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cazza99

13-11-2012, 12:14

Telegraph (http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/tennis/atptour/9673825/ATP-reaps-rewards-of-record-crowds-as-Andy-Murray-Roger-Federer-and-Co-prove-star-attraction-at-O2-Arena.html) - ATP reaps rewards of record crowds as Andy Murray, Roger Federer and Co prove star attraction at O2 Arena

Telegraph (http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/tennis/atptour/9673825/ATP-reaps-rewards-of-record-crowds-as-Andy-Murray-Roger-Federer-and-Co-prove-star-attraction-at-O2-Arena.html) - Andy Murray says defeat to Roger Federer at ATP World Tour Finals won't take shine off 'best year of my career'

Telegraph (http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/tennis/atptour/9673671/Andy-Murray-ready-to-put-in-the-hard-yards-with-reboot-camp-as-he-gears-up-for-Australian-Open.html) - Andy Murray ready to put in the hard yards with reboot camp as he gears up for Australian Open

BBC (http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/tennis/20307383) - Novak Djokovic dedicates World Tour Finals win to father

CNN (http://edition.cnn.com/2012/11/13/sport/tennis/tennis-atp-tour-finals-austerity/index.html)- How tennis aced austerity

ESPN (http://www.espn.co.uk/tennis/sport/story/178967.html) - Murray cannot afford to sit still

LTA (http://www.lta.org.uk/News/2012/November/2012-11-12/Awards-for-Andy-Murray-and-Maia-Lumsden-at-Commonwealth-Games-Dinner/)- Awards for Andy Murray and Maia Lumsden at Commonwealth Games Dinner

Scottish Daily Record (http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/tennis/andy-murray-to-forsake-bbc-sports-1433292)- Andy Murray to forsake BBC Sports Personality of the Year in favour of training

Independent (http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/tennis/murray-shrugs-off-federer-defeat-at-end-of-year-with-plenty-to-cheer-8307358.html) - Murray shrugs off Federer defeat at end of year with plenty to cheer

sport360 (http://www.sport360.com/article/atp-world-tour-finals-diary-rusedski-hails-interesting-2012) - ATP World Tour Finals diary: Rusedski hails 'interesting' 2012

ATP (http://www.atpworldtour.com/News/Tennis/2012/11/Features/London-Finals-Ace-Count-Marray-Visit.aspx) - Barclays ATP World Tour Finals Ace Count Helps London Schools

Wall Street Journal (http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424127887323894704578114812759243042.html) - Still Searching for Tennis's Next Big Four

cazza99

13-11-2012, 12:45

Tennis Space (http://www.thetennisspace.com/the-highlights-and-lowlights-of-the-tennis-year/) - The highlights and lowlights of the tennis year

RoastLamb

13-11-2012, 13:53

Tennis.com discuss the crowd's boorishness during the Andy-Fed semi-final. (http://www.tennis.com/news/2012/11/keeping-tabs-nov-12/40103/)

LC the fan

13-11-2012, 15:23

RFS

13-11-2012, 15:30

Other people have won (Flintoff, for example) and haven't been there.
But for what it's worth (and heaven only knows HOW they are going to do it this year) I think there are more obvious front runners in the pack this year.
In any OTHER year, I think that USO win would have done it for him.... but this year... my money is on Sir Chris Hoy, or an athlete (again I would probably veer towards Mo Farah for his double) but would put Jess in the running ... Wiggins is in the mix too... gawd TOO MANY!!!!

I honestly can't even begin to think how they are going to pick just one outstanding sporting achievement!
(and more worryingly - sport in general, now, not just tennis) will we EVER see the sporting like of this year again?

Alis

13-11-2012, 16:10

Why on earth would Andy disrupt his first real training block with Lendl to attend SPOTY - it just wouldn't make any sense.

Bardot

13-11-2012, 16:24

As far as I recall Andy has been nominated for SPOTY 6 times in the last 7 years (more than anyone else with 2010 the missing year) and has never attended and I agree now is not the time to break that tradition. He's got to do what is good for himself. In 2008 I think there was a live link to Miami and they might do the same again.

-J-

13-11-2012, 17:10

I'm a died in the wool Andy fan, I adore the guy and he'll get my vote. But I dont think he has done himself a lot of good by avoiding Spoty. People will see it as a snub...and indeed in some ways it is. I think he may well have won and - in a way - I think he owes it to his faithful fans to be present. We know what a nice guy he is but many people dont - they got an insight at Wimbledon - but ignoring Spoty which is one of the biggest sports celebrations of the year may well be a mistake in my opinion.
I understand that he is totally committed to fitness next year - Ivan Lendl never conceded to anything in his determination to succeed and Andy already had that self-focus which undoubtedly is encouraged by his mentor.
Would 3 days - in first class luxury - have made a difference ? Who knows ?

Sorry folks - rarely do I criticise, but I think he should be therethe politess word i can think of is balderdash, its a an awards ceremony at best a self glorification of bbc ar worse. no more no less , and as one of those faithful fans i say well done to him for not pandering to an orginisation that employs the likes of castle and lloyd to vent thier bile on andy . the BBC can take thier spoty and shove it
and as for the 3 days how about the jet lag changinng time zone twice in 3 days, cane it make a difference ? lets see today is the 13th so lets say andy has 7-10 days holiday with kim and can be in miami by 23rd so that will give him 7 days in november we know his first tournement is dec29th lets assume he gos there 3-4 days before hand to acclimatise that would mean he will have to leave by say 26th now letssay wegive him xmass day off thats 24 days in december we then have 7 + 24 days =31,so loosing 3 days equates to losing ten percent from his training block
so andy should turn up at Aus open 90% fit, so he can attend a bbcback slapping excercise
other than that yes looking forward to who succeeds ryan giggs and some jockey as SPOTY

Hawkeye

13-11-2012, 17:18

Never mind that Andy will never win over the English vote, as has been proved over the last week or so.

Reef

13-11-2012, 18:10

Never mind that Andy will never win over the English vote, as has been proved over the last week or so.

And why should he change who he is in order to do so? He is always true to himself and I admire that. I'm not sure that's the case with King Roger.

Alis

13-11-2012, 18:44

I can't see Andy winning SPOTY unless he wins Wimbledon and even then it's questionable. Tennis is not a major sport in Britain and, sadly, outside the tennis fraternity, Andy is not widely regarded as one of Britain's favourite sportsmen. When BBC Breakfast took a straw poll in the street no-one mentioned Andy - Wiggins, Farrah and Ennis were most definitely the front runners. Andy's quite right not to disrupt his training block - I can't see him ever doing so even if he was odds on to win it. He's not being dismissive - the timing is just not right for him.

jeannie13

13-11-2012, 18:48

the politess word i can think of is balderdash, its a an awards ceremony at best a self glorification of bbc ar worse. no more no less , and as one of those faithful fans i say well done to him for not pandering to an orginisation that employs the likes of castle and lloyd to vent thier bile on andy . the BBC can take thier spoty and shove it
and as for the 3 days how about the jet lag changinng time zone twice in 3 days, cane it make a difference ? lets see today is the 13th so lets say andy has 7-10 days holiday with kim and can be in miami by 23rd so that will give him 7 days in november we know his first tournement is dec29th lets assume he gos there 3-4 days before hand to acclimatise that would mean he will have to leave by say 26th now letssay wegive him xmass day off thats 24 days in december we then have 7 + 24 days =31,so loosing 3 days equates to losing ten percent from his training block
so andy should turn up at Aus open 90% fit, so he can attend a bbcback slapping excercise
other than that yes looking forward to who succeeds ryan giggs and some jockey as SPOTY

Well said J. I agree with what you say, Why should he disrupt his training just to go to an awards ceremony.He's to be home for Christmas Day then a day or so later goes to Abu Dhabi. I'm sure his faithful fans would prefer him to be fine-toned & ready for a successful 2013 & that he has a Christmas at home
with his loved ones than have him attend a vainglorious awards ceremony run by the back-slapping BBC.:grrr:

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Alis

13-11-2012, 19:08

Andy and Sir Chris Hoy have jointly won the Scottish SPOTY. Well done to both and well deserved!

Lizzim

13-11-2012, 19:36

Never mind that Andy will never win over the English vote, as has been proved over the last week or so.

Wow....what an amazing comment. Never have I felt more uncomfortable on this site as an English Andy fan than the past few days.....and this might just be the icing on the cake :(

Mickey

13-11-2012, 19:49

Alis

13-11-2012, 19:49

Lizzim

13-11-2012, 19:54

Don't take it to heart, Lizzim. I know full well that there were Scots Fed fans in that appalling crowd on Sunday night - none of us can afford to throw nationalistic stones. It doesn't really matter whether the perpetrators were Swiss, English, Scottish or Outer Mongolian the behaviour was totally unacceptable and the fact that the umpire did nothing about it and the commentators did not do enough to condemn it is equally appalling.

Yeah, but when the comments come from people who are supposed to be 'friends' it makes it much more personal and completely unnecessary. Might be time to take a break before I say something I regret.

Sallydaisy

13-11-2012, 20:02

Might be time to take a break before I say something I regret.

I for one sincerely hope you won't take a break.
:flowers:

But I'll need to give some thought as to how I post my own views on the nationalistic stuff.
:hmm:

Hawkeye

13-11-2012, 20:14

Wow....what an amazing comment. Never have I felt more uncomfortable on this site as an English Andy fan than the past few days.....and this might just be the icing on the cake :(We're talking about getting votes for SPOTY. If you're reading it as an anti-English post, then that's a shame.

cazza99

13-11-2012, 20:16

Wow....what an amazing comment. Never have I felt more uncomfortable on this site as an English Andy fan than the past few days.....and this might just be the icing on the cake :(

Please don't take that too seriously. There were people of all nationalities cheering on Fed that night, including the Scottish. But the culprits that got it going were most likely the Swiss. I'm English and haven't felt uncomfortable with any comments.

-J-

13-11-2012, 20:20

I'm Welsh and British so as an out and out Andy fan he'll get my vote. Not everyone is a hater of the Scots, I am beginning to think that too many Scottish people seem to think Andy is not supported because he is a proud Scot,I'm not convinced. Remember we are meant to be part of the UK and it's strength is from the Welsh, Scots, English and Northern Irish and what each of us brings from our culture.Have you never read message boards ,newspaper comment sections or listened to five live there are loads of folk openly hateful of Andy because of his perceived comments, that's not to say all English have this few but a sizable number do. i dont get why some English people folk take insult at this being an issue should we not mention it ? surely like any other form of bigotry be it racism sectarianism or homophobia we would be doing a disservice to the victims if we let it go by unchallenged

cazza99

13-11-2012, 20:52

Telegraph (http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/tennis/9674552/Andy-Murray-Rafael-Nadal-and-Grigor-Dimitrov-among-the-contenders-for-2012-best-tennis-shot.html)- Andy Murray, Rafael Nadal and Grigor Dimitrov among the contenders for 2012 best tennis shot

Tennis Space (http://www.thetennisspace.com/whats-next-for-jonny-marray/) - What's next for Jonny Marray?

Tennis Space (http://www.thetennisspace.com/whos-hot-and-whos-not-19/) - Who's hot and who's not

Sky Sports (http://www1.skysports.com/news/12040/8246219/) - Sky Sports talks to Ross Hutchins about Olympic and US Open champion Andy Murray

Express (http://www.express.co.uk/posts/view/357996/Andy-Murray-is-good-enough-to-become-World-No-1-)- ANDY MURRAY IS GOOD ENOUGH TO BECOME WORLD NO.1

The Slice ‏@TheSliceTweets

I just had a brilliant idea for what Andy could give Mr. Lendl for Christmas: he should knit him an Andy Murray! #genius #thankmelater

VamosVixs

13-11-2012, 22:03

I'm glad Andy is not disrupting his winter training block, which his vital to his preparations for the new season. Aiming to be in his best condition for the AO is far more important than an awards ceremony. If he was to win either SPOTY or AO then I know what he and all his fans would want, it's a no brainer.

HoopGirl

13-11-2012, 22:03

Wow....what an amazing comment. Never have I felt more uncomfortable on this site as an English Andy fan than the past few days.....and this might just be the icing on the cake :(

I think we all need to be aware of being too nationalistic.
I am Northern Irish and live in England and hear and read a lot of unpleasant stuff directed towards andy that is from
English national zealots. There are also times when the scots both on here and elsewhere are anti English.
It is disturbing when British fans don't support andy. It is also understandable when they have been supporting the worlds
greatest player for many years in a sport that is traditionally regarded as individually played ie not associated with
countries.
It is also disturbing when people, some on here, make sweeping generalisations about the English, Wimbledon etc when
perhaps it is the behaviour of a few of one particular crowd at one particular event represented by one particular
TV angle. For a start just because it is held in England doesn't mean that the event is attended by solely English.

Nationalities are sensitive subjects and we all need to be aware of them and understand the issues not compound them!

Guerkins2

13-11-2012, 22:11

ref; 2754 I can't believe the errors in the Radio Times article - apparently Andy lost in the quarters in Australia to Novak and it was Nadal who beat Davydenko, Karlovic and Baghdatis at Wimbledon! Don't these journos do their research?

cazza99

13-11-2012, 22:49

Telegraph (http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/tennis/novakdjokovic/9676214/Novak-Djokovic-takes-a-well-earned-break-after-leaving-Andy-Murray-and-Roger-Federer-in-the-shade.html) - Novak Djokovic takes a well earned break after leaving Andy Murray and Roger Federer in the shade

RoastLamb

14-11-2012, 00:06

I don't get all this English-people-hate-Andy-coz-he's-Scottish malarkey. What about the people at Wimbledon the day Andy won gold - I bet a ton of them were English and they were supporting him just fine.

JAMES4578

14-11-2012, 07:44

Yes Andy was certainly well supported at the Olympics, though it may have been a slightly different crowd there! Whilst some of the English may not take to Andy he also has many fans. of course many folh on this forum are English or from further afield. Whilst Murray is I'd say very popular in scotland he also has some detractors.of course Andy is well respected throughout the world but acclaim is never going to be universal.

millypops

14-11-2012, 10:13

Not sure if this is the right place to post this but I have just read that Rod Laver's wife Mary passed away today, very sad.

Alis

14-11-2012, 11:30

Sad news - so sorry to hear that.

cazza99

14-11-2012, 11:45

Independent (http://blogs.independent.co.uk/2012/11/14/doping-in-tennis-is-andy-murray-onto-something/)- Doping in tennis: Is Andy Murray onto something?

Daily Record (http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/scottish-news/competition-winners-tell-scots-tennis-1434802) - Competition winners tell Scots tennis ace Andy Murray they want to be 'just like him' when they grow up

ESPN (http://espn.go.com/tennis/blog/_/name/bodo_peter/id/8609923/tennis-your-player-year-novak-djokovic-roger-federer-andy-murray)- And the Player of the Year goes to …
Peter Bodo blog 9th Nov

And that's exactly where this World Tour Finals comes into the conversation. If Djokovic, who already has one win over Murray in London, wins the year-end championships, his own case as Player of the Year is enhanced. What better way to underscore your consistency than by sweeping the playoffs?

And Federer can make a similar, if not quite as compelling a case, if he takes the WTF for a mind-boggling seventh time. There's no consensus way to determine an inarguable Player of the Year, and no transparent, statistically based way of choosing one. But it's a legitimate honor to bestow, and right now Murray is the front-runner for it.

