View Full Version : Newspaper and internet reports
The Courier (http://www.thecourier.co.uk/news/local/perth-kinross/tennis-star-andy-murray-snaps-up-former-luxury-hotel-in-dunblane-1.63010) - Tennis star Andy Murray snaps up former luxury hotel in Dunblane
Herald (http://www.heraldscotland.com/sport/tennis/exclusive-interview-transatlantic-tennis-fulfilling-mackins-coaching-ambition.19793399) - Transatlantic tennis fulfilling Mackin's coaching ambition
Tennis Talk (http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20121231/Top_25_contenders_at_the_Australian_Open%3A_Part_5 ) - Top 25 contenders at the Australian Open: Part 5
Tennis Space (http://www.thetennisspace.com/oddballs-and-oddities-40/) - Oddballs and Oddities
Sallydaisy
01-01-2013, 14:48
The Times journalists Simon Barnes and Neil Harman have put together a compilation of their reports of Andy's progress through 2012. There are so many links that I can't possibly pick out any or any extracts.
So, this is for those who already pay a subscription to the Times online.
http://www.thetimes.co.uk/tto/sport/tennis/article3534641.ece
For those who don't - it really is worth the £2/week (£8.66 pcm) because it gives access to the online version of The Times and The Sunday Times. The sports reporting is good quality - especially the tennis - and to a games geek there's Xwords and so on too.
Are you on commission, Sally? :lol:
Sallydaisy
01-01-2013, 14:54
Are you on commission, Sally? :lol:
No, but it saddens me that because of copyright I cannot share much of the articles and that's a shame because they're so well-written and informative. Unfortunately, the only alternative is for people to sign up and pay to read it.
It is a shame that they have the paywall. Shame on them!
LC the fan
01-01-2013, 18:57
[QUOTE=cazza99;114761]The Courier (http://www.thecourier.co.uk/news/local/perth-kinross/tennis-star-andy-murray-snaps-up-former-luxury-hotel-in-dunblane-1.63010) - Tennis star Andy Murray snaps up former luxury hotel in Dunblane
[URL="http://
Maybe Andy is looking for a safe and secure wedding venue for him and Kim ?? Or just a Scottish base
Herald Scotland (http://www.heraldscotland.com/sport/tennis/since-hiring-lendl-murray-hasnt-spent-much-time-with-his-***-against-the-fence.19792528) - 'Since hiring Lendl, Murray hasn't spent much time with his *** against the fence . . .'
news.com.au (http://www.news.com.au/sport/tennis/australias-john-millman-on-track-for-andy-murray-showdown-at-brisbane-international/story-fndkzym4-1226546174713) - Australia's John Millman sets up Andy Murray showdown at Brisbane International
ATP (http://www.atpworldtour.com/News/Tennis/2013/01/Features/BEAT-THIS-Campaign.aspx) - ATP Unveils New Global Promotional Campaign As 2013 ATP World Tour Gets Underway
The ATP this week launches a new global promotional campaign as the 2013 ATP World Tour season begins with tournaments in Chennai, Doha and Brisbane. The campaign, which uses the tagline “BEAT THIS”, showcases the world-class entertainment and drama produced by the world’s finest athletes on the greatest stages across the ATP World Tour.
The multi-million dollar campaign features established global stars such as Novak Djokovic, Roger Federer, Andy Murray and Rafael Nadal, as well as the next generation, including the likes of Milos Raonic and Kei Nishikori.
AFP (http://www.google.com/hostednews/afp/article/ALeqM5id2rEp144lWVn_ryaH9BniE-FGxA?docId=CNG.8fcedfc41c0b51feba5794aa4378496c.56 1)- Relaxed Murray heads into new tennis season
Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/tennis/article-2255582/Andy-Murray-buys-2million-hotel-Scotland.html?ito=feeds-newsxml)- A palace fit for a Grand Slam champion! Murray splashes out on £2m luxury hotel
ESPN (http://www.espn.co.uk/tennis/sport/story/186114.html)- 'Relaxed' Murray to kick off against world No. 199
The Australian (http://www.theaustralian.com.au/sport/tennis/murrays-wish-just-call-me-andy/story-fnbe6xeb-1226546304269) - Murray's wish: just call me Andy
The Sun (http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/news/4721111/Andy-Murray-plays-tennis-with-his-top-off-in-Australia.html) - Andy's court with his top off
But he's wearing shorts Down Under
Sydney Morning Herald (http://www.smh.com.au/sport/tennis/bluecollar-millman-gears-up-for-fight-and-night-of-his-life-20130101-2c473.html)- Blue-collar Millman gears up for fight and night of his life
Sydney Morning Herald (http://www.smh.com.au/sport/tennis/calm-before-storm-murray-shows-his-more-relaxed-side-20130101-2c474.html) - Calm before storm: Murray shows his more relaxed side
Perth Now (http://www.perthnow.com.au/sport/tennis/andy-murray-tells-sam-stosur-to-lock-out-the-world-and-focus/story-fnddkxkr-1226546305667) - Andy Murray tells Sam Stosur to lock out the world and focus
"My advice would be to forget about everyone else and be extremely selfish for the next three weeks and I am sure she has the game to go well," Murray said.
"You need to try to get into a little bubble.
"It can be difficult to manage your energy and your emotions, to concentrate on your practice and not think about anything else."
"I don't read the papers or watch TV. I don't see it is beneficial in any way.
"Sometimes if you read bad things it can be motivation but if you read good things I don't think it helps.
"If you are reading about people saying 'I think you can win the event or this is the year', it just does not help.
ATP (http://www.atpworldtour.com/News/Tennis/2013/01/1/Brisbane-2013-Tuesday-Murray-Ready-For-Season.aspx)- Murray Ready For Challenges Of 2013 Season
Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2255669/Andy-Murray-Novak-Djokovic-dominate-2013.html) - Old friends Murray and Djokovic can be the big winners of the new tennis season
Guardian (http://www.guardian.co.uk/sport/2013/jan/01/knighthood-andy-murray) - 'I need more titles to become a tennis knight,' says Andy Murray
ESPN (http://www.espn.co.uk/tennis/sport/story/186181.html)- Murray: I don't deserve knighthood yet
david1610
01-01-2013, 21:03
Cazza has already linked to the page, but just in case..... the ATP site has an interview with Andy at
http://www.atpworldtour.com/Tennis/Media/Videos/Uploaded/2012/12/31/Brisbane-2013-Tuesday-Murray-Interview.aspx
BBC (http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/tennis/20880935) - Andy Murray 'better prepared' for 2013 after US Open victory
Youtube (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZU7CsZBvnVo)- Andy Murray: US Open Champion (Sky Sports Special)
video 1 hr 40 min
Youtube (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c-a56Kkvu-o) - Andy Murray: Press Conference. Brisbane International 2013
8 minutes (longer than the ATP one)
Telegraph (http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/tennis/andymurray/9774161/Andy-Murray-I-dont-deserve-a-knighthood-yet.html) - Andy Murray: I don't deserve a knighthood yet
Neil Harman@NeilHarmanTimes
Will be on @BBCr4today just before 8.30 to talk @andy_murray. Always a privilege to appear on the programme
Missed this, this morning but maybe on iplayer????
david1610
02-01-2013, 00:41
Thanks for the Brisbane channel link Cazza. There is another video on there http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V8aEsjNzM8Q which is a sweet one showing Andy with young kids and showing great patience in having to do an interview and sign balls at the same time!
Do you know what I really love about that video.........the way Andy makes eye contact with each person for whom he signs something - he could just sign and hand it back, looking at the interviewer but he doesn't and I think it shows a genuine interest in people. I've noticed before that if you see him talking to someone he tends to make intense eye contact when listening (I'm not necessarily talking about with reporters, just if you get clips of him interacting with someone else). I also like the way he says thanks to one of the autograph hunters too.
banskogirl
02-01-2013, 15:51
Agree with all you said Pabbers :) loved the thanks in the middle! Also shows the respect Andy has for everyone, I think most people would not be so relaxed doing both things at once.
MurrayAOne
02-01-2013, 20:20
Do you know what I really love about that video.........the way Andy makes eye contact with each person for whom he signs something - he could just sign and hand it back, looking at the interviewer but he doesn't and I think it shows a genuine interest in people. I've noticed before that if you see him talking to someone he tends to make intense eye contact when listening (I'm not necessarily talking about with reporters, just if you get clips of him interacting with someone else). I also like the way he says thanks to one of the autograph hunters too.
I noticed that too. It shows an instinctive respect. Marvelous.
yes - my thoughts exactly too!
Sun (http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/tennis/4721325/Andy-Murray-flies-high-but-still-keeps-his-feet-on-ground.html)- Happy HogMurray
10sBall (http://www.10sballs.com/2013/01/01/2013-tennis-wish-list/)- 2013 Tennis Wish List
Tennis World (http://www.tennisworldusa.org/Wishes-for-2013-articolo7601.html) - Wishes for 2013
Bleacher (http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1464863-novak-djokovic-and-andy-murray-will-they-clean-up-in-2013) - Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray: Will They Clean Up in 2013?
Bleacher (http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1464813-ranking-the-10-biggest-tennis-stories-of-2012) - Ranking the 10 Biggest Tennis Stories of 2012
Bleacher (http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1465138-can-andy-murray-beat-roger-federer-when-it-counts)- Can Andy Murray Beat Roger Federer When It Counts?
Live Tennis (http://www.livetennisguide.com/2013/01/02/can-djokovic-murray-compare-to-roger-federer-rafael-nadal/) - Can Djokovic, Murray compare to Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal
The Sun....Murray set for new series of festive hit Superstars.......http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/showbiz/tv/4723447/Back-on-track.html
The Sun....Murray set for new series of festive hit Superstars.......http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/showbiz/tv/4723447/Back-on-track.html
That'll be the best thing ever.
BBC (http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/tennis/20900325) - Andy Murray reaches round three in Brisbane International
BBC (http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/tennis/20899022) - Liam Broady wants ranking rise on move to senior tour
video
BBC (http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/tennis/20897289) - Australian Open: Heather Watson to miss warm-up tournament
The Australian (http://www.theaustralian.com.au/sport/tennis/andy-murray-halts-aussie-upsets-with-john-millmans-defeat/story-fnbe6xeb-1226547406563) - Andy Murray halts Aussie upsets with John Millman's defeat
News.com.au (http://www.news.com.au/sport/tennis/dont-expect-cartwheels-from-andy-murray-if-he-wins-the-australian-open/story-fndkzym4-1226547301249)- Don't expect cartwheels from Andy Murray if he wins the Australian Open
Bleacher (http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1465394-laura-robson-and-heather-watson-who-will-climb-higher)- Laura Robson and Heather Watson: Who Will Climb Higher?
Eurosport (http://uk.eurosport.yahoo.com/news/tennis-dimitrov-dumps-raonic-brisbane-100926889.html)- Tennis - Murray battles through against qualifier in Brisbane
Telegraph (http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/tennis/andymurray/9778212/Andy-Murray-beats-John-Millman-to-progress-to-third-round-of-Brisbane-International.html) - Andy Murray beats John Millman to progress to third round of Brisbane International
news.com.au (http://www.news.com.au/national/home-court-almost-proves-an-advantage-for-john-milliman-has-he-pushes-andy-murray-on-pat-rafter-arena/story-fndo4ckr-1226547404969) - Home court almost proves an advantage for John Milliman has he pushes Andy Murray on Pat Rafter Arena
david1610
03-01-2013, 18:51
[
Bleacher (http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1465138-can-andy-murray-beat-roger-federer-when-it-counts)- Can Andy Murray Beat Roger Federer When It Counts?
If you know anyone teaching journalism, a great example of poor journalism to give students. Talk about understating his Olympic final match with Roger!
Does the journalist really think it didn't count for Feder??!!
I have put this in the Australian Open thread also......promo video featuring Andy from Eurosport........
http://vimeo.com/56118395
Independent (http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/tennis/andy-murray-progresses-in-brisbane-despite-scare-8437288.html) - Andy Murray progresses in Brisbane despite scare
Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/tennis/article-2256626/Andy-Murray-beats-John-Millman-reach-Brisbane-International-quarter-finals.html) - Murray pushed all the way by Aussie wildcard before progressing to Brisbane quarter-finals
Sky Sports (http://www1.skysports.com/tennis/news/12110/8378695/) - Andy Murray narrowly avoided the wrath of his coach following a laboured win in Brisbane
Guardian (http://www.guardian.co.uk/sport/2013/jan/03/andy-murray-john-millman-brisbane-international) - Andy Murray beats John Millman in three sets at Brisbane International
Digital Spy (http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/tv/news/a448137/andy-murray-eastenders-corrie-actors-for-more-superstars.html) - Andy Murray, 'EastEnders', 'Corrie' actors for more 'Superstars'?
LC the fan
03-01-2013, 19:15
The Sun....Murray set for new series of festive hit Superstars.......http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/showbiz/tv/4723447/Back-on-track.html
How great is that. Just hope it happens although I cant imagine when Andy will fit in the time.
The gym round will suit him so well - if he does compete I think he'll go all out to win knowing Andy.
BRING IT ON
Sallydaisy
03-01-2013, 23:51
How great is that. Just hope it happens although I cant imagine when Andy will fit in the time.
The gym round will suit him so well - if he does compete I think he'll go all out to win knowing Andy.
BRING IT ON
I've seen on twitter that Andy is NOT going to be doing this ... not sure who to believe now!
:rolleyes:
Victorious Murray Unable to Swear by Curse-Curbing Pledge
http://www.nytimes.com/reuters/2013/01/04/sports/tennis/04reuters-tennis-brisbane-men.html?smid=tw-NYTStraightSets&seid=auto&_r=0
Murray slowly kicks into gear:
http://www.tennisreporters.net/archives/9617
Independent (http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/tennis/murray-battles-warmup-pains-and-hostile-crowd-in-fitful-start-to-the-year-8437831.html)- Murray battles warm-up pains and hostile crowd in fitful start to the year
Before the second-round match, Lendl had sent a text message to the 25-year-old's hitting parter, Danny Vallverdu, asking what time Murray's quarter-final against Uzbekistan's Denis Istomin would be today.
Said the Scot: "December 22nd was the last day we trained in Miami before I went home. He messaged Danny and said, 'Can you send me the score and what time he's playing tomorrow before the match?' He was obviously expecting me to come through, but it was very nearly a different story.
Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/othersports/article-2256570/Andy-Murray-David-Beckham-wanted-new-series-Superstars.html)- Beckham and Murray wanted for Superstars as BBC commission full series to be shown in the summer
ESPN (http://www.espn.co.uk/tennis/sport/story/186599.html)- Murray forced to sweat to reach semis
BBC (http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/tennis/20908283)- Andy Murray reaches semi-finals in Brisbane International
ATP (http://www.atpworldtour.com/News/Tennis/2013/01/1/Brisbane-Friday-Baghdatis-Dolgopolov-Nishikori-Murray.aspx) - Murray Sets Nishikori SF; Baghdatis To Face Dimitrov
live tennis guide (http://www.livetennisguide.com/2013/01/04/can-andy-murray-dominate-novak-djokovic-roger-federer-in-2013/) - Can Andy Murray dominate Novak Djokovic, Roger Federer in 2013?
Washington Post (http://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/defending-champion-andy-murray-moves-into-brisbane-international-semifinals/2013/01/04/8f4b8a8c-5651-11e2-89de-76c1c54b1418_story.html)- Defending champ Murray into Brisbane International semifinals; Azarenka out with injured toe
Australian (http://www.theaustralian.com.au/sport/tennis/andy-murray-tells-ivan-lendl-of-tough-battle-against-john-millman/story-fnbe6xeb-1226547857495)- Andy Murray tells Ivan Lendl of tough battle against John Millman
Herald Sun (http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/tennis/kei-nishikori-grigor-dimitrov-join-marcos-baghdatis-in-brisbane-international-semi-finals/story-e6frfgao-1226547679243) - Reigning champ Andy Murray to meet young Japanese gun Kei Nishikori in Brisbane International semi-final
Independent (http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/tennis/andy-murray-reaches-last-four-in-brisbane-8438252.html) - Andy Murray reaches last four in Brisbane
Brisbane site (http://www.brisbaneinternational.com.au/)- Andy's second round press conference
video - 7 minutes
Tennis Space (http://www.thetennisspace.com/heather-watson-how-i-prepared-for-2013/) - Heather Watson: How I prepared for 2013
It would be really cool if Andy was doing the Superstars thing but won't fully believe it till I see it
Independent (http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/tennis/andy-murray-makes-no-guarantees-over-his-language-at-the-australian-open-after-cursing-is-picked-up-by-microphones-in-brisbane-8439070.html)- Andy Murray makes 'no guarantees' over his language at the Australian Open after cursing is picked up by microphones in Brisbane
BBC (http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/tennis/20917275)- Tennis highlights of 2012
by Jonathan Overend
Eurosport (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/victorious-murray-unable-swear-curse-curbing-pledge-104531165--ten.html) - Victorious Murray unable to swear by curse-curbing pledge
10balls.com (http://www.10sballs.com/2013/01/04/back-to-back-slams-for-andy-murray/) - Back to back slams for Andy Murray?
