Andy Murray delights the home fans with a solid start to his title campaign at the 2009 ATP World Tour finals after outclassing US Open champ Juan Martin Del Potro to win the opening round robin match.
Murray pocketed the opener after quite a struggle however, the second set saw the brilliance of the Argentine who levelled the match by winning the second set. The third set saw Murray bounce back intp the match and with a couple of breaks, Murray won the match 6-3, 3-6, 6-2.
Served By: J Delpotro Won By: Murray
Murray - Delpotro
6 - 3
3 - 6
6 - 2
Game
IN, Winner: Murray!!! Murray strokes a stunning crosscourt backhand winner and wins the match.
Fault. First serve goes into the net.
30-40
IN, Winner: Delpotro!!! Delpotro slaps a ferocious forehand inside out winner.
15-40
Double Fault, Winner: Murray!!! What a miss! double fault by J Delpotro, Murray with 2 match points.
Much to the happiness of the home crowd, Murray raises the level of his game and gets a 3-0 lead in the final set to strengthen his chances of winning the opening round robin match at the 2009 Barclays ATP World Tour finals...!
Served By: A Murray Won By: Murray
Murray - Delpotro
6 - 3
3 - 6
3 - 0
Game
IN, Winner: Murray!!! Another solid serve gets Murray the 3-0 ina set lead.
40-0
ACE, Winner: Murray!!! A Murray aims ace down the T
30-0
IN, Winner: Murray!!! Weak return from Delpotro goes into the net
Fault. A Murray serve lands outside the service line.
15-0
IN, Winner: Murray!!! Delpotro backhand finds the net in the middle in a short exchange
Fault. A Murray serve lands outside the service line.
Served By: J Delpotro Won By: Murray
Murray - Delpotro
6 - 3
3 - 6
2 - 0
Game
IN, Winner: Murray!!! Powerfull forehand from Murray forces an error from Delpotro and Murray screams VAMOS, in English, ofcourse...!
40-A
IN, Winner: Murray!!! Murray strokes a stunning crosscourt forehand return and gets another break point.
Deuce
IN, Winner: Delpotro!!! Delpotro moves Murray around the court and finishes the point with a smash
40-A
IN, Winner: Murray!!! Delpotro looks outraged as Delpotro backhand hits the net, break pont again for Murray
Deuce
IN, Winner: Murray!!! Powerfull and deep forehand return from Murray forces an error from Delpotro
40-30
ACE, Winner: Delpotro!!! ACE! J Delpotro brings out big serve
30-30
IN, Winner: Delpotro!!! Delpotro produces a raking forehand down the line and Murray fails to control it
15-30
IN, Winner: Delpotro!!! Long rally till Delpotro produces an acute angled crosscourt forehand winner
Fault. J Delpotro serve lands outside the service line.
0-15
IN, Winner: Murray!!! Murray moves Del Potro around and Delpotro pushes backhand over the line
Served By: A Murray Won By: Murray
Murray - Delpotro
6 - 3
3 - 6
1 - 0
Game
IN, Winner: Murray!!! Murray hits a delightful forehand winner down the line and crowd enjoys it too
40-30
IN, Winner: Murray!!! Delpotro Forehand return goes wayward
Fault. A Murray serve lands outside the service line.
30-30
ACE, Winner: Murray!!! ACE! A Murray brings out big serve
15-30
IN, Winner: Delpotro!!!
Fault. A Murray serve lands outside the service line.
15-15
IN, Winner: Murray!!! Outwide serve, return from Delpotro goes into the net
0-15
IN, Winner: Delpotro!!! Delpotro generates a gorgeous forehand right into the corner and extracts an error
Fault. A Murray serve lands outside the service line.
The 2009 US Open champin proves that his triumph was not a fluke with a one set a piece levelling of this opening round robin matchn against Andy Murray, Britain's hope at the season ending championship at the O2 Arena.
Served By: J Delpotro Won By: Delpotro
Murray - Delpotro
6 - 3
3 - 6
Game
IN, Winner: Delpotro!!! Brief rally till Delpotro produces an acute angled crosscourt forehand winner
Fault. J Delpotro serve lands outside the service line.
40-30
IN, Winner: Murray!!! After a patience testing rally Delpotro sends a backhand long
40-15
IN, Winner: Delpotro!!! Delpotro steps in and smacks a forehand down the line winner
30-15
IN, Winner: Murray!!! Murray scrambles back an angled backhand return winner
Fault. J Delpotro serve lands outside the service line.
