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The Championships, Men Singles R32
Andy Murray (GBR)       3 6 6 6
Viktor Troicki (SRB) 0 2 3 4
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So the home-favourite Andy Murray crushes Serbian Viktor Troicki in straight sets to win the third round match at the Championships, Wimbledon. Murray started the match well and after breaking his opponent twice, pocketed the first set 6-2. The Scot continued his thrilling form and repeated the same story in the second and third set to bag crucial breaks and close out the match 6-2, 6-3, 6-4.

Murray made a unconventional start to his title campaign at the All England Lawn tennis Club, when he struggled for four sets before pulling a victory over American Robert Kendrick.


However, with every single match passing, Murray powers his chances for the title here even more.


Served By: A Murray Won By: Murray
Murray - Troicki    6 - 2    6 - 3    6 - 4   
Game ACE, Winner: Murray!!! ACE! A Murray brings out big serve to close out the match 6-2, 6-3, 6-4
40-15   IN, Winner: Murray!!! Murray serves,follows it and puts away a winner
30-15   IN, Winner: Troicki!!! Murray sliced backhand goes straight into the net
  Fault. First serve goes into the net.
30-0   ACE, Winner: Murray!!! A Murray aims ace down the T
15-0   IN, Winner: Murray!!! Troicki forehand return jumps the line

So Murray will not serve for the match with a 5-4 lead in the third. the crowd really behind the home favourite

Served By: V Troicki Won By: Troicki
Murray - Troicki    6 - 2    6 - 3    5 - 4   
Game IN, Winner: Troicki!!! Murray forehand return jumps the line and Troicki hangs in there, but the question is for how long...?
40-0   IN, Winner: Troicki!!! Troicki scrambles back a brutal forehand, followed by a volley winner
30-0   IN, Winner: Troicki!!! Murray Backhand return goes wayward
15-0   IN, Winner: Troicki!!! Weak return from Murray goes into the net
Served By: A Murray Won By: Murray
Murray - Troicki    6 - 2    6 - 3    5 - 3   
Game IN, Winner: Murray!!! Murray stuns Troicki with big crosscourt forehand winner
40-0   IN, Winner: Murray!!! Murray moves Troicki around the court and completely outfoxes Troicki with a drop-shot
30-0   IN, Winner: Murray!!! Murray strokes a stunning crosscourt forehand
15-0   IN, Winner: Murray!!! Murray sends a thumping forehand down the line

Murray, who started the year in flying colors with an emphatic win over Roger federer in DOha, continued his dominating form in the other hardcourt events as well, most notably in Miami with a winner's trophy.

Served By: V Troicki Won By: Troicki
Murray - Troicki    6 - 2    6 - 3    4 - 3   
Game IN, Winner: Troicki!!! Troicki produces a raking forehand down the line and Murray fails to control it
A-40   IN, Winner: Troicki!!! Troicki serves,reaches to the net and plants a low volley into open court
Fault. First serve goes into the net.
Deuce IN, Winner: Murray!!! Troicki backhand goes straight into the net
  Fault. First serve goes into the net.
40-30   IN, Winner: Troicki!!! Troicki sends a thumping forehand down the line
  Fault. V Troicki serve lands outside the service line.
  LET. Ball touches the net, V Troicki will serve again.
30-30   IN, Winner: Murray!!! Murray comes in quickly and volleys to force an error
30-15   IN, Winner: Troicki!!! Troicki serves,follows it and puts away a winner
15-15   IN, Winner: Murray!!! Troicki misses a lob
15-0   IN, Winner: Troicki!!! Troicki gears up and pours the pressure on Murray with a flashing backhand crosscourt winner
Served By: A Murray Won By: Murray
Murray - Troicki    6 - 2    6 - 3    4 - 2   
Game IN, Winner: Murray!!! Murray stuns Troicki with big crosscourt forehand passing shot winner
  Fault. First serve goes into the net.
40-15   IN, Winner: Troicki!!! Murray forehand misses the court
40-0   IN, Winner: Murray!!! Murray barely touches a deep return from Troicki and converts a stunning crosscourt backhand
30-0   ACE, Winner: Murray!!! ACE! A Murray brings out big serve
15-0   IN, Winner: Murray!!! Murray races to the net and volleys with soft hands

Troicki makes an attempt to come back into the match with a strong service hold.

