Andy Murray reached the final of the AEGON Championhip in his debut to take a headstart for a maiden Grand Slam title at Wimbledon. Ferrero made an attempt to comeback into the match in the second set with some tight games till 3-3. Murray however, wasted no time in clinching another break and sealed the victory after just 71 minutes of play.
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Served By: A Murray Won By: Murray
Murray - Ferrero
6 - 2
6 - 4
Game
IN, Winner: Murray!!! Ferrero backhand finds the net in the middle and Murray finishes the match with relative ease
Fault. A Murray serve lands outside the service line.
40-0
IN, Winner: Murray!!! After a short rally Ferrero sends a forehand long
30-0
IN, Winner: Murray!!! Ferrero Backhand return goes wayward
15-0
IN, Winner: Murray!!! Murray serves,reaches to the net and whips a forehand winner in the middle
Ferrero wins another tough service game to stay in the match, but the uestion is for how long? With Murray now serving for the match, there is little doubt left.
After the French Open debacle, where Murray lost his quarterfinal clash with Fernando Gonzalez rather tamely, the Scot is trying to brighten his chances at the green lawns of Wimbledon. And what better way to pick up a title at the prestigious Queen's club.
Served By: J Ferrero Won By: Ferrero
Murray - Ferrero
6 - 2
5 - 4
Game
IN, Winner: Ferrero!!! Ferrero sends a huge backhand down the line and hangs in the middle.
40-30
IN, Winner: Ferrero!!! Angled slice serve, return from Murray goes into the net
30-30
IN, Winner: Murray!!! Ferrero backhand drifts outside the court
30-15
ACE, Winner: Ferrero!!! ACE! J Ferrero brings out big serve
15-15
IN, Winner: Ferrero!!! Ferrero hits a big forehand winner down the line and crowd enjoys it too
0-15
IN, Winner: Murray!!! Ferrero mishits a forehand
As Murray duly consolidates his service break, he ensures a straight sets win to move to the final.
Served By: A Murray Won By: Murray
Murray - Ferrero
6 - 2
5 - 3
Game
IN, Winner: Murray!!! Murray serves, races to the net and volleys with soft hands
40-30
Double Fault, Winner: Ferrero!!! Double Fault!
Fault. First serve goes into the net.
40-15
ACE, Winner: Murray!!! A Murray continues with fabulous serving.ACE!
30-15
IN, Winner: Murray!!! Murray scrambles back a brutal forehand
15-15
IN, Winner: Ferrero!!! Murray backhand jumps the line
15-0
IN, Winner: Murray!!! Good serve aimed at T, return misses the court
Awesome court coverage from the Scot gets him the crucial break in the second set to now make an attempt to take the match from here.
Served By: J Ferrero Won By: Murray
Murray - Ferrero
6 - 2
4 - 3
Game
IN, Winner: Murray!!! Murray slaps a ferocious backhand up the line and secures the break for 4-3 lead in the set
15-40
IN, Winner: Murray!!! Murray stuns Ferrero with forehand passing shot .2 Break point for Murray
15-30
IN, Winner: Murray!!! Couple of shots exchanged till Ferrero backhand drifts outside the court
15-15
IN, Winner: Ferrero!!! Murray nets a backhand
0-15
IN, Winner: Murray!!! Ferrero kicks forehand over the line
Murray pockets the quickest service game of the second set to keep his stakes in the match alive.
Served By: A Murray Won By: Murray
Murray - Ferrero
6 - 2
3 - 3
Game
ACE, Winner: Murray!!! Big serve!Ace
40-0
IN, Winner: Murray!!! High kick serve, return from Ferrero falls into the net
30-0
IN, Winner: Murray!!! Fast paced serve, return from Ferrero goes into the net
15-0
IN, Winner: Murray!!! Murray serves,follows it and volleys a winner
As the match is progressing, it is becoming tougher for the Scot to get that elusive break which he easily pocketed in the opening set. Ferrero's ability to place winners from both flanks is paying dividends here.
Served By: J Ferrero Won By: Ferrero
Murray - Ferrero
6 - 2
2 - 3
Game
IN, Winner: Ferrero!!! Rally, Ferrero comes in quickly and smashes a winner
A-40
IN, Winner: Ferrero!!! Murray forehand sails out of the court
Deuce
IN, Winner: Murray!!! Murray anticipates early and sends a backhand drive down the line. Deuce
Fault. J Ferrero serve lands outside the service line.
A-40
IN, Winner: Ferrero!!! Murray backhand lands outside the court. Ferrero takes the advantage
Deuce
IN, Winner: Murray!!! Murray generates a gorgeous backhand right into the corner and makes it deuce
40-30
IN, Winner: Ferrero!!! Ferrero moves Murray around the court and comes to net ,smashes a winner
Fault. First serve goes into the net.
