Cincinnati Masters

Men's second-round result:

A MURRAY (GB) v S Querrey (US)

7-6 6-1

606: DEBATE Your thoughts on the action

By Paul Fletcher

SECOND SET

Murray 6-1 Querrey
All too easy for the Scot, as he takes the game and with it the set and the match. In truth, Querrey's game fell apart as Murray after Murray found both rhythm and range.

Murray 5-1 Querrey
Murray looks ever so slightly frustrated after an errant shot but his passage through this match is being eased by the sheer volume of unforced Querrey errors. The American crowd have little to cheer and another error hands Murray a break point. Querrey survives two break points before winning one of his own, but he cannot capitalise. A lengthy game eventually ends victorious for Murray, the killer shot yet another great lob.

Murray 4-1 Querrey
A sloppy game from Murray and Querrey has a break point. A double fault then hands the American the game. Poor.

Murray 4-0 Querrey
Querrey looks like he has no idea what to do. He is being completely outplayed and looks short of ideas. Murray has three break points in no time at all and breaks again with the second of them, a cracking forehand winner as Querrey moves into the net.

"Andy is moving up a gear thankfully. We need someone to cheer for and the Scot has the aggression and guts to get us all out of our arm chairs."
ROCKFMBUS on 606

Murray 3-0 Querrey
Murray is cooking on gas now. Another easy service game, clinched with an ace on second serve.

Murray 2-0 Querrey
A tremendous forehand from Querrey - more of them are required if the 20-year-old is to make an impact. A break point for Murray but Querrey survives, thunders an ace from up on high and....an unforced error takes it back to deuce. More deuces follow before Murray wins another break point and takes the game with an amazing lob. Shot of the match.

Murray 1-0 Querrey
Not exactly full in Cincinnati, which is a shame because there is some good tennis on display. Querrey had 21 unforced errors in the first set. It is easy to say where he can improve. A comfortable service game and Murray is off and running in the second set.

FIRST SET

Murray 7-6 Querrey
Murray races into a 3-0 lead, with back-to-back aces helping him take control. Querrey responds with an ace of his own. Bang. But Querrey hits the net with an attempted cross-court winner and Murray is 4-1 up with two serves to come. Querrey takes it to 5-3 but Murray wins a battle at the net and takes the next point - and with it the tie-break and the first set. Mini fist pump follows.

Murray 6-6 Querrey
Murray must hold - and does, to love. He ends it with an ace.

Murray 5-6 Querrey
Querrey manipulates the court well at times but Murray has the greater range. The Scot is coming in from the baseline on Querrey's second serve and takes the game to 30-30. A super drop shot follows from Querrey but Murray wins the next point to take the game to deuce. Querrey challenges a call, successfully, and his ace secures the game.

Murray 5-5 Querrey
Murray serving to stay in the set. He seems to be more composed than Querrey and ends a rally with an amazing forehand winner slammed down the line. A reasonably comfortable hold.

Murray 4-5 Querrey
Querrey double faults and is clearly becoming a tad frustrated. The odd "Come on Sam" blurts out from the crowd and inspires him to a brilliant drop shot. The decisive point of the game sees Murray slam his racket into the net after his attempted winner is long. Querrey holds.

Murray 4-4 Querrey
Some poor returns from Querrey makes Murray's life a little easier. The American has lost his range. All square in Cincinnati.

"Saw Sam play doubles with James Auckland at the Australian Open, big serve but Murray should have no problems."
Anonymous via text on 8111

Murray 3-4 Querrey
Murray quickly finds himself with three break points. The American's forehand is faltering but he redeems himself with a superb cross-court shot. However, Querrey then miscues a return and Murray breaks.

Murray 2-4 Querrey
Murray had a scan on his knee the other day but it doesn't seem to be affecting his play too much. Murray takes the game to love, ending it with a sumptuous winner down the line.

Murray 1-4 Querrey
Querrey has a decent forehand, no question, and gives Murray the runaround. A double fault blots the copybook but a superb cross-court winner secures the game.

Murray 1-3 Querrey
Querrey is long with a return and Murray is into the game. A double serve undermines that start and Querrey wins a rally with a super lob. Punishing ground strokes culminate with Murray levelling at 30-all. Two smart aces follow and the Scot is on the board.

Murray 0-3 Querrey
Querrey sent down 20 aces against Mathieu in the first round but Murray pushes him hard again on his serve. However, a thumping serve and Querrey opens up a 3-0 lead. Wham.

Murray 0-2 Querrey
Oops. Murray finds himself three break points down in no time at all. Querrey hits an impressive backhand down the line and Murray, who knocks his return out of play, is broken.

Murray 0-1 Querrey
Querrey opens with an ace. Murray then finds his range early with some excellent ground strokes and takes the game to deuce but Querrey holds.

1712: "I reckon Murray could reach the final this week. He's got a very good draw in terms of the latter stages and should challenge Federer with the Swiss on such a bad run. I reckon he'll win in two today and continue his good form up until the final."
Magpie on 606

1722: Wow, this Querrey fella is a big lad. No wonder they say he is a big server. Murray, by the way, is the eighth seed.

1715 BST: Now then. Andy Murray opens his Cincinnati Masters campaign with a match against big-serving Sam Querrey.

Murray, of course, reached the semi-finals of the Toronto Masters before losing to that man Rafael Nadal.

The Scot had a scan on his knee after his defeat but claims he is ready for action after a bye in the first round in Cincinnati.

What can you say about San Fran-born Sam Querrey? Well, the 20-year-old has been described in some quarters as the new Todd Martin. Enough said.