Murray's emphatic win over 14 time Grand Slam event champion Roger Federer was a class apart. The three set showdown confirmed his status as a threat to the best players on the circuit.

Served By: V Troicki Won By: Troicki
Murray - Troicki    6 - 2    6 - 3    3 - 2   
Game IN, Winner: Troicki!!! Murray dumps an easy forehand into the net
  Fault. First serve goes into the net.
40-30   IN, Winner: Troicki!!! Weak return from Murray goes into the net
30-30   IN, Winner: Troicki!!! Murray forehand from the far court misses the court
15-30   IN, Winner: Murray!!!
15-15   IN, Winner: Troicki!!! Troicki scrambles back a brutal forehand up the line
0-15   IN, Winner: Murray!!! Murray generates a gorgeous forehand right into the corner, forcing error
  Fault. First serve goes into the net.
Served By: A Murray Won By: Murray
Murray - Troicki    6 - 2    6 - 3    3 - 1   
Game IN, Winner: Murray!!! Another huge serve down the T gets Murray the game
A-40   IN, Winner: Murray!!! Murray slaps a ferocious forehand down the line
Fault. A Murray serve lands outside the service line.
Deuce ACE, Winner: Murray!!! A Murray aims ace down the T to square off the score
30-40   IN, Winner: Troicki!!! Murray pushes backhand over the line in a patience testing rally
  Fault. A Murray serve lands outside the sideline.
30-30   IN, Winner: Murray!!! Outwide serve, unreturned
15-30   IN, Winner: Murray!!! Murray scrambles back a brutal forehand
0-30   IN, Winner: Troicki!!! Powerfull forehand from Troicki forces an error from Murray
0-15   IN, Winner: Troicki!!! Troicki hits a delightful forehand winner down the line and crowd enjoys it too

Murray continues the domination with an early break in the third set.

Murray's straight sets loss in the final fo the BNP Paribas Open to world number one Rafael Nadal came as a disappointment to many, however ever since, his triumph in Miami and a quarterfinal run at roland Garros proved his brilliance on the tennis court, no matter what the surface is, Murray shone bright.

Served By: V Troicki Won By: Troicki
Murray - Troicki    6 - 2    6 - 3    2 - 1   
Game ACE, Winner: Troicki!!! ACE! V Troicki brings out big serve to hold serve
40-30   IN, Winner: Troicki!!! Troicki wrongfoots Murray with a big backhand down the line on a loose return
  Fault. V Troicki serve lands outside the service line.
30-30   IN, Winner: Troicki!!! After a massive rally Murray sends a forehand crosscourt pass long
  Fault. First serve goes into the net.
15-30   IN, Winner: Murray!!! Troicki sliced backhand misses the court
  Fault. First serve goes into the net.
15-15   IN, Winner: Murray!!! Troicki struggles to control the high volley at the net
15-0   IN, Winner: Troicki!!! Troicki gears up and pours the pressure on Murray with a flashing crosscourt winner
Served By: A Murray Won By: Murray
Murray - Troicki    6 - 2    6 - 3    2 - 0   
Game IN, Winner: Murray!!! After a testing rally Troicki sends a backhand wide
40-0   ACE, Winner: Murray!!! ACE! A Murray brings out big serve ACE!
30-0   IN, Winner: Murray!!! Weak return from Troicki goes into the net
15-0   IN, Winner: Murray!!! Troicki backhand return jumps the line
  Fault. A Murray serve lands outside the service line.
Served By: V Troicki Won By: Murray
Murray - Troicki    6 - 2    6 - 3    1 - 0   
Game IN, Winner: Murray!!! Murray stuns Troicki with big crosscourt forehand passing shot winner
40-A   IN, Winner: Murray!!!
Deuce IN, Winner: Murray!!! Troicki moves Murray around the court and in turn sprints towards the baseline, tries a smash from there, but nets it
  Fault. First serve goes into the net.
A-40   IN, Winner: Troicki!!! Weak return from Murray goes into the net
Fault. V Troicki serve lands outside the service line.
Deuce IN, Winner: Troicki!!! Murray forehand finds the net in the middle after a lengthy rally
30-40   IN, Winner: Troicki!!! Murray forehand return jumps the line
15-40   IN, Winner: Murray!!! Murray strokes a stunning crosscourt forehand pass, forcing a volley error
  Fault. First serve touches the net tap and lands outside the service box.
15-30   IN, Winner: Murray!!! Troicki comes in the line of the ball and volleys it into the net
15-15   IN, Winner: Murray!!! After a short rally Troicki sends a forehand long
15-0   IN, Winner: Troicki!!! Troicki opens with a big serve