30-30
IN, Winner: Murray!!! After a short rally Ferrero sends a backhand long
30-15
IN, Winner: Ferrero!!! Murray backhand slice finds way into the net
15-15
IN, Winner: Murray!!! Ferrero pushes forehand over the line
15-0
IN, Winner: Ferrero!!! Ferrero serves, rushes to the net and smashes a winner
Murray sees some struggle happening with a tough service hold. As Ferrero finds his rhythm, he continues to test Murray with his groundstrokes. With such play from both players, the match may very well be decided by a tie-break.
Served By: A Murray Won By: Murray
Murray - Ferrero
6 - 2
2 - 2
Game
IN, Winner: Murray!!! Murray serves,follows it and volleys a winner
A-40
IN, Winner: Murray!!! Ferrero misfires a forehand. Murray gets the advantage
Deuce
IN, Winner: Ferrero!!! Ferrero hits a big forehand winner down the line .Deuce
Fault. A Murray serve lands outside the service line.
40-30
IN, Winner: Murray!!! Powerful forehand from Murray forces an error on Ferrero
Fault. First serve goes into the net.
30-30
IN, Winner: Ferrero!!! Ferrero strokes a stunning crosscourt forehand slice
30-15
IN, Winner: Ferrero!!! Murray forehand slice goes into the net
30-0
IN, Winner: Murray!!! Ferrero backhand jumps the line
15-0
IN, Winner: Murray!!! Wide slice serve, return is wide
Ferrero starts to show his true form that once made him win a Grand Slam event. With some big serves at key moments, Ferrero wins an important service game.
Served By: J Ferrero Won By: Ferrero
Murray - Ferrero
6 - 2
1 - 2
Game
IN, Winner: Ferrero!!! Heavy serve, Murray fails to control it. Ferrero manages to hold
A-40
IN, Winner: Ferrero!!! Good serve, return from Murray goes into the net
Deuce
IN, Winner: Ferrero!!! Murray backhand slice sails out of the court
40-A
IN, Winner: Murray!!! Ferrero backhand finds way into the net. Murray gets another chance to break
Deuce
IN, Winner: Ferrero!!! Ferrero positions himself onto the net and smashes .Deuce
30-40
IN, Winner: Murray!!! Murray produces a raking backhand down the line and Ferrero fails to control it
30-30
IN, Winner: Murray!!! Ferrero forehand drifts outside the court
30-15
IN, Winner: Ferrero!!! Ferrero comes in quickly and smacks a forehand winner in the middle
15-15
IN, Winner: Ferrero!!! Fine slice serve, Murray fails to return it properly
0-15
IN, Winner: Murray!!! Short rally till Ferrero nets a forehand
Murray bounces back from a 0-30 deficit to win a tough service game. As far as this match is concerned, this has been a real test for Murray
Served By: A Murray Won By: Murray
Murray - Ferrero
6 - 2
1 - 1
Game
IN, Winner: Murray!!! Sliding serve, Ferrero only reaches to it.Its 1-1 in the second set
A-40
IN, Winner: Murray!!! Wide slice serve, return goes into the net
Deuce
IN, Winner: Ferrero!!! Deep return of serve from Ferrero forces an error from Murray.Deuce
40-30
ACE, Winner: Murray!!! A Murray continues with fabulous serving.ACE!
30-30
ACE, Winner: Murray!!! ACE! A Murray brings out big serve
15-30
IN, Winner: Murray!!! Quick serve aimed at T, return goes out of the court
0-30
IN, Winner: Ferrero!!! Long rally until Ferrero hits a delightful backhand winner down the line and crowd enjoys it too
30-0
IN, Winner: Murray!!! Slice serve, return from Ferrero goes into the net
15-0
ACE, Winner: Murray!!! A Murray starts with big serve down the middle.ACE!
Served By: J Ferrero Won By: Ferrero
Murray - Ferrero
6 - 2
0 - 1
Game
IN, Winner: Ferrero!!! Ferrero scrambles back a brutal forehand and wins the crucial game
A-40
IN, Winner: Ferrero!!! Another Big serve
Deuce
IN, Winner: Ferrero!!! Weak return from Murray goes into the net
30-40
IN, Winner: Murray!!! Murray scrambles back a brutal forehand
Fault. J Ferrero serve lands outside the service line.
30-30
IN, Winner: Ferrero!!! Short rally till Murray backhand finds way into the net
15-30
IN, Winner: Ferrero!!! Sliding serve in the middle, Murray return goes straight into the net
0-30
IN, Winner: Murray!!! Ferrero forehand bounces over the line
0-15
IN, Winner: Murray!!! Murray returns a backhand slice on return of serve
So after just 28 minutes of play, Andy Murray wins the first set 6-2. In an amazing display of power and precision off both flanks, Murray takes a headstart to the second set.