ESPN (http://espn.go.com/tennis/story/_/id/8626643/tennis-mulls-anti-doping-step)- Tennis mulls anti-doping step

ESPN (http://espn.go.com/tennis/story/_/id/8625576/roger-federer-wants-faster-courts-encourage-attack)- Roger Federer wants faster courts

cazza99

14-11-2012, 12:09

Tennis Scotland ‏@tennisscotland

@andy_murray receiving the Lonsdale Trophy (Scottish Sportsperson of the Year) at Craiglockhart y'day @BritishTennis https://pbs.twimg.com/media/A7qGwCMCIAA-QAf.jpg:large

cazza99

14-11-2012, 12:36

Wimbledon (http://www.wimbledon.com/en_GB/news/articles/2012-11-14/201211131352798847691.html)- 10 things to take away from the World Tour Finals

cazza99

14-11-2012, 14:53

The Slice ‏@TheSliceTweets

Cutie McLean bros describe meeting Andy Murray at @Set4Sport event as “the best day ever" & Andy is "really nice" http://twitpic.com/bd5zz9

Jan

14-11-2012, 21:07

Not sure if this is the right place to post this but I have just read that Rod Laver's wife Mary passed away today, very sad.

I'm so sorry to hear that news - Rod Laver was a great champion and true gentleman.

Fina

14-11-2012, 21:30

There's an excellent article by Matthew Syed in today's Times - headed "Time to make a racket for un-spun hero"
He mentions the reaction of the crowd on Sunday, and continues
"...at the O2, and on a multitude of internet forums, he [Andy] continues to divide opinion. My suspicion is that this is because he does not go overboard in trying to spin himself into the nation's hearts. What you see is what you get. He is far less interested in ingratiating himself to Middle England than in trying to win tennis matches..."

He then raises the issue of SPOTY and how Andy has decided not to break his training programme "...This, it seems to me, is a thoroughly admirable stance. I just wish that others would see Murray for the hard-working, un-spun and rather inspirational figure he is."

It's good to read. And cheering. I felt Sunday was an incredibly unsatisfying way to close Andy's great year; and seeing the moronic comments accompanying his SPOTY decision on other sites across the net you realise all the negativity is still around. Sigh.

Fina

15-11-2012, 10:31

Yes. Here's to 2013! Wise words from Mr Lendl :cheer: - http://www.espn.co.uk/tennis/sport/story/179394.html?CMP=OTC-RSS

cazza99

15-11-2012, 13:42

Waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaah. The google sort by date facility is not working properly. So I hope I'm not missing any good articles.

Herald Scotland (http://www.heraldscotland.com/comment/letters/andy-murray-deserves-the-support-of-the-whole-tennis-community.19416329) - Andy Murray deserves the support of the whole tennis community

ESPN (http://espn.go.com/tennis/blog/_/name/espntennis/id/8630988/tennis-missed-world-tour-finals) - What you missed at the World Tour Finals

Evening Standard (http://www.standard.co.uk/sport/sport-comment/booed-by-his-home-crowd-its-little-wonder-andy-murrays-going-to-throw-up-in-miami-rather-than-get-spoty-in-england-8319545.html) - Booed by his home crowd, it’s little wonder Andy Murray’s going to throw up in Miami rather than get ‘Spoty’ in England

Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/tennis/article-2232951/Tennis-season-2012-review.html) - A season to remember: Sportsmail looks back over an historic year in

livetennisguide (http://www.livetennisguide.com/2012/11/14/roger-federer-says-andy-murray-tougher-in-2013/) - Roger Federer says Andy Murray tougher in 2013

Eurosport (http://uk.eurosport.yahoo.com/news/tennis-courts-made-defence-new-attack-says-federer-133328683.html)- Tennis - Courts have made defence the new attack, says Federer

BBC (http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/tennis/20314343) - Novak Djokovic leads the way in remarkable era

cazza99

15-11-2012, 13:49

Neil Harman ‏@NeilHarmanTimes

Caught up with Ivan Lendl to discuss where he stands with @andy_murray. Intriguing as ever http://www.thetimes.co.uk/tto/sport/tennis/article3600326.ece

Sorry guys, but you need to pay to see this one, but you can at least read the first paragraph of Times articles now and sometimes there is a picture viewable.

Sallydaisy

15-11-2012, 14:43

For copyright reasons we can only post short extracts from The Times articles online.
It's quite difficult pulling out one or two paragraphs which give a flavour of the whole piece whilst not giving the wrong impression either.

Anyhow - here goes with a couple of extracts from Neil Harmans article on Lendl (link in Cazza's post above). They are at random and mostly about the focus of the work ahead.

A partnership formed over an Italian meal at a nondescript restaurant just off a Florida highway has developed into the most talked about liaison in the men’s game, the product of Murray’s fascination with someone who had been through the same agonies and, in Lendl’s case, to make a real champion out of a player that he had really only seen on television but knew he could help.

In close-up — and not everyone might share the opinion — Murray looks better. He has become more distinguished in every way. The test of any alliance is that it survives early misgivings, concerns and both sides emerge stronger. Using any measure, Lendl and Murray have been very good together and what is more, they are in it for the long haul.
.......

We really haven’t had much time to look at his overall game — that will come at the training camp next month. We have four weeks there, then I believe things will get even better. I am sure he would have liked to have won more than three events this year. It might have looked better on his record had he won seven, but would he have preferred to win more, or the events he won?”
.......

“Andy can win the French Open, but there are a lot of other players besides Nadal who can play on clay. I know it is the most difficult for him, but if he works on the things I want him to work on, of course he can do it.”

The 2013 clay-court season starts the week after Britain’s next Davis Cup tie against Russia in April.
I wouldn’t put too much money on Murray playing that particular tie.

supergran

15-11-2012, 15:01

Good article but don't like the last sentence.:sad:

cazza99

15-11-2012, 17:08

Daily Record (http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/scottish-news/judy-murray-visits-drumchapel-1437810)- Judy Murray passes on her skills as she teaches tennis to kids in Glasgow

cazza99

15-11-2012, 17:15

Google sorting by date facility still not working :grrr:

Edinburgh (http://www.scotsman.com/edinburgh-evening-news/latest-news/andy-murray-takes-craiglockhart-masterclass-as-he-teaches-tennis-to-edinburgh-youngsters-1-2632535) Evening News

Lucie .. Bubbles ‏@Bubblesdxb

Hubs flew Andy Murray and his ugly girlfriend to Dubai today..I'm sure she is here getting cosmetic surgery and Lipo #InMyDreams

It looks like Andy and Kim may be in Dubai. For one of his awards in Scotland he was given 2 business class air tickets to Dubai, so it figures.

Sallydaisy

15-11-2012, 17:37

Lucie .. Bubbles ‏@Bubblesdxb

It looks like Andy and Kim may be in Dubai. For one of his awards in Scotland he was given 2 business class air tickets to Dubai, so it figures.
Nice polite person isn't she?
:doh:

Dubai is a 'hub' for lots of onward flights to the East so I hope they've gone somewhere a bit more remote and exotic!!! The Seychelles would be rather nice.
:surfing:

cazza99

15-11-2012, 19:01

Tennis Scotland ‏@tennisscotland

@judmoo talks to @tennisscotland about her visit to Drumchapel Park today - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Wk3bnxoIfA&feature=share&list=UUhCQCQ2w_e4BMKOy-j24m0Q … @GlasgowCC @glasgowlife @BritishTennis

The Slice ‏@TheSliceTweets

Loads of pics (like this gem!) via @Set4Sport of the Craiglockhart NTC event w/the Murrays http://on.fb.me/TO26yv http://twitpic.com/bdhj20

judy murray ‏@judmoo

U need to watch this. "When Mikey met Andy".....BRILLIANT. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iEDz01QxsRM&sns=tw …

Fina

15-11-2012, 23:37

Andy talking about his Fantasy Football - he's on Football Focus on Saturday 12.15pm BBC One http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/20348568

[apologies if already posted] Lendl will be playing McEnroe in London on December 7th http://www.atpchampionstour.com/news264.html

Caro

16-11-2012, 12:37

Good article but don't like the last sentence.:sad:

Me neither Mo but it's not exactly a surprise.

Just heard 500 miles on the radio which brought back good memories of the DC. I really hope we see Andy back playing, it's such a great competition .... but hey, maybe it's just me :shrug: :sad:

Caro

16-11-2012, 12:41

Dubai is a 'hub' for lots of onward flights to the East so I hope they've gone somewhere a bit more remote and exotic!!! The Seychelles would be rather nice.
:surfing:

Dubai seems a bit brash for Andy. More Roger's style .... and my horrible next door neighbour who is there now!

supergran

16-11-2012, 13:01

Dubai seems a bit brash for Andy. More Roger's style .... and my horrible next door neighbour who is there now!:lol::lol: Soon to be ex-neighbour...hopefully.:thumbup::thumbup:

-J-

16-11-2012, 19:59

Andy Murray Fans ‏@AndyMurrayFans (https://twitter.com/AndyMurrayFans) Ivan Lendl sees himself coaching the rest of Andy Murray's career - http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/tennis/20363282 … (http://t.co/VMSkEjOr)
great interview

banskogirl

16-11-2012, 20:10

Guardian (http://www.guardian.co.uk/sport/blog/2012/nov/12/andy-murray-dignified-exit-world-tour-finals) - Andy Murray's dignified exit amid the boorish detractors

Great article.yes Andy deserves a lot of hugs!

supergran

16-11-2012, 20:38

Great article.yes Andy deserves a lot of hugs!Agree wholeheartedly....about the article and the hugs!!

Jan

16-11-2012, 20:59

agreed - on both points!

cazza99

16-11-2012, 21:34

Scotsman (http://www.scotsman.com/sport/tennis/interview-judy-murray-s-search-for-new-talent-1-2639663) - Interview: Judy Murray’s search for new talent

Herald (http://www.heraldscotland.com/sport/tennis/robson-keen-to-emulate-andy-murray-in-more-ways-than-one.19435436)- Robson keen to emulate Andy Murray in more ways than one

Telegraph (http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/tennis/andymurray/9681284/Andy-Murray-story-made-for-Broadway.html) - Andy Murray story made for Broadway

Daily Record (http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/scottish-news/judy-murray-pays-60p-for-topless-1438369) - Judy Murray pays 60p for topless postcard of rugby star Chris Paterson

gee86

17-11-2012, 19:29

According to twitter, Andy was at both the rugby and the Hibs game today! :rolling:

Sallydaisy

17-11-2012, 21:34

According to twitter, Andy was at both the rugby and the Hibs game today! :rolling:
And he was being flown to Dubai 2 days ago.
Must have got a few doubles to stand in just to confuse the heck out of everyone.
:laugh:

VamosVixs

17-11-2012, 21:55

Always knew Andy was special guy but he is sooooooooooooooooooooooooo special he can be in 3 places at once!!!! Magic!!! :shocked:

gee86

17-11-2012, 22:00

Hahaha, Andy appears to be spreading himself quite evenly...-so considerate, that boy!!

karanga

17-11-2012, 22:19

Despite all of the scarcely unbelievable successes our heroes enjoy, at the end of the day when they take off their boots and throw down their kitbag they are just like you or me.

http://www.newstatesman.com/lifestyle/2012/11/why-must-our-sporting-idols-be-nice

MurrayAOne

17-11-2012, 22:53

I don't have a desperate desire for Andy, as my favourite player, to be a nice person. It's just a happy coincidence and a lovely bonus that he is.

supergran

17-11-2012, 23:19

And this article sees the No 2 as I do.

Alis

18-11-2012, 10:29

Agreed, Supergran. I just can't understand why the majority of tennis watching public can't see it too but then there are none so blind as those who don't wish to see!

-J-

18-11-2012, 11:41

Agreed, Supergran. I just can't understand why the majority of tennis watching public can't see it too but then there are none so blind as those who don't wish to see!normally would agree 100% with you but actually maybe just maybe we have it wrong,
reading throughthe comments i found my self agreeing with some of the fedaholics i particularly liked this one
We love him because he is REAL !!! I love when he is angry, I love when he is happy, I love when he is arrogant and I love when he is nice .... then I know that he is like he is. Simply yourself!!! I don't want false modesty. I want real personis it such a bad thing to be true to yourself we here see feds arrogance as a bad thing but others have said to me on numerous occasions the self same thing about Andy and i have dismissed it as confidence and asserted you need a bit of brashness to make it in sport. i dont know is it so wrong to believe you are the best at something ?im not sure its possible to play a grand slam final if you dont set out believing you can win it
and like the poster said mayb just maybe it suits the GOAT not geing #humble its who he is better than some others who come across like their humbleness has been PR'ed into them (VAMOS)
of course im lucky im quite tribal and fed has shown on many occasions the dislike for the leader of my tribe so i get to carry on disliking him right or wrong

lynne

18-11-2012, 11:52

Daily Record:- Scottish Tennis Star Andy Murray Eyes Hotel Where Brother Got Married.......http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/scottish-news/scots-tennis-star-andy-murray-1442355

Alis

18-11-2012, 12:15

normally would agree 100% with you but actually maybe just maybe we have it wrong,
reading throughthe comments i found my self agreeing with some of the fedaholics i particularly liked this one is it such a bad thing to be true to yourself we here see feds arrogance as a bad thing but others have said to me on numerous occasions the self same thing about Andy and i have dismissed it as confidence and asserted you need a bit of brashness to make it in sport. i dont know is it so wrong to believe you are the best at something ?im not sure its possible to play a grand slam final if you dont set out believing you can win it
and like the poster said mayb just maybe it suits the GOAT not geing #humble its who he is better than some others who come across like their humbleness has been PR'ed into them (VAMOS)
of course im lucky im quite tribal and fed has shown on many occasions the dislike for the leader of my tribe so i get to carry on disliking him right or wrong

I can see where you're coming from but it doesn't excuse his sometimes quite appalling behaviour towards other players ............ and, as you say, it doesn't stop me disliking him!

cazza99

19-11-2012, 13:32

Tennis Space (http://www.thetennisspace.com/why-john-mcenroe-is-wrong-about-the-davis-cup/) - Why John McEnroe is wrong about the Davis Cup

Sports Mole (http://www.sportsmole.co.uk/tennis/news/end-of-season-reports-2012-andy-murray_54901.html) - End-of-season reports 2012: Andy Murray

Bleacher (http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1413484-roger-federer-why-rivalry-with-andy-murray-will-revitalize-his-career)- Roger Federer: Why Rivalry with Andy Murray Will Revitalize His Career

Tennis world (http://www.tennisworldusa.org/An-alternative-top-ten-moments-of-2012-articolo7056.html)- An alternative top ten moments of 2012

Pakistan Today (http://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2012/11/19/news/sports/atp-2012-of-great-tennis-rivalries-and-retirements/) - ATP 2012: Of great tennis, rivalries and retirements

RoastLamb

19-11-2012, 16:12

Mail Online: A season to remember in tennis. (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/tennis/article-2232951/Tennis-season-2012-review.html)

Coach of the year

This has to go to a rookie in the job by the name of Ivan Lendl. 'It has taken courage for Andy to hire me and I admire his guts because it ups the ante for him,' said Lendl in early January. His greatest achievement was to get Murray to absorb and put into practice similar ideas that previous coaches had been unable to get across.

Consigned to history

The phrase 'Fred Perry, Britain’s last winner of a Grand Slam singles title in 1936.' We have Andy Murray to thank for that, and the Olympic gold and silver medals were not a bad effort either (Roger Federer-supporting British fans please note).

Jonny English

Before Wimbledon Jonny Marray was barely known outside the parish of British tennis, a journeyman battler with an unusually good volley. All of a sudden the 31 year-old from Sheffield emerged blinking into the spotlight with Frederik Nielsen in Tin Cup fashion to go on and win the title. And he still drives his old Ford Fiesta.