With such a strong game from all corners of the court, urray pockets the second set for an invincible two sets to love lead. murray's serve, with a dozen aces already, is paying the dividends.

Murray looked clinical in his destruction in another exciting match at the Queens Club, where he registered an impressive win over former world number one Juan Carlos Ferrero.

Served By: A Murray Won By: Murray
Murray - Troicki    6 - 2    6 - 3   
Game IN, Winner: Murray!!! Powerfull forehand/backhand from Murray forces an error from Troicki and Murray wins the second set 6-3
40-30   ACE, Winner: Murray!!! A Murray continues with fabulous serving.ACE!
30-30   IN, Winner: Troicki!!! Murray nets a drop shot attempt after a few shots
30-15   IN, Winner: Murray!!! Murray surges towards the net and produces a sensational stretched volley
15-15   ACE, Winner: Murray!!! ACE! A Murray brings out big serve
0-15   IN, Winner: Troicki!!! After a hard hitiing rally, Troicki's backhand slice hits the net cord and favours him
  Fault. First serve goes into the net.
Served By: V Troicki Won By: Troicki
Murray - Troicki    6 - 2    5 - 3   
Game IN, Winner: Troicki!!! Big serve, Murray Forehand return goes wayward
A-40   IN, Winner: Troicki!!! Brief rally till Troicki produces an acute angled crosscourt forehand winner
Deuce Double Fault, Winner: Murray!!! What a miss! double fault by V Troicki
  Fault. V Troicki serve lands outside the service line.
A-40   IN, Winner: Troicki!!! Outwide serve, Murray forehand return jumps the line
Deuce IN, Winner: Murray!!! Troicki comes in the line of the ball and volleys it into the net
40-30   IN, Winner: Murray!!! Troicki puts the volley long
40-15   IN, Winner: Troicki!!! Troicki produces a raking forehand down the line and Murray fails to control it
  Fault. First serve goes into the net.
30-15   IN, Winner: Troicki!!! Murray dumps the routine forehand return of serve into the net
  Fault. First serve goes into the net.
15-15   IN, Winner: Troicki!!! Weak return from Murray goes into the net
0-15   IN, Winner: Murray!!! Troicki backhand goes straight into the net

Murray gave a major boost to his contendorship with a title win in Queen's Club at the Aegon International tennis tournament, where he edged past American James Blake to lift the title.

Served By: A Murray Won By: Murray
Murray - Troicki    6 - 2    5 - 2   
Game IN, Winner: Murray!!! Murray serves,follows it and thwacks a big forehand winner
40-30   IN, Winner: Troicki!!! Troicki moves Murray around the court and completely outfoxes Murray with a drop-shot
  Fault. First serve goes into the net.
40-15   Double Fault, Winner: Troicki!!! Tempted by an Ace, Murray hits a Double Fault!
  Fault. A Murray serve lands outside the service line.
40-0   ACE, Winner: Murray!!! A Murray aims ace down the T this time
30-0   ACE, Winner: Murray!!! A Murray continues with fabulous serving.ACE!
15-0   ACE, Winner: Murray!!! A Murray opens with Booming first serve.ACE!
Served By: V Troicki Won By: Troicki
Murray - Troicki    6 - 2    4 - 2   
Game IN, Winner: Troicki!!! Troicki generates a gorgeous forehand right into the corner and takes the game
A-40   IN, Winner: Troicki!!! Murray forehand lob misses the court by an inch
Deuce IN, Winner: Troicki!!! Troicki produces a raking forehand down the line and Murray fails to control it
30-40   IN, Winner: Murray!!! Murray slaps a ferocious backhand down the line
30-30   IN, Winner: Murray!!! Troicki dumps the routine forehand into the net
30-15   IN, Winner: Troicki!!! Troicki rushes to the net and punches away a volley
15-15   IN, Winner: Murray!!! Powerfull forehand from Murray forces an error from Troicki
  Fault. V Troicki serve lands outside the service line.
15-0   IN, Winner: Troicki!!! Troicki serves,reaches to the net and plants a low volley into open court
Served By: A Murray Won By: Murray
Murray - Troicki    6 - 2    4 - 1   
Game ACE, Winner: Murray!!! A Murray continues with fabulous serving.ACE!
40-0   ACE, Winner: Murray!!! ACE! A Murray brings out big serve
30-0   IN, Winner: Murray!!! Weak return from Troicki goes into the net
15-0   IN, Winner: Murray!!! Murray scrambles back a brutal forehand after a big serve.
Served By: V Troicki Won By: Troicki
Murray - Troicki    6 - 2    3 - 1   
Game IN, Winner: Troicki!!! Troicki scrambles back a brutal forehand
40-0   IN, Winner: Troicki!!!
30-0   IN, Winner: Troicki!!! Troicki races to the net and volleys with soft hands
15-0   IN, Winner: Troicki!!! Troicki serves,follows it and cracks a forehand winner