Wimbledon (http://www.wimbledon.com/en_GB/news/articles/2013-01-04/201301041357321165575.html) - Six young players to look out for in 2013
ESPN (http://espn.go.com/tennis/blog/_/name/bodo_peter/id/8812232/the-season-starts-melbourne)- They're just warming up
Peter Bodo blog
si.com (http://tennis.si.com/2013/01/04/andy-murray-cursing/) - Murray never promised to stop cursing
Beyond the Baseline
ESPN (http://www.espn.co.uk/tennis/sport/story/186703.html) - Murray calm in face of swearing questions
Murray Backs Time Penalty Rule After Brisbane Win
http://www.nytimes.com/reuters/2013/01/05/sports/tennis/05reuters-tennis-brisbane-men.html?smid=tw-NYTStraightSets&seid=auto&_r=0
BBC (http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/tennis/20919384)- Andy Murray reaches final in Brisbane as Kei Nishikori retires
Independent (http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/tennis/andy-murray-reaches-brisbane-final-after-niksikori-retires-injured-8439381.html) - Andy Murray reaches Brisbane final after Niksikori retires injured
ESPN (http://www.espn.co.uk/tennis/sport/story/186750.html) - Murray into Brisbane final as Nishikori pulls out
Australian (http://www.theaustralian.com.au/sport/tennis/bulgarian-grigor-dimitrov-keen-to-keep-calm-and-carry-on/story-fnbe6xeb-1226548173078) - Bulgarian vows to keep calm and carry on
Brisbane site (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wFv682wNiq0&list=PLAYbfgs0Owii5U9wMHmLRn7OW_iengKDx&index=1) - Andy Murray Quarter Final Press Conference: Brisbane International 2013
video (9 minuts) after the quarter finals
(Andy's press interview are not put up on the website straight away - there is usually a delay of a day or so)
YouTube.....Andy Murray Semi Final Press Conference: Brisbane International 2013...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=umZXaZfncwE
BBC (http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/tennis/20921001) - Andy Murray retains Brisbane title with victory over Grigor Dimitrov
Guardian (http://www.guardian.co.uk/sport/2013/jan/06/andymurray-tennis) - Emotional Andy Murray prevails in Brisbane International
Sky news (http://www.skynews.com.au/sport/article.aspx?id=833255) - Murray reveals inspiration in Brisbane
Daily Record (http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/tennis/judy-murray-backs-scots-teens-1521335) - Judy Murray backs Scots teens to become the country's next tennis sensations
Australian (http://www.theaustralian.com.au/sport/tennis/tearful-andy-murray-claims-brisbane-international/story-fnbe6xeb-1226548488937) - Tearful Andy Murray claims Brisbane International
ATP (http://www.atpworldtour.com/News/Tennis/2013/01/1/Brisbane-Sunday-Dimitrov-Murray.aspx) - Murray Retains Brisbane Title; Dimitrov Climbs to Career-High Ranking
Heraald (http://www.heraldscotland.com/sport/tennis/murray-and-lendls-pact-of-faith.19834275) - Murray and Lendl's pact of faith
Bleacher (http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1469116-fred-perry-to-andy-murray-why-did-it-take-76-years-to-win-a-slam)- Fred Perry to Andy Murray: Why Did It Take 76 Years to Win a Grand Slam?
Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/tennis/article-2257753/Roger-Federer-Rafael-Nadal-history-Andy-Murray-Novak-Djokovic-over.html)- From now on it's the big two: Federer and Nadal are history as Murray and Djokovic take over
Telegraph (http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/tennis/9783434/Andy-Murray-holds-his-nerve-to-beat-Grigor-Dimitrov-in-Brisbane-International-final.html) - Andy Murray holds his nerve to beat Grigor Dimitrov in Brisbane International final
this from the guardian (http://www.guardian.co.uk/sport/2013/jan/06/andymurray-tennis) it's the reuters report, so just the basics.
ps i thought someone had already put up the you tube final presser?
Sallydaisy
06-01-2013, 13:12
this from the guardian (http://www.guardian.co.uk/sport/2013/jan/06/andymurray-tennis) it's the reuters report, so just the basics.
ps i thought someone had already put up the you tube final presser?
They have - it's in the match report thread.
Posting it here too
Brisbane (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5tfxZ1DhAak&list=UUqV0MI8YsCQpVfuXo2kz5Jw)- Andy's final press conference
Thanks Cazza - I couldn't find it in the match thread.
Sallydaisy
06-01-2013, 13:21
Posting it here too
Brisbane (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5tfxZ1DhAak&list=UUqV0MI8YsCQpVfuXo2kz5Jw)- Andy's final press conference
Thanks Cazza, I'd meant to copy it over rather than move Alis's post.
We just need the Youtube of the presentation ceremony now.
BBC news 24 have just announced that Ross Hutchins is suffering from Hodgkins' Lymphoma - afraid I don't have a link yet.
Sallydaisy
06-01-2013, 14:10
BBC news 24 have just announced that Ross Hutchins is suffering from Hodgkins' Lymphoma - afraid I don't have a link yet.
Thanks. It's on the main sport page already so I'll add a link into his thread.
banskogirl
06-01-2013, 17:06
Had anyone put up a link to the speech mentioning Ross yet? I cant seem to find one on youtube etc
Sallydaisy
06-01-2013, 17:15
Had anyone put up a link to the speech mentioning Ross yet? I cant seem to find one on youtube etc
I can't find a link to the speech and presentation. So far have only found the full match with no presentation at the end and the post-match press interview to which we've already posted the link. Will keep looking.
ESPN - Andy's Trophy Presentation & Speech (http://www.espn.co.uk/tennis/sport/video_audio/186987.html?genre=19;sport=5)
Is there a transcription of the press conference available anywhere??
Ross Hutchins situation is being discussed on his thread - http://www.andymurrayfanforum.com/forums/showthread.php?1628-Ross-Hutchins&p=116287#post116287
Independent (http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/tennis/andy-murrays-sick-friend-ross-hutchins-reveals-shock-cancer-diagnosis-8440326.html)- Andy Murray's 'sick friend' Ross Hutchins reveals shock cancer diagnosis
Daily Record (http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/tennis/andy-murray-vows-to-put-the-work-1522215)- Andy Murray vows to put the work in as he sets his sights on Australian Open after Brisbane victory
Telegraph (http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/tennis/australianopen/9786114/Andy-Murray-says-breakthrough-wins-at-US-Open-and-London-2012-Olympics-make-him-only-more-motivated.html) - Andy Murray says breakthrough wins at US Open and London 2012 Olympics make him only more motivated
exclusive interview
Independent (http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/tennis/andy-murray-hungry-for-more-success-ahead-of-australian-open-8442348.html) - Andy Murray hungry for more success ahead of Australian Open
Tennis Space (http://www.thetennisspace.com/whos-hot-and-whos-not-21/) - Who's hot and who's not
BBC (http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/tennis/20937118) - Heather Watson and Laura Robson in GB Fed Cup team
Evening Standard (http://www.standard.co.uk/news/world/tennis-ace-andy-murray-strips-off-in-australias-heatwave-8442882.html) - Tennis ace Andy Murray strips off in Australia’s heatwave
Daily Record (http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/tennis/tennis-star-andy-murray-wants-1524475)- Hungry Andy Murray wants to make 2013 another year to remember
Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/tennis/article-2258865/Andy-Murray-pictures-added-muscle-ahead-Australian-Open-2013.html)- Muscle-bound Murray shows off bulked-up frame ahead of latest shot at Aussie Open
er - lots of topless pics of Andy
Eurosport (http://uk.eurosport.yahoo.com/blogs/patrick-mouratoglou/four-questions-big-four-2013-070111844.html) - Four big questions for the Big Four in 2013
Herald Sun (http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/tennis/andy-murray-wins-second-brisbane-international-crown/story-e6frfgao-1226548467989) - An emotional Andy Murray wins second Brisbane International crown
Herald Sun (http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/tennis/agnieszka-radwanska-downs-kimiko-date-krumm-no-worries-at-sydney-interantional/story-e6frfgao-1226549552738) - Tennis stars make heavy weather of searing heat at Sydney International
Heatwave in Sydney - 50C
Herald Sun (http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/tennis/andy-murray-is-in-career-best-form-heading-into-the-australian-open-according-to-mother-judy/story-e6frfgao-1226549029892) - Andy Murray is in career-best form heading into the Australian Open, according to mother Judy
tennis.com (http://www.tennis.com/news/2013/01/weekend-review-murray-fires-first/45903/#.UOx8Hayfaw4) - Weekend Review: Murray Fires First
si.com (http://tennis.si.com/2013/01/07/andy-murray-slow-play-novak-djokovic-rafael-nadal/)- Murray: Djokovic-Nadal Australian Open final led to crackdown on slow play
Beyond the Baseline
Bleacher (http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1475813-2013-australian-open-why-andy-murray-is-favorite-to-win-1st-grand-slam-of-year) - 2013 Australian Open: Why Andy Murray Is Favorite to Win 1st Grand Slam of Year
Huffington Post (http://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/2013/01/08/andy-murray-muscles_n_2430107.html#slide=1954627) - Andy Murray Shows Off His Muscles Ahead Of Australian Open (PICTURES)
Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/tennis/article-2258895/Virginia-Wade-previews-tennis-2013-saying-Andy-Murray-carry-winning.html?ito=feeds-newsxml) - Murray's got that winning feeling now and he won't want to lose it... But Wimbledon's Federer's only chance of Grand Slam success this year, insists legend Wade
Eurosport (http://uk.eurosport.yahoo.com/blogs/tramlines/world-longest-professional-tie-break-played-florida-192709745.html) - World’s longest professional tie break played in Florida
A record of 70 points for the longest tie-break in professional tennis has been set at a Futures event in Florida when Monaco's world number 636 Benjamin Balleret beat unranked compatriot Guillaume Couillard 36-34.
Perth Now (http://www.perthnow.com.au/sport/tennis/ivan-lendl-prepares-andy-murray-for-next-step-at-australian-open/story-fnddkxkr-1226549616630) - Ivan Lendl prepares Andy Murray for next step at Australian Open
Tennis Canada (http://www.tenniscanada.com/index.php?title=TEBBUTT:-MILOS-AN-AUSSIE?-%EF%BF%BD-ALMOST&pid=4290) - TEBBUTT: MILOS AN AUSSIE? – ALMOST
Independent (http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/tennis/generation-game-the-kids-threatening-the-old-order-8443406.html)- Generation game: The kids threatening the old order
Tennis Space (http://www.thetennisspace.com/petchey-5-things-every-aspiring-ball-kid-should-know/) - 5 things every inspiring ball kid should know
Tennis Space (http://www.thetennisspace.com/would-murray-have-won-a-slam-if-nadal-had-been-fit/)- Would Murray have won a slam if Nadal had been fit?
Sporting Life (http://www.sportinglife.com/tennis/news/article/553/8386337/murray-can-build-on-slam-glory) - Murray can build on slam glory
by Annabel Croft
ESPN (http://www.espn.co.uk/tennis/sport/story/187292.html) - 'Federer will be more worried about the draw than Murray'
10sballs.com (http://www.10sballs.com/2013/01/09/novak-djokovic-and-andy-murray-shoving-roger-federer-and-rafael-nadal/)- Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray Shoving Roger Federer And Rafael Nadal
Scotsman (http://www.scotsman.com/news/scottish-news/top-stories/pumped-up-andy-murray-aims-to-muscle-in-on-grand-slam-rivals-1-2726029)- Pumped-up Andy Murray aims to muscle in on grand slam rivals
Sporting Life (http://www.sportinglife.com/tennis/news/article/67/8386035/australian-open-bookies-verdict) - Australian Open: Bookies' verdict
Bleacher (http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1475774-australian-open-2013-draw-release-date-live-stream-info-and-early-favorites?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=tennis) - Australian Open 2013 Draw: Release Date, Live Stream Info and Early Favorites
ESPN (http://espnmediazone.com/us/press-releases/2013/01/highlights-of-espn-australian-open-conference-call-2/): Really long interview with Darren Cahill & Chris Evert, discussing lots of players including Andy.
There are several articles about Ross Hutchins and Andy's support for him - they are on the Ross Hutchins thread, so please discuss them there - http://www.andymurrayfanforum.com/forums/showthread.php?1628-Ross-Hutchins&p=116623#post116623
There is an interview with Ross Hutchins on Radio 5 live tonight and no doubt there will be more mention of Andy.
Jonathan Overend @5livetennis
An inspiring interview with Ross Hutchins - fighting cancer - on most BBC outlets this morning and in full on 5 Live tonight after 8pm.
Bleacher (http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1477267-australian-open-2013-power-ranking-most-entertaining-finals-possibilites) - Australian Open 2013: Power Ranking Most Entertaining Finals Possibilites
Live tennis guide (http://www.livetennisguide.com/2013/01/10/will-andy-murray-surpass-novak-djokovic-roger-federer-in-2013/) - Will Andy Murray surpass Novak Djokovic, Roger Federer in 2013?
Sports Star (http://www.sportstaronnet.com/stories/20130119501500700.htm) - A pecking order well tuned
Evening Standard (http://www.standard.co.uk/sport/sport-comment/british-tennis-without-our-man-of-the-moment-doesnt-bear-thinking-about-8445461.html) - British tennis without our man of the moment doesn’t bear thinking about
Herald Sun (http://www.heraldscotland.com/sport/tennis/cahill-believes-murray-and-djokovic-will-be-fighting-over-the-grand-slams.19872111) - Cahill believes Murray and Djokovic will be fighting over the grand slams
"I do see a slight difference on the court with his attitude now," said Cahill. "He has spent 12 months with Ivan. He knows exactly what the plan is. This time last year, it was a little bit 'let's look and see how this goes'. But they're 12 months down the road now, they have an Olympic gold medal under their belt, a US Open under their belt, and I see a little bit more swagger on the court. That doesn't mean anything when it come to playing these top guys but it means he's not focusing on that one major; he's focusing now on multiples. There's no question he's capable of winning multiple slams."
.....
"It's a little difficult for me to comment on the Lendl/Murray partnership because I played a small part in it," said Cahill. "Like everybody else, I'm happy that it worked. But getting any real information out of Ivan is like pulling blood from a stone. Sitting on the outside looking in, there's no question that he's targeted four or five different areas in Andy's game. But we're in unknown territory here for the next 12 months for many, many reasons.
Bleacher (http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1477528-brisbane-open-win-should-act-as-a-catalyst-for-andy-murrays-greatest-season)- Andy Murray's Brisbane Open Win Should Act as a Catalyst for Greatest Season
Tennis Space (http://www.thetennisspace.com/analysis-of-the-fab-fours-first-grand-slam-titles/)- Analysis of the Fab Four's first grand slam titles
Some interesting facts here.
Beyond The Baseline @SI_BTBaseline
The #ATP sure is obsessed with time these days. They've got a new sponsorship with Rolex. Tick tock, guys. Tick tock. http://bit.ly/UOfJCM
Guardian (http://www.guardian.co.uk/sport/blog/2013/jan/10/andy-murray-australian-open-players-injuries) - Andy Murray's fine-tuned training keeps him off the Melbourne sicklist
"Andy is moving towards his physiological peak from 25 to 28," Green says. "He achieved a 200 beat-per-minute maximum heart rate. His maximum minute ventilation is indicative of a highly trained athlete and has increased since last year's test. His oxygen pulse, which is an indication of how much blood and oxygen he can consume for every beat of his heart, is still extremely high.