Here come the girls

Just when Laura Robson appeared to have surged ahead by winning Olympic silver and making the US Open fourth round, back came Heather Watson to win the HP Open in Osaka and become the first British woman in 24 years to win a title on the main WTA Tour. Encouragingly, we are only in the foothills of this rivalry and look out next year for Jo Konta.

cazza99

19-11-2012, 17:33

si.com (http://tennis.si.com/2012/11/19/daily-bagel-lendl-murray-a-dynamic-duo/) - Daily Bagel: Lendl-Murray a dynamic duo
Beyond the Baseline

BBC (http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/tennis/20398356)- Josh Goodall: Great Britain number two may retire in summer

Independent (http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/tennis/robsons-reward-for-a-remarkable-year-is-real-test-of-her-resolve-8320610.html) - Robson's reward for a remarkable year is real test of her resolve

Observer (http://www.guardian.co.uk/sport/2012/nov/17/laura-robson-ready-to-make-impact) - Britain's Laura Robson ready to make big impact on the world stage

Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/tennis/article-2234546/Laura-Robson-I-won-Junior-Wimbledon-14-assumed-Id-beating-Serena-day.html) - I won Junior Wimbledon at 14 and everyone assumed I'd be beating Serena the very next day

Sky Sports (http://www1.skysports.com/tennis/news/12040/8246219/Sky-Sports-talks-to-Ross-Hutchins-about-Olympic-and-US-Open-champion-Andy-Murray) - Sky Sports talks to Ross Hutchins about Olympic and US Open champion Andy Murray

Sky Sports (http://www1.skysports.com/tennis/news/12111/8245863/Swiss-still-rolling) - Swiss still rolling
Petchey talks Sky Sports News through a thrilling year of tennis

Tennis Space (http://www.thetennisspace.com/laura-robson-the-making-of-gangnam-style/) - Laura Robson: The making of "Gangnam-style"

cazza99

19-11-2012, 17:37

According to twitter, Andy was at both the rugby and the Hibs game today! :rolling:

And Kim wrote her blog 2 days ago :confused:

Mickey

19-11-2012, 21:01

And Kim wrote her blog 2 days ago :confused:Kim could have written her blog from Dubai.You can write a blog from anywhere if you have an ipod, tablet or smart phone. It was Judy who was at the Rugby. I'm sure Kim and Andy were enjoying their break.

cazza99

19-11-2012, 21:07

In fact Kim could have written her blog a few days before it was put up on the internet. It could have been dated the day it went on her website.

gee86

19-11-2012, 23:22

Keeping up with his whereabouts is a full time job in itself! :laugh:

Mickey

20-11-2012, 08:05

There was a photo of Andy in the Mall in Dubai last week.

cazza99

20-11-2012, 12:18

Scotsman (http://www.scotsman.com/sport/tennis/pupils-inspired-by-murray-as-1m-tennis-facility-is-promoted-1-2645732) - Pupils inspired by Murray as £1m tennis facility is promoted

iol (http://www.iol.co.za/sport/tennis/itf-boss-slams-federer-murray-1.1426916#.UKtyBGefaw4) - ITF boss slams Federer, Murray

The National (http://www.thenational.ae/sport/tennis/mubadala-draw-sets-up-potential-murray-nadal-rematch-in-abu-dhabi) - Mubadala draw sets up potential Murray-Nadal rematch in Abu Dhabi

10sballs (http://www.10sballs.com/2012/11/19/ivan-lendl-honored-with-davis-cup-award-of-excellence/) - Ivan Lendl Honored With Davis Cup Award Of Excellence

ESPN Star (http://www.espnstar.com/tennis/news/detail/item894593/Murray-starts-against-Tipsarevic/) - Murray starts against Tipsarevic

cazza99

20-11-2012, 22:11

si.com (http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/tennis/news/20121120/atp-2012-roundtable/) - Roundtable: ATP year in review

Quite a bit about Andy in here.

karanga

20-11-2012, 22:33

The year is over kind of

http://wwwsavannahsworld.blogspot.co.uk/2012/11/the-year-is-overkind-of.html

RoastLamb

20-11-2012, 23:38

si.com (http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/tennis/news/20121120/atp-2012-roundtable/) - Roundtable: ATP year in review

Quite a bit about Andy in here.

I like how Wertheim is calling Andy a Hall of Famer already. :yahoo:

cazza99

21-11-2012, 13:00

Eurosport (http://uk.eurosport.yahoo.com/news/tennis-lendl-giving-nothing-away-murray-targets-melbourne-094403323--spt.html)- Tennis-Lendl giving nothing away as Murray targets Melbourne

cazza99

21-11-2012, 13:25

Tennis space (http://www.thetennisspace.com/why-isnt-there-a-coach-of-the-year-award/) - Why isn't there a coach of the year award?

cazza99

21-11-2012, 16:56

Tennis Space (http://www.thetennisspace.com/has-there-ever-been-a-more-exclusive-exhibition/) - Has there ever been a more exclusive exhibition?

ChrisMac

21-11-2012, 17:11

Eurosport (http://uk.eurosport.yahoo.com/news/tennis-lendl-giving-nothing-away-murray-targets-melbourne-094403323--spt.html)- Tennis-Lendl giving nothing away as Murray targets Melbourne

Don't you just love Lendl! I do!!! :)

cazza99

21-11-2012, 18:30

Bleacher (http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1410670-power-ranking-the-top-25-upsets-in-mens-tennis-in-2012?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=tennis)- Power Ranking the Top 25 Upsets in Men's Tennis in 2012
Some of Andy's wins and losses in here.

Revista grip (http://www.revistagrip.com.ar/?La_historia_de_Andy_Murray_y_la_masacre_de_Dunbla ne&page=ampliada&id=209&_s=&_page=actualidad) - La historia de Andy Murray y la masacre de Dunblane

cazza99

21-11-2012, 22:15

The Grocer (http://www.thegrocer.co.uk/fmcg/drinks/hoy-and-murray-help-out-at-highland-spring-sports-day/234414.article)- Hoy and Murray help out at Highland Spring Day

RoastLamb

21-11-2012, 23:09

From Jon Wertheim's mailbag today: (http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/tennis/news/20121121/davis-cup-mailbag/)

As usual, I find myself in agreement with 98.5 percent of what you write, but can't agree that Djokovic faces pressure greater than Murray does from his homeland. Djokovic is feted as a hero in Serbia. Period. Murray's treatment at home depends way more on how well he does from one tournament to the next. His home fans are far more fickle. Don't you think?
-- Ian, Herndon, Va.

• Yes, Murray bears (or bore?) the pressure of a nation and its fickle fans. And it wasn't simply that their affection for him changed in lockstep with his results; their perception of his nationality -- is he British or Scottish? -- changed with his results. But, ultimately, he was/is an athlete, playing a sport well behind soccer/football in the public consciousness. The national reaction to his previous failures? It was hardly despondence. It was mild disappointment from a self-assured country that does self-effacement and irony quite well.

Djokovic's case is entirely different. We've discussed this in greater detail in a past mailbag, but in many ways he is the face of the "new" Serbia.

Not Serbian sports. Serbia. Political candidates seek his endorsement. The country's wealthiest financiers seek his friendship. So do overseas financiers interested developing that mall in Belgrade or making those bond offerings. His quotes, and even tweets, are parsed like sacred texts. I've written this before but something like one-in-six Serbian kids have Djokovic's face as their Facebook avatar.

Fina

22-11-2012, 08:48

The Metro making headlines out of Lendl's interview! http://www.metro.co.uk/sport/918646-ivan-lendl-confident-of-guiding-andy-murray-to-more-success-next-year

cazza99

22-11-2012, 13:27

Scotsman (http://www.scotsman.com/sport/tennis/lendl-plays-it-as-cool-as-ever-on-the-future-for-murray-1-2650210) - Lendl plays it as cool as ever on the future for Murray

Caro

22-11-2012, 14:37

Don't you just love Lendl! I do!!! :)

Well actually, no! I couldn't stand him as a player but now he is Andy's coach he has gone up in my estimations somewhat. I can't say I will ever love him though.

cazza99

22-11-2012, 19:14

ATP (http://www.atpworldtour.com/News/Tennis/2012/11/Features/Best-ATP-Matches-Of-2012.aspx?utm_source=ATPMailing&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=ATP%20World%20Tour%20Insider%20#47%20-%20November%2022%202012%20%281%29) - Best ATP World Tour Matches Of The Year - Nos. 1-2
1. Novak Djokovic d. Andy Murray 5-7, 7-6(11), 6-3, Shanghai Final

ATP (http://www.atpworldtour.com/News/Tennis/2012/11/Features/Best-ATP-Matches-Of-2012-3-To-5.aspx) - Best ATP World Tour Matches Of The Year - Nos. 3-5

ATP (http://www.atpworldtour.com/News/Tennis/2012/11/Features/Best-Grand-Slam-Olympic-Matches-Of-2012-3-To-5.aspx?utm_source=ATPMailing&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=ATP%20World%20Tour%20Insider%20#47%20-%20November%2022%202012%20%281%29)- Best Grand Slam & Olympic Matches Of The Year - Nos. 3-5
3. Andy Murray d. Novak Djokovic, 7-6(10), 7-5, 2-6, 3-6, 6-2, US Open Final

Madeline

22-11-2012, 20:59

Don't you just love Lendl! I do!!! :)

I always did and still do.

cazza99

23-11-2012, 10:49

10sballs (http://www.10sballs.com/2012/11/22/judy-murray-first-lady-of-british-tennis/) - Judy Murray, First Lady of British Tennis

judy murray ‏@judmoo

My darling twin nieces collecting Andy's Sportsman of the Year Award from Stirling Council tonight. Showstoppers! X pic.twitter.com/8mcFK3r5
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/A8WGaIWCQAAWvv0.jpg:large
picture from twitter

cazza99

23-11-2012, 12:32

Tennis space (http://www.thetennisspace.com/top-10-jimmy-connors-quotes/) - Top 10 Jimmy Connors quotes
:rolling:

cazza99

23-11-2012, 12:58

Tennis Space (http://www.thetennisspace.com/what-could-you-give-the-top-players-for-christmas/) - What could you give the top players for Christmas?

Andy Murray – a taped copy of his on-court musings in 2012. The past year has been a breakthrough for the Scot with Olympic gold, a Wimbledon final and then the big one, a first grand slam title at the US Open. He deserves all his success but it would be interesting to see what he thought of a nice collection of his own mid-match ramblings. Shakespearean it isn’t (except for some of the language).

cazza99

23-11-2012, 14:24

Tennis Space (http://www.thetennisspace.com/why-david-ferrer-is-not-in-the-top-4/)- Why David Ferrer is not in the top 4

And yet, one statistic – taken from the ATP’s FedEx Reliability Zone – may explain why he has not made it into the top four. Against top 10 players, he has a record of 44 wins and 73 losses, which puts him way down the career list at 45th place. All four of Djokovic, Federer, Murray and Nadal are in the top 10 all-time, which says a lot for their ability on the biggest stages, under the most intense of pressure. Bjorn Borg tops the all-time list with 67 wins to 28 losses at a percentage of 70.5 percent, while Federer just edges out Nadal for second and Djokovic and Murray are eighth and ninth respectively.

harriet

23-11-2012, 15:11

love this from jimmy connors, thanks be to cazza - Connors on the US Open and Wimbledon: “New Yorkers love it when you spill your guts out there. You spill your guts out at Wimbledon, and they make you stop and clean it up.”

cazza99

23-11-2012, 15:53

Here is the link the ATP reliability zone - http://www.atpworldtour.com/Reliability-Zone/Reliability-Zone-Landing.aspx

As well as Andy being 9th of all time against top ten players, Andy is 7th of all time in tiebreakers and 3rd on the current tour this year.

Linda

23-11-2012, 17:37

Tennis Space (http://www.thetennisspace.com/why-david-ferrer-is-not-in-the-top-4/)- Why David Ferrer is not in the top 4

In fact he did reach no. 4 in 2008. He could well reach no 4 again in the New Year as he is only 290 points behind Rafa.

cazza99

23-11-2012, 18:32

judy murray ‏@judmoo

"@NiallE: award winning speech! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WFWE8iKdiUo&feature=plcp …" Andy's twin cousins picking up his Stirling Sports Award. Oscar material!!

Awwwwwwww - video of the twins picking up Andy's award.

ljs

23-11-2012, 22:01

They are sooo cute !!!!

patmoren

23-11-2012, 22:22

Very confident young girls, did Andy proud.

Fina

24-11-2012, 10:50

Leon Smith talking about Britiish Tennis in The Scotsman today http://www.scotsman.com/the-scotsman/sport/tennis/multi-tasking-coach-eyes-bright-future-after-superb-year-for-british-tennis-1-2654695

cazza99

24-11-2012, 13:57

Scotsman (http://www.scotsman.com/sport/tennis/pupils-inspired-by-murray-as-1m-tennis-facility-is-promoted-1-2645732) - Pupils inspired by Murray as £1m tennis facility is promoted

Sports Review (http://www.thesportreview.com/tsr/2012/11/andy-murrays-2013-game-plan/) - Andy Murray’s 2013 game-plan? Keep working, keep improving

ATP (http://www.atpworldtour.com/News/Tennis/2012/11/Features/Best-Grand-Slam-Olympic-Matches-Of-2012.aspx)- Best Grand Slam & Olympic Matches Of The Year - Nos. 1-2

Fina

25-11-2012, 12:36

:thanks: cazza and all who contribute the links on this thread.

Love this quote from Lendl.This time last year we didn't even know he was going to be onboard as Andy's Coach. But I think it's great he's in Andy's corner. Here's to 2013 :thumbup:

“Andy needs to motivate himself like every other player. He needs to set goals and then try to achieve those goals. They need to be high but realistic and once you achieve those goals, then that’s your motivation,” said Lendl.
He added: “I think having a good relationship, enjoying each other’s company while working together makes it easier because the work is very hard for Andy.
“If it’s fun, it’s easier to do.”

[There've been a number of Lendl articles, but this quote is from here: http://www.timesofmalta.com/articles/view/20121124/tennis/Lendl-cool-on-back-to-back-Grand-Slams-for-Murray.446706 ]

cazza99

25-11-2012, 12:48

Tennis Space (http://www.thetennisspace.com/how-to-recover-from-a-long-term-injury/) - How to recover from a long-term injury

cazza99

25-11-2012, 17:19

si.com (http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2012/tennis/wires/11/23/2080.ap.ten.france.tennis.coach.rape.trial.1st.ld. writethru.0515/index.html) - French tennis coach convicted of raping players

lynne

26-11-2012, 19:14

From Andy's FBook page........

Very nice from a true legend of basketball, 'Sir' Charles Barkley, used to love watching him play...

SI.Com.....My Sportsman: Andy Murray

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2012/magazine/sportsman/11/26/Andy-Murray-Charles-Barkley/index.html

RoastLamb

26-11-2012, 20:43

SI.Com.....My Sportsman: Andy Murray

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2012/magazine/sportsman/11/26/Andy-Murray-Charles-Barkley/index.html

I love this bit: "I've lived and died with Andy for the last two years of his tennis and to finally see him win a major at the U.S. Open was incredible."

He was interviewed by the American Wimbly broadcaster, ESPN, in the studio at the time and said the same things. :thumbup:

Linda

26-11-2012, 20:54

Nice article :thumbup:

Jan

27-11-2012, 16:45

I love this bit: "I've lived and died with Andy for the last two years of his tennis and to finally see him win a major at the U.S. Open was incredible."

I think most of us can identify with that!

cazza99

27-11-2012, 21:01

BBC (http://news.stv.tv/scotland/202894-judy-murray-backs-glasgows-bid-for-the-2018-youth-olympic-games/) - Judy Murray backs Glasgow's bid for the 2018 Youth Olympic Games

Sporting Life (http://www.sportinglife.com/tennis/news/article/2/8288906/laura-robson-named-top-newcomer) - Laura Robson named top newcomer

Eurosport (http://uk.eurosport.yahoo.com/blogs/simon-reed/wrong-murray-win-spoty-170942276.html)- Wrong year for Murray to win SPOTY

Times of India (http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/tennis/top-stories/Andy-Murray-Maria-Sharapova-favourites-for-Australian-Open/articleshow/17390313.cms) - Andy Murray, Maria Sharapova favourites for Australian Open

BBC (http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/tennis/20512392)- Laura Robson wins WTA's newcomer of the year award

Tennis Space (http://www.thetennisspace.com/five-things-about-prince-william-and-tennis/) - Prince William's tennis connections

Tennis Space (http://www.thetennisspace.com/whos-hot-and-whos-not-20/) - Who's hot and who's not?

