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9/2/09 5:58 AM | Ricky Dimon
Andy Murray dispatches Ernests Gulbis in straight sets at the U.S. Open on Tuesday night. Next up for Murray is a second-round encounter with Paul Capdeville.
Andy Murray's first Grand Slam as the No. 2 seed began in fine fashion on Tuesday night, as he defeated Ernests Gulbis 7-5, 6-3, 7-5 in Arthur Ashe Stadium to reach the second round of the U.S. Open. Murray needed two hours and 17 minutes to set up a clash with Paul Capdeville.
It was not entirely smooth sailing for Murray against the talented 21-year-old from Latvia, but he was in firm control the entire way. The second-ranked Scot led by a break early in each set before giving it back every single time. In all three sets, however, Murray recovered from giving the breaks back by coming up big in the crucial moments.
After getting back on serve in the opening frame of play, Gulbis even had a break point at 5-5 to take a lead, but he could not capitalize and he promptly surrendered serve in the next game. The struggling world No. 95 then lost his first service game in set two and could not fight all the way back despite breifly getting back on level terms. Gulbis also had multiple chances at 5-6 in the third to force a tiebreaker, but he could not close the deal, tossing in one of his three double-faults on one of the game points. Murray eventually broke to finish off the proceedings in style.
Both players wrapped up the night with 11 aces. Gulbis, implementing his aggressive but risky style of play, blasted 46 winners while spraying 51 unforced errors. Murry struck just 33 winners, but made only 21 mistakes.
Murray, last year's U.S. Open runner-up, improves to 4-0 lifetime against Gulbis. He also defeated the Latvian in the second round of Wimbledon earlier this summer.
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All of the above. Honestly I am tired of discussing him, so here are some of the accusations.
- already $$$$ family so he doesn't care
- brainless ball-basher
- no coach
- no confidence
- not serious enough
- knows that he should be Top 10, which probably makes him even more demoralized that he isn't in the Top 100
I could go on. Unfortunately, every time I see him play, his talent is inspiring, so I will give him one more year. If he is Top 50 by the end of next year's US Open, I will give a chance for the rest of his career. If not, well, then he is done. And thats probably being too generous.
RickyDimon , 9/2/09 4:29 PM
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Each time they meet, Murray must want to teach baby face a lesson for accusing him of gamesmanship last year at Queens. And baby face hasn't proven himself. Wasted talent.
Ricky, what is wrong with him? Low confidence? Laziness? Shed some light please? He has the game, hasn't he?? He should not be in challengers!
jean , 9/2/09 3:23 PM