ANDY MURRAY WINS 6-2, 6-4, 6-1!
Murray advances to second round of U.S. Open after taking third set 6-1
Murray takes 4-1 lead!
Murray tweaks hamstring. Still playing.
Murray Holds 3-1 lead in set
WE WILL CONTINUE UPDATING SCORES AFTER EVERY POINT! STAY TUNED.
4:43 Deuce#2 After Murray ace. AD Bogomolov. Unforced error gives Bogomolov 2-1.
4:41 ACE! Murray. 40-30... Unforced error. Deuce
4:40 Murray unforced error afer good backhand from Bogomolov. 30-30
4:39 Volley by Murray. Good. 30-0
4:37 Murray with floater that sinks. Wind kills ball. Bogomolov misplays balls. Murray 2-0 advantage in 3rd set at backhand that falls in line
4:36 Bogomolov with unforced error. Another deuce..... AD Bogomolov. Play at the net. Murray makes it 7th deuce
4:35 Forehand Bogomolov! 40-40..... Murray unforced error
4:34 Bogomolov unforced error. AD Murray
4:33 40-40
4:32 Booming forearm from Murray AD
4:32 40-40 again
4:31 Murray takes first game 1-0 Has AD in 2nd game of third set.
4:26 15-0 Murray after Bogomolov unforced error. 30-0 after another unforced error.
Murray to serve. Looks like he changed into black shorts.
MURRAY TO SERVE BEGINNING OF THIRD SET. WE WILL BE BACK IN A SHORT WHILE! MURRAY GOES INTO LOCKER ROOM...
4:21 BOOMING FOREHAND FROM MURRAY TO TAKE 2-0 SET LEAD
4:21 set point Murray
4:20 Bogomolov double fault after owning AD
4:19 unforced error Murray. DEUCE!
4:18 Murray with set point
4:17 consecutive errors from Bogomolov give Murray life 30-40
4:16 Bogomolov serves 15-0 lead. 30-0 Bogomolov. Murray curses as he cannot defend Bogolov's forehand
4:13 Murray with ace! Takes second consecutive game. 5-4 lead.
4:12 15-15 after big forehand from Bogomolov.
4:10 40-40 ... Murray now takes AD ... Murray back in it 4-4 in 2nd set. Bogomolov racks up consecutive unforced errors. Murray serves.
4:09 Murray first break point of set... Bogomolov to serve
4:09 Both players exchange points. 30-30. Murray cannot get to break point
4:07 quickly 15-15 in 8th game
MURRAY putting ice on his neck.
4:03 forehand Murray 40-15. Volley fom Murry good. 4-3 Bogomolov leads
4:03 30-15 Murray unforced error
4:02 forehand Murray 15-0
Murray is struggling....
4:00 4-2 BOGOMOLOV
3:59: Murray too strong. Unforced error. Down 15-40
3:58 Bogomolov with good play at net. Good forehand 30-0
3:56 MURRAY HOLDS SERVE 3-2 BOGOMOLOV
3:55 Deuce!... Ace by Murray AD. Murray rallies back.
3:54 Ace Murray. 40-30break point Bogomolov
3:53 Bogomolov plays well at net 30-15
3:52 Murray serves double-fault
3:51 Bogomolov holds. Wins four straight points. 3-1
3:50 Monster forehand by Bogomolov 30-15. 30-30 after Murray hits ball into net
3:49 Murray 30-0. Bogomolob arguing with umpire.
MURRAY TAKES THIRD GAME 2-1.
3:45 forehand goes out of bounds. 30-15. Bogomolov dancing on baseline. 40-15. Bogomolov cannot return serve.
3:43 Murray on defense. Takes 15-0 lead. Murray responds with backhand. 30-0 lead.
3:43 BOGOMOLOV PUTS GAME 2 AWAY! 2-0 lead
3:42 Murray upset with himself. Looks off balance. Down 0-30
3:40 Bogomolov takes first game 1-0 in 2nd set.
3:39 Murray seems to limp after a backhand goes into net. AD Bogomolov
3:38 Bogomolov 40-30. Long exchange. Murray hustles to net. Deuce!
**Umpire seems to be missing some calls on Murray's end as balls look to go behind baseline.
3:36 Bogomolov with long forehand. 30-30
3:35 Booming backhand gives Murray 15-0 lead. Long forehand and doublefault having him trailing.
3:35 Murray serves
3:34 Bogomolov changes into a white shirt. Maybe will change his luck?
Set took 43 minutes. Murray caught fire in fifth set and never retreived. 13 unforced errors, however.
MURRAY WINS SET 6-2 WITH FOREHAND.
3:30 Murray set point.
3:30 Murray too strong with backhand 30-30
3:29 Murray drop shot fools Bogomolov. Bogomolov hits ball too far right. 30-15 Murray.
