Andy Murray halts Jeremy Chardy to enter semis – Australian Open 2013
World number three, Andy Murray, breezed past the French contender, Jeremy Chardy, with a breadstick at the Australian Open 2013, first of the four Grand Slam event taking place in Melbourne, Australia. He jolted down a 6-4, 6-1, 6-2 victory against his fellow 25-year-old on Wednesday.
Seeded third at this major event, Murray displayed exceptional tennis skills to outclass the world number 36 in their sixth encounter. After stealing the show, the Scot not only avenged his loss at the Western and Southern Open in Cincinnati last season but also improved to a 5-1 lifetime in the FedEx ATP (Association of Tennis Professionals) Head 2 Head Series against Chardy.
The Dunblane native stated in a post match press conference after triumphing over Chardy:
"I think you have to trust yourself that, when you are tested, you're going to play better tennis. You never know for sure. But in the build-up to the tournament I played very well. I haven't lost a set here yet. So maybe I'm expecting to play too well or whatever. But I've done a good job so far in this tournament. I can't be disappointed with where my game's at. And I hope the next round I play better again."
Murray thundered into the Rod Laver Arena. He went on a four-game killing spree before the French could come on the score sheet. The Scot lost his edge in the sixth game but held his composure, eventually sealed the opener with a 6-4 win.
The British number one went out of control in the proceeding set. After the French held his serve in the opening game, Murray unleashed flurry of winners and reeled off six games consecutively. He eventually pocketed the set with a breadstick.
The Olympic gold medallist maintained his intensity in the proceeding set and got the coveted break in the second game to go 3-0 up. He squandered his chance of serving out the set in the seventh game but cashed another break chance to clinch the set with a 6-2 score line.
Next in queue for Murray is the 17-time Grand Slam champion, Roger Federer. The Swiss Maestro rallied past France’s Jo-Wilfried Tsonga in a five-set thriller to set up this epic clash.
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