Murray given kind draw for Open
By Andrew Hunter on August 26, 2010, 08:05 PM
The in-form Scot has a relatively comfortable passage into the second week, with Lukas Lacko, Ruben Ramirez Hidalgo and Stanislas Wawrinka the first three expected opponents.
Beyond that lies a potential re-match with home favourite Sam Querrey, and then perhaps Tomas Berdych. Both players have beaten Murray this year.
If he can make it that far, it is expected to be Rafael Nadal who will stand between the world number four and a second US Open final.
R1 > Lacko
R2 > Dustin Brown or Ruben Ramirez Hidalgo
R3 > possibly Wawrinka (seeded 25)
R4 > possibly Querrey (seeded 20) or Almagro (seeded 14)
QF > Berdych possibly
SF > Rafa or Verdasco (the highest seeds)
F > Federer (probably)
Querrey is a slight worry and Berdych is a big worry. But if Andy is gonna step up this is the kind of draw he should take advantage of. I think he will. 
August 26, 2010, 09:08 PM
By Rachie
By Rachie
Querrey is a slight worry and Berdych is a big worry. But if Andy is gonna step up this is the kind of draw he should take advantage of. I think he will.
Ah! but Andy is a HUGE worry to both of them.
August 26, 2010, 09:11 PM
By robbie
By robbie
I haven't heard of Lukáš Lacko. 
August 26, 2010, 09:25 PM
By Elly
By Elly
I haven't heard of Lukáš Lacko.
Thats due to your Lacko knowledge about Lukas.
August 26, 2010, 09:28 PM
By robbie
By robbie
Thats due to your Lacko knowledge about Lukas.
You really are in 'holiday' mode!
August 26, 2010, 09:29 PM
By Elly
By Elly
August 26, 2010, 09:29 PM
By Philip
By Philip
Thats due to your Lacko knowledge about Lukas.
Ignore him - he might go away! 
I'd never heard of Lacko till now either. Trouble is you never know what these sort of players will be like, but Andy should be able to ease his way into the tournament, which is good. Berdych could be a real headache, though, should they meet.
August 26, 2010, 09:55 PM
By Aileen
By Aileen
Ignore him - he might go away!
I'd never heard of Lacko till now either. Trouble is you never know what these sort of players will be like, but Andy should be able to ease his way into the tournament, which is good. Berdych could be a real headache, though, should they meet.
I'd never heard of Lacko till now either. Trouble is you never know what these sort of players will be like, but Andy should be able to ease his way into the tournament, which is good. Berdych could be a real headache, though, should they meet.
He he - Robbie's a hoot, in small doses.
Yes, you just never know. Really looking forward to this tournament.
August 26, 2010, 09:58 PM
By Elly
By Elly
I think Murrays draw is a lot more difficult than Nadal and Federers. Berdych has the most difficult draw with Llodra in the 1st round.
August 26, 2010, 10:04 PM
By Jiri
By Jiri
By tennis_girl