Andy Murray vs James Blake — London Final
Andy Murray defeated James Blake 7-5 6-4 in the London final on carpet. The upset overturned the form book — James Blake came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Andy Murray claimed a first win over James Blake in two meetings, levelling the head-to-head at 1–1.
Key context
- Match story: Andy Murray edged James Blake in two tight sets (7–5 6–4).
How the match was decided
Auto-generatedMurray A. took it in straight sets.
Common opponents
8 shared · last 12 monthsMurray A. and Blake J. faced 8 of the same opponents in the last 12 months. Murray A. went 12–2 (86%) against them, Blake J. 5–4 (56%). Murray A. came out better against 3 of 7 comparable opponents, Blake J. against 0.
12–286%Murray A. · better vs 3Record vs common opponents5–456%Blake J. · better vs 0
Vs common opponents · derived from scorelines
26–10Sets12–12
184–146Games119–117
3–0Tiebreaks1–3
4–0Deciding sets3–1
vs Wawrinka S.#142W6-1 6-3 6-3US Open · hardL6-3 4-6 3-6 6-7USA vs SUI · hard
vs Simon G.W6-4 7-6Madrid Masters · clayL6-3 1-6 4-6Madrid Masters · clay
vs Bolelli S.W6-0 2-1Madrid Masters · clayW6-7 6-3 6-4Paris Masters · hard
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vs Tursunov D.W6-3 6-3Cincinnati Masters · hardW4-6 6-1 6-4Canada Masters · hard- vs Federer R.W6-3 4-6 6-1Indian Wells Masters · hardL2-6 4-6Madrid Masters · clay
vs Gonzalez F.L3-6 6-3 0-6 4-6Roland Garros · clayL5-7 1-6Indian Wells Masters · hard
vs Hanescu V.W6-3 6-2Monte Carlo Masters · clayW6-2 6-4Madrid Masters · clay
vs Karlovic I.Hard to compareW6-4 6-4Cincinnati Masters · hardW6-7 6-4 7-6Madrid Masters · clay
Draw
Closing odds
Player context
Before the matchMurray A.Blake J.1 914ELO1 7854–6Last 104–622Age29191 cmHeight185 cmRightPlaysRight
Cite this
Andy Murray beat James Blake 7-5 6-4. Umpiry, "Andy Murray vs James Blake — London Final", https://umpiry.com/match/2009-06-14/blake-vs-murray-london-f?utm_source=cite (as of 14 June 2009).