"The fact that Andy has now put more emphasis on strength and power in his training and still has such a high VO2 max (peak oxygen uptake) is unique. Not many people can improve so much on strength, put on a few pounds of predominantly muscle and still maintain such a high VO2.
"It's usually very difficult to put on muscle and improve endurance, as they counteract each other in training – that is, muscles needs extra protein calories to get stronger and obviously endurance training actually burns those calories. Andy has improved endurance statistics and put on three pounds of lean muscle. In our lifting sessions, we did twice a week from September to November, 2011. We did four times a week in the same time in 2012, resulting in another three pounds of muscle. We just felt he needed a little more strength to keep improving his ability to create force to help his speed, shot power and also injury resistance.
"I've been training Andy for five years, and I still find it hard to believe all the things that he can do. He is naturally fast, but he is also so strong: on his best day he can do 27 pull ups, and push 500 pounds on the leg-press. He could probably run 53 to 55 seconds for 400 metres if he trained for it. He is a big, powerful guy, whereas Novak has a wiry strength; his flexibility is extraordinary."
Austrailianopentv youtube (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nkD5unsPybk#t=30s) - Practice Makes Perfect
This includes Andy practicing - after around 30 seconds
Anyone read the article in The Guardian today by Kevin Mitchell? All about Roger - "Has anyone ever found Roger to be unpleasant, a braggart or an arrogant snob"!!!!
Anyone read the article in The Guardian today by Kevin Mitchell? All about Roger - "Has anyone ever found Roger to be unpleasant, a braggart or an arrogant snob"!!!!
Here is the link
Guardian (http://www.guardian.co.uk/sport/blog/2013/jan/11/church-of-roger-federer-australian-open) - Australian Open brings chance to worship at Church of Roger Federer
Just read that Guardian article about Fed - the best bit is about Pseudo-Fed. :rolling:
Bring on the :taz: and :skippy: as well as a :wino:
BBC (http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/tennis/20973192)- Andy Murray will play Robin Haase in Australian Open first round
BBC (http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/tennis/20984222) - Australian Open 2013: James Ward & Jamie Baker win
Bleacher (http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1478652-australian-open-2013-draw-results-breaking-down-seedings-and-brackets/page/5)- Australian Open 2013 Draw Results: Breaking Down Seedings and Brackets
Telegraph (http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/tennis/andymurray/9795232/Australian-Open-2013-Andy-Murrays-opponent-Robin-Haase-has-the-big-weapons-but-lacks-a-killer-instinct.html) - Australian Open 2013: Andy Murray's opponent Robin Haase has the big weapons but lacks a killer instinct
Newcastle Herald (http://www.theherald.com.au/story/1230690/murrays-the-man-to-raise-the-bar-says-agassi/?cs=12)- Murray's the man to raise the bar, says Agassi
''The way he got across the line in New York will have a huge impact on him moving forward because he had to step up and take it,'' Agassi said. ''He couldn't just wait and watch somebody implode. He had to step up in that fifth set and step up to the biggest situation against the biggest player on the biggest stage and take it, and he did. If his evolution is anything like mine, that was the real light switch that went off for me. I realised that I can't hope for somebody to lose. I have to want this enough to go after it. I think once that clicks in for him, you'll see him playing to their standard throughout the year and for a few years to come.''
''This is Murray's year to really break through,'' he said. ''I really think his game can play at that standard [of Djokovic, Nadal and Federer]. I think he's slowly come to understand what he needs to do out there as far as not being so passive. He has so many defensive skills that he does run the risk of falling into the temptation of being passive out there on the court. I think that can get him past everybody but not the two greatest players to ever play, not to mention Djokovic, who is now starting to be part of that equation.''
The Roar (http://www.theroar.com.au/2013/01/12/the-armchair-guide-to-the-australian-open-mens-draw/)- Armchair guide to the Australian Open men’s draw
Murray comes off the back of an impressive win in Brisbane and is my favourite to lift the trophy.
Herald Scotland (http://www.heraldscotland.com/sport/tennis/does-murray-have-what-it-takes-to-win-the-australian-open.1357918452) - Does Murray have what it takes to win the Australian Open?
Eurosport (http://uk.eurosport.yahoo.com/blogs/simon-reed/why-australian-open-favourite-grand-slam-143628173.html) - Why the Australian Open is my favourite Grand Slam
in-cumbria (http://www.in-cumbria.com/maryport-tennis-girl-meeting-novak-djokovic-and-andy-murray-1.1026875?referrerPath=news-archive) - Maryport tennis girl meeting Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray
Bleacher (http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1478793-australian-open-2013-predictions-underrated-players-who-will-make-deep-runs)- Australian Open 2013 Predictions: Underrated Players Who Will Make Deep Runs
10sballs (http://www.10sballs.com/2013/01/11/andy-murray-is-expected-to-be-strong-during-australian-open/) - Andy Murray is Expected to be Strong During Australian Open
PerthNow (http://www.perthnow.com.au/sport/tennis/open-warfare-built-andy-murray/story-fnddkxkr-1226552313832)- Open warfare built Andy Murray
Sydney Morning Herald (http://www.smh.com.au/sport/tennis/the-secret-of-his-success-20130111-2clhk.html)- The secret of his success
Ivan Lendl's renowned focus is proving a winner for Andy Murray.
ESPN (http://www.espn.co.uk/tennis/sport/story/187745.html)- Finely-tuned athlete Murray 'as fast as Bolt'
Sports Campus (http://www.thesportscampus.com/2013011127488/australian-open/australian-open-2013-mens-draw-analysis) - Australin Open 2013's draw analysis
Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/tennis/article-2260529/Andy-Murray-face-Roger-Federer-semi-final-Australian-Open.html)- Murray on collision course with Federer but will avoid Djokovic until Australian Open final
Evening Standard (http://www.standard.co.uk/sport/other-sports/andy-murrays-swagger-suggests-that-he-wont-be-a-onehit-wonder-8447459.html) - Andy Murray’s swagger suggests that he won’t be a one-hit wonder
Tennis World (http://www.tennisworldusa.org/Australian-Open---Federer-speaks-on-Djokovic-Murray-and-Nadal-articolo7791.html) - Australian Open - Federer speaks on Djokovic, Murray and Nadal
Andy Murray is playing great and only going to get stronger in the next couple of years.
ESPN (http://espn.go.com/tennis/blog/_/name/bodo_peter/id/8833113/tennis-novak-djokovic-andy-murray-rivalry-best-biz) - Djokovic-Murray rivalry the best in the biz?
Peter Bodo's blog
BBC - (http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/scotland/20988269) Australian Open draw suits Andy Murray - Pat Cash
video
Guardian (http://www.guardian.co.uk/sport/2013/jan/11/andy-murray-australian-open-robin-haase) - Andy Murray to kick off Australian Open 2013 against Robin Haase
Independent (http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/tennis/australian-open-mens-singles-preview-8448073.html) - Australian Open: Men's singles preview
Independent (http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/tennis/bt-strengthen-sports-profile-by-agreeing-deal-to-show-womens-tennis-8447553.html) - BT strengthen sports profile by agreeing deal to show women's tennis
The telecom company will hope to cash in on the upturn in British women’s tennis by showing live matches from 21 WTA tournaments across the globe. Britain now has two players, Laura Robson and Heather Watson, ranked in the WTA Top-50 - the first time that has happened since July 1987.
The BT Sport deal is for four years and includes the five elite WTA tournaments – Indian Wells, Miami, Madrid, Beijing and Istanbul. During the 2013 season, the rights will be held jointly with previous holder Eurosport, but from 2014 will be exclusively owned by BT Sport.
BT will launch two channels in July and is building its sports profile.
si.com (http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/tennis/news/20130111/australian-open-men-seed-report/) - Australian Open men's seed report by Jon Wertheim
si.com (http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/tennis/news/20130111/australian-open-womens-seed-report/index.html) - Australian Open women's seed report by Jon Wertheim
Tennis World (http://www.tennisworldusa.org/ATP---Andy-Murray-says-he-is-looking-for-ways-to-improve-articolo7806.html)- ATP - Andy Murray says he is looking for ways to improve
Speaking to the media in Melbourne, Murray commented, "The U.S. Open and the Olympics made me extremely motivated. It wasn't a case of 'Oh, everything's done now'.
"It's taken a long time to get there and to win those sorts of events. I know the feeling when you do win them now and it's worth all of the work that you put in.
"In the past, there were loads and loads of questions. I wasn't physically strong enough. I wasn't mentally strong enough. I didn't listen to my coaches. I was spoilt.
"Whatever it was, none of that really bothers me anymore. I'm just looking for ways to keep improving."
Australian Open site (http://www.australianopen.com/en_AU/news/articles/2013-01-11/201301111357880681122.html)- Taking the next step
about Judy Murray
Speaking at the Australian Grand Slam Coaches’ Conference on Friday, Judy drew the parallels between having a talented tennis junior of her own with the fluctuating fortunes of Australia’s own Bernard Tomic. She attributes the final piece in the Murray mind puzzle to the influence Ivan Lendl had since taking the coaching reins in December 2011.
“The thing that has impressed me most since (Andy) started working with Ivan is the focus, it’s absolutely massive. You see it with Djokovic, Rafa and Federer; the eyes are on the goal – we’re going to do absolutely everything we have to do to get there,” she said.
“I think it comes with maturity. Sometimes you just have to wait until a player’s ready in their mind to do it and maybe that’s something you guys in Australia (are) witnessing a little bit with Tomic.
si.com (http://tennis.si.com/2013/01/11/andy-murray-usain-bolt/) - Murray as quick as Bolt, trainer says
Beyond the Baseline
Tennis Space (http://www.thetennisspace.com/aussie-open-predictions-from-the-media/#.UPCHs_nRtzQ.twitter) - Australian Open: Predictions from the media
Sallydaisy
12-01-2013, 10:30
Apparently Jez Green lost a bet against Ivan Lendl. The loser had to read out a speech (written by the winner) during Andy's pre-event press conference in Melbourne today.
This is the result:-
Laura Hutchinson @LauraH7320 (https://twitter.com/LauraH7320) Video Andy Murray's Trainer: The Confessional http://bit.ly/UTojwh (http://t.co/7rvPXMPX)
<< Jez Green's forfeit in Andy's press conference. Very funny.
:laugh:
Apparently Jez Green lost a bet against Ivan Lendl. The loser had to read out a speech (written by the winner) during Andy's pre-event press conference in Melbourne today.
This is the result:-
:laugh:
:rofl:
:rofl: :rofl:
Andy's presser is not up on the Oz Open site yet, but I will look out for it.
^^ Not the video, but just came across the transcription http://www.australianopen.com/en_AU/news/interviews/2013-01-12/201301121357974941194.html
Thanks Fina. I had been looking under videos rather than the news section.
Here is the full transcript - http://www.australianopen.com/en_AU/...974941194.html
Pre-tournament press conference with Andy Murray
Q. Has anything changed since last year?
ANDY MURRAY: Anything changed?
Q. Yes.
ANDY MURRAY: In what respect?
Q. In the global tennis way.
ANDY MURRAY: Yeah, I mean, obviously last year was by far my best year on the court. You know, I had my first Wimbledon final, the Olympics was obviously a great experience, then my first Grand Slam after that.
So, I mean, obviously it was aided as well by Rafa not playing. But I finished with my highest ranking that I ever finished before. So there were a lot of firsts for me last year, and that's pretty important.
I was always saying, once you get to sort of your mid 20s, and I'd been around the same ranking for a few years, it's important to try and find things to improve on and do things that, you know, you've never done or things you haven't achieved before.
So that was obviously great to have been able to have done those things. And I'll try and build on that this year.
Q. Does it feel like there's a monkey off your back as a Grand Slam winner?
ANDY MURRAY: I think for most tournaments, yeah, it feels that way. Not just Grand Slams. You know, I kind of maybe always felt like I was having to prove something every time I went on the court, you know, 'cause I hadn't won a slam. You know, even when you win a Masters Series, people still asked me always about the slams.
So it's nice just to kind of not have to worry about that anymore. I think it will help me throughout the rest of the year, as well, on the tour 'cause I just won't be worrying and thinking about the slams all the time, I can focus on all of the events that I'm entered in.
Q. You've been quoted several times as saying you never felt quite so relaxed coming into a Grand Slam. Could that relaxation almost have a negative effect? Do you need to be more revved up?
ANDY MURRAY: I'm very revved up. That's not the issue. I didn't at any stage say that I was 'very relaxed.' I feel more relaxed than I have done the week before a slam. In the past I think that's going to kind of be natural. I felt that way after the US Open and most of the tournaments I played between then and the end of the year.
But, yeah, I mean, I didn't work hard in Miami, you know, in the off season to come in and just not be focused or too relaxed or anything like that. I mean, I didn't train over there for four weeks to come here and put in a really bad performance.
So, you know, I plan on playing well here.
Q. One statistic that people have mentioned is that the first time Grand Slam winners, in the open era, no first time Grand Slam winner has gone on to win their next Grand Slam. Is that something you're aware of? Have you thought about it? Have you thought how you might deal with that?
ANDY MURRAY: I wasn't aware of it. But, like I've been saying the last couple of weeks, I have no idea how I'm going to play here. I have no idea how I'm going to feel when I go on the court.
I said I feel more relaxed. But I don't know the day when I play my first match, I could be unbelievably nervous. I don't know what effect it will have on me until I'm put in that situation.
But I also know, you know, how hard these events are a to win. If I don't win the Australian Open, I don't think it will be down to having won the US Open. It's down to the level of competition and how tough it is to win these events rather than what happened, you know, four or five months ago.
Q. Is there a little sense of unfinished business here, frustration maybe of last year's semifinal against Novak, and the two previous finals as well?
ANDY MURRAY: Obviously I want to try to take the extra step but in all of the Grand Slams, if I can. I mean, I learnt a lot from last year's semifinal. It was a very important match for me in the context of my year. It was very important. You know, I'm not frustrated that I got over that loss a lot quicker than I had some of my previous slam losses.
I felt like I played well. There was something I could really take away from it. And, yeah, that's why I was disappointed obviously, but it wasn't frustration.
Q. You said you learnt a lot. What else did you learn from that semifinal?
ANDY MURRAY: I mean, I could go through a huge list of things I learnt.
Q. How about four.
ANDY MURRAY: It was my first tournament obviously with Ivan. We chatted a lot before the match with Novak. When I sat down with him a month beforehand, a month and a half beforehand, you know, we discussed those sort of matches, how I was going to play and perform against guys like Novak, Roger and Rafa, tactics, how I was going to go about the match. I learnt to win those matches, I have to go out and do what I did that day.
I mean, you guys saw the match. I don't need to go into huge detail about it. The way I went about the whole match was the right way. Even though I lost it, also the same thing happened at Wimbledon. I went about the match the right way. I was just a few points away from being a set and a break up. I felt that was the main thing that I learnt from it.
I was playing the right way in those matches. I was taking my chances. I wasn't waiting for the guys to miss. I think that's why those two matches in particular I got over a lot quicker than the previous slam final losses or slam semi losses.
Q. Do you feel your game is stronger now than it was 12 months ago?
ANDY MURRAY: I think it changes every year. There's certain things that sometimes on the court you can feel great, sometimes you might not feel as quick as you would like, so you work more on your speed. Sometimes you may feel like you're struggling in longer matches, so you work more on endurance.
You know, that's the thing over the course of your career. I think you learn to make adjustments to the way you're practicing or the way you're training, you know, depending on how you're feeling.
I mean, I feel good just now. I've been practicing well. I've been moving well in practice. Yeah, just changed a few things in training like we always do, make adjustments.
What I did in December this year will be different to what I do after Wimbledon this year. Depends on the period of the year and what you're trying to get out of it.
cont ......................
transcript of Andy's presser continued
Q. Do you sense the rivalry with Novak is going to build over the next 12 months?
ANDY MURRAY: I have no idea. I mean, I know, like I said, how hard it is to compete at this level and how tough it is to play well in the slams and give yourself a chance to play against those players.
Not worth making any predictions about rivalries or whatever. But, you know, when I do play against him, it's a match I enjoy. They're incredibly tough, physical matches. We played quite a few good ones last year in some of the biggest events. If I get to play Novak here, that would mean it would be in the final. So obviously that's what I would like to do.
But I know how hard it is to get to the latter stages of these events.
