break back.Its 2-2 in the set
Fault. A Murray serve lands outside the service line.
30-40
IN, Winner: Murray!!! Weak backhand from Blake goes into the net.Still a break point for Blake
15-40
IN, Winner: Blake!!! Murray pulls a forehand wide. 2 Break Points for Blake
15-30
IN, Winner: Blake!!! Murray pushes forehand into the net
15-15
IN, Winner: Blake!!! Murray mishits a forehand
15-0
IN, Winner: Murray!!! Bodyline serve, Blake fails to return it inside the court
Blake moves the Scot all around the court and Murray seems to like the challenge with his exceptional court coverage as a solid answer. So with the help of some big forehands, Murray pockets the first break of the match.
Served By: J Blake Won By: Murray
Murray - Blake
2 - 1
Game
IN, Winner: Murray!!! After a short rally Blake sends a forehand long. Murray gets the early break for 2-1 lead in the opening set of the match
30-40
IN, Winner: Murray!!! Murray hits a delightful backhand winner down the line and crowd enjoys it too
LET. Low serve barely touches the net cord, let second serve
Fault. J Blake serve lands outside the sideline.
30-30
IN, Winner: Murray!!! Blake pushes forehand over the line
Fault. J Blake serve lands outside the service line.
30-15
IN, Winner: Blake!!! Blake sends a thumping forehand down the line
LET. Ball touches the net, J Blake will serve again.
15-15
IN, Winner: Murray!!! Blake forehand jumps the line
15-0
IN, Winner: Blake!!! Blake surges towards the net and produces a stretched volley
Murray comes up with a similar answer and pockets his own love service game without much ado. With such confidence from both players, it is now quite difficult to choose a sure shot winner.
Served By: A Murray Won By: Murray
Murray - Blake
1 - 1
Game
IN, Winner: Murray!!! Blake forehand finds the net in the middle during a rally
40-0
IN, Winner: Murray!!! Murray serves , follows it forehand with a flashing crosscourt winner
30-0
IN, Winner: Murray!!! Murray serves,follows it with forehand winner
15-0
IN, Winner: Murray!!! Good serve aimed at T, Blake return of serve falls at the net
So Blake opens with an impressive love service game.
Served By: J Blake Won By: Blake
Murray - Blake
0 - 1
Game
IN, Winner: Blake!!! Fine serve, return from Murray goes into the net
40-0
IN, Winner: Blake!!! Slice serve by Blake, he follows it with cross-court forehand winner
30-0
IN, Winner: Blake!!! Blake serves,reaches to the net and volleys a winner
LET. Ball touches the net, J Blake will serve again.
15-0
IN, Winner: Blake!!! Blake serves,follows it and smashes a winner
AEGON Championships Men's Singles Final
Andy Murray vs. James Blake
Head-to-Head
Blake leads series 1-0
Last Meeting - 2006 ATP Masters Series Hamburg R32
Blake won 6-3 6-3
Andy Murray is trying to become the first Briton since Tim Henman in 2002 to win the prestigious Aegon Championships in Queen's Club. Murray has been in amazing form this year with title wins in Miami, Rotterdam and Doha. Although after a dismal performance at the year's second Grand Slam in Roland Garros, losing out to semifinalist Fernando Gonzalez in a tight match, the Scot seems pretty alert with his preparation going to the third Grand Slam, the Wimbledon. In his last couple of matches here in Queen's, Murray looked in cruise control, including an emphatic win over Juan Carlos Ferrero, where he totally humbled the Spaniard.
His opponent today, James Blake has been in a title drought so far this year with the best result being the final showing in Estoril and a semifinal showing in San Jose. Blake, who is quite popular on the tour and recently won the Arthur Ashe Humanitarian of the Year award at the annual ATP Awards function for his commendable work in raising money for the research dedicated towards the cure of cancer, is constantly struggling in the tennis arena. Can this final prove to be a beginning of something for this tall American? We will find out, only on TennisEarth.com
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