30-0
IN, Winner: Delpotro!!! Delpotro produces a raking forehand up the line and Murray fails to control it
15-0
IN, Winner: Delpotro!!! Delpotro hits a delightful backhand winner down the line and crowd enjoys it too
Fault. J Delpotro serve lands outside the service line.
Served By: A Murray Won By: Murray
Murray - Delpotro
6 - 3
3 - 5
Game
IN, Winner: Murray!!! After a hard hitting rally, Del Potro dumps a forehand into the net and Murray holds serve
Fault. First serve goes into the net.
A-40
IN, Winner: Murray!!! Delpotro Forehand return goes wayward
Deuce
IN, Winner: Delpotro!!! After a testing rally Murray sends a backhand long
Fault. First serve goes into the net.
A-40
IN, Winner: Murray!!! Weak return from Delpotro goes into the net
Deuce
IN, Winner: Delpotro!!! Murray backhand finds the net in the middle
40-30
IN, Winner: Murray!!! Delpotro mis-hits a forehand and Murray gets game point
Fault. First serve touches the net tap and lands outside the service box.
30-30
IN, Winner: Delpotro!!! Murray dumps the routine backhand into the net
Fault. A Murray serve lands outside the service line.
30-15
IN, Winner: Murray!!! Deep second serve, Delpotro Backhand return goes wayward
Fault. A Murray serve lands outside the service line.
15-15
IN, Winner: Delpotro!!! Murray comes in the line of the ball and volleys it into the net
15-0
IN, Winner: Murray!!! Murray generates a gorgeous backhand passing shot right into the corner and takes the point
Fault. A Murray serve lands outside the service line.
Del potro shows tremendous confidence to deny Murray another chance to come back into the match and stays just a game away now to level the match one set a piece.
Served By: J Delpotro Won By: Delpotro
Murray - Delpotro
6 - 3
2 - 5
Game
IN, Winner: Delpotro!!! Delpotro rushes to the net after a solid serve and punches away a volley
A-40
IN, Winner: Delpotro!!! Big serve to the rescue.
Deuce
IN, Winner: Murray!!! Murray sends a thumping forehand down the line
40-30
Double Fault, Winner: Murray!!! What a miss! double fault by J Delpotro
Fault. First serve goes into the net.
40-15
IN, Winner: Delpotro!!! Murray sliced backhand drifts outside the court
Fault. J Delpotro serve lands outside the service line.
30-15
IN, Winner: Delpotro!!! Delpotro slaps a ferocious backhand up the line and forces an error
Fault. J Delpotro serve lands outside the service line.
15-15
IN, Winner: Delpotro!!! Delpotro serves,reaches to the net and plants a low volley into open court
Fault. J Delpotro serve lands outside the service line.
0-15
IN, Winner: Murray!!! After a short rally Delpotro sends a forehand long
Fault. J Delpotro serve lands outside the service line.
Served By: A Murray Won By: Delpotro
Murray - Delpotro
6 - 3
2 - 4
Game
IN, Winner: Delpotro!!! Delpotro slaps three ferocious forehands down the line and forces the error with the final one.
30-40
IN, Winner: Delpotro!!! Delpotro generates a gorgeous forehand right into the corner and takes control of the situation
Fault. First serve goes into the net.
30-30
IN, Winner: Murray!!! Murray serves,follows it and smacks a forehand winner
Fault. First serve goes into the net.
15-30
IN, Winner: Delpotro!!! Murray forehand volley misses the court as is confirmed by the Hawkeye
15-15
ACE, Winner: Murray!!! ACE! A Murray brings out big serve to the rescue
0-15
IN, Winner: Delpotro!!! Delpotro surges towards the net and produces a sensational drive volley
Murray shows why he is a otur leader for the 2009 season with 6 titles as he breaks Del potro back to get back on serve and level the second set.
Served By: J Delpotro Won By: Murray
Murray - Delpotro
6 - 3
2 - 3
Game
IN, Winner: Murray!!! And as Delpotro pushes backhand over the line, Murray gets back
Fault. J Delpotro serve lands outside the service line.
15-40
IN, Winner: Murray!!! Delpotro comes in the line of the ball and volleys it into the net
15-30
IN, Winner: Delpotro!!! Brief rally till Delpotro produces an acute angled crosscourt backhand winner
0-30
IN, Winner: Murray!!! Murray smacks a big forehand pass
0-15
IN, Winner: Murray!!! After a short rally Delpotro sends a forehand into the net
Served By: A Murray Won By: Murray
Murray - Delpotro
6 - 3
1 - 3
Game
IN, Winner: Murray!!! Murray strokes a stunning crosscourt forehand
40-0
IN, Winner: Murray!!!