Murray, who suffered a shocking defeat in his last quarterfinal at the red clay of Roland Garros against Fernando Gonzalez, is all set to start afresh his grasscourt season. Touted as one of the major contendors for the Wimbledon crown, Murray will attempt to lift his maiden Grand Slam title at the slick lawns of All England Lawn Tennis Club.

Served By: A Murray Won By: Murray
Murray - Troicki    6 - 2    3 - 0   
Game IN, Winner: Murray!!! Troicki forehand return drifts outside the court and Murray holds serve
40-15   IN, Winner: Murray!!! Huge serve down the T, Troicki Forehand return goes wayward
30-15   IN, Winner: Murray!!! Murray moves Troicki around the court, comes in a smashes a winner
  Fault. First serve goes into the net.
15-15   IN, Winner: Murray!!! Troicki forehand jumps the line in a well constructed point
  Fault. A Murray serve lands outside the service line.
0-15   IN, Winner: Troicki!!! Murray forehand finds the net in the middle
Served By: V Troicki Won By: Murray
Murray - Troicki    6 - 2    2 - 0   
Game IN, Winner: Murray!!! Murray reaches to the net in attempt to return a drop and plants a low volley into open court
15-40   IN, Winner: Murray!!! Troicki dumps a forehand into the net on a deep return
15-30   Double Fault, Winner: Murray!!! V Troicki nets the second serve. Expensive double fault
  Fault. First serve goes into the net.
15-15   IN, Winner: Troicki!!! Troicki serves,follows it and smashes a winner
0-15   IN, Winner: Murray!!! Troicki backhand goes straight into the net
  Fault. First serve goes into the net.
Served By: A Murray Won By: Murray
Murray - Troicki    6 - 2    1 - 0   
Game IN, Winner: Murray!!! Murray aims serve down the T, return sails long
40-30   IN, Winner: Troicki!!! Troicki slaps a ferocious forehand return down the line for a clean winner
  Fault. A Murray serve lands outside the service line.
40-15   IN, Winner: Troicki!!! Powerfull forehand from Troicki forces an error from Murray
  Fault. A Murray serve lands outside the service line.
40-0   ACE, Winner: Murray!!! A Murray sledge hammers another ace!
30-0   ACE, Winner: Murray!!! A Murray continues with fabulous serving.ACE!
15-0   IN, Winner: Murray!!! Troicki Forehand return goes wayward

So after just 27 minutes of play, Andy Murray pockets the first set 6-2. Murray who got a confidence boosting break in the fifth game, continued his ferocious game and broke Troicki again to win the set.