Q. I remember a few years ago now you and he played doubles together.
ANDY MURRAY: Had massive hair.
Q. You came into the interview room. He was quite taken aback by the interest because the Serbian press didn't travel as much as us. You were both sort of matey together. What is the mood like now that you've played the big ones together?
ANDY MURRAY: I mean, we get on well. Never in any matches have I had any problems with him, in practice. We've never had any issues with each other in the whole time we've been on the tour.
I know you see it in boxing. You find it amazing that after watching guys, you know, punch each other for 12 rounds, they hug each other at the end, they have more respect for each other after that.
I think after the matches we've played over the last year or so, you know, they have been incredibly physical, they've been tough. It has been pretty painful at times, some of the matches. But I think our respect for one another has probably grown over the last 18 months or so. But we never had any problems with each other.
Q. Can you not be as sociable with each other as you used to be?
ANDY MURRAY: No. I mean, I chat with him all the time and with his team when we see each other. I don't really speak to him about tennis really ever, which I think is kind of normal. I wouldn't ask him like how he feels he's hitting his forehand or anything like that (smiling). I discuss other things with him.
That's the one thing, we probably wouldn't talk about tennis much.
Q. What do you think about the match against Robin Haase?
ANDY MURRAY: Well, tough match. I mean, he's a very good player. He's very talented. I had a tough match with him at the US Open a few years ago. He likes playing on big courts. You know, he tends to come out firing and going for big shots, playing extremely aggressive. So, you know, I'll need to be prepared for that.
Yeah, like I say, when I did play him at the US Open a few years ago, it was a very, very tough match. I expect the same thing here.
Q. Do you remember the other time you played against him?
ANDY MURRAY: Yeah. I played him in Rotterdam, I mean, I don't know what year it was, but it was five, six years ago probably. Yeah, like I say, it's a tough match for me. I'll need to be ready.
Q. Jamie Baker is on court. I think he took a lot from what you did together in Miami.
ANDY MURRAY: You'll have to ask him about that. He trained well and worked hard, like always. I saw he won the first set of his match against Donald. I mean, I hope he can pull through.
Q. How much of an achievement would it be for Jamie to qualify in?
ANDY MURRAY: I think it would be great. It would be great for him. You know, he's probably one of the lowest ranked guys in the quallies, as well. Donald has been a very, very good player. So if he can come through against him, that will give him a lot of confidence.
And also Ward has done well, too. I saw he was down a break. It would be nice to see a few guys in the main draw.
Q. (Indiscernible) the week for his determination to return to the game. Can you talk about how much you admire his spirit in confronting this illness?
ANDY MURRAY: I don't want to go into too much. That's something for him to talk about. I speak to him a lot. He's one of my closest friends. He's obviously going through a tough time just now. I think everyone needs to try and respect that. He needs all the support he can get.
I've been passing it on to him, but everyone on the tour from stringers, coaches, players, everyone's right behind him and extremely supportive. That's what he needs.
Sun (http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/tennis/4739495/Australian-Open-Ivan-Lendls-warning-to-Andy-Murray.html) - NYC counts for nothing
The Slice (http://the-slice.com/2013/01/murrays-trainer-loses-bet-with-lendl/)- Murray’s Trainer Loses Bet With Lendl
I'll catch up with all the news a little later today.
The Grandstand (http://tenngrand.com/2013/01/11/facebook-chat-players-discuss-the-australian-open-draw/): Another one of those spoof convos: Facebook chat: Players discuss the Australian Open draw (this was obviously done before 3QR) :rolling:
RoastLamb
12-01-2013, 18:01
The Grandstand (http://tenngrand.com/2013/01/11/facebook-chat-players-discuss-the-australian-open-draw/): Another one of those spoof convos: Facebook chat: Players discuss the Australian Open draw (this was obviously done before 3QR) :rolling:
Truly brilliant!!! Wonder who writes this stuff? :lol:
I loved the way Gimelstob kept asking idiotic questions and they kept calling him an idiot :rolling:
Telegraph (http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/tennis/australianopen/9797550/Australian-Open-2013-Top-seeds-look-forward-to-playing-in-Melbourne.html) - Australian Open 2013: Top seeds look forward to playing in Melbourne
The National (http://sports.nationalpost.com/2013/01/12/australian-open-preview-andy-murray-novak-djokovic/) - Australian Open preview: Andy Murray faces an uphill battle
Fox Sports (http://msn.foxsports.com/tennis/story/andy-murray-novak-djokovic-could-face-off-australian-open-tennis-011213) - Murray ready for another Aussie run
Sporting Life (http://www.sportinglife.com/tennis/news/article/2/8392297/murray-the-bet-at-the-price) - Murray the bet at the price
Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/tennis/article-2261266/Murray-begin-Australian-Open-bid-Tuesday.html) - Murray to begin Australian Open bid on Tuesday against Dutchman Haase
Sky Sports (http://www1.skysports.com/tennis/news/12110/8391992/Ivan-Lendl-has-demanded-more-from-Andy-Murray-ahead-of-the-Australian-Open) - Ivan Lendl has demanded more from Andy Murray ahead of the Australian Open
The Age (http://www.theage.com.au/sport/tennis/murray-ready-to-serve-up-his-relaxed-grand-manner-20130112-2cmpe.html) - Murray ready to serve up his relaxed, grand manner
Daily Record (http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/tennis/ivan-lendls-message-to-murray-1530538)- Ivan Lendl warns Murray inspiration from winning Grand Slam will not make it easier against the world's best
Herald Scotland (http://www.heraldscotland.com/sport/tennis/murrays-coach-is-looking-for-the-scot-to-show-inner-strength-and-build-on-a-fantastic-year-with-another-major.19897) - Murray's coach is looking for the Scot to show inner strength and build on a fantastic year with another major
Scotsman (http://www.scotsman.com/sport/tennis/ivan-lendl-plays-it-cool-on-andy-murray-bid-for-second-grand-slam-title-1-2733988) - Ivan Lendl plays it cool on Andy Murray bid for second grand slam title
Independent (http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/tennis/ivan-lendl-us-crown-wont-help-andy-murray-win-australian-open-8448790.html)- Ivan Lendl: US crown won't help Andy Murray win Australian Open
Telegraph (http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/tennis/9796636/Australian-Open-2013-Andy-Murray-aims-to-ensure-wait-for-second-major-is-a-short-one.html)- Australian Open 2013: Andy Murray aims to ensure wait for second major is a short on
Reuters (http://uk.reuters.com/article/2013/01/12/tennis-open-murray-idUKL4N0AH0AZ20130112?feedType=RSS&feedName=tennisNews&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+reuters%2FUKTennisNews+%28New s+%2F+UK+%2F+Tennis+News%29) - Tennis-Murray returns to Melbourne monkey-free
RoastLamb
12-01-2013, 19:16
I loved the way Gimelstob kept asking idiotic questions and they kept calling him an idiot :rolling:
Yeah, makes you really wonder who wrote it. Also, the Brad Gilbert stuff cracked me up. Just fab!
Australian Open @AustralianOpen
.@5livetennis catches up with Andy Murray post press conference. #ausopen pic.twitter.com/63vp6k09
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BAYxmCsCcAAUu6v.jpg:large
Australian Open @AustralianOpen
A busy evening in store for Andy Murray. #ausopen pic.twitter.com/hbERHmdE
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BAYxwi1CEAActzf.jpg:large
Australian Open @AustralianOpen
Murray on #ausopen: "Incredible facilities @craigtiley makes players feel comfortable,great tourn,friendly fans, staff" pic.twitter.com/V1VJwPtP
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BAYyq2PCUAAFJlG.jpg:large
Australian Open @AustralianOpen
Murray practices his lines. #ausopen pic.twitter.com/Kuh0ARQG
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BAY0fHFCUAE54df.jpg:large
Australian Open @AustralianOpen
Murray - looking to keep improving in 2013. #ausopen pic.twitter.com/S9TAVGfH
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BAY0fIvCYAAD1ad.jpg
Tennis Space (http://www.thetennisspace.com/mens-betting-preview-for-the-australian-open/) - Men's betting preview for the Australian Open
Tennis Space (http://www.thetennisspace.com/oddballs-and-oddities-42/)- Oddballs and Oddities
Lol! Great quote from Carole Bouchard from Novak
. Quote of the day : Q to Djokovic : "Have you noticed a change in Andy Murray's demeanor ?" Answer : "He has a shorter haircut". #Precious
ESPN (http://www.espn.co.uk/tennis/sport/story/187985.html) - Murray may be 'unbelievably nervous' in Melbourne
judy murray @judmoo
Check this out. Crocodile Dunblane....and his Shiela. Fabulous. pic.twitter.com/fV6b7UUR
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BAfHb4cCEAIpaJx.jpg:large
:rolling: :rolling:
Sallydaisy
13-01-2013, 12:11
I saw that earlier on twitter - it's brilliant!!!
Especially the bit about 'brief appearances' by Nole, Fed and Atomic.
Especially the bit about 'brief appearances' by Nole, Fed and Atomic.
I definitely like that bit! :red devil: :thumbup:
BBC (http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/tennis/21002898)- Australian Open: Can Andy Murray win a second Grand Slam?
BBC (http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/tennis/20998282)- Australian Open defeat has 'mentally helped' Andy Murray
video interview (2.10 min)
BBC (http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/scotland/20998925)- Jamie Baker on Australian Open qualification & depression battle
video interview (1.46)
Channel 4 (http://www.channel4.com/news/andy-murray-australian-open-tennis-happy-murray)- Why a happy Andy Murray is a winning Andy Murray
Guardian (http://www.guardian.co.uk/sport/2013/jan/12/golden-era-andy-murray-novak-djokovic)- Golden era of Andy Murray and Novak Djokovic starts at Australian Open
Herald (http://www.heraldscotland.com/sport/tennis/advantage-to-murray.19898666)- Advantage to Murray
Scotsman (http://www.scotsman.com/sport/tennis/aussie-rules-andy-murray-is-ready-and-willing-to-fight-for-the-title-1-2734697) - Aussie rules: Andy Murray is ready and willing to fight for the title
Scotsman (http://www.scotsman.com/scotland-on-sunday/sport/other-sports/tennis-in-all-honesty-ivan-lendl-wants-more-1-2734760) - Tennis: In all honesty, Ivan Lendl wants more
Independent (http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/tennis/murrays-on-mission-improbable-8449359.html) - Murray's on mission improbable
Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/tennis/article-2261463/Andy-Murray-better-greats-make-little-bit-tennis-history-says-Nick-Bollettieri.html)- Bollettieri: Murray can go one better than the greats and make his own little bit of tennis history
This one is definitely worth a read
Telegraph (http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/columnists/simon-briggs/9797688/Australian-Open-2013-Andy-Murray-will-be-helped-by-progress-of-Jamie-Baker-in-Melbourne.html) - Australian Open 2013: Andy Murray will be helped by progress of Jamie Baker in Melbourne
Sun (http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/tennis/4740815/Andy-Murray-ready-to-knock-Novak-Djokovic-off-his-perch.html) - Novak’s a pain!
Guardian (http://www.guardian.co.uk/sport/2013/jan/12/novak-djokovic-andy-murray-australian-open) - Novak Djokovic eyes hat-trick but sees big change in rival Andy Murray
ATP (http://www.atpworldtour.com/News/Tennis/2013/01/2/Australian-Open-Preview.aspx) - What To Watch For In Melbourne
BBC (http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/tennis/21002725) - Australian Open: Martina Hingis on Serena, Robson and Murray
Tennis Reporters (http://www.tennisreporters.net/archives/9731) - Aussie Open 2013: Drawn & Quartered
Wimbledon (http://www.wimbledon.com/en_GB/news/articles/2013-01-13/201301131358050575532.html) - Australian Open 2013: welcome to the Happy Slam
The Slice @TheSliceTweets
Only a "far superior physical specimen" could sit & play tennis amazingly at the same time #Lendlpalooza #AusOpen http://twitpic.com/bup8xc
ESPN (http://espn.go.com/sports/tennis/picks/_/tournament/12)- Tennis Expert Picks - Australian Open
BBC (http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/tennis/21002737)- Andy Murray 'revved up' for 2013 Australian Open
Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/tennis/article-2261691/Greg-Rusedski-believes-Andy-Murray-win-Australian-Open.html?ito=feeds-newsxml)- Rusedski has faith in Murray to win second slam at Australian Open
ATP (http://www.atpworldtour.com/News/Tennis/2013/01/3/Corona-Slice-14-January-2013.aspx)- Corona Slice: Novak, Roger Star In Melbourne
by Matt Fitzgerald
Tennis Panorama (http://www.tennispanorama.com/archives/33908?utm_term=%23tennis&utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=twitter) - 2013 Australian Open Men’s Contender Profiles
Guardian (http://www.guardian.co.uk/sport/2013/jan/13/andy-murray-jamie-baker-melbourne) - Andy Murray happy to welcome the player who knows all his secrets
Tennis Space (http://www.thetennisspace.com/how-murrays-fitness-trainer-is-helping-tamira-paszek/) - Murray's fitness trainer is helping Tamira Paszek
scrapaddict
13-01-2013, 22:12
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10151221828416966&set=a.231935561965.134843.16814976965&type=1&theater
Laughed at this!
Independent (http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/tennis/agassi-tips-murray-to-build-on-us-victory-8449937.html)- Agassi tips Murray to build on US victory
Baker (http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/tennis/baker-and-murray-friends-reunited-at-the-top-8449936.html)- Baker and Murray: Friends reunited at the top
Sallydaisy
14-01-2013, 00:11
Crocodile Dunblane ... and now ... Muzz Lightyear.
;)
:laugh:
Stuart Fraser @stu_fraser (https://twitter.com/stu_fraser) First it was Crocodile Dunblane....now it's Muzz Lightyear!!
#ToTheBaselineInfenityAndBeyond (https://twitter.com/search?q=%23ToTheBaselineInfenityAndBeyond&src=hash) #TheSun (https://twitter.com/search?q=%23TheSun&src=hash) pic.twitter.com/JnOBuLx7 (http://t.co/JnOBuLx7)
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10151221828416966&set=a.231935561965.134843.16814976965&type=1&theater
Laughed at this!
:lol:
Scotsman (http://www.scotsman.com/sport/tennis/australian-open-grand-expectations-for-andy-murray-1-2735434) - Australian Open: Grand expectations for Andy Murray
Scotsman (http://www.scotsman.com/news/odd/spoof-poster-of-andy-murray-goes-viral-1-2735571) - Spoof poster of Andy Murray goes viral
Tennis Grandstand (http://www.tennisgrandstand.com/2013/01/13/ivan-lendl-sarcastic-witty-and-honest/) - Ivan Lendl: Sarcastic, Witty and Honest
Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/tennis/article-2262165/Australian-Open-2013-Andy-Murray-ready-step-unknown.html) - Relaxed Murray ready to step into the unknown in Australia as grand slam champion
ESPN (http://espn.go.com/tennis/aus13/story/_/id/8842341/australian-open-roger-federer-andy-murray-begin-year-transition) - Fed, Murray begin year of transition
includes video of ESPN discussing Andy
Radio Times (http://www.radiotimes.com/news/2013-01-13/could-andy-murray-be-world-number-one-in-2013#.UPQY6-doEV8.twitter) - Could Andy Murray be world number one in 2013?
RoastLamb
14-01-2013, 22:19
Tebbutt's Oz Open report. (http://www.tenniscanada.com/index.php?title=TEBBUTT:-2013-GRAND-SLAM-NO.-1:-START-YOUR-ENGINES&pid=4312) There's a bit about Judy and a bit about Neil Harman writing a book on the 2012 tennis year called Court Confidential.
supergran
14-01-2013, 23:30
Radio Times (http://www.radiotimes.com/news/2013-01-13/could-andy-murray-be-world-number-one-in-2013#.UPQY6-doEV8.twitter) - Could Andy Murray be world number one in 2013?Loved this Cazza.
Radio Times (http://www.radiotimes.com/news/2013-01-13/could-andy-murray-be-world-number-one-in-2013#.UPQY6-doEV8.twitter) - Could Andy Murray be world number one in 2013?
Is that this week's radio times?
Is that this week's radio times?
Mine arrived in the post today but I can't see it.