Andy Murray. Not only is the US Open champion on the shortlist for the BBC’s Sports Personality of the Year, and presented with Sportsman of the Year at the Stirling Sports Awards, the British No.1 has also been endorsed as Sportsperson of the Year by non other than Charles Barkley. Big.

Tennis Space (http://www.thetennisspace.com/should-there-be-a-seniors-grand-slam/)- Should there be a seniors grand slam?

ESPN (http://www.espn.co.uk/tennis/sport/story/181050.html) - Scheduling issues not a quick-fix

Wimbledon (http://www.wimbledon.com/en_GB/news/articles/2012-11-27/201211141352887376602.html?promo=rss)- Andy Murray: Champion - five things about the new biography

Fox Sports (http://msn.foxsports.com/tennis/story/charles-barkley-picks-andy-murray-sportsman-of-the-year-112761) - Barkley backs Murray as best of '12

Linda

27-11-2012, 21:55

Who is Charles Barkley? :confused:

-J-

27-11-2012, 22:03

basket ball player

Linda

27-11-2012, 22:25

Thanks J. I suppose there are basketball fans who would say "Who is Andy Murray?"

cazza99

28-11-2012, 12:07

Bettor.com (http://blogs.bettor.com/Ivan-Lendl-opts-not-to-reveal-Murrays-tactics-for-Australian-Open-Tennis-News-a204009)- Australian Open – Tennis News

cazza99

28-11-2012, 12:31

thetennisspace ‏@thetennisspace

Ella Ling's second favourite image of the year - Kim Sears and @judmoo after @andy_murray wins the US Open. http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Tennis-Space/159788690795465 …

cazza99

28-11-2012, 13:05

bettor.com (http://blogs.bettor.com/Andy-Murray-to-defend-his-title-at-Brisbane-International-2013-Tennis-News-a204171) - Andy Murray to defend his title at Brisbane International 2013 – Tennis News

jaysee

28-11-2012, 16:28

thetennisspace ‏@thetennisspace
Ella Ling's second favourite image of the year - Kim Sears and @judmoo after @andy_murray wins the US Open. http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Te...59788690795465 (http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Tennis-Space/159788690795465) …

That's a great photo! :dance:

cazza99

28-11-2012, 16:48

Tennis Space (http://www.thetennisspace.com/top-10-tennis-players-dogs/) - Top 10 tennis players’ dogs:

cazza99

28-11-2012, 18:07

Tennis Space (http://www.thetennisspace.com/durie-should-players-sign-up-for-so-many-exhibitions/) - Durie: Should players sign up for so many exhibitions?

RoastLamb

28-11-2012, 21:06

Top Ten meltdowns of 2012. (http://tennis.si.com/2012/11/28/meltdowns-nalbandian-tomic/)Andy doesn't feature in any - phew!

supergran

28-11-2012, 23:16

Thanks Cazza!:thanks:

Sallydaisy

29-11-2012, 00:22

:lol:

Beyond The Baseline ‏@SI_BTBaseline (https://twitter.com/SI_BTBaseline) News you can use: Adidas will lengthen Andy Murray's shorts by an inch and a half.
Use this information responsibly, folks.

Alis

29-11-2012, 12:25

Is that to allow for deeper pockets?????

cazza99

29-11-2012, 13:00

ATP (http://www.atpworldtour.com/News/Tennis/2012/11/Features/Murray-Nominated-SI-Inspiring-Performer.aspx) - Murray In Contention For Fans’ Choice Inspiring Performer

Please vote for Andy. Voting for Fans’ Choice Inspiring Performer closes at 11am (ET) on Thursday, 29 November. I think this is 16.00 UK time.

Unfortunately it won't let me see all the info on the page to vote.

Murray ranked among the Top 5 going into the final day of voting, alongside NBA breakthrough star Jeremy Lin and Olympians Mo Farah, Missy Franklin and Oscar Pistorius. Other nominees include Gabby Douglas, Jessica Ennis, Peyton Manning, Misty May-Treanor & Kerri Walsh-Jennings and Bradley Wiggins.

cazza99

29-11-2012, 13:06

Oregon Live (http://blog.oregonlive.com/tennis/2012/11/scratch_andy_murray_from_the_l.html) - Scratch Andy Murray from the list: The Open era's greatest underperformers

cazza99

29-11-2012, 13:42

Tennis Space (http://www.thetennisspace.com/the-tennis-space-2012-alternative-awards-part-one/)- The Tennis Space 2012 “Alternative” Awards – Part One of Four:

cazza99

29-11-2012, 20:58

Tennis Space (http://www.thetennisspace.com/top-10-andy-murray-quotes/) - Top 10 Andy Murray quotes

ATP (http://www.atpworldtour.com/Tennis/Media/Videos/Uploaded/2012/11/20/ATP-World-Tour-Uncovered---Top-10-Hot-Shots.aspx?utm_source=ATPMailing&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=ATP%20World%20Tour%20Insider%20#48%20-%20November%2029%202012%20%281%29)- ATP World Tour Uncovered - Top 10 Hot Shots

ATP (http://www.atpworldtour.com/News/Tennis/2012/11/Features/Upsets-Of-2012-6-To-10.aspx) - Upsets Of The Year - Nos. 6-10

ATP (http://www.atpworldtour.com/News/Tennis/2012/11/Features/Upsets-Of-2012-1-To-5.aspx)- Upsets Of The Year - Nos. 1-5

thetennisspace ‏@thetennisspace

Photo editor @ellaling23 presents her favourite image of the tennis year. http://www.thetennisspace.com/ella-lings-favourite-image-of-the-year/ …

Tennis Reporters (http://www.tennisreporters.net/archives/9329) - 2012 Top 50 Breakdown: the men, Nos. 41-50

Linda

29-11-2012, 21:59

Thanks Cazza. Great quotes, strange photo.

Fina

29-11-2012, 23:07

:thanks: for posting Andy's celebration photo and Ella's description. Could only be Andy. I love it.

There's a long article by Neil Harman in today's Times. An interesting read, which I think, is taken from an article which will appear in the forthcoming December 10 issue of ESPN magazine.
Andy: ..."I have worked on being more aggressive on the court, but it's one thing to work on in practice and another to actually want to go for it and take that chance when it comes to break point in the fifth set of a slam...That's more of a mindset thing that Ivan has spoken to me about before a lot of the big matches this year....I feel more free to go for my shots and be a bit more aggressive...I can take a few more chances because I don't feel the pressure of having to prove something every time I step on to the court." :)

cazza99

30-11-2012, 15:31

DavidLaw ‏@DavidLawTennis

Hearing Wilander talk about his rivalry with Lendl is how #Murray and #Djokovic must feel about playing each other. https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-tennis-podcast/id530971441 …

Wilander on Lendl: 'On one hand we couldn't wait to get out there to beat each others brains in...' https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-tennis-podcast/id530971441 …

cazza99

30-11-2012, 15:47

Tennis Space (http://www.thetennisspace.com/oddballs-and-oddities-37/)- Oddballs and Oddities

Tennis Space (http://www.thetennisspace.com/the-tennis-space-2012-alternative-awards-part-two/)- The Tennis Space 2012 Alternative Awards – Part Two:

Performance of the year – Andy Murray beating Roger Federer for Olympic gold: There were numerous possibilities for this one, including Yaroslava Shvedova’s golden set against Sara Errani at Wimbledon, but when it comes down to a single, sustained performance, Murray wins it, hands down. Not only had he suffered another heart-breaking loss to Federer just a month before, in his first Wimbledon final, but again he was trying to make history and to add to it all, it was his home Olympics. But something at Wimbledon that week galvanised him again, lifting him to a new high and the way he dismantled Federer in the final was breathtaking. Perhaps Federer was tired – he certainly was not at his very best – but Murray was virtually perfect and the way he slammed down a couple of aces to finish it off was pure class.

Richmond Twickenham Times (http://www.richmondandtwickenhamtimes.co.uk/news/10081321.Charity_fundraiser_inspires_Andy_Murray_a fter_appearing_on_Surprise_Surprise/) - Charity fundraiser inspires Andy Murray after appearing on Surprise Surprise

The episode of Surprise Surprise was aired on ITV on November 24.
????? didn't see it listed in the Radio Times

ESPN (http://espn.go.com/tennis/blog/_/name/bodo_peter/id/8692928/ivan-lendl-influence-key-andy-murray-success) - Lendl's influence is key to Murray's success
Peter Bodo's blog

bettor.com (http://blogs.bettor.com/Award-winning-performance-by-Andy-Murray-in-the-year-2012-Tennis-Special-a204731) - Award winning performance by Andy Murray in the year 2012 – Tennis Special

Miami Herald (http://www.miamiherald.com/2012/11/30/3119775/andy-roddick-andy-murray-return.html)- Andy Roddick, Andy Murray return to South Florida for Miami Tennis Cup

cazza99

30-11-2012, 17:15

[URL="http://www.richmondandtwickenhamtimes.co.uk/news/10081321.Charity_fundraiser_inspires_Andy_Murray_a fter_appearing_on_Surprise_Surprise/"]Richmond Twickenham Times (http://www.thetennisspace.com/oddballs-and-oddities-37/) - Charity fundraiser inspires Andy Murray after appearing on Surprise Surprise

????? didn't see it listed in the Radio Times

Aha, found it. It was on Sunday 25th November on ITV1, not the 24th.

https://www.itv.com/itvplayer/surprise-surprise/series-1/episode-6 -it starts after around 32.44 minutes.

It does not show Jason meet Andy or Andy playing though. Jason was awarded a trip to the New York marathon and to see Andy play at the ATP World Tour Final.

cazza99

30-11-2012, 18:33

The Slice ‏@TheSliceTweets

In honor of St. Andrew's Day, did you know young Kate Middleton (back row 3rd L) was on the tennis team at school? http://twitpic.com/bhulkn

cazza99

30-11-2012, 19:17

tennis.com (http://www.tennis.com/news/2012/11/murder-case-against-ref-dismissed-due-insufficient-evidence/45565/#.ULkF5Gefaw7) - Murder case against ref dismissed due to insufficient evidence

Fina

03-12-2012, 08:29

Andy makes 'Who's Who' :clap:
http://www.scotsman.com/news/scottish-news/top-stories/andy-murray-makes-annual-who-s-who-list-1-2671872

[love the accompanying pic from the exho]

-J-

03-12-2012, 10:04

nice picture of andy from the sun (http://www.thescottishsun.co.uk/scotsol/homepage/news/4678399/Andys-eyeful-Beckys-HoyfulPair-grab-peek-at-pins.html);)

http://img.thesun.co.uk/multimedia/archive/01631/SNA0309A---_1631202a.jpg

cazza99

03-12-2012, 12:21

So that's why he lost ;)

cazza99

03-12-2012, 13:07

Tennis Space (http://www.thetennisspace.com/the-tennis-space-alternative-awards-2012-part-three/) - Space Alternative Awards 2012 - Part Three

Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/tennis/article-2241761/Andy-Murray-Andy-Roddick-use-sofas-exhibition-match.html)- Lying down on the job: Sofa, so good for Roddick after exhibition win over Murray

Bettor.com (http://blogs.bettor.com/Andy-Murray-admires-Andy-Roddicks-performance-at-the-Miami-exhibition-event-Tennis-News-a205359) - Andy Murray admires Andy Roddick’s performance at the Miami exhibition ev

Sports Review (http://www.thesportreview.com/tsr/2012/12/atp-season-review-2012-it-began-and-ended-with-novak-djokovic/)- ATP season review 2012: It began and ended with Novak Djokovic

cazza99

03-12-2012, 14:52

Tennis Space (http://www.thetennisspace.com/the-tennis-space-2012-alternative-awards-part-four/) - Tennis Space 2012 Alternative Awards - Part Four

Player of the year: Andy Murray. So Roger Federer won his seventeenth grand slam title, and became the first man in history to spend more than 300 weeks at the top of the rankings. And Serena Williams was so disturbed by her first-round defeat at the French Open that she went on to win the Wimbledon Championships, the Olympic gold and the US Open. While Novak Djokovic’s 2012 season wasn’t as spectacular as when he ripped through the men’s game, it was never going to be, and he still won a slam and finished a second successive season as the world number one. But, for the player of the season, you have to look elsewhere, to the man who was the first British male for 76 years to win a grand slam singles title. Also in Andy Murray’s body of work in 2012: playing in his first Wimbledon final and winning Olympic gold in front of a home crowd (Federer, Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic will never do that).

cazza99

03-12-2012, 17:58

10sballs (http://www.10sballs.com/2012/12/03/the-2013-australian-open-will-be-hot-in-more-ways-than-one/) - The 2013 Australian Open Will Be Hot In More Ways Than One

ESPN (http://espn.go.com/tennis/blog/_/name/bodo_peter/id/8705089/tennis-extremes-andy-roddick-2012)- The Worst Matches of 2012

Bleacher (http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1425876-ranking-the-10-mens-tennis-players-you-need-to-follow-on-twitter)- Ranking the 10 Men's Tennis Players You Need to Follow on Twitter

cazza99

03-12-2012, 18:54

ESPN (http://espn.go.com/tennis/story/_/id/8680661/us-open-champion-andy-murray-says-final-was-unbelievable-espn-magazine-interview-issue) - Andy Murray finally breaks through

interview with Andy

ASSAEL: Sean Connery, a fellow Scot, was at the U.S. Open to cheer you on. Your mom, who coaches Great Britain's Fed Cup team, was there too. Who's tougher: James Bond or your mom?
MURRAY: [Laughing] I think I'd take James Bond over my mom any day of the week. I'm a huge James Bond fan, actually, so that was cool. I've met him a few times, and he is a very tough man. But my mom is very emotional, like me. I think it hurts her more than me sometimes when I lose tough matches.

ASSAEL: You're spending December in Miami with Ivan. What are you two going to be working on?
MURRAY: Most of the stuff I want to work on is ways of shortening points. The transition of going from the back of the court to the net is something I could improve. I really want to shorten points by coming forward more, attacking my opponent's second serve more and improving my own second serve so I don't have to run as much. It's getting so physical -- if you're playing longer points, it's going to have an effect on the length of your career.

karanga

03-12-2012, 21:56

SI BTB Best dressed award -
1. Andy Murray, Olympics: Stella McCartney did Team GB proud with this perfect integration of the Union Jack into Murray’s crisp, clean kit. The wristbands alone were a hot-ticket item. Why can’t he just wear this forever?

http://tennis.si.com/2012/12/03/awards-best-worst-dressed/

:swingin:

RoastLamb

03-12-2012, 23:21

I notice his WTF outfit is #4 in the worst dressed. BTW: I cannot believe Federer is in the BD list - his blue outfit was ultra boring imho.

Alis

04-12-2012, 11:19

Not surprised to see Andy's yellow outfit in the worst dressed - I thought it was the worst I'd even seen him in!

cazza99

04-12-2012, 14:51

The Slice (http://the-slice.com/2012/12/top-12-most-memorable-marketing-moments-of-2012/) - Top 12 Most Memorable Marketing Moments Of 2012

Andy is in 2 of them.

cazza99

04-12-2012, 16:27

Mike Dickson ‏@Mike_Dickson_DM

Less than startling result: Andy Murray wins Lawn Tennis Writers Association Award 2012. Special award Jonny Marray. International: the Fed.