Served By: V Troicki Won By: Murray
Murray - Troicki    6 - 2   
Game IN, Winner: Murray!!! Murray strokes a stunning crosscourt forehand, forces another error and takes the first set 6-2.
40-A   IN, Winner: Murray!!! Murray generates a gorgeous forehand right into the corner and forces error
Deuce IN, Winner: Murray!!! After a testing rally Troicki sends a forehand long
40-30   IN, Winner: Troicki!!! Troicki sends a thumping forehand down the line
30-30   IN, Winner: Murray!!! Troicki sends an easy smash into the net
30-15   Double Fault, Winner: Murray!!! What a miss! double fault by V Troicki
  Fault. V Troicki serve lands outside the service line.
30-0   IN, Winner: Troicki!!! Murray forehand misses the court
  Fault. V Troicki serve lands outside the service line.
15-0   ACE, Winner: Troicki!!! ACE! V Troicki brings out big serve

Murray's biggest win so far this year is his victory in the final of the Sony Ericsson Open in Miami where he edged past Novak Djokovic to lift the trophy.

Served By: A Murray Won By: Murray
Murray - Troicki    5 - 2   
Game IN, Winner: Murray!!! Murray moves Troicki around the court and completely outfoxes Troicki with a drop-shot
  Fault. A Murray serve lands outside the service line.
40-30   IN, Winner: Murray!!! Murray moves Troicki around the court and forces error
30-30   IN, Winner: Murray!!! Murray serves,follows it and puts away a winner
15-30   IN, Winner: Murray!!! Troicki forehand goes straight into the net
0-30   IN, Winner: Troicki!!! After a short rally Murray sends a forehand long
0-15   IN, Winner: Troicki!!! Murray dumps the routine backhand into the net

Murray gets the first success in the match with a crucial service break to go up 4-2. Can he instantly consolidate the lead?

Served By: V Troicki Won By: Murray
Murray - Troicki    4 - 2   
Game IN, Winner: Murray!!!

Murray picks up a solid service game to clarify his intentions of spending as little time on court as possible

Served By: A Murray Won By: Murray
Murray - Troicki    3 - 2   
Game IN, Winner: Murray!!!

Troicki continues to struggle with his serve, but manages to hold serve for 2-2

Served By: V Troicki Won By: Troicki
Murray - Troicki    2 - 2   
Game IN, Winner: Troicki!!!

Murray opened the year well with win in Doha and continued his fabulous form with title triumph in Rotterdam.

Served By: A Murray Won By: Murray
Murray - Troicki    2 - 1   
Game IN, Winner: Murray!!! Troicki backhand finds way into the net and Murray holds serve
  Fault. A Murray serve lands outside the service line.
40-15   IN, Winner: Murray!!! After a hard hitting rally Troicki sends a forehand long
  Fault. A Murray serve lands outside the service line.
30-15   IN, Winner: Murray!!! Murray serves,follows it and volleys a winner
15-15   IN, Winner: Murray!!! Troicki Forehand return goes wayward
0-15   IN, Winner: Troicki!!! Murray pushes forehand over the line
Served By: V Troicki Won By: Troicki
Murray - Troicki    1 - 1   
Game IN, Winner: Troicki!!! Troicki gets on board with a big serve
40-15   IN, Winner: Troicki!!! Troicki sends a thumping forehand up the line
30-15   IN, Winner: Troicki!!!
15-15   IN, Winner: Murray!!! Murray strokes a stunning crosscourt forehand pass, forcing error
15-0   IN, Winner: Troicki!!! Troicki serves,follows it and smashes a winner
Served By: A Murray Won By: Murray
Murray - Troicki    1 - 0   
Game IN, Winner: Murray!!! Troicki backhand return jumps the line
  Fault. A Murray serve lands outside the service line.
40-15   IN, Winner: Murray!!! Troicki dumps an easy forehand into the net
  Fault. A Murray serve lands outside the service line.
30-15   ACE, Winner: Murray!!! ACE! A Murray brings out big serve
15-15   IN, Winner: Troicki!!! After a long rally Murray sends a forehand into the net
15-0   IN, Winner: Murray!!! Troicki forehand goes straight into the net

The Championships, Wimbledon 2009, Gentlemen's Singles Third Round


Andy Murray vs. Viktor Troicki
Head-to-Head
Murray leads series 2-0
Last Meeting 2009 Miami R16
Murray won 6-1, 6-0

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. His opponent today is the the mighty Serbian Viktor Troicki, who has impressed many with his thrilling play under pressure. What fortune will today bring for the British No.1, who is carrying a humungous burden of expectations from the home crowd. Find out with us on Tennisearth.com...!
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