30-0
IN, Winner: Murray!!! Murray stuns Delpotro with big crosscourt forehand passing shot winner
15-0
IN, Winner: Murray!!! Murray serves,follows it and smacks a winner
LET. Ball touches the net, A Murray will serve again.
Del potro turns the match around with his improved, solid play and races to a 3-0 lead in the second set to keep hi stakes in the match very much alive and kickin'.
Served By: J Delpotro Won By: Delpotro
Murray - Delpotro
6 - 3
0 - 3
Game
IN, Winner: Delpotro!!! Another solid serve gets Del potro the 3-0 lead
40-15
IN, Winner: Murray!!! Murray moves Delpotro around the court and completely outfoxes Delpotro with a drop-shot
40-0
ACE, Winner: Delpotro!!! J Delpotro aims ace down the T, 133 mph
30-0
IN, Winner: Delpotro!!! Delpotro thwacks a dreamy forehand down the line and takes the lead
15-0
IN, Winner: Delpotro!!! Delpotro generates a gorgeous forehand right into the corner and takes control of the situation
Served By: A Murray Won By: Delpotro
Murray - Delpotro
6 - 3
0 - 2
Game
IN, Winner: Delpotro!!! AS Murray backhand finds way into the net, the match sees a shift in momentum.
Fault. A Murray serve lands outside the service line.
0-40
IN, Winner: Delpotro!!! Delpotro produces a raking forehand return down the line and Murray fails to control it
Fault. First serve touches the net tap and lands outside the service box.
0-30
IN, Winner: Delpotro!!! Delpotro races to the net to return a sharp drop shot and volleys a winner with soft hands
Fault. A Murray serve lands outside the service line.
0-15
IN, Winner: Delpotro!!! Powerfull forehand return from Delpotro forces an error from Murray
Served By: J Delpotro Won By: Delpotro
Murray - Delpotro
6 - 3
0 - 1
Game
IN, Winner: Delpotro!!! Murray nets a forehand in a well constructed point and Del potro holds serve.
40-30
IN, Winner: Delpotro!!! Weak return from Murray goes into the net
LET. Ball touches the net, J Delpotro will serve again.
30-30
IN, Winner: Murray!!! Murray hits a delightful backhand passing shot winner down the line and crowd enjoys it too
30-15
IN, Winner: Delpotro!!! Murray forehand return misses the court
Fault. J Delpotro serve lands outside the service line.
15-15
IN, Winner: Murray!!! Delpotro pushes backhand over the line
LET. Low serve barely touches the net cord, let first serve
15-0
IN, Winner: Delpotro!!! Delpotro moves Murray around the court and extracts an error
So after 49 minutes of exciting tennis, which saw both players smack 11 winners each, Andy Murray pocketed the opening set 6 games to 3. Murray broke Del potro twice in the set , but got broken in the sixth game to allow the Argentine come back into the match, but a balanced play in the next two games saw the Scot pocket the opener.
Served By: A Murray Won By: Murray
Murray - Delpotro
6 - 3
Game
IN, Winner: Murray!!! As Delpotro struggles to control the forehand volley, murray wins the set 6-3
40-15
IN, Winner: Delpotro!!! Del Potro's deep return of serve forces an error
Fault. A Murray serve lands outside the service line.
40-0
IN, Winner: Murray!!! Murray serves,reaches to the net and plants a low volley into open court
30-0
IN, Winner: Murray!!! Delpotro looks upset as Delpotro forehand lands outside the court
15-0
IN, Winner: Murray!!! Delpotro pushes forehand over the line, challenges the call, but loses.
Fault. A Murray serve lands outside the service line.
Murray, who started the year in flying colors with a 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: J Delpotro Won By: Delpotro
Murray - Delpotro
5 - 3
Game
IN, Winner: Delpotro!!! Delpotro saves a sharp volley with a lob and slaps a ferocious forehand down the line to win the game.
Fault. First serve goes into the net.
A-40
IN, Winner: Delpotro!!! Murray's backhand slice down the line misses the court by an inch.
LET. Ball touches the net, J Delpotro will serve again.
Deuce
IN, Winner: Delpotro!!! Delpotro serves,follows it and smacks a forehand winner from the middle of the court
40-A
IN, Winner: Murray!!! Powerfull forehand return from Murray forces an error from Delpotro. Set point...!