The Slice ‏@TheSliceTweets

Nice tribute at U of Miami to Andy's Gold & US Open title... & @maggiemay_hem's mixed win (pic via Andy Murray)http://twitpic.com/bj1nmm

http://d3j5vwomefv46c.cloudfront.net/photos/large/697117918.jpg?key=717960&Expires=1354639382&Key-Pair-Id=APKAIYVGSUJFNRFZBBTA&Signature=FhbtCRt4jSA5gxI2Um3upyM-vf6wj8excZyM1rIypX022vtEaK3Fiq3dfPDq92HmjuAppGIQJv HcKmbBbCjL8zt8yJqEag8c0gIUu-aF07Nbb74xSBqgES1-gBcZZ0pGOdh5Q46j0m4qikHoAtnKDJTfiKRHCw-PdjbWGk1nTrM_

cazza99

04-12-2012, 16:41

BBC (http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/tennis/20584783)- Wheelchair Tennis Masters to be staged at Olympic Park

isle of man (http://www.isleofman.com/News/article.aspx?article=49264) - Bank staff serve up picture to celebrate tennis triumph

ATP (http://www.atpworldtour.com/News/Tennis/2012/11/Features/Rivalries-Djokovic-Murray.aspx)- Rivalries 2012 - Djokovic vs. Murray

nbcs sports (http://offthebench.nbcsports.com/2012/12/03/fifteen-love-the-miami-tennis-cup-ball-girls-steal-the-show/)- Love match: The Miami Tennis Cup Ball Girls steal the show

bettor (http://blogs.bettor.com/Who-will-bag-home-the-world-number-one-spot-in-2013-Tennis-Special-a205596)- Who will bag home the world number one spot in 2013? – Tennis Special

tennis news (http://www.tennisnews.com/exclusive.php?pID=36784)- Monaco Says Euro Dominance Will Continue

tennis.com (http://www.tennis.com/lifestyle/2012/12/tale-two-andys-roddick-and-murray-do-miami/45592/#.UL4nh2efaw4) - A Tale of Two Andys: Roddick and Murray do Miami

cazza99

05-12-2012, 13:35

Wimbledon (http://www.wimbledon.com/en_GB/news/articles/2012-12-05/201212051354703691198.html) - Lawn Tennis Writers honour Murray, Marray, Federer

While Murray thanked the media in a recorded message, it was mother Judy who accepted the award on his behalf. Thanking the British media for their positive support, Judy also mentioned that the criticisms too were one of the things that has always motivated her son to work even harder.

BBC - (http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/scotland/20596772) Andy Murray is 2012 Sport Nation Sportsperson the of Year

bettor (http://blogs.bettor.com/A-detailed-insight-into-the-performance-of-Andy-Murray-throughout-the-2012-season-Tennis-Special-a206005) - A detailed insight into the performance of Andy Murray throughout the 2012 season – Tennis Special

bettor (http://blogs.bettor.com/Andy-Murrays-US-Open-Final-shirt-auctions-for-13,500-Tennis-News-a206149)- Andy Murray’s US Open Final shirt auctions for $13,500 – Tennis News

tennistalk (http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20121205/Murray_gets_the_title_tip_from_Oz_Open_boss) - Murray gets the title tip from Oz Open boss

gq magazine (http://www.gq-magazine.co.uk/entertainment/articles/2012-12/05/how-andy-murray-can-conquer-tennis-bjorn-borg)- How Andy Murray could ace 2013

Tennis Earth (http://www.tennisearth.com/news/tennisNews/Andy-Murray-wins-the-Sportsperson-of-the-Year-Award-at-the-Stirling-Sports-Awards-563124.htm)- Andy Murray wins the Sportsperson of the Year Award at the Stirling Sports Awards

xenon21

05-12-2012, 13:38

great to see Andy's USO final shirt sold for $13,500 in a charity auction http://t.co/TPNeP1t4

cazza99

05-12-2012, 21:04

si.com (http://tennis.si.com/2012/12/04/roger-federer-rafael-nadal-feuds/) - 2012 BTB Awards: Memorable feuds
Beyond the Baseline

• Tommy Haas vs. Andy Murray: If there’s a theme to this year’s feuds, it’s that players really don’t like it when someone fakes (or is perceived to be faking) an injury. Haas took Murray to task in an interview with German radio, just weeks after Virginia Wade had labeled Murray a “drama queen” for hobbling to victory against Jarkko Nieminen at the French Open.

“It’s difficult when you play against someone on the court like he is not well or injured,” Haas told Germany’s Sport1 television. “I find no one does this better than Murray. Sometimes he looks like he can barely move, then comes the trainer and he moves like a cat. I believe everyone knows this. People talk about it in the locker room. Maybe he would like to take some pressure off himself. He tells himself, ‘Maybe I have a niggle or a problem, I’m not feeling too well but I’m going to try it anyway.’ But he is such a talented player that he does not need to.”

Murray’s response?

“Nothing to say on it. That’s good. Good for him,” Murray said. “The time I have been on tour I’ve been called many, many things. My personality not being exciting enough. I have been called boring. It was said I was unfit, lazy, fake injuries. I mean, all sorts. It’s something that kind of goes hand in hand with playing sport. People criticize you regularly. You need to just deal with it. But I don’t care for his opinion.”

WINNER: Murray. Haas wasn’t raising an issue that wasn’t already discussed. Murray and Novak Djokovic both have this reputation. But Murray’s response gave some insight into just how much he hears and how he deals with the criticism.

Tennis X (http://bleacherreport.com/tb/d95L8?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=tennis) - Year-End Review - Extended Grass: Federer and Murray Take the Reigns

cazza99

05-12-2012, 21:10

Tennis Space (http://www.thetennisspace.com/top-10-quotes-of-the-year/)- Top 10 quotes of the year

“I’m going to try this (to speak) and it’s not going to be easy (voice cracking up)….“I’m going to try and not look at them (his family and friends) otherwise I’ll start crying again but everyone in that corner over there that’s supported me. This tournament is always tough and you did a great job so thank you.” (cue family and friends in tears). “Last of all [thanks] to you guys. Everybody always talks about the pressure of playing at Wimbledon, how tough it is but it’s not the people watching (that makes it tough), they make it so much easier to play.The support’s been incredible, so thank you.” (voice cracking up again). Andy Murray after losing to Roger Federer in the Wimbledon final.

“I was down near the royal box area in front of Roger Federer’s family and then I hugged Andy Murray.I just thought I had to be there.” Henry Caplan, the young boy who asked for, and received, a hug from Andy Murray after the Scot won Olympic gold.

“As a person, which is much more important than the tennis, she’s a lovely person.”
Andy Murray pays tribute to Kim Clijsters, who also retired from the sport at the US Open, scene of three of her four grand slam titles.

Tennis Space (http://www.thetennisspace.com/why-the-drop-shot-is-more-important-than-ever/) - Why the drop shot is more important than ever

RoastLamb

06-12-2012, 17:29

I read an interesting tidbit indirectly related to Andy this morning in my Globe and Mail. I tried to see if I could find the article in the online edition but no luck so I will quote directly from the piece itself. It's about Donald Trump's new golf course thingy in Scotland. App. a whisky company voted Michael Forbes as Top Scot over Andy Murray. (Forbes is the neighbour to Trump's golf course and is opposing it.) Trump said the decision was "an insult to both Andy Murray and Scotland itself". :lol: So now Trump won't allow Glenfiddich into any of his hotels.

hfwardhouse

06-12-2012, 17:31

Heard about that yesterday .... :rolleyes:

Fina

06-12-2012, 23:58

McEnroe saying positive things about Andy in the Metro: http://metro.co.uk/2012/12/06/andy-murray-and-laura-robson-set-for-greater-success-in-2013-john-mcenroe-3305431/

Andy voted third by the British Sports journalists: http://www.velonation.com/News/ID/13451/Bradley-Wiggins-is-British-sports-journalists-Sportsman-of-the-Year.aspx?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+velonation_pro_cycling+%28Cyc ling+News+%26+Race+Results+%7C+VeloNation.com%29

lynne

07-12-2012, 16:23

Merry Christmas from the ATP Masters series TV..............includes Andy & Jamie..........

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hSiWARyuD_I

supergran

08-12-2012, 10:35

Thanks:thanks: Brilliant!!

patmoren

08-12-2012, 20:53

It must seem nonsense to people who are not British but they did very well.

xenon21

09-12-2012, 23:55

Great to relive the video. Thought it seemed familiar! Video seems to have been from 2008 lol! Andy's not the best singer ;)

lynne

10-12-2012, 01:19

Your right Zainab, but like you say it's great to watch... brought a smile to my face on a dreary day!!!:thumbup:

Fina

10-12-2012, 09:44

Good to read an article backing Andy for SPOTY http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/sports-personality/20514276
:thumbup:

cazza99

10-12-2012, 13:55

Here are some articles of the last few days.

10sballs (http://www.10sballs.com/2012/12/06/andy-murrays-coach-ivan-lendl-drops-out-of-london/) - Andy Murray’s Coach Ivan Lendl Drops Out of London

ATP (http://www.atpworldtour.com/News/Tennis/2012/12/Features/Murray-Receives-Two-Awards.aspx)- Murray Receives LTWA & BBC Awards

Roar (http://www.theroar.com.au/2012/12/06/atp-grand-slams-2012-year-in-review/)- ATP Grand Slams 2012: Year in review

Daily Record (http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/tennis/andy-murrays-hush-hush-trip-to-wimbledons-1474997) - Andy Murray's hush-hush trip to Wimbledon's Centre Court revealed

Tennis World (http://www.tennisworldusa.org/Andy-Murrays-t-shirt-gets-auctioned-for-$13500-articolo7247.html) - Andy Murray´s t-shirt gets auctioned for $13,500

tennistalk (http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20121206/Tennistalk%27s_2012_Matches_of_the_Year%3A_Djokovi c_vs._Murray) - Tennistalk's 2012 Matches of the Year: Djokovic vs. Murray

tennisnews (http://www.tennisnews.com/exclusive.php?pID=36797) - Australian Open Boss Predicts Singles Winners
by Bob Larson

“I think, on the men’s side Andy Murray will be difficult to beat this year,” said Tiley.

“Novak is a defending champion, he is playing great tennis, he is obviously tough to beat, but I think Andy Murray is someone who we are going to see even more.”

Telegraph (http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/tennis/9728350/John-McEnroe-tips-Laura-Robson-to-follow-in-Andy-Murrays-footsteps-and-win-grand-slam.html)- John McEnroe tips Laura Robson to follow in Andy Murray's footsteps and win grand slam

Daily Record (http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/scottish-news/tennis-star-andy-murray-swears-1477579) - Tennis star Andy Murray swears he'll stop cursing on the tennis court

Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/tennis/article-2244477/Andy-Murray-turns-football-pundit-FIFA-website.html) - Match point of the day! Andy Murray turns football pundit

Tennis Earth (http://www.tennisearth.com/news/tennisNews/Ivan-Lendl-and-Andy-Murray-The-Perfect-Amalgamation-846572.htm) - Ivan Lendl and Andy Murray: The Perfect Amalgamation

Independent on-line (http://www.iol.co.za/sport/tennis/mcenroe-tells-murray-to-cheer-up-1.1437463#.UMXnuqyfaw4) - McEnroe tells Murray to cheer up

live tennis (http://www.livetennisguide.com/2012/12/07/will-novak-djokovic-andy-murray-best-rivalry-in-2013/)- Will Novak Djokovic, Andy Murray best rivalry in 2013

tennis world (http://www.tennisworldusa.org/From-Murray-to-Nadal-the-10-phrases-of-the-year-articolo7270.html) - From Murray to Nadal: the 10 phrases of the year

stuff.co.nz (http://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/tennis/8054661/Tennis-officials-consider-Olympic-rule-changes)- Tennis officials consider Olympic rule changes

bleacher (http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1436706-10-players-on-the-mens-side-to-keep-an-eye-on-in-2013)- 10 Players on the Men's Side to Keep an Eye on in 2013

cazza99

10-12-2012, 14:17

Tennis Space (http://www.thetennisspace.com/henman-murray-ready-to-go-to-an-even-higher-level/) - Henman: Murray ready to go to an even higher level

Tennis Space (http://www.thetennisspace.com/top-10-moments-at-wimbledon-this-year/) - Top 10 moments at Wimbledon this year

Tennis Space (http://www.thetennisspace.com/jonny-marray-im-very-happy-with-my-ford-fiesta/) - Jonny Marray: I'm very happy with my Ford Fiesta

Tennis Space (http://www.thetennisspace.com/five-things-about-umpire-cleared-of-murder/) - Five things about umpire cleared of murder

Tennis Space (http://www.thetennisspace.com/mcenroe-lendls-jokes-are-worse-than-my-fathers/)- McEnroe: Lendl's jokes are worse than my father's

Tennis Space (http://www.thetennisspace.com/oddballs-and-oddities-38/) - Oddballs and Oddities
by Alex Willis

Tennis Space (http://www.thetennisspace.com/nadal-wont-win-another-hard-court-grand-slam/) - Nadal won't win another hard-court grand slam"

Leconte on Murray: “I hope that Murray will be more relaxed now, that his victory will give him more energy, and that he will be more positive. Andy has improved his game a lot. He’s a fantastic player. He can do almost anything. I think his goal will be Wimbledon. The Australian Open is a great surface for his game, but he has to be fit physically, that’s the key.”

The Slice (http://the-slice.com/2012/12/top-12-most-memorable-on-court-moments-of-2012/) - Top 12 Most Memorable On-Court Moments Of 2012
2 of Andy's moments tie for no 1

cazza99

10-12-2012, 15:41

10sballs (http://www.10sballs.com/2012/12/09/andy-murray-vs-roger-federer-the-rivalry/) - Andy Murray vs Roger Federer – The Rivalry

bettor (http://blogs.bettor.com/Andy-Murray-improving-under-coaching-of-Ivan-Lendl-Tennis-News-a207155) - Andy Murray improving under coaching of Ivan Lendl

bettor (http://blogs.bettor.com/Andy-Murray-says-he-is-trying-to-stop-swearing-during-matches-Tennis-News-a207151) - Andy Murray says he is trying to stop swearing during matches

si.com (http://tennis.si.com/2012/12/10/daily-bagel-andy-murray-swearing/) - Daily Bagel: Murray swears off swearing
Beyond the Baseline

Yahoo (http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/tennis-busted-racquet/andy-murray-plans-stop-swearing-censored-ing-much-144214699--ten.html) - Andy Murray plans to stop swearing so [censored]ing much while on the court

Sports Campus (http://www.thesportscampus.com/2012121026953/tennis-news/tennis-2012-year-in-review-part-1) - Tennis 2012: Year in Review part 1

cazza99

10-12-2012, 16:42

ESPN (http://www.espn.co.uk/tennis/sport/story/183272.html) - Henman expecting big things from Murray

cazza99

10-12-2012, 18:13

Tennis Space (http://www.thetennisspace.com/heather-watson-how-to-play-against-a-friend/) - Heather Watson: How to play against a friend

ESPN (http://espn.go.com/tennis/blog/_/name/espntennis/id/8728958/top-100-tennis-memories-2012-100-91)- 100 memories: From Team Tennis to Davis Cup
100-91

Fina

10-12-2012, 21:05

:thanks: cazza for all the links.
Have just added this to the SPOTY thread http://uk.eurosport.yahoo.com/blogs/armchair-pundit/heroes-2012-andy-murray-122129856.html
It's a good read.

There's an article in today's Times about Jonny Marray which gives additional information to the article cazza links above. In the Times, it says that he will start the new year partnering Andre Sa.
He says "..I like the way Andre plays, I was trying to get someone preferably in the top 30-40 so we could get into the Masters Series but also someone to gel with. We'll start off the year together and see how it goes."

Wasn't Sa Jamie's partner for some tournies this year? Wonder where this leaves Jamie? I really wish he could sort out a more settled partnership.