3:28 Bogomolov serves. Murray beams backhand right into net.
MURRAY TOO STRONG WITH FOREHAND. 5-2 lead in first set
3:25 Bogomolov ball goes straight to net. 40-15 Murray
3:25 booming forehand from Murray 30-15
3:24 Long backhand from Murray gives Bogomolov 15-0 lead. Gets point back. 15-15.
Murray to serve.
3:22 Murray converts break point. 4-2 Murray in first set
3:21 Murray cannot capitzalize. all of a sudden. 40-30
3:20 after long exchange. Murray shows defense. Sends blinding backhand past Bogomolov. 40-0 Murray
MOMENTUM SHIFTING TO MURRAY. 30-0 lead
3:18 Murray skins the line with back hand. 15-0 lead.
3:16 Murray holds serve! 3-2 lead in set 1
3:15 Murray AD
3:14 Murray with a crafty drop shot. Has Advantage. Slips in ensuing game. 40-40
3:12 Bogomolov long with backhand. Murray ace. ADV Murray. Murray sores defensive forehand over Bogomolov. 40-40
3:11 Ace for Murray 40-40. Murray weak forehand. ADV. Bogomolov
3:10 MURRAy WACKS BALL RIGHT INTO NET. BOGOMOLOV WAS RIGHT IN FRONT. Commentators say "Bogomolov saw his life flashing before his eyes."
3:09 Murray too strong with back hand now. Had left side of court open. Has issues serving. 30-30
3:08 Murray gets a back handed volley to go over net. 30-15
3:07 Murray's backhand still problematic. 0-15 in fifth game. Does not take advantage of serve.
3:07 Murray with quick hands. Takes third game. Ties first set 2-2
3:03 40-40 after Murray backhand sores over Bogomolov. Murray attacks. takes Advantage.
3:02 Murray forehand backs up Bogomolov, he sends forehand into net. 40-30 Murray
3:01 Bogomolov sends two balls directly into the net. 30-30
3:00 Murray with lazy stroke right in front of net. Bogomolovo hustling all over the place. 30-0 lead for Bogomolov
2:59 Murray on the run once again. Down 0-15
2:57 Bogomolov returns Murray serve with authority! Takes 2-1 lead in first set.
2:57 Bogomolov had Murray running. Controlling third game. Has 40-15 advantage/
2:55 balls are going straight to net for Murray. back hand not strong enough. 30-15 Bogomolov
2:52 double fault by Murray gives Bogomolov 15-0 lead. Bogomolov wide right with forehand. 15-15
2:53 Murray with two consecutive forehands to take the game. 1-1 in the first set
2:52 Murray has game-point after three consecutive unforced errors by Boggie. Boggie is having issues serving
2:51 Boggie hacks a ball right into the net. 15-15.
2:51 Another unforced error for Murray with a strong backhand. 0-15 Boggie
2:49 Murray with unforced errors struggling 15-40. Boggie takes first gam 1-0
2:48 Boggie plays good defense 15-15
2:47 Unforced error by Bogomolov (Boggie) 15-0 Murray
2:47 Murray serves. MATCH HAS BEGUN.
2:46 Murray to serve first. Taking a couple of warm ups
Pascal Maria is chair umpire.
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Follow the live action at the 2012 U.S. Open as Andy Murray begins his journey for a Grand Slam title Monday at the Tennis 2012 U.S. Open against the Russian Alex Bogmolov Jr.
Great Britain's' Murray has played well in the last few Major tournaments. He captured the Men's Singles gold medal and took silver in the Men's Doubles at the 2012 London Olympics.
These are the numbers representing Murray's success. He has made it to the semifinals in 13 of the most recent 17 Grand Slam tournaments dating back to 2010. He has 8 of these 13 appearances have been in consecutive fashion, dating back to the 2011 Australian Open where he was the runner-up. Murray was a semifinalist at the 2011 French Open, at Wimbledon and the U.S. Open. He was also a semifinalist at the 2012 Australian Open. He was a quarterfinalist at the 2012 French Open.
Wimbledon 2012 was very emotional for Murray, as he attempted to make history in front of hunders of supporters. Unfortunately, he fell short as the runner-up after losing to Roger Federer in four sets.
Though not as meaningful from a personal standpoint, Murray still has the opportunity to capture his first Grand Slam title at the 2012 U.S. Open.
Murray will hit Arthur Ashe Stadium after Petra Martic and the defending 2011 U.S. Open champion, Samanth Stosur (7), finish their match. Murray will hit the court at 1 p.m.
We will provide a live blog with scores and updates of the Murray vs. Bogomolov Jr. Refresh and stay at the top of the page for the last of the U.S. Open action.
