Friday, September 7, 2012

US Open 2012 Tomas Berdych vs. Andy Murray


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Tomas Berdych successfully upset world no. 1 Roger Federer in a gruelling 7(7)-6(1), 6-4, 3-6, 6-3 match, earning him a slot to compete in this year’s US Open semi-finals. His opponent will be Andy Murray, who trounced Marin Cilic 3-6, 7(7)-6(4), 6-2, 6-0.


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PREVIOUS MATCHES
2005 Davidoff Swiss Indoors Basel
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4-6, 6-2, 4-6
Murray
2006 Adelaide
Berdych
7-6, 4-6, 6-1
Murray
2010 French Open
Berdych
6-4, 7-5, 6-3
Murray
2011 Masters Series Paris
Berdych
4-6, 7-6, 6-4
Murray
2012 Dubai Tennis Championships
Berdych
3-6, 5-7
Murray
2012 Masters Series Monte Carlo
Berdych
6-7, 6-2, 6-3
Murray

Murray met Berdych in six previous fixtures, winning twice and losing four times. His best run in the US Open was in 2008, when he reached the final but lost to Roger Federer, while Berdych reached the tournament’s semi-finals for the first time this year. Murray’s persistency can serve as a distraction to Berdych, who appears to become nervous especially when a win becomes more apparent for him.

Berdych successfully went past through Federer’s defensive play through his commanding shots. Murray’s defensive style grows stronger when the shots grow deeper – a problem that the Czech has to face in the semi-finals. Berdych gave Federer a hard time through his serves, but Murray’s tendency to give back accurate returns can stir pressure in the game.

Both Berdych and Murray have the tendency to meet shorter shots with their forehand, but the British can benefit from the Czech’s inflexible movements in returning low shots. Murray executes one of the finest elastic movements in professional tennis – something that can provide difficulties to the tall Berdych.

Murray’s deeper experience in Grand Slam events provides him a great advantage in this tournament. He reached the finals of the Wimbledon this year, Australian Open in 2010 and 2011, US Open in 2008, apart from reaching the French Open semi-finals in 2011. Berdych has not gone further than Murray’s Grand Slam record, his highest record being his 2010 Wimbledon final. That accounts for his inconsistency to maintain great form throughout major tournaments, although part of his qualities is the ability to upset top players in single fixtures.



Murray stands to win this tournament in three sets. His flexibility and resolve determined by defensive tactics can counter Berdych’s aggressive style.

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Photo credits:

Berdych and Murray [Photograph]. (2012). Retrieved 7 September 2012, from < http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/tennis/andymurray/9524894/US-Open-2012-Andy-Murray-v-Tomas-Berdych-head-to-heads.html>

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