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Murray vs Blake, Aegon Championships 2009

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Murray

Men Singles Final 

  • Country: GBR
  • Rank: 3
  • Points: 2268
VS
  • Country: USA
  • Rank: 16
  • Points: 2028
Blake
Andy Murray  
2 7 6
0 5 4
James Blake  

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.

Murray looked like a champion in his last match against Juan carlos Ferrero, where he dismissed the Spaniard's challenge in just 71 minutes.

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.

Interestingly, Murray's toughest challenge so far in this tournament came in the name of Spaniard Guillermo Garcia Lopez, who literally frustrated Murray with his blistering forehands and well placed serves. But thanks to those two elusive breaks, Murray was through in straight sets.
Served By: A Murray Won By: Murray
Murray - Blake    7 - 5    3 - 3   
Game
 IN, Winner: Murray!!! Long rally till Blake backhand drifts outside the court. Murray holds for 3-3
A
40
 IN, Winner: Murray!!! Wide slice serve, Blake return misses the court
Deuce
 IN, Winner: Blake!!! Blake generates a gorgeous forehand right into the corner and takes control of the situation.Deuce
40
30
 Double Fault, Winner: Blake!!! Shocker!!! A Murray commits Double Fault.
 
 Fault. First serve goes into the net.
40
15
 IN, Winner: Murray!!! Murray moves Blake around the court and forces a error on Blake
30
15
 IN, Winner: Blake!!! Murray nets a regular forehand
30
0
 IN, Winner: Murray!!! Fine serve in the middle, Blake only reaches to it
 
 Fault. A Murray serve lands outside the service line.
15
0
 IN, Winner: Murray!!! Blake backhand finds the net in the middle

Blake comes back from a 0-30 situation, thanks to his massive forehands, forcing errors from Murray, one after the other.
Served By: J Blake Won By: Blake
Murray - Blake    7 - 5    2 - 3   
Game
 IN, Winner: Blake!!! High kick serve, return falls at the net. Blake leads 3-2 in the second set of the match
 
 Fault. J Blake serve lands outside the service line.
40
30
 IN, Winner: Blake!!! Murray forehand misses the court
30
30
 IN, Winner: Blake!!! Slice serve sliding in the middle, Murray just touches it
15
30
 IN, Winner: Blake!!! Blake serves,reaches to the net and forces a error on Murray
 
 Fault. First Fault!
0
30
 IN, Winner: Murray!!! Unforced error as Blake forehand finds way into the net
0
15
 IN, Winner: Murray!!! Blake pushes forehand over the line
 
 Fault. J Blake serve lands outside the service line.

Unhappy with a few line calls, Blake makes some unforced errors to let Murray win another easy one
Served By: A Murray Won By: Murray
Murray - Blake    7 - 5    2 - 2   
Game
 IN, Winner: Murray!!! Blake nets a backhand during a rally. Its 2-2 in the set
40
30
 IN, Winner: Blake!!! Rally, Blake comes in quickly and forces a error on Murray forehand pass
40
15
 IN, Winner: Murray!!! Outwide serve, return of serve falls at the net
 
 LET. Ball touches the net, A Murray will serve again.
30
15
 IN, Winner: Murray!!! Unlucky for Blake as the ball touches the net cord and jumps outside the court
15
15
 IN, Winner: Murray!!! High kick serve, Blake is unable to return it
0
15
 IN, Winner: Blake!!! Blake gears up and pours the pressure on Murray with a flashing crosscourt forehand winner

Despite an unexpected end to the first set, Blake regroups himself to stay ahead in the second with a strong service game

Blake's most impressive win here at the Aegon Championships is his pre-quarterfinal tussle with fellow American Sam Querrey, whom he battled past in three tough sets.
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.

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.

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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.

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: 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.

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

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
Andy Murray vs James Blake
  Round Scores S1 S2 S3 S4 S5  
BNP Paribas Masters

11Nov 22:30 		 
GBR Andy Murray       
USA James Blake
R32 2
1 		6
3 		6
7 		7
6
Capitala World Tennis Championship

01Jan 12:50 		 
GBR Andy Murray       
USA James Blake
QF 2
0 		6
2 		6
2
Masters Series Hamburg

17May 14:45 		 
GBR Andy Murray
USA James Blake       
R32 0
2 		3
6 		3
6
Andy Murray
  Round Scores S1 S2 S3 S4 S5  
Australian open

27Jan 18:00 		 
SRB Novak Djokovic       
GBR Andy Murray
SF 3
2 		6
3 		3
6 		64
77 		6
1 		7
5 		 

25Jan 13:45 		 
GBR Andy Murray       
JPN Kei Nishikori
QF 3
0 		6
3 		6
3 		6
1 		 

23Jan 11:30 		 
GBR Andy Murray       
KAZ Mikhail Kukushkin
R16 2
0 		6
1 		6
1 		1
0 		 

21Jan 17:30 		 
GBR Andy Murray       
FRA Michael Llodra
R32 3
0 		6
4 		6
2 		6
0 		 

19Jan 15:30 		 
GBR Andy Murray       
FRA Edouard Roger-vasselin
R64 3
0 		6
1 		6
4 		6
4 		 
James Blake
  Round Scores S1 S2 S3 S4 S5  
Basel

03Nov 15:25 		 
KAZ Mikhail Kukushkin       
USA James Blake
R16 2
0 		6
3 		6
4

01Nov 13:45 		 
USA James Blake       
USA Mardy Fish
R32 0
1
Vienna

25Oct 17:40 		 
ESP Guillermo Garcia-lopez       
USA James Blake
R32 2
1 		6
2 		5
7 		6
4
Stockholm

22Oct 12:05 		 
FIN Jarkko Nieminen       
USA James Blake
SF 2
1 		7
6 		5
7 		6
2

19Oct 19:40 		 
USA James Blake       
ARG Juanmartin Delpotro
R16 2
0 		6
4 		6
4
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