Finally, fourth-seeded Murray defied the strong challenge of the experienced Nalbandian and secured his berth in the next round after fighting it out - in three testing sets. The Scot took 2 hours and 37 minutes to beat the Argentine, who made a brilliant comeback after losing the first set, but just could not repeat that feat in the final set.
Served By: A Murray Won By: Murray Nalbandian - Murray
1 - 6
6 - 4
5 - 7
Game
IN, Winner: Murray!!! Out-wide serve, Nalbandian flies outside the court.
A
40
IN, Winner: Murray!!! Quick serve. ACE !!!
Deuce
IN, Winner: Murray!!! Murray goes for a out-wide serve, Nalbandian returns a forehand return, couple of shots exchanged, Murray slaps a forehand winner down the line.
30
40
IN, Winner: Murray!!! High kick serve, Nalbandian fails to control it.
15
40
IN, Winner: Nalbandian!!! High kick serve, Nalbandian crafts a forehand return, short rally, Nalbandian strokes a backhand cross-court winner.
15
30
IN, Winner: Nalbandian!!! Murray aims a high kick serve, Nalbandian puts back a forehand return, good rally, Nalbandian produces a forehand cross-court winner.
15
15
IN, Winner: Murray!!! Murray goes for a out-wide serve, Nalbandian returns a quick forehand return, couple of shots exchanged, Murray blasts a forehand winner down the line.
0
15
IN, Winner: Nalbandian!!! Fine serve, Nalbandian delivers a forehand return, lengthy exchange between the players, Nalbandian smacks a forehand winner down the line.
What a way to get the break and serve for the match! Murray hits a ball on the net that drops dead on Nalbandian's corner. Nalbandian managed saving 2 break points but failed to save the third. Murray comes out to serve for the match at 6-5.
Served By: D Nalbandian Won By: Murray Nalbandian - Murray
1 - 6
6 - 4
5 - 6
Game
IN, Winner: Murray!!! Good serve in the middle, Murray returns a forehand return, short rally, Murray comes in quickly and volleys a forehand winner.
30
40
IN, Winner: Nalbandian!!! Nalbandian serves a good one, Murray works a forehand return, extended rally, Murray comes to net, attempts a forehand volley but fails to make it
15
40
IN, Winner: Nalbandian!!! Out-wide serve, Murray flies outside the court.
0
40
IN, Winner: Murray!!! Fine serve, Murray puts back a forehand return, brief rally, Nalbandian sends a backhand cross-court out of the court.
0
30
IN, Winner: Murray!!! Fine serve placed at T, Murray returns a quick forehand return, short rally, Nalbandian fails to keep a cross-court forehand in the play.
0
15
IN, Winner: Murray!!! Nalbandian serves a sharp angled slice serve, Murray delivers a forehand return, good rally, Nalbandian cross-court backhand is not able to clear the net.
Murray holds comfortably as he gets the set to a very interesting place at 5 all. Both players are under tremendous pressure and it will be really exciting see where this match goes from here.
Served By: A Murray Won By: Murray Nalbandian - Murray
1 - 6
6 - 4
5 - 5
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Nalbandian vs Murray, International BNL d'Ita.. 2012
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Finally, fourth-seeded Murray defied the strong challenge of the experienced Nalbandian and secured his berth in the next round after fighting it out - in three testing sets. The Scot took 2 hours and 37 minutes to beat the Argentine, who made a brilliant comeback after losing the first set, but just could not repeat that feat in the final set.
Nalbandian - Murray 1 - 6 6 - 4 5 - 7
What a way to get the break and serve for the match! Murray hits a ball on the net that drops dead on Nalbandian's corner. Nalbandian managed saving 2 break points but failed to save the third. Murray comes out to serve for the match at 6-5.
Nalbandian - Murray 1 - 6 6 - 4 5 - 6
Murray holds comfortably as he gets the set to a very interesting place at 5 all. Both players are under tremendous pressure and it will be really exciting see where this match goes from here.
Nalbandian - Murray 1 - 6 6 - 4 5 - 5
13Jan 12:10
0
3
6
07Oct 19:15
2
6
7
17Aug 12:30
2
6
6
10Nov 12:50
1
6
4
3
13Aug 17:10
0
2
2
21Mar 15:55
1
6
4
3
09Mar 13:35
1
6
6
3
07Mar 13:45
2
6
6
26Feb 21:55
1
6
0
4
21Feb 19:45
1
6
4
0
15May 12:55
1
3
77
10May 19:45
2
77
6
09May 21:15
1
6
4
66
07May 16:15
0
611
63
18Apr 12:45
0
1
2