Served By: A Murray Won By: Murray
Murray - Ferrero
6 - 2
Game
IN, Winner: Murray!!! Ferrero pushes forehand over the line
40-30
IN, Winner: Murray!!! High kick serve, Ferrero overcooks a return
Fault. First serve goes into the net.
30-30
IN, Winner: Ferrero!!! Murray dumps a routine backhand into the net
30-15
IN, Winner: Murray!!! After a short rally Ferrero pulls a forehand wide
15-15
IN, Winner: Murray!!! High kick serve, return lands outside the court
Fault. A Murray serve lands outside the service line.
0-15
Double Fault, Winner: Ferrero!!! Double Fault by Murray
Fault. A Murray serve lands outside the service line.
Some flashes of brilliance from the former world number one get him the second game in the set.
Served By: J Ferrero Won By: Ferrero
Murray - Ferrero
5 - 2
Game
IN, Winner: Ferrero!!! Ferrero thumps a forehand down the line and hangs in there with 2-5 score.
40-15
IN, Winner: Murray!!! Ferrero pushes forehand into the net
Fault. J Ferrero serve lands outside the service line.
40-0
IN, Winner: Ferrero!!! Murray comes in the line of the ball but volleys it into the net
30-0
IN, Winner: Ferrero!!! Murray backhand lands outside the court
15-0
IN, Winner: Ferrero!!! Ferrero serves, comes in quickly and volleys . Murray return misses the court by whisker
So another quick service game from the British No.1 ensures the fate of the first set.
Served By: A Murray Won By: Murray
Murray - Ferrero
5 - 1
Game
ACE, Winner: Murray!!! A Murray arrows another ace in the middle
40-15
ACE, Winner: Murray!!! A Murray aims ace down the T
30-15
IN, Winner: Murray!!! Murray serves,follows it and slaps a forehand , Ferrero is not able to return it
15-15
IN, Winner: Murray!!! Ferrero backhand misses the court
0-15
IN, Winner: Ferrero!!! Murray backhand goes straight into the net
So as Murray clinches the second break of the set, he ensures a smooth sailing, atleast half way through the match. Will Ferrero bounce back in the second set?
Andy 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.
Served By: J Ferrero Won By: Murray
Murray - Ferrero
4 - 1
Game
IN, Winner: Murray!!! Unlucky for Ferrero as the ball touches the net cord and lands outside the court. Murray in commanding position with 4-1 lead in the opening set of the match
40-A
IN, Winner: Murray!!! Murray scrambles back a brutal backhand crosscourt winner and earns another chance to break
Fault. First serve goes into the net.
Deuce
IN, Winner: Murray!!! Ferrero forehand finds the net in the middle.Deuce again
A-40
IN, Winner: Ferrero!!! Ferrero gets the advantage as Murray forehand bounces over the line
Deuce
IN, Winner: Ferrero!!! Deuce as Murray forehand finds way into the net
30-40
IN, Winner: Murray!!! Powerful forehand return of serve from Murray forces an error on.Ferrero.Another break point for Murray
30-30
IN, Winner: Ferrero!!! Quick serve, return from Murray goes into the net
15-30
IN, Winner: Murray!!! Brief rally till Murray produces an acute angled crosscourt backhand drive and forces a error on Spaniard.
15-15
IN, Winner: Murray!!! Ferrero nets a forehand during a rally
15-0
IN, Winner: Ferrero!!! Ferrero smacks a forehand in the middle
Murray has been pretty impressive in all his matches so far and has had no troubles winning points on serve.
Served By: A Murray Won By: Murray
Murray - Ferrero
3 - 1
Game
IN, Winner: Murray!!! Short rally, Murray generates a gorgeous forehand slice right into the corner and leads 3-1 in the set
40-15
IN, Winner: Ferrero!!! Murray pushes forehand over the line
40-0
ACE, Winner: Murray!!! Good move by Murray as he first slices and then passes Ferrero with a lob. Ferrero forehand finds the net in the middle.
30-0
ACE, Winner: Murray!!! A Murray hits big serve down the middle.ACE!
Fault. First Fault !
15-0
IN, Winner: Murray!!! Murray moves Ferrero around the court and passes him with superb lob
Ferrero quickly gets on board with a strong service hold. Murray did try some blistering forehands, but power serving from Ferrero got him the game
Andy Murray has been in amazing form this year with title wins in Miami, Rotterdam and Doha. It will be interesting to see who wins the first meeting between the two players.
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