Fault. First serve touches the net tap and lands outside the service box.
Deuce
IN, Winner: Delpotro!!! Delpotro serves,follows a loose return and drop volleys a pass
30-40
IN, Winner: Murray!!! Murray moves Delpotro around the court and extracts an error
30-30
IN, Winner: Murray!!! Delpotro dumps the routine forehand into the net
30-15
IN, Winner: Murray!!! Murray gears up and pours the pressure on Delpotro with a flashing down the line backhand winner
Fault. J Delpotro serve lands outside the service line.
30-0
IN, Winner: Delpotro!!! Murray struggles to control the forehand volley
15-0
IN, Winner: Delpotro!!! Delpotro moves Murray around the court and completely outfoxes Murray with a drop-shot
Del Potro gets his rhythm in the match and gets one of the breaks back. Even though, the first set seems like going into Murray's kitty, the match certainly isn't.
Served By: A Murray Won By: Delpotro
Murray - Delpotro
5 - 2
Game
Double Fault, Winner: Delpotro!!! Shocker!!! A Murray commits Double Fault. What seemed like an ACDE rescue turned out to be a break back as the Hawk Eye confirmed it.
Fault. First serve goes into the net.
40-A
IN, Winner: Delpotro!!! Delpotro hits a delightful forehand winner up the line after a long rally and crowd enjoys it too
Deuce
IN, Winner: Delpotro!!! Delpotro slaps a ferocious forehand up the line and follows up with an inside out one to win the point
Fault. First serve goes into the net.
A-40
IN, Winner: Murray!!! Huge serve down the T, return from Delpotro goes into the net
LET. Low serve barely touches the net cord, let first serve
Deuce
IN, Winner: Murray!!! Murray hits a delightful forehand winner down the line and crowd enjoys it too
Fault. A Murray serve lands outside the service line.
LET. Ball touches the net, A Murray will serve again.
30-40
IN, Winner: Delpotro!!! After a patience testing rally, Murray sends a loose drop shot long.
Fault. First serve goes into the net.
30-30
IN, Winner: Delpotro!!! After a short rally Murray sends a forehand long
30-15
IN, Winner: Murray!!! Delpotro pushes backhand pass over the line
15-15
IN, Winner: Delpotro!!! Delpotro stuns Murray with big crosscourt forehand winner
Fault. A Murray serve lands outside the service line.
15-0
ACE, Winner: Murray!!! A Murray opens with Booming first serve.ACE!
Served By: J Delpotro Won By: Delpotro
Murray - Delpotro
5 - 1
Game
IN, Winner: Delpotro!!! Delpotro strokes a stunning crosscourt forehand half volley and finally gets on board.
Fault. First serve goes into the net.
A-40
IN, Winner: Delpotro!!! Murray backhand drifts outside the court
Deuce
IN, Winner: Delpotro!!! Delpotro moves Murray around the court and slaps a ferocious forehand drive volley winner
30-40
IN, Winner: Delpotro!!! Weak return from Murray goes into the net
15-40
IN, Winner: Murray!!! Delpotro backhand goes straight into the net
15-30
IN, Winner: Murray!!! Delpotro forehand finds way into the net
15-15
IN, Winner: Delpotro!!! Delpotro generates a gorgeous forehand right into the corner and Murray returns it long
0-15
IN, Winner: Murray!!! Delpotro pushes an easy forehand over the line
Amdist Del potro's struggle with nose bleeds and adjustment with the on-court light arrangement, Murray races to a 5-0 lead in the opening set to make a dream start to his title campaign in London.
Served By: A Murray Won By: Murray
Murray - Delpotro
5 - 0
Game
IN, Winner: Murray!!! Another solid serve barely sees a racquet contact and Scot races to a 5-0 lead.
40-30
IN, Winner: Delpotro!!! Murray forehand finds the net in the middle
40-15
ACE, Winner: Murray!!! A Murray aims ace down the T
30-15
IN, Winner: Murray!!! Delpotro forehand topspin lob jumps the line
15-15
IN, Winner: Murray!!! Murray serves,follows it and drop volleys a winner
0-15
IN, Winner: Delpotro!!! Delpotro produces a raking forehand down the line and Murray fails to control it
Served By: J Delpotro Won By: Murray
Murray - Delpotro
4 - 0
Game
IN, Winner: Murray!!! Powerfull forehand from Murray forces an error from Delpotro and the Scot gets a double break.
