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Andy Murray (GBR) V Ernests Gulbis (EST)
Men’s singles, round two
Centre Court, third after 1pm
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After a tough four-set victory over American Robbie Kendrick in his opening match on Tuesday, Andy Murray knows he must improve on his performance on day four of the Championships to keep his Wimbledon dreams alive.
I’m going to need to be on my game to beat him – Murray
The British No.1 and third seed in SW19 admitted there were areas of his game that needed improvement and he will need to put that right to come through a tricky second round encounter with Latvia’s Ernests Gulbis on Thursday.
For the second time running at this year’s Championships, Wimbledon chiefs have handed Murray the tea-time slot on Centre Court – third match after 1pm – ensuring an army of armchair fans as the nation joins the action on the BBC in the early evening.
“I’m not going to start worrying about reaching the final yet,” Murray said after getting past Kendrick on Tuesday.
“I need to focus on the next match. I’ve got a very tough opponent. Gulbis has caused some upsets in the past and is a huge hitter of the ball. I’m going to need to be on my game to beat him.”
Those in the know will be familiar with the 20-year-old world No.74 from Latvia. Gulbis is often referred to as one of the most talented youngsters on the tour but, in truth, after demonstrating great potential to reach the last eight at the French Open 12 months ago he has since underachieved.
Nevertheless, the man from Riga has the ability to blow the best in the business off court on his day (he beat Novak Djokovic in January) and Murray will be hoping to make a quick start and sit on his opponent from the word go.
The Scot can go into the encounter boosted by the knowledge that he has won both their previous encounters – a three-set victory on grass at Queen’s last year and a straight-sets win indoors in St Petersburg later in the year.
Murray will be looking for more of the same as he continues his bid for glory at the grass court slam – the winner will go on to play either Daniel Gimeno-Traver or Viktor Troicki on Saturday for a place in the last 16.
Odds
Murray 1-10 / Gulbis 9-1
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Broddfelt Jun 25, 12:17 PM
I think that Murray will win today, and that he will reach at least to the semi finals.
Good luck today against Gulbis!
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