Andy Murray pulled off an incredible comeback to defeat the dangerous Fernando Verdasco in five sets. It was Verdasco who got off to a fast start, taking advantage of some defensive play from Murray to take a one set lead. The crowd were left in shock after Verdasco broke the Murray serve again and took a 2-0 set lead. The Brit managed to dig deep and claw a quick set back before brilliantly breaking the Verdasco serve and level the match at two sets apiece. In a cultivating fifth set, the crowd roared Murray onto victory as the second seed took a vital break of serve at 6-5 and hold out for a place in the Semi Finals. Murray will now face Jerzy Janowicz after the big Pole defeated fellow countryman Kubot in straight sets.
Novak Djokovic booked his place in the last four after a troublesome quarter final against big hitting Tomas Berdych. The number one seed took the first set after winning the tie-break but Berdych took a 4-0 lead in the second set. Amazingly, Djokovic came straight back to 4-4 and broke again to take a 2-0 set lead. A single break of the Berdych serve in the third set was enough for Djokovic to seal victory in straight sets. Del Potro will face the number one seed in the semi finals after surviving an injury scare to defeat David Ferrer in three sets. Del Potro fell awkwardly onto his already dodgy knee early in the first set but after some treatment from the physio and doctor was able to carry on. Some sublime hitting of the tennis ball from Del Potro was simply too much for Ferrer to handle as the big Argentine marched on into the last four.
My Opinion: I thought Murray was gone after watching the first two sets against Verdasco. The Spaniards serve was big and fast whilst Murray seemed to be on the back foot for too much of the rallies. Thankfully, the real Murray came out and we saw a complete turnaround. It was still very tense going into the fifth set but you would always fancy Murray in those gritty situations. Janowicz will pose a huge problem in the semi final for Murray with his monster serve but if Murray can get the ball back into play then expect Murray to make the Final again. Djokovic battled very well against a strong hitting Berdych and the scoreline doesn't reflect fairly on Tomas. Three sets to one would have been a better reflection on the match as Berdych couldn't convert at the end of either set. If Del Potro plays anywhere near the high standard he pulled out today then expect a memorable match against Novak in the semi's.
Men's Quarter Final Results:
(1) Djokovic beat (7) Berdych 7-6, 6-4, 6-3.
(2) Murray beat Verdasco 4-6, 3-6, 6-1, 6-4, 7-5.
(8) Del Potro beat (4) Ferrer 6-2, 6-4, 7-6.
(24) Janowicz beat Kubot 7-5, 6-4, 6-4.
Boys' Singles Third Round Selected Results:
(5) Edmund beat O'Mara 6-3, 6-2.
Boys' Doubles First Round Selected Results:
(1) Edmund/Silva beat Windahl/Ymer 7-5, 4-6, 6-3.
Baldi/Donati beat Coric/O'Mara 6-7, 6-4, 6-2.
Djere/Redlicki beat Malik/Ridout 7-6, 6-2.
Janvier/Majchreak beat Bambridge/Norrie 6-1, 7-5.
Marterer/Miedler beat Butler/Harris 6-4, 6-4.
Cash/Sapwell beat Kozlov/Papa 6-7, 6-4, 6-4.
Girls' Doubles First Round Selected Results:
(1) Krejcikova/Siniakova beat Boulter/Wallace 6-0, 6-0.
(2) Bencic/Uberalova beat Christie/Taylor 6-1, 7-5.
Alves/Tomic beat Brogan/Lumsden 6-4, 6-7, 6-0.
Men's Performance of the Day: Andy Murray for quite a magnificent comeback to defeat Fernando Verdasco in an epic five set thriller.
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