Fault. J Delpotro serve lands outside the service line.
15-40
IN, Winner: Delpotro!!! Delpotro serves,follows it and volleys a winner
0-40
IN, Winner: Murray!!! Murray generates a gorgeous forehand right into the corner and takes control of the situation
0-30
IN, Winner: Murray!!! Delpotro struggles to control the overhead volley
0-15
IN, Winner: Murray!!! Murray scrambles back a brutal forehand return
Del Potro reached the tremendous heights of his career with a thrilling win over Roger Federer to win the 2009 US Open. The five set win came after a marathon struggle that saw the emergence of the new Prince of Tennis.
Murray makes a dream start to the Round Robin match against Juan Martin Del Potro with an early break to go up 3-0 in the opening set. The Scot's forehand did the trick for him in the second game where he broke Del Potro on his very first opportunity.
Served By: A Murray Won By: Murray
Murray - Delpotro
3 - 0
Game
IN, Winner: Murray!!! Another big serve gives Murray a 3-0 lead.
40-30
IN, Winner: Delpotro!!! Murray backhand jumps the line in a testing rally
Fault. A Murray serve lands outside the service line.
40-15
IN, Winner: Murray!!! Murray moves Delpotro around the court and completely outfoxes Delpotro with a drop-shot
Fault. A Murray serve lands outside the service line.
30-15
IN, Winner: Murray!!! Delpotro Forehand return goes wayward
15-15
IN, Winner: Murray!!! Murray serves,follows it and drop volleys a winner
0-15
Double Fault, Winner: Delpotro!!! What a miss! double fault by A Murray
Fault. A Murray serve lands outside the service line.
Served By: J Delpotro Won By: Murray
Murray - Delpotro
2 - 0
Game
IN, Winner: Murray!!! After a short rally Murray sends a thumping forehand pass down the line
30-40
IN, Winner: Murray!!! Murray moves Delpotro around the court and strokes a stunning crosscourt backhand winner, Break point
Fault. J Delpotro serve lands outside the service line.
30-30
IN, Winner: Delpotro!!! Big serve down the T, return from Murray goes into the net
15-30
IN, Winner: Murray!!! Delpotro backhand jumps the line in a three stroke exchange
15-15
IN, Winner: Delpotro!!!
Fault. J Delpotro serve lands outside the service line.
0-15
IN, Winner: Murray!!! Powerfull forehand from Murray forces an error from Delpotro
Served By: A Murray Won By: Murray
Murray - Delpotro
1 - 0
Game
IN, Winner: Murray!!! After a short rally Delpotro sends a forehand long and Murray gets on board
Fault. A Murray serve lands outside the service line.
A-40
IN, Winner: Murray!!! Delpotro mis-hits a forehand and lets Murray another chance to close the opening game
Deuce
IN, Winner: Delpotro!!! Murray pushes forehand over the line in a short rally
Fault. A Murray serve lands outside the service line.
A-40
IN, Winner: Murray!!! Solid serving, return from Delpotro goes into the net
Deuce
ACE, Winner: Murray!!! ACE! A Murray brings out big serve, 135 mph
30-40
IN, Winner: Delpotro!!! After a short rally Murray sends a backhand wide. Break Point
Fault. First serve goes into the net.
30-30
IN, Winner: Delpotro!!! Awesome point, Del Potro fires a forehand pass to Murray crosscourt drive volley
30-15
IN, Winner: Murray!!! Huge serve down the T, return from Delpotro goes into the net
15-15
IN, Winner: Delpotro!!! Aftera short rally, Delpotro stuns Murray with big crosscourt forehand winner
Fault. First serve goes into the net.
15-0
IN, Winner: Murray!!! Long rally till Delpotro comes in the line of the ball and volleys it into the net
2009 ATP World Tour Finals RR Andy Murray vs. Juan Martin Del Potro Head-to-Head Murray leads series 4-1 Last Meeting - 2009 ATP World Tour Masters 1000 Canada Final Murray won 6-7(4), 7-6(3), 6-1
Andy Murray enters the 2009 season ending ATP World Tour Finals as a home favourite in London and starts his campaign with a match-up against current U.S. Open champion Juan Martin Del Potro. Murray is the stronger of the two players in the immediate horizon, however, if Del Potro succeeds in finding his rhythm and form with match progressing, he might be a danger to the Scot.
Stay tuned with TennisEarth to find out who will emerge victorious in this swashbuckling tussle....!
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SOLID START....!
Andy Murray vs. Juan Martin Del Potro 