Sallydaisy

11-12-2012, 11:47

Great article in The Times today about Andy - well worth buying if you can.
For those who are signed up online here's a link to it (http://www.thetimes.co.uk/tto/sport/tennis/article3626933.ece).
It's a pain that you have to pay to view ...

It's a lengthy piece over 2 pages with a fab photo of Andy and his US Open trophy.
Here are some "extracts" ... just the quotes from Andy and a couple from Jamie.

Andy Murray: I know I had the Olympic experience but I was still doubting myself right up to a few minutes before I went out to play. You’re thinking: “Are you going to be able to do this? This is going to be tough. The matches against him [Djokovic] are always going to hurt. Physically it’s challenging. I have been in this position many times and not managed to get through.” So there are a lot of things you’re thinking about before you go out on the court.

Jamie Murray (watching in an hotel in Luxembourg with his doubles partner that week, André Sá, of Brazil): The bar had closed and we had to go and watch the last set in reception. It was about two in the morning. I was very calm throughout the match, despite how tough it was but I thought the [windy] conditions would suit Andy. They were both playing some ridiculous tennis and when Djokovic came back into the match I didn’t think Andy was playing any worse but Novak was playing some amazing stuff. He went up two or three levels. All the while, though, I felt that this was Andy’s time to win. Nothing was going to change that.

Andy Murray: I wasn’t thinking about [what happened to him in] the other finals. I was thinking more about what happened in the last couple of sets and the situation I found myself in, after I guess it was nearly four hours of play by that stage.
I went to the toilet after the fourth set and had a think and said: “It’s just one more set. Give everything. You don’t want to come off this court with any regrets. Don’t get too down on yourself. Just try and fight.” I got a bit fortunate to get the break at the beginning of the set with a net cord on the slice backhand. I settled down a bit after that.

Andy Murray: You’re feeling a lot of things. I cried a little bit on the court. You’re not sad; you’re incredibly happy. You’re in a little bit of disbelief because when I have been in that position many times before and not won, you do think, you know: “Is it ever going to happen?”

Then when it finally does, you think in terms of the training that you do, the physical suffering, the stuff you put your body through on a weekly basis to try and prepare for these moments so you can play for 4½ hours at a high intensity. I’m very fortunate to be able to do this for a living. But, when you get so close to achieving the last goal I had to achieve in tennis in winning a grand slam, and when you have been there many times and not done it, it is easy to doubt yourself.

Jamie Murray: I don’t find it tough to watch him but I don’t like to be in the players’ box. It’s not fun to watch it from there because you can’t do anything, you have to sit there and be quiet and not have any facial expressions and I would rather watch it on TV where if I can get up and walk around or have a shower, I can do that. I saw him run to his players’ box but I didn’t see him lift the trophy. I sent him a text. He’s my brother. I was so proud of him. But I had to go to bed.

cazza99

11-12-2012, 13:41

Guardian (http://www.guardian.co.uk/technology/2012/dec/11/google-hits-uk-2012)- From Euro 2012 to Gangnam Style: what Britons Googled most this year

Andy Murray, Tom Daley and Jessica Ennis were the top three on the British Olympians list, with Usain Bolt, Michael Phelps and Roger Federer heading the list of foreign Olympians.

Telegraph (http://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/picture-galleries/9735705/Google-Zeitgeist-2012-in-pictures.html?frame=2423591)- Google Zeitgeist 2012 in pictures

Andy Murray was the most searched for British Olympian after winning a gold and silver medals at the London Olympic Games.
Following a bronze medal Tom Daley was in second, Jessica Ennis in third, Mo Farrah in fourth and Victoria Pendleton in fifth.

Tennis Space (http://www.thetennisspace.com/the-task-facing-the-new-anti-corruption-head/) -The task facing the new anti-corruption head

Tennis Space (http://www.thetennisspace.com/where-do-tennis-players-like-to-head-to-on-holiday/) - Where do tennis players go on holiday?

ATP (http://www.atpworldtour.com/News/Tennis/2012/12/Features/Top-Achievements-Of-2012-6-To-10.aspx) - Top Achievements Of The Year - Nos. 10-6

8. A Scotman’s Sizzling Summer

ATP (http://www.atpworldtour.com/News/Tennis/2012/12/Features/Top-Achievements-Of-2012-3-To-5.aspx) - Top Achievements Of 2012 - Nos. 5-3

Evening Standard (http://www.standard.co.uk/sport/other-sports/robson-and-watson-leave-rookie-men-trailing-in-their-wake-8405388.html)- Robson and Watson leave rookie men trailing in their wake

Express (http://www.express.co.uk/posts/view/363932/Another-year-and-Sports-Personality-Award-is-Andy-Murray-s-says-Greg-Rusedski) - ANOTHER YEAR AND SPORTS PERSONALITY AWARD IS ANDY MURRAY’S, SAYS GREG RUSEDSKI

Sallydaisy

11-12-2012, 17:04

Yo ho ho - here's a festive hat for Andy!
Dead cute!

British Tennis ‏@BritishTennis (https://twitter.com/BritishTennis) Feeling festive? RT @SarahBrown36 (https://twitter.com/SarahBrown36): @BritishTennis (https://twitter.com/BritishTennis) @andy_murray (https://twitter.com/andy_murray)
my sons xmas tennis hat 'have a Murray Christmas' lol pic.twitter.com/Nm5VOEGx (http://t.co/Nm5VOEGx)

cazza99

12-12-2012, 14:14

Guardian (Andy Murray: why he should win Sports Personality of the Year – video) - Andy Murray: why he should win Sports Personality of the Year – video

Reuters (http://blogs.reuters.com/sport/2012/12/11/greg-rusedksi-blog-murray-still-my-tip-for-sports-personality-glory/)- Greg Rusedski blog: Murray still my tip for Sports Personality glory

ESPN (http://espn.go.com/tennis/blog/_/name/espntennis/id/8729029/top-100-tennis-memories-2012-90-81) - 100 memories: Tempers flared, but history was made
90-81

ESPN (http://espn.go.com/tennis/blog/_/name/espntennis/id/8738306/top-100-tennis-memories-2012-80-71) - 100 memories: The year of the fall
80-71

Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/tennis/article-2244222/Andy-Murray-cheer-says-John-McEnroe.html)- Pot. Kettle. Black? Notoriously grumpy McEnroe tells Murray to cheer up now he's won a Major

Sun (http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/tennis/4693368/Andy-Murray-is-trying-to-shorten-the-rallies-to-prolong-his-tennis-career.html) - Murray won’t dally in rally

Scotsman (http://www.scotsman.com/sport/tennis/tennis-rafa-nadal-may-face-andy-murray-on-his-abu-dhabi-return-1-2686326) - Tennis: Rafa Nadal may face Andy Murray on his Abu Dhabi return

Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2246902/Andy-Murray-says-love-play-Arsenal.html)- Cheer up Arsene, I'll help you out: Tennis star Murray reveals dream to play for struggling Gunners

cazza99

12-12-2012, 18:11

Independent (http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/tennis/andy-murray-misses-sports-personality-of-the-year-awards-for-pain-and-suffering-in-miami-8411840.html) - Andy Murray misses Sports Personality of the Year awards for pain and suffering in Miami

cazza99

12-12-2012, 18:56

Bleacher (http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1385325-debriefing-the-top-5-defining-events-of-mens-tennis-in-2012?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=tennis) - Debriefing the Top 5 Defining Events of Men's Tennis in

ATP (http://www.atpworldtour.com/News/Tennis/2012/12/Features/Top-Achievements-Of-2012.aspx) - The Top 2 Achievements Of 2012

Metro (http://metro.co.uk/2012/12/12/andrew-castle-2012-has-been-a-remarkable-year-of-tennis-that-cannot-be-forgotten-3314251/) - Andrew Castle: 2012 has been a remarkable year of tennis that cannot be forgotten

Sallydaisy

12-12-2012, 23:20

Ooo - this could be good!!!

DavidLaw ‏@DavidLawTennis (https://twitter.com/DavidLawTennis) Put this one in your diaries - 27th December, 7.30pm,
"Andy Murray's Grand Slam Year" on @bbc5live (https://twitter.com/bbc5live).
Contributions from loads of big names.

Sallydaisy

13-12-2012, 21:21

Guardian (http://www.guardian.co.uk/sport/2012/dec/13/andy-murray-olympics-boost?utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=twitter): Andy Murray: Since the Olympics I walk down the street with my head up.
If 2012 was the best year of his life, the Scot is working hard to ensure 2013 is even better.

Very nice piece from Kevin Mitchell - but dodgy photo alert!!!

It looks as though half the British sporting press is out there and Andy has been giving them a taste of his training for a day with runs along the beach and Vikram Yoga.
Andy's away to his bed; the hacks have headed for the bar .......

xenon21

13-12-2012, 22:40

Lovely article! And we'll probably be treated to another by Neil Harman too! Is like take your press to work day!

Nice to read about Andy's relationship with Mr Lendl!

cazza99

13-12-2012, 23:24

BBC (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-20717632) - Wimbledon Championships reports record profit

bettor (http://blogs.bettor.com/Andy-Murray-consoles-Arsene-Wenger-on-an-embarrassing-loss-to-Bradford-Tennis-News-a208064) - Andy Murray consoles Arsene Wenger on an embarrassing loss to Bradford – Tennis News

10sballs (http://www.10sballs.com/2012/12/13/lta-appoints-its-first-independent-chairman-of-the-board/) - LTA Appoints Its First Independent Chairman Of The Board

BBC (http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/tennis/20712538)- Elena Baltacha targets two more years after injury return

BBC (http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/tennis/20716811)- Heather Watson targets top 20 world ranking by the end of 2013

Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/article-2247803/Roger-Draper-pockets-640k--times-Prime-Minister-David-Cameron--Charles-Sale.html?ito=feeds-newsxml)- Net gain for Draper as LTA chief pockets £640k... that's four times more than the Prime Minister!

Neil Harman ‏@NeilHarmanTimes

Just had a run down the beach with a very decent tennis player. See @thetimes tomorrow for details

cazza99

13-12-2012, 23:39

Tennis Space (http://www.thetennisspace.com/why-andy-murray-should-win-the-bbc-award/) - Why Andy Murray is the sports personality of the year

Sallydaisy

13-12-2012, 23:47

Great piece in The Times just published online by Neil Harman - and a fab photo of Andy!
£'s required to read it though.
http://www.thetimes.co.uk/tto/sport/tennis/article3630730.ece

If anyone wants to know more I can PM them but we can't publish more than a short extract for copyright reasons.

The visit of a small group of tennis writers from home is not an opportunity to slow down. Indeed, the work simply intensifies and the little we are asked to sample [(an extended beach run, Bikram yoga and a session on the Versaclimber, a beast of a gym machine favoured by cage fighters]) is as naught compared with his daily routine, marshalled on court by Ivan Lendl and off it by Jez Green, his longtime fitness trainer.

The absolute killer is the speed endurance that involves replicating on-court situations, backed by statistics from his matches — the semi-final of the Australian Open against Djokovic to the fore — where he will run for 24 seconds, take a 25-second break, run for 40 seconds, and repeat until he “completes” a 6-3 set without actually hitting a ball.

“The average game of that match was seven points, so we do seven points of running with a minute’s break between games,” Murray says. He could barely walk for an hour after yesterday’s routine. And then it is the task of Andy Ireland, his physiotherapist, to put him back together for the next day.

cazza99

13-12-2012, 23:48

Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/tennis/article-2247857/Andy-Murrays-fitness-regime-How-US-Open-champion-set-win-majors-Miami-base.html)- Miami heat: Gruelling regime at US base as Murray hones game for fresh assault on majors

Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/tennis/article-2247861/Andy-Murray-reveals-plans-stick-coach-Ivan-Lendl-long-term.html?ito=feeds-newsxml) - I'll stick with Lendl, says Murray as US Open champion reveals long term plans with coach

cazza99

14-12-2012, 15:25

Herald Scotland (http://www.heraldscotland.com/sport/tennis/signs-hugely-promising-both-for-murray-and-scottish-tennis.19675180) - Signs hugely promising both for Murray and Scottish tennis

Daily Record (http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/scottish-news/andy-murray-reveals-his-pride-at-helping-1489046) - Andy Murray reveals his pride at helping hometown Dunblane to heal

Telegraph (http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/tennis/andymurray/9744089/US-Open-and-Olympic-champion-Andy-Murray-can-walk-with-his-head-held-high-after-breakthrough-year.html) - US Open and Olympic champion Andy Murray can walk with his head held high after breakthrough year

Daily Record (http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/tennis/andy-murray-ivan-lendl-has-been-1489058)- Andy Murray: Ivan Lendl has been amazing for me.. I want to work with him for the rest of my career

Tennis World (http://www.tennisworldusa.org/Andy-Murrays-mother--Unspeakable-joy-to-see-a-son-win-Olympic-games-and-Slam-articolo7335.html) - Andy Murray´s mother: ´ Unspeakable joy to see a son win Olympic games and Slam´

ESPN (http://www.espn.co.uk/tennis/sport/story/183818.html) - Murray and Lendl have five-year plan

Neil Harman ‏@NeilHarmanTimes

Had trouble clambering out of bed in Miami tdy. Watching and indulging in training with @andy_murray a real eye opener http://thetim.es/XYfmpI

Pleasure to get taste of how Murray works and special thanks to Jez Green for putting programme together and being (almost) kind to old folk

Australian (http://www.theaustralian.com.au/news/world/andy-murray-can-finally-walk-with-head-held-high/story-fnb64oi6-1226537209704)- Andy Murray can finally walk with head held high
by Neil Harman - This is similar to the Times article

Independent (http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/tennis/andy-murray-eyeing-longterm-relationship-with-coach-ivan-lendl-8415078.html)- Andy Murray eyeing long-term relationship with coach Ivan Lendl

cazza99

14-12-2012, 15:30

Guardian (http://www.guardian.co.uk/sport/blog/2012/dec/14/sports-personality-of-year-writers) - BBC Sports Personality of the Year: Our writers cast their votes

Telegraph (http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/sports-personality-of-the-year/9745095/BBC-Sports-Personality-of-the-Year-2012-Time-to-reward-magical-Andy-Murray.html) - BBC Sports Personality of the Year 2012: Time to reward magical Andy Murray

Bettor (http://blogs.bettor.com/Why-Andy-Murray-should-received-the-BBC-Sports-Personality-of-The-Year-Award-Tennis-News-a208495) - Why Andy Murray should received the “BBC Sports Personality of The Year Award”? – Tennis News

Radio Times (http://www.radiotimes.com/news/2012-12-14/sports-personality-2012-andy-murray---super-saturday-was-so-inspiring) - Sports Personality 2012: Andy Murray - "Super Saturday was so inspiring"

cazza99

14-12-2012, 16:18

AFP (http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/T/TEN_US_OPEN_MONDAY_FINISH?SITE=AP&SECTION=HOME&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT&CTIME=2012-12-14-10-33-49) - US Open adds extra day in 2013; men's final Monday

cazza99

14-12-2012, 16:54

Matt Cronin ‏@TennisReporters

Andy Murray: 'Pleased with modified the US Open schedule. Together w/ prize $ increase, good that they've taken on board players’ concerns'

Linda

14-12-2012, 19:18

Some lovely articles today - :thanks: Cazza

cazza99

14-12-2012, 22:27

BBC (http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/tennis/20730946) - US Open 2013: Men's and women's finals moved

Guardian (http://www.guardian.co.uk/sport/2012/dec/14/bbc-sports-personality-of-the-year) - BBC Sports Personality of the Year: one last contest after the marvels of 2012

cazza99

15-12-2012, 13:10

si.com (http://tennis.si.com/2012/12/14/us-open-schedule-change/) - U.S. Open schedule changes help but leave unresolved issues

Independent (http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/golf/draper-seeks-to-serve-up-the-net-gains-from-a-glorious-12-months-8418367.html)- Draper seeks to serve up the net gains from a glorious 12 months

STV (http://local.stv.tv/east-kilbride/news/opinion/205782-sports-fan-backs-scotlands-murray-to-win-personality-of-the-year/)- Sports fan backs Scotland's Murray to win personality of the year

Daily Record (http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/scottish-news/pets-impersonate-andy-murrays-victory-1490935) - Pets impersonate Andy Murray's famous victory gesture

cazza99

15-12-2012, 15:42

Janko Tipsarevic ‏@TipsarevicJanko

Looking good. :) http://bit.ly/UPLFjq

cazza99

15-12-2012, 20:44

Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2248714/I-came-lay-flowers-offer-help-Woman-comforted-Dunblane-massacre-survivors-1996-inspired-tennis-champion-Andy-Murray-arrives-Sandy-Hook.html?ito=feeds-newsxml)- 'I came to lay flowers and offer my help.' Woman who comforted Dunblane massacre survivors in 1996 and inspired tennis champion Andy Murray arrives at Sandy Hook

edit: A pic of Andy at his Dunblane school is in the second photo down.

lynne

15-12-2012, 23:42

A Message from Andy from his FBook page............