BBC (http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/tennis/21021951) - Andy Murray into Australian Open second round
BBC (http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/tennis/21024162)- Andy Murray pleased to win 'tricky' first round match in Australian Open
BBC (http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/tennis/21022420) - Australian Open 2013: Laura Robson makes round two
I'll post some more later
Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/tennis/article-2262657/Andy-Murray-turned-Crocodile-Dunblane-Australian-Open-poster.html?ito=feeds-newsxml) - Crocodile Dunblane... and he's coming for your Sheilas! Murray is transformed into the poster boy of the Australian Open
:rolling: :rolling: There are 5 more posters here by the same guy who did the Crocodile Dunblane poster. I love the Mad Muzz one.
Andy Murray press conference - after beating Haase.
video - http://www.australianopen.com/en_AU/video/index.html#ooid=V1NHNlODpDw5fjfupZH--sA9Wk35segz
transcript - http://www.australianopen.com/en_AU/news/interviews/2013-01-15/201301151358235254354.html
Q. That seemed really impressive from the start. Did it feel that way to you?
ANDY MURRAY: Yeah, it was a good start. I mean, it was very different conditions to what it's been the last four, five days. So the court was playing much different. Bouncing a lot higher. It's much livelier.
Yeah, I thought I did a pretty good job from the start of dictating the points and not giving him too many freebies.
Q. What did you make of the singing fans that supported you?
ANDY MURRAY: Yeah, I think it's the same group of guys that come every single year. So, yeah, they've been there, yeah, I would say at least four or five years. They've been coming to watch. Try to sort them out some tickets when we can.
Yeah, they're good support and pretty amusing songs. Although I think they haven't come up with too many new ones, so challenge them to that.
Q. Are they Australians?
ANDY MURRAY: Yeah.
Q. Do you know anything about your next opponent, Sousa?
ANDY MURRAY: A little bit. I don't know too much about him, but I've seen him play a couple of matches during the clay court season last year in Barcelona. I saw him play. I also saw him a little bit at the French Open, as well.
I've never practiced against him; never played against him.
Q. Physically are you exactly where you want to be body wise? Not so much fitness, but you seem to fill your shirt out perhaps even more than you did 12 months ago.
ANDY MURRAY: Most of the weight that I put on is in my legs, but the T shirt I'm wearing is tighter. It's not that I'm any bigger in my upper body. It's just because of the tightness of the T shirt, maybe it appears that way.
Q. But are you where you want to be physically?
ANDY MURRAY: Yeah, I think, you know, you train hard and prepare the best you can and then see where it takes you when you get into the tough situations, the hard conditions. Especially here, it can be extremely hot, which it probably will be on Thursday. You know, then throughout the year you make adjustments based on how you're feeling.
But I trained hard to get ready for this event.
Q. Is there a bit of relief about getting the first game of the season at this Open out of the way?
ANDY MURRAY: Yeah, I mean, I started the year well in Brisbane, but obviously coming into the slams the first match is normally pretty tough.
You know, there's nerves in the buildup. You just got to try and focus and play solid, you know, not make too many silly mistakes.
I did a good job of that today. It's always nice to get through the first round of any tournament, but especially here.
Q. Do you even feel nerves with your success?
ANDY MURRAY: Everybody does. I don't think there's anyone that doesn't. I think nerves are a good thing. If you aren't nervous, it shows that you're really not that bothered.
When the nerves are there, sometimes it can be, you know, for 10, 15 minutes before you go on the court or the beginning of the match or the evening beforehand. You know, they can affect you at different times.
But it shows that you care, and that's the positive you take out of it. Often when you are nervous, you can play your best tennis.
Q. Did it feel noticeably different walking out as a major winner?
ANDY MURRAY: No, not really. I think I've been asked that question a lot. It didn't feel much difference to me. Still nervous before I went on to play the match.
You know, I think when I would see the benefits of that is if I get myself deep into a slam this year and you're playing against the top players, that's I think when you'll draw on that experience and use it in the right way.
But I don't think it makes, you know, personally a huge amount of difference to how you feel at the beginning of events.
Q. Is it tricky that everyone is understandably looking to the last major and all you want to do is look forward?
ANDY MURRAY: No, it's not a bad thing. I've often had to look at majors, having lost in finals or having lost in tough semifinals. It's nice to have that memory of having won one.
But, yeah, doesn't matter what anyone else is doing; it matters what I'm doing. I'm focused on this event, and I trained really hard to get myself ready for it.
So whether everyone else is still thinking about the US Open or not makes no difference to me.
Q. I think the forecast is for about 39 degrees on Thursday. Does that make you more concerned about where you are in the schedule at all, what time of day you play?
ANDY MURRAY: No, I mean, you know, obviously preferably when there's a bit of shade on the court in temperatures like that. It obviously helps.
But, yeah, I mean, half the draw's going to be in the same situation. Whether you play at 11:00, I mean, it's going to be really warm in the evening as well, but obviously not quite so bad.
But, yeah, for a majority of the day, it's going to be tough conditions to play in, and need to be ready for it.
Q. Did you check in which half of the draw Janowicz is in?
ANDY MURRAY: It wasn't the first thing I did when I saw the draw, no. I didn't focus on that too much. But I'm pretty sure he played yesterday. I saw him warming up for his match, so...
I see he's in the top half.
Q. There has been so sad news today about Brad Drewett, the ATP World Tour chairman stepping down. Do you have a message for Brad?
ANDY MURRAY: Of all the people in his position, since I've been part of the ATP, I spent more time with him than I did with any of the other guys before him. We had, you know, numerous meetings with him, with the Grand Slams, you know, chatted to him a lot privately, as well.
Yeah, it's obviously very shocking news. Very sad. You know, he's done a very good job for the tour. He's done a good job of bringing the tournaments together and arranging, you know, the meetings we had with the slams. He's definitely had an impact in the time he's been working there.
So, yeah, it's a big shame to hear something like that happen. Hope he's okay.
Eurosport (http://uk.eurosport.yahoo.com/news/australian-open-murray-roars-second-round-melbourne-021301785.html;_ylt=Ao0nVfhNFxS5Zgh_ZGnta_VAg4t4;_ ylu=X3oDMTQ0cmw3Mmx0BG1pdANGZWF0dXJlZCBNZWdhdHJvbi BUZW5uaXMgU0YEcGtnA2FjZDc4YzBkLWI3NjctM2YzZS04NmQx LTQ1OTVjOTAwODdjMgRwb3MDMQRzZWMDbWVnYXRyb24EdmVyA2 FhNzYwOTcwLTVlZmYtMTFlMi1hYmM3LWZjODliOGIzNWQxNw--;_ylg=X3oDMTFrdjNwb29uBGludGwDZ2IEbGFuZwNlbi1nYgRw c3RhaWQDBHBzdGNhdAN0ZW5uaXMEcHQDc2VjdGlvbnM-;_ylv=3)- Australian Open - Murray roars into second round in Melbourne
includes video links to a Eurosport interview and some highlights.
Sallydaisy
15-01-2013, 12:19
The Times: (http://www.thetimes.co.uk/tto/sport/tennis/article3658017.ece) Majestic Murray moves easily into second round of Australian Open (£'s required).
extracts below
In a manner of some comfort, interrupted only by a few scorching winners from his opponent, Andy Murray moved into the second round of the Australian Open on a day when the only cloud on the horizon was a shattering blow to the leadership of the sport.
No sooner had the sport united to send their best wishes to Hutchins back in England, than they were tending to one of their own in Australia where Brad Drewett, the local boy who has risen through the ranks to become the executive chairman and president of the ATP World Tour, has had ALS, or motor neurone disease, diagnosed.
Haase is a complex player. He had led Murray by two sets to love in the second round of the 2011 Open in New York, only to be confounded by the brilliance of the Scot’s recovery powers. He needed to display nothing like that this time in near perfect blue-sky conditions, for once he had broken the Dutchman’s second service game, the match was almost entirely on his racket, a performance full of powerful control, clinical execution and command of his position on the court.
Telegraph (http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/tennis/andymurray/9802046/First-round-win-for-Andy-Murray-at-Australian-Open-2013.html) - First-round win for Andy Murray at Australian Open 201
Telegraph (http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/tennis/australianopen/9801845/Australian-Open-2013-Andy-Murray-through-to-second-round-after-straight-sets-victory-over-Robin-Haase.html)- Australian Open 2013: Andy Murray through to second round after straight sets victory over Robin Haase
Telegraph (http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/tennis/australianopen/9802127/Australian-Open-2013-Andy-Murray-satisifed-with-solid-start-as-he-overcomes-nerves-to-beat-Robin-Haase.html) - Australian Open 2013: Andy Murray satisifed with solid start as he overcomes nerves to beat Robin Haase
ESPN (http://www.espn.co.uk/tennis/sport/story/188350.html) - Murray not fazed by unknown Sousa
ATP (http://www.atpworldtour.com/News/Tennis/2013/01/3/Australian-Open-Tuesday-Murray-Cruises-In-Opener.aspx) - Murray Says 'Nerves Are Good' After Win; Mayer Saves 2 M.P.
Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/tennis/article-2262539/Australian-Open-2013-Andy-Murray-beats-Robin-Haase.html) - Murray ignites Australian Open challenge with straight-sets victory over Haase
Independent - (http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/tennis/andy-murray-cruises-into-round-two-of-australian-open-8451670.html) Andy Murray cruises into round two of Australian Open
Reuters (http://uk.reuters.com/article/2013/01/15/tennis-open-murray-support-idUKL4N0AK03E20130115?feedType=RSS&feedName=tennisNews&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+reuters%2FUKTennisNews+%28New s+%2F+UK+%2F+Tennis+News%29) - Tennis-Murray success brings more moans than cheers Down Under
Guardian (http://www.guardian.co.uk/sport/2013/jan/15/australian-open-andy-murray-wins) - Andy Murray wins Australian Open first round, demolishing Robin Haase
AFP (http://www.google.com/hostednews/afp/article/ALeqM5hx3iuR4Rr0gZ9AkBs5oz2dlMtCUg?docId=CNG.a8153 70aea18a619bc7667cd075dae6c.511) - Federer could wilt in Aussie heat, says McEnroe
"Djokovic and Murray to me are the two biggest favourites and Roger is going to have a tougher time winning majors, particularly if the heat becomes a factor," said McEnroe, 53, speaking by telephone from New York.
david1610
15-01-2013, 17:13
Hope Shane hears Andy's interview - http://www.australianopen.com/en_AU/video/index.html#ooid=V1NHNlODpDw5fjfupZH--sA9Wk35segz apart from the challenge to produce new songs, he talks about ARRANGING FREE TICKETS FOR THEM!!!!!!
Hope Shane hears Andy's interview - http://www.australianopen.com/en_AU/video/index.html#ooid=V1NHNlODpDw5fjfupZH--sA9Wk35segz apart from the challenge to produce new songs, he talks about ARRANGING FREE TICKETS FOR THEM!!!!!!
I think he said it's something they've done in the past. I know the boys got some tix through Judy one year.
After his match Andy visited the ESPN studios for an interview (http://espn.go.com/video/clip?id=8845176) with Pam Shriver. Also on the same page there's a 9 minute interview with Federer but be warned, it includes fawning by Chris Evert and Patrick McEnroe of such a high quality it may induce biliousness. :ill:
After his match Andy visited the ESPN studios for an interview (http://espn.go.com/video/clip?id=8845176) with Pam Shriver. Also on the same page there's a 9 minute interview with Federer but be warned, it includes fawning by Chris Evert and Patrick McEnroe of such a high quality it may induce biliousness. :ill:
Thanks for the link - great interview from Andy!
Metro (http://metro.co.uk/2013/01/15/andy-murray-is-crocodile-dunblane-in-pastiche-australian-open-poster-3353033/)- Andy Murray is ‘Crocodile Dunblane’ in pastiche Australian Open poster
Metro (http://metro.co.uk/2013/01/15/andrew-castle-macho-man-andy-murray-can-now-go-the-extra-mile-3353603/)- Andrew Castle: Macho man Andy Murray can now go the extra mile
Eurosport (http://uk.eurosport.yahoo.com/blogs/tramlines/monster-murray-tools-history-152550159.html) - Monster Murray has tools to make history
Tramlines
Evening Standard (http://www.standard.co.uk/sport/other-sports/unshaven-andy-murrays-bristling-with-aussie-aggression-8451730.html)- Unshaven Andy Murray's bristling with Aussie aggression
Evening Standard (http://www.standard.co.uk/sport/other-sports/speed-is-the-essence-as-reinforced-andy-murray-runs-prey-into-the-ground-8452144.html) - Speed is the essence as reinforced Andy Murray runs prey into the ground
After his match Andy visited the ESPN studios for an interview (http://espn.go.com/video/clip?id=8845176) with Pam Shriver. Also on the same page there's a 9 minute interview with Federer but be warned, it includes fawning by Chris Evert and Patrick McEnroe of such a high quality it may induce biliousness. :ill:
Thanks for the link Bardot, great interview with Andy, but I think I will forgo the Federer interview after your warning :laugh:
Telegraph (http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/tennis/australianopen/9803962/Australian-Open-2013-Andy-Murray-blasts-his-way-past-Robin-Haase-to-set-up-clash-with-Joao-Sousa.html) - Australian Open 2013: Andy Murray blasts his way past Robin Haase to set up clash with Joao Sousa
RoastLamb
15-01-2013, 21:01
After his match Andy visited the ESPN studios for an interview (http://espn.go.com/video/clip?id=8845176) with Pam Shriver. Also on the same page there's a 9 minute interview with Federer but be warned, it includes fawning by Chris Evert and Patrick McEnroe of such a high quality it may induce biliousness. :ill:
:lol: I watched Andy's interview last night on telly and fastforwarded through Federer's this morning. Barf.
Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/tennis/article-2262926/Australian-Open-2013-Andy-Murray-styled-Crocodile-Dunblane-Robin-Haase-victory.html?ito=feeds-newsxml) - Crocodile Andy bares his teeth in Melbourne as poster star of the Australian Open begins campaign with first-round cruise
Great picture of the ANDY boys.
supergran
15-01-2013, 23:03
Thanks Bardot and Cazza.:thanks::thanks::skippy::skippy:
Guardian (http://www.guardian.co.uk/sport/2013/jan/15/andy-murray-roger-federer-australian-open)- Australian Open 2013: Andy Murray and Roger Federer taking it easy
Sydney Morning Herald (http://www.smh.com.au/sport/tennis/the-body-of-evidence-now-murray-muscles-in-20130115-2crlq.html) - The body of evidence: now Murray muscles in
''He's a year older - we all get a bit bigger,'' said Murray's fitness coach Jez Green. Murray reckons he's just wearing a tighter shirt, an excuse trotted out by males down the ages to explain a ''fuller'' appearance, albeit elsewhere above the belt.
In his pectoral muscles and across his back, Murray looks bigger, more chiselled; he has the upper-body drivers to complement legs of steel, which is where he says any weight gain has taken place.
.....
In the locker room after Tuesday's 6-3, 6-1, 6-3 stroll, Haase praised him for the quality of his opening set, when the Dutchman felt he hit plenty of strong second serves, and was still blasted out of points. ''The way he returned today, from the start, that's the best you can get.''
Australian Open Site (http://www.australianopen.com/en_AU/news/articles/2013-01-15/201301151358220368396.html) - Impressive Murray dismisses Haase
RoastLamb
15-01-2013, 23:35
Tom Tebbutt's Tuesday blog. (http://www.tenniscanada.com/index.php?title=TEBBUTT:-ONE-ON-ONE-WITH-RAONIC&pid=4317) Some sad info about one of Canada's female players (she took a long break last year because she was so upset at some of the things directed at her via twitter and facebook). And Tom was the only media person at Milos' press interview last night.
poor Rebecca , she shouldnt have been looking at that stuff , feel bad for her
RoastLamb
16-01-2013, 00:38
poor Rebecca , she shouldnt have been looking at that stuff , feel bad for her
Must say I only sent her good tweets. Honestly some people are utter morons when it comes to social media. I used to love her tweets. Sad.
I wondered why Milos is being put on an obscure court for Thursday but if only one reporter turned up for his presser, that explains it.
