Andy Murray vs. Yen-Hsun Lu: Score and Reaction from 2016 Wimbledon

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Published: June 30, 2016

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Andy Murray beat in Yen-Hsun Lu in straight sets on Centre Court on Thursday to progress to the third round at Wimbledon 2016.

The Scot won 6-3, 6-2, 6-1 as he handily swept aside his opponent with sheer superiority and athleticism after a shaky start.

Lu, also known by his nickname Rendy, had won 11 successive matches on grass prior to meeting Murray, and his form and comfort on the surface quickly became apparent as he broke in the opening match and held for a 2-0 lead, matching Murray shot for shot in their rallies.

A multitude of winners brought the score to 3-1, but a poor drop shot cost Lu dearly as Murray broke back to level things up after a long rally, per BBC Sport's David Law:



The break proved to be a catalyst for the 29-year-old, whose shot-making suddenly became that much more crisp, finding success with a gorgeous drop shot and an equally well-executed lob on the following point.




Meanwhile, Lu's early composure all but evaporated, allowing Murray to race to the first set and draw blood immediately in the second, per BBC Sport's Kheredine Idessane:



Rendy showed impressive resilience to save a break from 15-40 down on his own serve at 3-1, salvaging the hold thanks to an unforced error from Murray followed by a sublime drop shot.

However, in his next service match, a disastrous double fault handed Murray a second break and a 5-2 lead, putting him in prime position to serve out the set.

The No. 2 seed continued his march in the final set as he looked to close out the match quickly—a break to love in the first game set him on his way, and before long he had a 4-0 lead as he outclassed his opponent, per Idessane:



Some of the shots he produced were magnificent—volleyed lob here, a backhand volleyed pass there. Lu had won just two of the previous 17 games, but he finally stopped the r...
Article Source: Bleacher Report - Tennis

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