My heart goes out to all those poor children, their families and the community in Newtown in Connecticut, so so sad

I have also put this on Andy's FBook thread!

cazza99

16-12-2012, 13:07

Douglas Robson ‏@dougrobson

Heartfelt condolences to ex-ATP head Adam Helfant & his extended family for loss of niece Grace McDonnell in Sandy Hook tragedy. #atp

cazza99

16-12-2012, 13:14

Tennis Space (http://www.thetennisspace.com/oddballs-and-oddities-39/) - Odballs and Oddities

Observer (http://www.guardian.co.uk/sport/blog/2012/dec/15/sports-personality-year-friends-relatives)- Sports Personality's dynamic dozen: the champions up close and personal

I've got to pop out so will search for more articles later.

cazza99

16-12-2012, 15:50

Tennis Space (http://www.thetennisspace.com/andy-murray-ill-be-fitter-than-ever-in-2013/) - Andy Murray: I'll be fitter than ever in 2013

Daily News (http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/lupica-tennis-star-mission-healing-article-1.1221363)- Former tennis star Andrea Jaeger supports Sandy Hook Elementary School, community after Newtown Shootings as she did for Andy Murray and Dunblane school massacre

Scotsman (http://www.scotsman.com/sport/aidan-smith-spoty-needs-a-personality-bypass-to-pick-right-winner-1-2694448) - Aidan Smith: SPOTY needs a personality bypass to pick right winner

Sporting Intelligence (http://www.sportingintelligence.com/2012/12/12/murrays-unique-claim-to-be-spoty-solo-historic-magnificence-in-a-golden-age-121201/) - Murray’s unique claim to be SPOTY: Solo, historic magnificence in a golden age

Orange (http://web.orange.co.uk/article/sports/laura_robson_exclusive) - Exclusive: Laura Robson set for glittering 2013

What was the highlight - the Olympics?
Definitely. It was crazy. I've never experienced anything like it and am not sure I will again. It was all at Wimbledon, which is just a few minutes' walk from my house so it was pretty familiar. But the noise every time that Andy [Murray] and I played was incredible. I loved every minute of it and I'm proud of my silver medal. He's a great player and a funny guy to play with. At the time, there was obvious Olympic disappointment as we wanted the gold and we weren't far off but that's tennis.

You're quite the sports fan aren't you? What were your own sporting highlights away from your game?
Obviously Andy Murray winning the US Open was massive. But I loved all the other Olympic and Paralympic stuff, and I loved the way Europe came back to win the Ryder Cup. It was a great year for sport.

banskogirl

16-12-2012, 18:19

All the best to Andy for SPOTY we know he deserves it but we shall who else does :santa smile:

Fina

16-12-2012, 18:42

Just came across this in my paper copy of the Times:
"All athletes who got gold medals at the London Olympics are expected to receive honours in the New Year. Ben Ainslie...has been recommended for a knighthood. Bradley Wiggins,...Jessica Ennis....and Mo Farah...are tipped for the highest honours."
Not read this in any other source, though.

They predict Andy in 4th place for SPOTY tonight :sad: - though bizarrely in an article yesterday they were implying that Andy was a kind of non-Olympian - since "although he did win an Olympic gold medal, his nomination is mainly for becoming the first Brit since Fred Perry to win a Grand Slam." :facepalm:

Fina

17-12-2012, 10:02

This made me smile. No sooner is SPOTY 2012 over, betting on SPOTY 2013 is already up and running:http://www.sportinglife.com/other-sports/news/article/678/8338522/murray-is-2013-spoty-favourite

Here's to a successful 2013 for Andy :excited:

cazza99

17-12-2012, 11:47

Daily Record (http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/uk-world-news/dunblane-school-massacre-survivor-andy-1493736)- Dunblane school massacre survivor Andy Murray sends message to families of Sandy Hook victims
THE Scots tennis star admits the shootings in Connecticut brought memories of the 1996 killings by Thomas Hamilton flooding back.

Sporting Life (http://www.sportinglife.com/tennis/news/article/553/8338712/atp-hit-out-at-monday-move) - ATP hits out at Monday move

BBC (http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/scotland/20753669)- Andy Murray third in BBC Sports Personality of the Year

bettor (http://blogs.bettor.com/Andy-Murray-claims-to-be-in-a-fitter-shape-than-before-Tennis-News-a208937) - Andy Murray claims to be in a fitter shape than before – Tennis News

utv (http://www.u.tv/Sport/McIlroy-picks-Murray-for-SPOTY/83e5180b-69e5-49c7-ab7e-6ac6c5a1b517) - McIlroy picks Murray for SPOTY

Wimbledon (http://www.wimbledon.com/en_GB/news/articles/2012-12-17/201212171355738219677.html) - Andy Murray placed third in BBC Sports Personality 2012

BBC (http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/olympics/20744770) - BBC Sport replays the best of 2012

cazza99

17-12-2012, 12:03

C Note ‏@FortyDeuceTwits

ESPN's short documentary on Andy Murray and the Dunblane shooting is worth a rewatch. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=852rZnYScYw … #tennis

lynne

17-12-2012, 12:48

Thanks Cazza...........still very moving!!!!

cazza99

17-12-2012, 13:38

The Slice (http://the-slice.com/2012/12/top-12-most-memorable-off-court-moments-of-2012/) - Top 12 Most Memorable Off-Court Moments Of 2012

cazza99

17-12-2012, 16:53

ESPN (http://www.espn.co.uk/espn/sport/story/184271.html)- ATP blasts US Open over Monday final

Guardian (http://www.guardian.co.uk/sport/2012/dec/17/us-open-finals-atp-opposition) - ATP opposes US Open move to switch 2013 men's final to Monday

si.com (http://tennis.si.com/2012/12/17/daily-bagel-andy-murray-spoty/) - Daily Bagel: Murray at SPOTY awards; Wawrinka disappointed in Federer
Beyond the Baseline

Fina

17-12-2012, 17:05

Sometimes it seems that whatever Andy achieves it is never good enough. The goalposts always seem to be moved.
This is nice to read about his US Open success: http://metro.co.uk/2012/12/17/andy-murrays-us-open-victory-tops-national-pride-poll-ahead-of-bradley-wiggins-tour-de-france-win-3319965/

cazza99

17-12-2012, 20:42

Bleacher (http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1447739-2012-tennis-funny-images-that-will-stay-in-your-mind?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=tennis) - 2012 Tennis: Funny Images That Will Stay in Your Mind

Linda

18-12-2012, 20:18

It seems that Matt still writes for Bleacher even though he is an ATP correspondent these days! (Unless someone has stolen his name) Bleacher Report (http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1447855-roger-federer-rivalry-with-rafael-nadal-will-be-revived-in-2013)

NB this is not about Andy, it is about Fed & Rafa but I put it here 'cos it's by Matt and I thought people would like to see what he's written and not everyone looks at the Fed and Rafa threads.

cazza99

18-12-2012, 21:42

Reuters (http://uk.news.yahoo.com/golden-murray-regrets-nadal-020746361--ten.html)- Golden year for Murray, regrets for Nadal

Reuters (http://uk.reuters.com/article/2012/12/18/tennis-britain-funding-idUKL4N09S3DF20121218) - Tennis-LTA told to cash in on Murray effect or face funding cuts

Guardian (http://www.guardian.co.uk/theguardian/2012/dec/18/sport-year-review-2012-guardian-weekly)- Golden memories of a glorious year of sport

BBC (http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/tennis/20764584) - US Open 2013: ATP unhappy with prize money and schedule change

Tennis World (http://www.tennisworldusa.org/ATP---Hewitt-wants-a-match-up-against-Andy-Murray-articolo7385.html) - ATP - Hewitt wants a match up against Andy Murray

bettor (http://blogs.bettor.com/Andy-Murray-eager-to-secure-victory-at-the-Mubadala-World-Tennis-Championship-Tennis-News-a209303) - Andy Murray eager to secure victory at the Mubadala World Tennis Championship – Tennis News

live tennis (http://www.livetennisguide.com/2012/12/18/will-novak-djokovic-andy-murray-fight-for-australian-open-2013/)- Will Novak Djokovic, Andy Murray fight for Australian Open 2013

World Tennis (http://www.worldtennismagazine.com/archives/8706)- Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray’s OTHER Classic Match

Eurosport (http://uk.eurosport.yahoo.com/blogs/simon-reed/review-murray-magical-moment-130045166.html)- Year in review: Murray’s magical moment

Best moment

It has to be Murray's performance in winning the fifth set against Djokovic in the US Open final. I was really worried that he would never win a Grand Slam if he lost that match. I'm not sure how well he would have recovered from losing a two-set lead. But there was a calmness and a sureness about his demeanour that suggested he knew what needed to be done to win the match. He looked calmer than in any similar situation I had seen him in before. I think he played his best tennis at the most important time. It could all have fallen apart for him. The mental scars could have blighted the rest of his career. He was serene in that final set, and wasn't looking for any advice. It was just great, but the building blocks had been coming together after losing the Wimbledon final and winning the Olympics several weeks earlier.

Perth Now (http://www.perthnow.com.au/sport/tennis/andy-murray-in-lleyton-hewitts-crosshairs-at-brisbane-international/story-fnddkxkr-1226539873530) - Andy Murray in Lleyton Hewitt's crosshairs at Brisbane International

Daily Record (http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/tennis/revealed-the-gruelling-off-season-regime-that-makes-1490721) - Revealed: The gruelling off-season regime that makes Andy Murray a champion

Green said: “Andy is a phenomenal athlete. His time over short distances is the equivalent to 10 metres a second.

“He can move as fast as Usain Bolt over the first two or three seconds when he responds to a short ball on court.”

lynne

19-12-2012, 12:04

This is Andy's latest news taken from his FBook page(thought it belonged here also.....cough!;))

Not sure I really wanted this surfacing again, haha...

Herald Sun:- "How Andy might Celebrate if he Wins the Australian Open"...........

http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/tennis/andy-murray-gives-a-taste-of-how-he-might-celebrate-if-he-wins-next-months-australian-open/story-e6frfgao-1226540379572

Fina

19-12-2012, 21:50

Apologies if this has already been posted, but in this Metro article, Tim is talking about Andy in 2013 http://metro.co.uk/2012/12/19/tim-henman-andy-murray-can-rule-the-world-in-2013-3324247/ :thumbup:

Linda

20-12-2012, 11:09

The Slice (http://the-slice.com/2012/12/top-12-hugs-of-2012/): Top 12 Hugs of 2012 (guess who is no.1?)

xenon21

20-12-2012, 14:43

Lol! Andy hugs were featured 3 times! Though my fave was definitely the first one! We all wanted to do that!

I also liked the hug from Novak to Andy when Andy was still in shock after winning USO. He came around the net for it and was sweet!

Madeline

21-12-2012, 13:59

http://miami.cbslocal.com/video/8090535-cbs4s-jim-berry-tennis-pro-andy-murray-talk-one-on-one/#.UNPBJZSXP7g.twitter

Andy interview in Miami.

cazza99

21-12-2012, 14:29

ATP (http://www.atpworldtour.com/News/Tennis/2012/12/Features/By-The-Numbers-Part-Three.aspx?utm_source=ATPMailing&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=ATP%20World%20Tour%20Insider%20#51%20-%20December%2020%202012%20%281%29) - 2012 By The Numbers... Novak's 5 M.P. Saved Tops List

10sballs (http://www.10sballs.com/2012/12/19/could-jamie-murray-have-a-breakthrough-in-2013/)- Could Jamie Murray have a breakthrough in 2013?

ESPN (http://www.espn.co.uk/tennis/sport/story/184587.html)- ESPN Sports Personality - No. 1. Andy Murray - Stepping out of Perry's shadow

National Post (http://sports.nationalpost.com/2012/12/21/2012-in-sport-andy-murray-prevails-lance-armstrong-falls-and-lionel-messi-reigns-supreme/) - 2012 in Sport: Andy Murray prevails, Lance Armstrong falls and Lionel Messi reigns supreme

Tennis World (http://www.tennisworldusa.org/Lawn-Tennis-Association-Salaries-Challenged-articolo7414.html)- Lawn Tennis Association Salaries Challenged

Miami CBS (http://miami.cbslocal.com/2012/12/20/scottish-tennis-star-andy-murray-has-adopted-miami-as-2nd-home/) - Scottish Tennis Star Andy Murray Has Adopted Miami As 2nd Home

ESPN (http://espn.go.com/tennis/blog/_/name/espntennis/id/8768199/top-100-tennis-memories-2012-10-1) - 100 memories: A year for the ages

david1610

21-12-2012, 18:51

Wayne Ferreira: ´ If Rafael Nadal won´t win nothing in 2013, he will retire´
http://www.tennisworldusa.org/Wayne-Ferreira--If-Rafael-Nadal-wont-win-nothing-in-2013-he-will-retire-articolo7440.HTML

Guess that is what you might call a double (negative) fault!