BBC (http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/tennis/21039760) - Andy Murray facing extreme heat at Australian Open
BBC (http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/tennis/21038650) - Australian Open 2013: Heather Watson beats Ksenia Pervak
Herald Scotland (http://www.heraldscotland.com/sport/tennis/murray-expecting-it-hot-in-second-round-match-with-portuguese.19933638) - Murray expecting it hot in second-round match with Portuguese
RoastLamb
16-01-2013, 16:34
I wondered why Milos is being put on an obscure court for Thursday but if only one reporter turned up for his presser, that explains it.
Too bad, that means no tv coverage for us Canucks. Bummer.
RoastLamb
16-01-2013, 16:57
Tom Tebbutt's latest blog. (http://www.tenniscanada.com/index.php?title=TEBBUTT:-THE-THRILL-OF-VICTORY&pid=4321) Amongst other things, he interviews former American player Jesse Levine on his decision to play for Canada and mentions that both Justine Henin and Daniel Nestor's wife are expecting babies soon.
BBC (http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/tennis/21045745) - Australian Open: The challenges of playing in 40C heat
The Australian (http://www.theaustralian.com.au/sport/opinion/climbing-mountains-with-ivan-lendl-kills-thoughts-of-slackening-off/story-e6frg7t6-1226553119459) - Climbing mountains with Ivan Lendl kills thoughts of slackening off
The good news is that Andy is writing a column for The Australian newspaper. The bad news is you need to pay to subscribe to read more than first few lines.
The Australian (http://www.theaustralian.com.au/sport/tennis/tennis-officials-in-denial-over-doping/story-fnbe6xeb-1226555416615) - Tennis officials 'in denial over doping'
This one is free.
Independent (http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/tennis/andy-murray-and-laura-robson-ready-to-turn-up-heat-after-scorching-starts-8452992.html) - Andy Murray and Laura Robson ready to turn up heat after scorching starts
ESPN Star (http://www.espnstar.com/tennis/news/detail/item920787/Murray-faces-the-unknown-in-Sousa/) - Murray faces the unknown in Sousa
Should Murray care to delve deeper into Sousa's past, he will see the two have more in common than he perhaps realised.
Re the doping article in The Australian (link above) - earlier today I read a report in a French newspaper with Rochus' full allegations - happily the Australian did not give the names of his unsubstantiated claims (presumably they have libel laws in Australia but not in France) - he even accused Soderling of doping and faking his mono to cover it up, which is obviously ridiculous.
I'm afraid just as I'd say "never say never", I'd never say "ridiculous".......just look at the Armstrong case. Who knows what goes on or doesn't? Wherever large sums of money are concerned there's a temptation that someone may not be able to resist. Sorry to sound so cynical.
agree pabbers , and I dont think its being cynical , but realistic .
Hate to think of it going on in tennis , but Im sure it does.
Tennis Space (http://www.thetennisspace.com/rusedski-murray-is-at-peace-with-himself/) - Rusedski: Murray is at peace with himself
“For me, the battle for No 1 is between Djokovic and Murray. I have great respect for Nadal and Federer, but Nadal is coming back next month, after so many months out, and we don’t know what sort of shape he is going to be in. After the French Open, we will know whether he’s going to be in that race for No 1, but it may be too soon. I can see Federer possibly sneaking another slam, but I can’t see him consistently beating Djokovic and Murray. For now, I see Federer as the third man
Madeline
17-01-2013, 09:26
Nice article on the AO site, http://www.australianopen.com/en_AU/news/match_reports/2013-01-17/201301171358398859818.html.
Sounds like Kim will never have to put up with being told she doesn't cook as well as his mother. . . :laugh:
BBC (http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/tennis/21054929)- Andy Murray reaches Australian Open 2013 third round
BBC (http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/tennis/21056762)- Australian Open 2013: Andy Murray glad of swift victory
BBC video interview
Telegraph (http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/tennis/australianopen/9807591/Australian-Open-2013-Andy-Murray-brushes-aside-Joao-Sousa-to-set-up-third-round-tie-with-Ricardas-Berankis.html) - Australian Open 2013: Andy Murray brushes aside Joao Sousa to set up third-round tie with Ricardas Berankis
Independent (http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/tennis/andy-murray-defeats-joao-sousa-to-ease-into-third-round-of-australian-open-8454907.html)- Andy Murray defeats Joao Sousa to ease into third round of Australian Open
Guardian (http://www.guardian.co.uk/sport/2013/jan/17/australian-open-2013-andy-murray) - Andy Murray shrugs off Australian heat and João Sousa in second round
Eurosport (http://news.yahoo.com/tight-shirted-murray-designs-australian-open-title-080533095--ten.html) - Tight-shirted Murray has designs on Australian Open title
Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/tennis/article-2263734/Australian-Open-2013-Andy-Murray-beats-Joao-Sousa.html)- Murray races to straight-sets victory over Sousa as Brit sends out warning to rivals
includes a piccy of the ANDY boys
Australian Open site (http://www.australianopen.com/en_AU/news/match_reports/2013-01-17/201301171358398859818.html) - Murray scorches Sousa
Eurosport (http://uk.eurosport.yahoo.com/news/australian-open-cool-murray-breezes-third-round-014711806.html;_ylt=Au8b9qQN8dmiSSmpJDhZSYhAg4t4;_ ylu=X3oDMTQ0NWgzcmdzBG1pdANGZWF0dXJlZCBNZWdhdHJvbi BUZW5uaXMgU0YEcGtnAzI1MmM3MDQxLTQxZWUtM2VmMi04NTky LTQxMTc2ZTRmNjUyZQRwb3MDMQRzZWMDbWVnYXRyb24EdmVyA2 M2YzZlYjAwLTYwODgtMTFlMi05NTdmLWVkYzc4ZmRkZjhjYQ--;_ylg=X3oDMTFrdjNwb29uBGludGwDZ2IEbGFuZwNlbi1nYgRw c3RhaWQDBHBzdGNhdAN0ZW5uaXMEcHQDc2VjdGlvbnM-;_ylv=3) - Australian Open - Cool Murray breezes through to third round
Eurosport (http://uk.eurosport.yahoo.com/video/murray-mastering-conditions-key-063619884.html)- Murray: Mastering conditions was key
Eurosport interview with Andy after Sousa
Eurosport (http://uk.eurosport.yahoo.com/video/news-australian-open-men-072959862.html;_ylt=ApBsZ6vz69hn1nf1.yxmrEuGAYh4;_ ylu=X3oDMTJ0cGFzOXRtBG1pdANDQSBWSURFTyBTcG9ydCBtb2 R1bGUEcGtnAzRlOWNmNjg0LTFlYzgtM2E5MS05Y2EzLTBhNjgx YTVjMzhmMQRwb3MDNQRzZWMDTWVkaWFQbGF5bGlzdEJhcg--;_ylg=X3oDMTA1bmkzZDc4BHRlc3QD;_ylv=3?pb_list=6c1c 6dbb-502b-4392-a302-c35365b82609) - Murray and Tsonga cruise in Melbourne
Eurosport video including another short interview
Eurosport (http://uk.eurosport.yahoo.com/video/jamie-murray-laura-beat-anyone-094309981.html) - Jamie Murray: Laura can beat anyone
Eurosport video interview
Andy's press interview folling Sousa - http://www.australianopen.com/en_AU/news/interviews/2013-01-17/201301171358403307547.html
Q. Have to feel pretty good after that.
ANDY MURRAY: Yeah, it's actually all right when the sun was kind of behind the clouds. It was fine. When the sun came out, it got really hot really quickly.
A good match to get done in straight sets.
Q. Is it sometimes harder to play a match like that because you'd be conserving energy?
ANDY MURRAY: I got up a couple of breaks pretty quickly in the first two sets so I could kind of play, I don't mean loose points, but I could try to shorten the points, which helps.
I also served well today, too. I got a lot of free points on my serve.
There was very few long rallies. So it worked out well for me because it was really, really tough conditions.
Q. Can you remember playing in tougher conditions anywhere?
ANDY MURRAY: Yeah. It wasn't that bad on the court, honestly. When the sun came out, it was extremely hot. When it wasn't, it was fine. There was no humidity.
They said it was like 8% humidity. When you get the combination of the heat and the humidity is when it's normally at its worst.
I've played in worse conditions, but it's still very hot.
Q. Does heat pale with insignificance compared to the wind like the match you played against Berdych at the US Open?
ANDY MURRAY: I think it depends on the match really. Like I said, there was very few rallies today. You know, if there was a lot of long rallies, the heat can become extremely difficult.
When I played in the wind at the US Open, it's tough on your footwork and your timing, so you need to stay calm and patient.
When you're playing in that heat, it's very, very difficult to focus when you're really out of breath. That's the thing that's hard, is to remain focused. When it's really hot, it can get very challenging. I saw a couple of matches went five sets and really, really long.
I'm sure after three and a half hours in that heat, the shot selection is probably really not that great.
Q. What do you think about Davydenko/Federer tonight?
ANDY MURRAY: About the match?
Q. Yes.
ANDY MURRAY: I think it will be a good match. I practiced with Nikolay before the tournament. He's hitting the ball well.
He obviously had a good start to the year in Doha. He's playing with the racquets that he was playing with when he had most of his success.
But I'd expect Roger to win.
Q. Do you like meeting successful sports stars? I'm wondering what you think of the appointment of Gordon Strachan in Scottish football?
ANDY MURRAY: Well, we have a lot of great managers. I mean, he's obviously one of them. He's been very successful for a long time. He's fun. I enjoy listening to his interviews. He's a fun guy.
I mean, obviously we'll have to wait and see how he does. But Scotland have got I think some of the best managers in the world.
Q. You hit with Berankis in Brisbane?
ANDY MURRAY: I actually hit with him a lot. I trained with him before the Australian Open last year. I practiced with him in Brisbane and I practiced with him a couple times before the tournament here, before he started the qualifying last year. I practiced with him again in Brisbane this year.
He works hard. He's a really nice, really nice guy. Nice to see him do well because we spent quite a bit of time practicing together.
Q. He's obviously won four matches in a row now. Is that something you think about?
ANDY MURRAY: He's won five, unless he got a walkover (smiling).
But, yeah, he plays well. He is not that tall and he hits the ball pretty big from the back of the court. He plays aggressive. He's a very flat hitter of the ball.
Yeah, he's obviously playing well to beat a guy like Mayer that comfortably. It was a very good win.
Q. Is it fun having the British women like Watson and Robson around?
ANDY MURRAY: Fun? I haven't spent that much time with them. I obviously see them around, in the gym, whatnot. But I just think it's nice to have more British players around the tournament.
We had Anne Keothavong in the qualifying, as well, the two young girls, Jamie Baker qualified. We have five or six guys playing in the doubles, as well.
It's just nice to have more British players around the big events. But I haven't spent too much time with the girls here.
Q. You talked earlier about your new shirt, how it's tighter than the previous years. Was that a conscious decision, to change your style on the court?
ANDY MURRAY: No. I didn't decide that. I just let adidas decide those things. I just play.
Q. When it's extremely hot out, like today, is it more comfortable in that shirt or is it more comfortable in the old baggy ones?
ANDY MURRAY: The only thing I don't like on shirts is if they come down too low and sometimes your elbows can get caught in the shirt. I mean, the less material there is on the shirt I think probably the better. There's less to get in the way.
But so long as they're tailored somewhat, I think there's no real problem.
Q. On a fashion note, to be silly, Robredo and Berdych seem to be wearing shorter shorts. It's like from the '70s. Would you ever see yourself in those type of shorts?
ANDY MURRAY: I actually wore a pair at Wimbledon when I was with Fred Perry that were short. Not quite like what Ivan and those guys used to wear on the court. I can't see a return to them, to be honest.
Yeah, they were a bit too short. Didn't leave too much to the imagination (smiling).
ESPN go (http://espn.go.com/tennis/aus13/story/_/id/8852208/andy-murray-advances-straight-sets-australian-open) - Andy Murray advances at Aussie
Nice article on the AO site, http://www.australianopen.com/en_AU/news/match_reports/2013-01-17/201301171358398859818.html.
Sounds like Kim will never have to put up with being told she doesn't cook as well as his mother. . . :laugh:
:laugh: That made me laugh. How come Judy managed to raise two such tall boys? At least its good to know I'm not the only person who is challenged in the culinary department. Obviously doesn't stop her being a cake expert though!
BBC (http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/tennis/21066473) - Australian Open 2013: Laura Robson hails 'one of biggest' wins
Sport Review (http://www.thesportreview.com/tsr/2013/01/andy-murray-scotland-gordon-strachan/) - Andy Murray backs Scotland’s decision to appoint Gordon Strachan
Scotsman (http://www.scotsman.com/lifestyle/visual-arts/poster-boy-andy-murray-fan-art-proves-huge-hit-1-2744032)- Poster boy: Andy Murray fan art proves huge hit
Daily Record (http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/tennis/andy-murray-says-there-is-no-doping-1542649) - Andy Murray: There is no doping cover-up in tennis.. the sport is not in denial
BBC (http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/tennis/21072633)- Andy Murray and Laura Robson target Australian Open last 16
Guardian (http://www.guardian.co.uk/sport/2013/jan/17/andy-murray-defends-doping-allegations) - Andy Murray defends tennis from provocative doping allegations
ESPN (http://www.espnstar.com/tennis/australian-open/news/detail/item921394/Murray-appreciates-British-resurgence/)- Murray appreciates British resurgence
Herald Scotland (http://www.heraldscotland.com/sport/tennis/murray-preaches-the-gospel-of-hard-work.19949221)- Murray preaches the gospel of hard work
Independent (http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/tennis/muscular-murray-tells-australian-media-im-not-too-big-for-my-shirt-8456585.html) - Muscular Murray tells Australian media: I'm not too big for my shirt
Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/tennis/article-2264235/Australian-Open-2013-Andy-Murray--I-dont-need-dope-distance.html?ito=feeds-newsxml) - Murray: I don't need dope to go the distance in energy-sapping matches
Telegraph (http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/tennis/australianopen/9809782/Australian-Open-2013-Laura-Robsons-stunning-win-over-Petra-Kvitova-leaves-me-at-a-total-loss.html) - Australian Open 2013: Laura Robson's stunning win over Petra Kvitova leaves me at a total loss
Telegraph (http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/tennis/andymurray/9809557/Australian-Open-2013-Andy-Murray-breezes-past-Joao-Sousa-and-then-hits-back-at-Belgian-player-over-doping-slur.html)- Australian Open 2013: Andy Murray breezes past Joao Sousa and then hits back at Belgian player over doping slur
I'm glad Andy hit back at Rochus' outrageous claims - as far as I can see, Rochus was too lazy to put in the hard work that Andy, Nole, Rafa and others put in to achieve their fitness level and wants to think that it's just done by doping. :grrr:
Andy's press interview after beating Berankis - http://www.australianopen.com/en_AU/news/interviews/2013-01-19/201301191358583356074.html
Q. Gave you a good test.
ANDY MURRAY: Yeah, it was a tough match. He takes the ball very early, hits the ball very flat compared to most players on the tour. And when the ball is between, you know, his hips and his shoulder, he hits the ball extremely well. He's got very good timing. Yeah, he made it tough.
Q. Was it an advantage practicing with him, that you know his game so well?
ANDY MURRAY: Yeah, I don't know whether it's an advantage or not. Sometimes, you know, when you play someone in a match you never played before, sometimes things you do on the court may surprise them a bit at the beginning of the match and vice versa; whereas today there's not really as many surprises. They know the things you do well. They know the things they can try and exploit. That's it.
But, I mean, he's a good person to practice with.
Q. Good situation to be in going forward? You've had a decent match today, but you must be very optimistic about what lies ahead of you.
ANDY MURRAY: I just focus on the next match. I'll need to play better than I did today.
You know, Gaël and Gilles are both tough players. They do extremely consistent. You know, Gaël is probably the best in my opinion athlete that ever played the game. When he's injury free, he's a very tough guy to beat. And Gilles the same. He's caused guys lots of problems before. You know, he pushed Roger to a very tough five set match here a few years ago. He's getting closer to the top 10 in the world. He had his own injury problems as well.
Both tough matches, and I'll need to play better than I did today.
Q. After the match you mentioned you hadn't been hitting the ball as well as you'd like in practice. When that's happening, how can you get your form back? Is it something that just comes back, or is there something you can do to rediscover it?
ANDY MURRAY: By playing matches and winning, that normally helps. All of the courts at the slams play differently normally. You know, very rarely do you get two courts that play exactly the same.