Hawkeye

21-12-2012, 18:59

I can't take anything that anyone says so badly seriously!

cazza99

21-12-2012, 19:29

Eurosport (http://uk.eurosport.yahoo.com/blogs/mats-wilander/mats-friends-look-back-2012-170115087.html)- Mats and friends look back on 2012

10sballs.com (http://www.10sballs.com/2012/12/21/ivan-lendl-sees-a-long-arrangement-with-andy-murray/) - Ivan Lendl Sees A Long Arrangement With Andy Murray

ESPN - Lendl: Murray needs to be meaner

Telegraph (http://www.telegraph.co.uk/comment/columnists/matthew-norman/9758986/Roger-Draper-is-worth-every-penny-of-the-640000-the-LTA-pays-him.html) - Roger Draper is worth every penny of the £640,000 the LTA pays him

Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/tennis/article-2251190/Andy-Murray-mean-court-says-coach-Ivan-Lendl.html) - 'Murray needs to get mean': Lendl says his protege is too nice on the tennis court

si.com (http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/tennis/news/20121220/tennis-year-in-review/) - My favorite tennis stories of 2012

Evening Standard (http://www.standard.co.uk/sport/other-sports/winners-and-losers-all-profit-from-aussie-open-increase-8426691.html) - Winners and losers all profit from Aussie Open increase

Tennis Earth (http://www.tennisearth.com/news/tennisNews/Tim-Henman-believes-2013-will-see-Andy-Murray-vying-for-top-billing-344961.htm) - Tim Henman believes 2013 will see Andy Murray vying for top billing

ESPN (http://espn.go.com/tennis/blog/_/name/espntennis/id/8764080/top-100-tennis-memories-2012-20-11)- 100 memories: Rare feats and epic matches

Metro (http://metro.co.uk/2012/12/19/tim-henman-andy-murray-can-rule-the-world-in-2013-3324247/) - Tim Henman: Andy Murray can rule the world in 2013

si.com (http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/tennis/news/20121219/mailbag-us-open-schedule/) - U.S. Open schedule likely to change again upon new TV deal

xenon21

21-12-2012, 19:45

Love this from the slice tweets! Especially Maggie and Rusty :)

@TheSliceTweets: The Top 12 Most Memorable Photos of the Year - smiles, sand and celebrations http://bit.ly/ZoLdBl

Linda

21-12-2012, 20:12

Was just going to post that! Lovely!

cazza99

21-12-2012, 20:40

ATP (http://www.atpworldtour.com/News/Tennis/2012/12/Features/By-The-Numbers-Part-Four.aspx)- 2012 By The Numbers...Going The Distance

Fina

22-12-2012, 08:44

There was a long and interesting article on Lendl in The Times a couple of days ago, from which have come the articles eg from the Mail linked above "Murray needs to get mean"
In the Times it said Andy was practising and played a lob which just went over the baseline, and which prompted Lendl's comment about him needing to get 'meaner' by burying the ball in the corners or directly at his opponent.
Don't know if others agree, but I really don't feel that hitting directly at the opponent works for Andy. You can see a moment's hesitation; not 100% commitment [unsurprisingly]; and often the opponent can read this and can win the point. Also, I don't think that Andy would relish the ball being hit directly at himself, [which is what, I'm sure, the opponent would start doing back] whereas Lendl, from all accounts did.
So, I'm glad he's practising burying it in the corners; also hope he's polishing up his lobbing skills - but I hope it will only be very, very rarely that we see him use the tactic of 'direct hitting.'

LC the fan

22-12-2012, 17:05

I can just imagine the press reports if he does make it a part of his play!!!.
You are right Fina - bury it in the corners Andy

Nina

22-12-2012, 19:59

Shut up Tim!
let him alone and enjoy himself

cazza99

22-12-2012, 22:17

Tennis Space (http://www.thetennisspace.com/13-storylines-to-look-out-for-in-2013/)- 13 storylines to look out for in 2013

Andy Murray’s attempt to become the first British man to hold the world number one ranking. Next season, it will be 40 years since the introduction of the official rankings in men’s tennis, so there will be extra focus on the rankings. Should Murray win a grand slam or two he will be well placed to reach the top of the tennis tree and to be part of those celebrations. Novak Djokovic, meanwhile, will be hoping to end a third successive season at the top of the rankings. Roger Federer, who this year became the first man to spend more than 300 weeks at the top of the rankings, will like his chances of another run as the world number one.

ESPN (http://www.espn.co.uk/tennis/sport/story/185053.html)- Nadal: Tennis owed Murray a slam

Sports Mole (http://www.sportsmole.co.uk/tennis/news/nadal-murray-deserved-grand-slam-title_60548.html) - Rafael Nadal: 'Andy Murray deserved Grand Slam title'

Independent (http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/tennis/magical-memories-of-2012--tennis-after-murray-won-he-staggered-in-a-daze-then-held-his-head-in-his-hands-8429648.html) - Magical memories of 2012 - Tennis: 'After Murray won he staggered in a daze, then held his head in his hands'

harriet

24-12-2012, 12:21

this (http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/tennis/20811132) from the beeb - sue barker on her interview with andy after the wimbledon final

Jennan

24-12-2012, 12:44

There's a great article about Andy's US Open win in the Telegraph today, hope Cazza will find the time to post it. I'm hopeless with that.

cazza99

24-12-2012, 13:05

There's a great article about Andy's US Open win in the Telegraph today, hope Cazza will find the time to post it. I'm hopeless with that.

:thanks: Here is the link

Telegraph (http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/tennis/andymurray/9764005/2012-One-Golden-Year-Andy-Murray-wins-US-Open-final-agains-Novak-Djokovic-to-break-British-grand-slam-curse.html) - 2012 - One Golden Year: Andy Murray wins US Open final agains Novak Djokovic to break British grand slam curse

I'll try and get on to post any other articles later on today.

cazza99

24-12-2012, 19:43

ESPN (http://www.espn.co.uk/ufc/sport/story/184594.html)- 2012: The year that Murray broke his duck

ESPN (http://www.espn.co.uk/tennis/sport/story/185223.html) - Hard yards paying off for Andy

Pakistan Today (http://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2012/12/24/news/sports/sue-barker-recalls-sharing-the-wimbledon-stage/) - Sue Barker recalls sharing the Wimbledon stage

Sport Pulse (http://sportpulse.net/content/tennis-top-10-greatest-matches-2012-5907) - Tennis: Top 10 Greatest Matches of 2012

Bleacher (http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1456418-the-biggest-surprises-in-tennis-in-2012) - The Biggest Surprises in Tennis in 2012

Live Tennis Guide (http://www.livetennisguide.com/2012/12/24/can-roger-federer-andy-murray-stop-novak-djokovic-at-australian-open/)- Can Roger Federer, Andy Murray stop Novak Djokovic at Australian Open

Sporting Life (http://www.sportinglife.com/tennis/news/article/553/8354223/tennis-review-of-2012) - Tennis review of 2012

Tennis World (http://www.tennisworldusa.org/Judy-Murray-says-Andy-winning-the-US-Open-was-a-major-relief-articolo7467.html) - Judy Murray says Andy winning the US Open was a major relief

Tennis World (http://www.tennisworldusa.org/ATP---Nadal-says-Olympics-win-was-turning-point-for-Murray-articolo7463.html) - ATP - Nadal says Olympics win was turning point for Murray

Scotsman (http://www.scotsman.com/news/scottish-news/top-stories/andy-murray-s-message-to-newtown-families-in-wake-of-shooting-1-2704947)- Andy Murray’s message to Newtown families in wake of shooting

Bleacher (http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1454728-mens-tennis-who-will-win-the-four-majors-in-2013) - Men's Tennis: Who Will Win the 4 Majors in 2013?

Telegraph (http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/tennis/9763188/British-No-1-Heather-Watson-admits-when-she-is-on-tour-she-feels-lonely-and-does-not-fit-in.html)- British No 1 Heather Watson admits when she is on tour she feels lonely and does not fit in

Guardian (http://www.guardian.co.uk/sport/2012/dec/23/sporting-moments-2012-in-clips)- Sporting moments of 2012 – 10 memorable clips

Guardian (http://www.guardian.co.uk/sport/2012/dec/23/andy-murray-judy-grand-slam)- Andy Murray's mother Judy recalls his US Open victory

Independent (http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/tennis/magical-memories-of-2012--tennis-after-murray-won-he-staggered-in-a-daze-then-held-his-head-in-his-hands-8429648.html)- Magical memories of 2012 - Tennis: 'After Murray won he staggered in a daze, then held his head in his hands'

Katie

28-12-2012, 12:45

ESPN Classic are showing highlights of some old Wimbledon matches this afternoon. Andy v Tsonga is on at 3pm and Andy v Rafa is on at 4pm - both from 2010.

cazza99

28-12-2012, 13:14

BBC (http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/tennis/20851198) - Andy Murray beaten by Janko Tipsarevic in Abu Dhabi

BBC (http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/tennis/20841495)- Andy Murray: Mother Judy predicts more success in 2013

ESPN (http://www.espn.co.uk/tennis/sport/story/185294.html)- Murray 'working harder than before'

ATP (http://www.atpworldtour.com/News/Tennis/2013/01/Features/Murray-Primed-For-Melbourne.aspx) - Pressure-Free Murray Primed For New Season

10sballs (http://www.10sballs.com/2012/12/27/fed-cup-captain-murray-sees-scottish-juniors-almost-ready-for-wta-tour/) - Fed Cup Captain Murray Sees Scottish Juniors Almost Ready For WTA Tour

Tennis world (http://www.tennisworldusa.org/Rafael-Nadals-absence-is-not-good-for-tennis-says-Andy-Murray-articolo7518.html) - Rafael Nadal´s absence is not good for tennis, says Andy Murray

sportal (http://www.sportal.co.in/tennis-news-display/berdych-takes-inspiration-from-murray-215277) - Tomas Berdych has revealed Andy Murray's US Open triumph has motivated him to be the next player to win their first grand slam.

Bleacher (http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1458825-whos-the-more-polarizing-star-andy-murray-or-novak-djokovic)- Who's the More Polarizing Star: Andy Murray or Novak Djokovic?

ESPN (http://www.espn.co.uk/tennis/sport/story/185390.html)- Lack of pressure new to Murray

The National (http://www.thenational.ae/news/uae-news/children-share-a-court-with-tennis-big-hitters-at-abu-dhabi-tournament) - Children share a court with tennis big hitters at Abu Dhabi tournament

The National (http://www.thenational.ae/thenationalconversation/sport-comment/grass-now-greener-for-andy-murray) - Grass now greener for Andy Murray

Daily Record (http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/tennis/andy-murray-relives-fairytale-year-1505540) - Andy Murray relives fairytale year that saw him end hunt for Grand Slam glory and join pantheon of tennis greats

bettor (http://blogs.bettor.com/Andy-Murray-becomes-the-hot-favourite-for-Australian-Open-glory-Tennis-News-a210995)- Andy Murray becomes the hot favourite for Australian Open glory – Tennis News

bettor (http://blogs.bettor.com/Andy-Murray-desperate-to-secure-the-world-number-one-spot-Tennis-News-a210971) - Andy Murray desperate to secure the world number one spot – Tennis News

Herald Scotland (http://www.heraldscotland.com/sport/tennis/murray-factor-should-supply-backbone-to-scottish-claims-for-funds.19764620) - Murray factor should supply backbone to Scottish claims for funds

Times of India (http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-12-26/top-news-of-2012/36007432_1_indian-tennis-andy-murray-novak-djokovic)- 2012 - The year of the Great Scot

Scotsman (http://www.scotsman.com/sport/tennis/judy-murray-says-ivan-lendl-has-been-key-for-andy-murray-1-2707298) - Judy Murray says Ivan Lendl has been key for Andy Murray

Australian News (http://www.theaustralian.com.au/news/world/simplicity-proves-the-key-as-ivan-lendl-and-andy-murray-hit-it-off/story-fnb64oi6-1226543307806) - Simplicity proves the key as Ivan Lendl and Andy Murray hit it off

Metro (http://metro.co.uk/2012/12/25/from-aussie-epic-to-new-york-fairytale-how-andy-murray-finally-claimed-grand-slam-glory-in-2012-3320317/) - From Aussie epic to New York fairytale, how Andy Murray finally claimed grand-slam glory in 2012

Huffington Post (http://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/2012/12/05/andy-murray-2012_n_2243744.html) - Andy Murray's Grand Slam 2012 (PICTURES)

cazza99

28-12-2012, 13:25

ESPN (http://www.espn.co.uk/tennis/sport/video_audio/185434.html?genre=19;sport=5) - Andy Murray: US Open win motivated me
video press interview pre tournament

ESPN (http://www.espn.co.uk/tennis/sport/video_audio/185460.html?genre=19;sport=5) - Andy Murray looking forward to playing in Australia
video post match interview

cazza99

29-12-2012, 15:50

Bleacher (http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1458825-whos-the-more-polarizing-star-andy-murray-or-novak-djokovic?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=tennis) - Who's the More Polarizing Star: Andy Murray or Novak Djokovic?

Bleacher (http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1460010-the-10-most-memorable-images-of-tennis-in-2012)- The 10 Most Memorable Images of Tennis in 2012

Independent (http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/tennis/australian-open-its-game-on-at-the-top-with-no-rafael-nadal-8432847.html) - Australian Open: It's game on at the top with no Rafael Nadal

Scotsman (http://www.scotsman.com/sport/tennis/review-of-the-year-murray-makes-quantum-leap-in-annals-of-game-while-old-guard-reinforce-their-reputations-1-2711131) - Review of the year: Murray makes quantum leap in annals of game while old guard reinforce their reputations

LTA - (http://www.lta.org.uk/News/2012/December/2012-24-12/Andy-Murray-receives-OBE-in-New-Years-Honour-List/) Andy Murray receives OBE in New Year's Honour List

Daily Record (http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/scottish-news/andy-murray-and-katherine-grainger-among-1508819)- New Year's Honours List: Andy Murray and Katherine Grainger among Scots Olympic heroes to get awards

Fina

29-12-2012, 23:41

Two OBE-related articles http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/tennis/article-2254569/Andy-Murray-delighted-receive-OBE-New-Years-Honours.html

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/othersports/article-2254678/Andy-Murray-wont-complain-OBE.html

:)

david1610

30-12-2012, 03:01

http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/sports-caption-competition-winners-6647055.html?action=gallery&ino=49

Andy and Ivan and a tennis ball....

harriet

30-12-2012, 09:23

this one from the guardian (http://www.guardian.co.uk/sport/blog/2012/dec/29/laura-robson-andy-murray) is about laura and inspirational andy

cazza99

30-12-2012, 12:49

There was an article in the Times yesterday. Judy Murray was talking to the Times about Andy's incredible year.

Times (http://www.thetimes.co.uk/tto/sport/tennis/article3642701.ece) - My boy is no choker

(Unfortunately one needs to pay for a subscription to view the whole article)

lynne

30-12-2012, 12:54

Cazza the link isn't working for me!

Sallydaisy

30-12-2012, 13:50

So has he or hasn't he bought an abode in Scotland?
:)

http://www.express.co.uk/posts/view/367695

lynne

30-12-2012, 14:47

So has he or hasn't he bought an abode in Scotland?
:)

http://www.express.co.uk/posts/view/367695

Remember reading about this before, well I hope Andy has bought it, nice to know it will be staying in Scottish hands:thumbup:

cazza99

30-12-2012, 19:49

Tennis Space (http://www.thetennisspace.com/how-to-overcome-mental-hurdles/) - How to overcome mental hurdles

Scotsman (http://www.scotsman.com/news/uk/andy-murray-tells-of-pride-at-obe-in-new-year-s-honours-1-2712351) - Andy Murray tells of pride at OBE in New Year’s Honours

Herald (http://www.heraldscotland.com/sport/tennis/you-cannot-be-sir-ious.19792901)- You cannot be sir-ious

Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/othersports/article-2254678/Andy-Murray-wont-complain-OBE.html)- OBE? The fantasy league is my goal, says Murray on back of stunning year

Daily Record (http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/scottish-news/andy-murrays-pet-terriers-sniff-1511060) - Andy Murray finally gets his US Open trophy three months after he won the title

cazza99

30-12-2012, 19:49

this one from the guardian (http://www.guardian.co.uk/sport/blog/2012/dec/29/laura-robson-andy-murray) is about laura and inspirational andy

Here is a quote

Key to her progress, say those who know her best, has been her relationship with Murray – learning from his experience, borrowing from his key personnel and above all drawing inspiration from his momentous success. Sven Groeneveld, Robson's former coach who remains a mentor and friend to the teenager and her family, has known the Briton since 2005 when he first spotted her at a junior tennis camp in America. He has closely followed her career since and believes that her association with Murray has been critical to the great strides she made this summer.

"What greater source of inspiration or information can you have right next to you?" says Groeneveld of the Scot who, in winning the US Open, became Britain's first male grand slam winner since Fred Perry in 1936. "I think the biggest influence and motivational factor has been the silver medal with Andy.

"The inspiration that Andy and the whole Olympic feeling – I know because I was in touch with her at that time, so I know how much it meant to her – I believe that really sparked something inside her and gave her that extra impulse and drive to really commit to her tennis. That relationship between Laura and Andy has been strong for a long time, they shared some success with each other in the Hopman Cup [when the pair made the final in 2010], they have a special relationship and she couldn't have been more happy for Andy to win the gold medal. She was there, in the box, and you could see she was delighted for Andy.