So sometimes when you switch courts, you know, from match to match, that can throw the rhythm off a little bit. And also, you know, I haven't played a match on the outside courts. I've practiced on them, but players have said they're extremely fast courts, as well; whereas the show courts tend to be a little bit slower. So that can sometimes play a part in it.
But, you know, we hit enough balls and practice enough that that shouldn't be a huge issue or maybe at the beginning of the match, to get used to the court again. But normally you find your timing by practicing a lot and then getting used to the conditions and the tournaments you're playing.
Q. Have you been doing all the practicing here on site? Somebody said they saw Ivan at Kooyong the other day.
ANDY MURRAY: I practiced there last year on my off days, I practiced at Kooyong. The year before I did a similar thing until the second week, because then it becomes a bit easier to get practice on Rod Laver or on the Hisense, whichever court you're playing on.
That's why we choose to practice over there, because it's quiet. You know, we can get on a big court. Sometimes when you practice on smaller, tighter courts, it can feel different, as well.
You just try and find the best solution for you, whatever's easiest.
Q. Are those court conditions, the pace...
ANDY MURRAY: Pretty slow over there. It's also extremely windy at Kooyong, as it always is.
Q. Roger talked about the year end Championships, maybe he'd like to see the courts speeding up in general on the tour. Maybe the fans would like to see more volleying. What are your thoughts as a fan and a player on the courts?
ANDY MURRAY: Yeah, to be honest, I don't know exactly. I think from most of the people I speak to, they enjoy watching the game the way it is now. Maybe there's not much variety in the styles of play, but there's a lot of reasons for that. I don't think it's just the court surface. I think, you know, the strings, the balls have definitely slowed down. I think rather than necessarily changing the court speed, speeding the balls up can make a big difference as well.
Sometimes variety in the courts is good. I just think it's important for the players in advance to know what the speed of the court is going to be. Sometimes, at some events, one year it's lightning quick, and then the next year it's been one of the slowest courts on the tour. It's impossible to prepare for that.
Provided everyone knows what the speed of the courts are likely to be, then I think it's fine to make some adjustments to that.
Q. You enjoy going forward personally?
ANDY MURRAY: Yeah, it's something that isn't particularly easy to be because of the speed of the players these days and how good guys pass. But it's something I work on daily in practice.
You know, if there comes a time or surface where you need to do it you know, I played Nalbandian in Paris when it was extremely fast, and I played serve and volley for a majority of the second set and third set of that match because that was what the court needed.
So it's something that I practice.
Q. Just on your game, what is frustrating you most?
ANDY MURRAY: Nothing's frustrating me. I won in straight sets my first three matches. Every player wants to hit the ball well every day if they can. But the reality is it isn't always going to happen.
So, you know, I'm aware I'll need to improve. But, you know, you also don't necessarily want to be playing your best tennis the first round of a Grand Slam or of any tournament. You want to try and improve as the matches go on.
Yeah, I'm sitting here happy that I'm through to the fourth round having not having played my best tennis today. Hopefully I'll improve for the next one.
Q. You talked about being encouraging of more blood testing in tennis. After seeing the Armstrong interview, have your views on that evolved further?
ANDY MURRAY: Not really. I only saw the first part of it yesterday. Everything that everyone knew already was just kind of confirmed. That really hasn't changed my stance on it. I think it's something that all sports are now trying to improve their doping controls and make it better, you know, make sure that every sport's as clean as possible.
If that's more blood testing or the biological passports, you know, that's something we need to do and improve in tennis, as well.
Q. When Novak was here yesterday he said he'd only been blood tested once in the last six or seven months. Can you tell us how much you've been blood tested over the past 12 months.
ANDY MURRAY: I'd say four to six times every year. I mean, I'm not sure exactly how many. The last time I had a blood test done was in Paris. And then once every year I do my own sort of blood testing at the end of each year to make sure you're not low on iron, you know, or vitamins or whatever just as a checkup really.
But, yeah, I'd say four to six times a year.
Q. Are they all out of competition?
ANDY MURRAY: No, no, they're not. I mean, it depends what you classify as 'out of competition.' If you get tested three days before a tournament starts, I would say that's out of competition.
Yeah, I mean, I know after Wimbledon I got blood tested last year, after the final of Wimbledon. I got blood tested in Paris I think both times, after the French and also after I also got blood tested here last year I think when I lost to Novak.
Yeah, but I wouldn't say the majority of the blood tests we do are out of competition.
Q. Was Del Potro's defeat today a bit of a surprise to you?
ANDY MURRAY: Yeah, I would say it was a surprise. He was the favorite for the match. But, you know, often there's surprises in Australia, at this event. It's the first tournament he's played this year.
Chardy, when he plays well, he's a very, very tough guy to beat. He serves huge. He takes a lot of risks. He has a big forehand. He's a tough, tough guy to play against.
I saw a bit of the match before I went on for my match. Chardy looked like he served extremely well and was very aggressive.
Q. For a while it looked like you were holding your shoulder. Is that all okay?
ANDY MURRAY: Yeah, it was just stiff. I would say my first five, six service games, but in the warmup for the match as well, yesterday when I was practicing. But I felt fine pretty much after the first set.
bbc (http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/tennis/21096219)- Andy Murray reaches Australian Open last 16 with Berankis win
BBC (http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/tennis/21099341) - Australian Open 2013: Andy Murray hopes he has more in the tank
video interview
Guardian (http://www.guardian.co.uk/sport/2013/jan/19/andy-murray-beats-ricardas-berankis-australian-open) - Andy Murray beats Ricardas Berankis to reach Australian Open fourth round
Telegraph (http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/tennis/andymurray/9812815/Andy-Murray-unsettled-but-reaches-the-fourth-round-of-the-Australian-Open.html) - Andy Murray unsettled but reaches the fourth round of the Australian Open
Telegraph (http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/tennis/andymurray/9813026/Australian-Open-2013-there-are-no-problems-with-my-fitness-insists-Andy-Murray.html)- Australian Open 2013: there are no problems with my fitness, insists Andy Murray
Independent (http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/tennis/shoulder-injury-puts-laura-robson-out-against-sloane-stephens-as-andy-murray-powers-through-against-ricardas-bernankis-8458406.html)- Shoulder injury puts Laura Robson out against Sloane Stephens as Andy Murray powers through against Ricardas Bernankis
Eurosport (http://uk.eurosport.yahoo.com/news/australian-open-frustrated-murray-reaches-last-16-melbourne-063943090.html;_ylt=Am5JqL50buzS9Nru_bweWJtAg4t4;_ ylu=X3oDMTQ0dmV0NDNqBG1pdANGZWF0dXJlZCBNZWdhdHJvbi BUZW5uaXMgU0YEcGtnAzMyY2U0Y2U5LTE4NDAtMzkyNy1hNWFl LTMxZDM2Nzc4N2I2ZgRwb3MDMQRzZWMDbWVnYXRyb24EdmVyAz NmYWVlOTAwLTYyNDEtMTFlMi1iZmZiLWU4M2RmMTdjYjMzYg--;_ylg=X3oDMTFrdjNwb29uBGludGwDZ2IEbGFuZwNlbi1nYgRw c3RhaWQDBHBzdGNhdAN0ZW5uaXMEcHQDc2VjdGlvbnM-;_ylv=3)- Australian Open - Frustrated Murray reaches last 16, Robson out
Eurosport (http://uk.eurosport.yahoo.com/video/murray-ive-got-improve-110040435.html)- Murray: I've got to improve
video interview
ESPN Go (http://espn.go.com/video/clip?id=8859314) - Murray Wins In Straight Sets Advertisement
video interview
Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/tennis/article-2264934/Andy-Murray-beats-Ricardas-Berankis-Australian-Open-round.html) - Murray through to the last 16 without dropping a set but made to work by qualifier Berankis
Eurosport (http://nz.sports.yahoo.com/news/article/-/15882110/murray-overcomes-practice-partner-berankis/)- Murray not frustrated, despite frustrations
Channel 4 news (http://www.channel4.com/news/andy-murray-heading-for-world-number-one) - Andy Murray: heading for world number one?
Huffington Post (http://www.huffingtonpost.com/michael-kleinmann/tennis-players-underwear-_b_2505777.html)- Tennis Player Underwear Models [PHOTOS]
One way of warming up in this cold weather :drool:
:drool:
One way of warming up in this cold weather :drool:Reported.
Oz Open site (http://www.australianopen.com/en_AU/news/match_reports/2013-01-19/201301191358577845783.html)- Murray made to work against qualifier
Herald Sun (http://www.heraldsun.com.au/news/its-all-about-timing-for-andy/story-fnbk754t-1226557393634) - It's all about timing for Andy
RoastLamb
19-01-2013, 17:00
Rafa in his undies is better than all the others put together. Just sayin'.
Those photos should come with a government health warning! :faint:
RL - true, but I think Verdasco looks pretty good too!
Has this thread become the Shallow Thread? :rolling:
Maybe we should get the shallow thread going again :)
Telegraph (http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/tennis/andymurray/9812815/Australian-Open-2013-Andy-Murray-unsettled-but-reaches-the-fourth-round-in-Melbourne.html)- Australian Open 2013: Andy Murray unsettled but reaches the fourth round in Melbourne
Telegraph (http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/tennis/australianopen/9813152/Australian-Open-2013-Andy-Murray-must-switch-his-game-brain-off-and-revert-to-killer-instinct-on-court-says-Max-Wilander.html)- Australian Open 2013: Andy Murray must switch his game brain off and revert to killer instinct on court, says Max Wilander
Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/tennis/article-2265199/Murray-Im-spurred-quest-Australian-glory-brave-friend-Ross.html?ito=feeds-newsxml)- Murray: I'm being spurred on in my quest for Australian glory by my brave friend Ross
Tennis World (http://www.tennisworldusa.org/Andy-Murray-Rafael-Nadal-brought-revolution-in-mens-tennis-articolo7982.html) - Andy Murray: Rafael Nadal brought revolution in men´s tennis
Madeline
20-01-2013, 11:13
Shallow thread? :laugh:
Edit: Ooops, I didn't see there was another page before I posted!
RoastLamb
20-01-2013, 18:21
Jon Wertheim's Oz Open midterm grades. (http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/tennis/news/20130120/australian-open-midterm-grades/index.html)Andy gets an A - and the International Tennis Writers Association's top award: Ambassador of the Year for 2012
Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/tennis/article-2265401/Pete-Sampras-says-thinks-Andy-Murray-world-No-1-end-year.html)- Murray will be No 1 by the end of the year, says Sampras in glowing appraisal of British star
Tennis Space (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/tennis/article-2265401/Pete-Sampras-says-thinks-Andy-Murray-world-No-1-end-year.html)- Pete Sampras exclusive: My take on the big four
ESPN (http://www.espn.co.uk/tennis/sport/story/189191.html) - Simon won't pull out of Murray clash
ATP (http://www.atpworldtour.com/News/Tennis/2013/01/Features/Murray-Named-ITWA-Ambassador-Of-The-Year.aspx) - Murray Named 2012 IWTA Ambassador Of The Year
Sports Mole (Mats Wilander tips Novak Djokovic over Andy Murray) - Mats Wilander tips Novak Djokovic over Andy Murray
Herald Scotland (http://www.heraldscotland.com/sport/tennis/nine-out-of-nine.19961370)- Nine out of nine
Daily Record (http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/tennis/andy-murray-says-hes-been-1546244) - Andy Murray says he's been a perfect 10 in the Australian Open so far
BBC (http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/tennis/21107046) - Andy Murray faces weary Gilles Simon in Australian Open quarters
SteveG Tennis (http://www.stevegtennis.com/2013/01/australian-open-25-years-ago/#.UPxIcd1TxhM.twitter) - Australian Open 1988 – As it Happened 25 years ago
Sky Sports (http://www1.skysports.com/tennis/news/12110/8417769/) - Andy Murray a massive favourite to beat Gilles Simon in Melbourne
Andy's press interview after beating Simon - http://www.australianopen.com/en_AU/news/interviews/2013-01-21/201301211358761988239.html
Q. A strange match in some respects. You realized that Gilles' condition wasn't great. How did you approach it?
ANDY MURRAY: Yeah, I mean, it was kind of tough. A tough situation for both players more obviously for him. You know, after the first few games, I mean, it didn't feel like that competitive. Sort of at this stage of a Grand Slam you're sort of geed up and prepared for a tough battle.
That's why it becomes hard because the emotions aren't quite into it. You're not quite necessarily feeling pressure, but you're wanting to try to finish the match as quickly as possible.
It was quite a tough situation for both.
Q. Are you quite happy in the fact you got the job done pretty efficiently?
ANDY MURRAY: Yeah. I mean, I think it was kind of always going be that way. I felt after the first few games, because he wasn't serving hard at all, you know, his forehand side wasn't moving that well either. It was just about trying to finish the match as quickly as I could and then getting ready for the next one.
Q. Any concern you haven't been as tested as much as you would have liked?
ANDY MURRAY: Who knows. I mean, he got tested very hard in his last round and couldn't compete today. You can look at it both ways.
You just got to work hard on the days off, practice all the things that you need to do better, hope that when the time comes that when you're tested you play better.
But I think this week, the first few matches, like against Berankis, I think almost every single time when I've been broken, I've broken straight back, which is a good sign.
Hope I can keep that up.
Q. What do you recall about the Chardy match? Did you see any of it today? The Cincinnati match.
ANDY MURRAY: I played him quite a few times. We grew up around the same time in juniors. Know each other pretty well.
The Cincinnati match was disappointing from my side. I normally play quite well against him. But he's playing good tennis. I mean, he's had some big wins this week. He serves well. He's very aggressive off his forehand. His backhand is his weaker side, for sure. He hits a lot of slice, doesn't come over it too much. He likes to come forward.
He can be erratic. But when his game is on, like it's been the last few rounds, he's a very tough player to play because he doesn't give you too much rhythm. And, yeah, he really goes for it.
Q. Did you watch much of Novak's match last night?
ANDY MURRAY: I saw maybe three points. I didn't hardly see any of it.
Q. You're aware of the story this morning suggesting the male players may boycott the US Open due to issues over prize money and a Monday final.
ANDY MURRAY: I didn't know about the story. Where did that come from? (Smiling.)
Q. Heard in the locker room or...
ANDY MURRAY: Since the player meeting, I haven't discussed with any of the players what was said there, what the plans are. But I know that the ATP are not particularly happy with the Monday final. I know that's an issue because however much revenue they make from having an extra day on their tournament hasn't really reflected in the increase in the prize money. That was what the players wanted, was obviously better prize money but not with an extra day to the event.
I think that's what they're disappointed with. But I personally haven't spoken with anyone about boycotting the event.
Q. You're playing another Frenchman now. He beat you the last time you played in Cincinnati. Considering that you were not in your best shape after the Olympic Games, does it make any significance for you?
ANDY MURRAY: The match in Cincinnati?
Q. Yes.
ANDY MURRAY: Well, I hope it maybe motivates me more. But I think that's why you need to make sure you put a lot of emphasis in every match on the tour.
Like I said, I played well against him in the past. If you go into a match, you don't play particularly well, you lose to a guy like Jeremy, when you play them in the fourth round or a quarterfinals of a slam, whatever, you know, they'll go into the match with a bit more confidence.
So it's relevant in that respect. But different conditions here. Hope I can play a better match from my side.
Q. Would you support a boycott of the US Open if it came to that?
ANDY MURRAY: I don't want to go into that here at all. Not the place for it. Got the second week of a slam to focus on. Can discuss that after the event.
Simon's press interview (after being beaten by Andy)- http://www.australianopen.com/en_AU/news/interviews/2013-01-21/201301211358760246551.html
........
Q. He's playing Jeremy Chardy in the next round. Do you think there's a chance of an upset there?
GILLES SIMON: Well, the last match I saw between them, Jeremy won it. It's gonna be a match completely different. Jeremy's very aggressive. He has a huge serve, huge forehand. He's able to hit some winners at any moment.
It's going to be difficult for him also to recover from all the match he played. But Andy will have, of course, his chance to win. But it's gonna be interesting to see the beginning of the match, because if Jeremy manage to win maybe the first set, then I think everything can happen.
Chardy press interview ( before playing Andy) - http://www.australianopen.com/en_AU/news/interviews/2013-01-21/201301211358750741665.html
..........
Q. If Andy Murray wins the next match, you beat him in Cincinnati, what do you remember about that match and can you use it?
JEREMY CHARDY: Yeah, of course I can use it. I win already against him, so it's good for the confidence when you go on court. Last year I play a perfect match against him.
If I have to play against him again, it will be another match, a very tough match. So I have to continue on this way. If I have a chance, I have to try to take it because I think Andy is one of the best players. So it will be a tough match.
Q. Do you think it will be harder in a best of five?
JEREMY CHARDY: Yeah, it's more difficult because it's tough to win three sets in a row against big player. They have a chance to come back all the time, to change the game.
I don't want to think too much about this match. I want to enjoy this one first. Tomorrow I have one day. No doubles, no singles, so it's good. I will be focused on my match against him or Simon tomorrow night.
Q. Your first quarterfinal in a Grand Slam. How does it feel?
JEREMY CHARDY: Yeah, I feel so happy. I think quarterfinal, it's very good result. But now I can play quarters, so I feel very good. I play my best tennis. So I have to take my chance. If I play against Andy Murray or Simon, I have to believe in me and my game.
Q. You said you were nervous today. A bigger game next. Will you be able to control your nerves?
JEREMY CHARDY: Against my next one? Yeah, I think I have nothing to lose. It's always easier when you have to play with nothing to lose.
So if I play against Simon or Murray, I can go for it and enjoy my tennis, enjoy the quarter, but stay focused because I think I have a chance to win. So I have to believe it.
...........
Q. Can you talk about your knee a little bit. In the first set you actually took off some of the tape.
JEREMY CHARDY: Yeah, yesterday during the doubles against the Bryan brothers, during the second set I start to feel something in my knee. So I call the physio. Today I have the pain in my knee.
After I lose the first set, I say, No, I have to forget it because I can be in quarters. If I have pain everywhere in my body, doesn't matter, I have to play and try to find the solution to win today.
So I forget my pain and I just be strong in my head and that's it.
...........
Q. When you beat Andy in Cincinnati, what did you do well that day?
JEREMY CHARDY: I was serving very well first. I know if I play against him, I have to be very focused on my serve because it's very important. After every serve, I have to always take my chance because if I start to play a rally with him, I have no chance.
I have to try always something on his game. Sometimes he miss something, or if I make a good shot after 30 All or 15 30, I have to take my chance all the time.
I beat him like this. I breaked twice in the first set, and in the second I break him twice. I will try something. I play different every point. I think it's the way to beat him.
......
Oz Open site (http://2013.australianopen.com/en_AU/news/articles/2013-01-21/201301211358764149614.html?promo=rss) - Murray marches on
by Alex Willis
BBC (http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/tennis/21117978)- Andy Murray beats Gilles Simon to reach Australian Open quarters
ESPN (http://www.espn.co.uk/tennis/sport/story/189371.html)- Murray evades US Open boycott talk
Telegraph (http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/tennis/australianopen/9815021/Andy-Murray-reaches-quarter-finals-of-Australian-Open-after-win-over-Gilles-Simon-and-now-plays-Jeremy-Chardy.html) - Andy Murray reaches quarter-finals of Australian Open after win over Gilles Simon and now plays Jeremy Chardy
Yahoo/Reuters (http://news.yahoo.com/murray-shoots-down-weary-simon-reach-last-eight-091610711--ten.html) - Murray laments easy ride on path to second slam
Independent (http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/tennis/murray-sprints-into-australian-open-quarterfinals-with-swift-demolition-of-gilles-simon-8459540.html) - Murray sprints into Australian Open quarter-finals with swift demolition of Gilles Simon
Guardian (http://www.guardian.co.uk/sport/2013/jan/21/andy-murray-reaches-australian-open-last-eight) - Andy Murray powers into Australian Open last eight with win over Simon
Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/tennis/article-2265720/Andy-Murray-beats-Gilles-Simon-reach-Australian-Open-quarter-finals.html) - Murray marches on in Melbourne as Brit batters Simon to reach last eight
piccy of the ANDY boys
Oz Open (http://www.australianopen.com/en_AU/video/index.html#ooid=JqNHhrODpNDYzFIwh7qTLCpbS0Ru_wN2) - http://www.australianopen.com/en_AU/video/index.html#ooid=JqNHhrODpNDYzFIwh7qTLCpbS0Ru_wN2
video of press interview after Simon
Telegraph (http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/tennis/andymurray/9816432/Australian-Open-2013-Jeremy-Chardy-desperate-to-find-a-chink-in-superfit-Andy-Murrays-armour-in-quarter-final.html) - Australian Open 2013: Jeremy Chardy desperate to find a chink in superfit Andy Murray's armour in quarter-final
Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/tennis/article-2265994/Andy-Murray-involved-US-Open-boycott-talks-Monday-lack-prize-money-increase.html?ito=feeds-newsxml)- Murray not involved in US Open boycott talks over third Monday and lack of prize money increase
Eurosport (http://uk.eurosport.yahoo.com/blogs/tramlines/murray-gets-lucky-draw-not-advantage-165510754.html) - Murray gets lucky draw, but not an advantage
Tramlines
Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-2265879/High-Street-ace-Kim-Sears-Andy-Murrays-girlfriend-wears-Whistles-blouse-cheers-victory-Australian-Open.html?ito=feeds-newsxml)- High Street is still ace for Kim Sears: Andy Murray's girlfriend wears Whistles blouse as she cheers him to victory in Australian Open
Daily Telegraph (Australian) (http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/sport/tennis/jeremy-chardy-bubbles-with-belief-after-storming-into-australian-open-quarter-finals/story-fnddjf3n-1226558633963) - Jeremy Chardy bubbles with belief after storming into Australian Open quarter-finals
The Australian (http://www.theaustralian.com.au/sport/tennis/andy-murray-wary-of-erratic-jeremy-chardy-after-shock-loss-in-cincinnati/story-fnbe6xeb-1226558571703)- Andy Murray wary of erratic Jeremy Chardy after shock loss in Cincinnati
Australian Open....Mini Movie.... Murray v Simon......
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a5s6YGtN2Q4&feature=youtu.be
Scotsman (http://www.scotsman.com/sport/tennis/australian-open-rivals-take-french-leave-as-andy-murray-marches-on-1-2748992) - Australian Open: Rivals take French leave as Andy Murray marches
BBC (http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/tennis/21137239)- Andy Murray ready for Jeremy Chardy at the Australian Open
Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/tennis/article-2266267/Andy-Murray-forced-play-Melbourne-heat-Australian-Open-chiefs-come-fire.html)- Heated argument: Murray forced to play in afternoon sun again as row breaks out over favouritism towards Federer
The Murray camp are unhappy about the decision of tournament officials to put Federer on for his fourth consecutive night match while the 25-year-old Scot is left to play once more in the full heat of the afternoon.
Sportsmole (http://www.sportsmole.co.uk/tennis/australian-open/news/chardys-coach-unfazed-by-lendl_65361.html) - Jeremy Chardy's coach unfazed by Ivan Lendl
Independent (http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/tennis/andy-murray-to-face-jeremy-chardy-as-david-ferrer-survives-in-miracle-australian-open-fightback-8461094.html) - Andy Murray to face Jeremy Chardy as David Ferrer survives in 'miracle' Australian Open fightback
Guardian (http://www.guardian.co.uk/sport/2013/jan/21/australian-open-andy-murray-federer)- Andy Murray strives for A game while Federer finds himself in rare form
The Slice @TheSliceTweets
If Andy forgets his @AustralianOpen strategy, he's got it on his shirt. Probably Mr. Lendl's idea #smart #ausopen http://twitpic.com/bx80jt
Eurosport (http://uk.eurosport.yahoo.com/video/australian-open-forget-chardy-214002243.html)- Forget: Chardy a serious test for Murray
video
Sky Sports (http://www1.skysports.com/news/12040/8422360/) - Andy Murray expects Jeremy Chardy to 'go for it' in quarter-final showdown
Andy heading for showdown with Fed.
http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/other-sports/tennis/murray-and-federer-head-for-australian-open-collision-16264440.html
WOW - an accolade for Andy from the press.........wonders will never cease. Brilliant! And NOT FEDDYKINS for once :boogie:
Independent (http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/tennis/opponents-crushed-as-andy-murray-and-roger-federer-head-for-australian-open-collision-8460938.html) - Opponents crushed as Andy Murray and Roger Federer head for Australian Open collision
BBC (http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/tennis/21139622) - Tennis to step up drug fight in light of Lance Armstrong scandal
BBC (http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/tennis/21115739)- Andy Murray: The British number one answers your questions
Which former player would you most like to have had a chance to play? Simon Preece
"My coach, Ivan Lendl. No question. I hadn't watched many of his matches until I started working with him, then I started to watch some videos of his big matches. Now that I know him and have watched him a lot, he would be the most fun guy to go play. He was incredibly consistent, very rarely played a bad match, he did everything well - served well, good forehand, passed well, moved well.
"He improved his volleys a lot towards the end of his career as well to try and win Wimbledon. That was the sort of guy he was. He could have won more Slams, for sure. He missed a French Open to prepare better for Wimbledon, and when he started playing the Aussie that was on grass too. If the Aussie was on hard courts, I think he would have won more. Would I have beaten him? Depends on the surface. I think on clay he would have beaten me, on grass I think I might have beaten him and on hard courts... it would have been a good match!"
BBC (http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/scotland/21122432) - Andy Murray's best yet to come at Australian Open
BBC video interview
Tennis World (http://www.tennisworldusa.org/Murray-and-Lendl-furious-with-the-organizers--They-facilitate-Roger-Its-non-fair-articolo8063.html) - Murray and Lendl furious with the organizers: ´ They facilitate Roger. It´s non fair´
It looks like some of this has been translated.
Madeline
22-01-2013, 23:50
And badly translated at that, if it came from the article in the Mail which is all over the internet and did not have a single direct quote from any of Andy's team, did not mention anything said by Andy, but merely said that Lendl and Vallverdu "are both said to have made their opinions known to organisers".
Maybe they did, but Andy has publicly said that he understands why it happens. http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/tennis/andymurray/9817790/Andy-Murray-disappointed-with-Australian-Open-draw.html
Murray said: "Once you get to the semi-finals or finals here, both matches will be in the evening.
"Ideally it would be nice to get a [quarter-final] match in the evening but if not you just get on with it.
“Sometimes the schedule works well for you and sometimes it doesn't work out perfectly.
"I've had scenarios like at the US Open where it worked in my favour.
"Wimbledon didn't necessarily work in my favour this year, or last year, and the first US Open final I played, it didn't work in my favour. But you don't dictate the schedule, you just try and play and deal with everything as best you can."
supergran
23-01-2013, 00:04
Tennis World (http://www.tennisworldusa.org/Murray-and-Lendl-furious-with-the-organizers--They-facilitate-Roger-Its-non-fair-articolo8063.html) - Murray and Lendl furious with the organizers: ´ They facilitate Roger. It´s non fair´
It looks like some of this has been translated.And badly. There is no evidence of Andy saying anything. Papers have been speculating and journalists tweeting saying it's unfair but no real quotes from Team Murray.
Madeline
23-01-2013, 08:29
In fact in the post-match interview on the AO site, http://www.australianopen.com/en_AU/news/interviews/2013-01-23/201301231358928382645.html, Andy makes it quite clear:
Q. There's been a lot of talk about the scheduling. Does it concern you that you haven't played a night match on Laver yet?
ANDY MURRAY: No. The scheduling for me is part and parcel of playing in really any tennis tournament. It's tough to make the schedule perfect for every single player.
But, like I said, I'll go out and hit balls on the Hisense tonight under the lights. I'll do the same again tomorrow, and that's it. If I was the tournament director or the referee or whoever decides the schedule, I also would have put Federer against Tsonga on as the night match tonight because it's the best match of the day.
So I have no complaints about the schedule at all, and I didn't complain about it the other day. I was asked a question about the schedule. I said that sometimes it works in your favor and sometimes it doesn't. Sometimes you have to make adjustments.
And that's why tonight, rather than going and watching this match, I'll go out and hit some balls under the lights to be as best prepared as possible.
Andys press interview after beating Chardy - full transcript - http://www.australianopen.com/en_AU/news/interviews/2013-01-23/201301231358928382645.html
Q. You seemed to get stronger as that match went on. Was that your feeling?
ANDY MURRAY: Yeah, I mean, I started the match pretty well I thought. Then when he got a break back in the first set, I became a bit tight.
He's a tough guy to play against because of the nature of his game and his style. He goes for a lot of shots and, you know, he can play a couple of games where he misses and then, you know, three, four games he's hot and he makes very few errors and puts you under a lot of pressure.
So, yeah, that's why it's tough to play against him. But I thought I did a pretty good job throughout the match. There were a couple of games I could have done a bit better on, but for the most part it was good.
Q. Is it a relief for you to have that run of games at the end, to hit that sort of form going into the semifinals?
ANDY MURRAY: Yeah, I mean, I think you have to trust yourself that, you know, when you are tested you're going to play better tennis. You never know for sure.
But, you know, in the buildup to the tournament I played very well. I haven't lost a set here yet. So, you know, maybe I'm expecting to play too well or whatever. But I've done a good job so far in this tournament. I can't be disappointed with where my game's at.
And, yeah, hope the next round I play better again.
Q. Where do you stand on the idea that you could be undercooked going into the semifinal because you've only played three set matches so far?
ANDY MURRAY: Well, I mean, it kind of depends. You know, Roger has not lost a set yet. He has played some tough players, you know, and a variety of different styles. So I'd say he's been tested pretty well.
For me, I mean, today was a decent test. You know, really the last match was the one that was kind of a tough one just because, you know, normally against Simon, it's a lot of long rallies and it's a tough match against him. It was just kind of a nothing match. There was nothing really going on. There was no real atmosphere between us on the court. That was a tough match for me.
But, you know, who knows. I played a lot of tennis in December. I had some good matches in Brisbane. So, I mean, I can't be disappointed about being in the semis of a slam without dropping a set. That would be silly.
Q. It seems more than likely, assuming Federer wins, it will be the top four seeds again.
ANDY MURRAY: Don't assume that he's going to win. A few times in slams before I've been asked about playing Roger or Rafa. You know, it happens. The US Open last year is a good example. Tsonga's a tough, tough player.
So, you know, it's going to be a tough match. Roger's the favorite for it, but you never know in individual sports. Anything can happen. If one guy has an off night and someone, especially with a style like Tsonga, if he plays his best, it's tough.
Q. Three of the top four are in the semis already. Seems like that's happened with pretty good regularity on the ATP. Do you have any sense of why it happens on the men's tour but not on the women's tour?
ANDY MURRAY: I think the five set matches are probably a good reason for that. You know, the longer the match goes on, you know, someone like a Ferrer, for example, his game is so solid all the time, that to beat him over five sets … you know, yesterday was a perfect example of that. Almagro probably should have won the match.
For two, two and a half sets he was the better player, but you need to be the better player for three out of five. There are way more upsets in tournaments that are best of three sets in the men's just because you get off to a bad start and guys can get a quick win over you; whereas over best of five it often takes five hours sometimes to beat the top players in the world.
It's not easy.
Q. I think you're heading out to Hisense tonight for a hit. Is that as much for the lights?
ANDY MURRAY: It's purely for the lights, yeah. I mean, I played in Brisbane a couple of matches in the evening, but it's slightly different there, as well, because there's a roof too.
That's why I'll go out there. I'll hit under the lights tonight and do the same tomorrow.
Q. Going into the semis, do you feel different from last year after what you've achieved mentally?
ANDY MURRAY: Well, yeah, I mean, I feel probably a little bit calmer maybe than usual. But I still have an understanding of how difficult it is to win these events. You know, with the players that are still left in the tournament, it's going to be a very tough, tough few days if I want to do that.
So, you know, I'll just stay focused, work hard in my next couple of practice sessions, and, yeah, hope I can finish the tournament well.
Q. There's been a lot of talk about the scheduling. Does it concern you that you haven't played a night match on Laver yet?
ANDY MURRAY: No. The scheduling for me is part and parcel of playing in really any tennis tournament. It's tough to make the schedule perfect for every single player.
But, like I said, I'll go out and hit balls on the Hisense tonight under the lights. I'll do the same again tomorrow, and that's it. If I was the tournament director or the referee or whoever decides the schedule, I also would have put Federer against Tsonga on as the night match tonight because it's the best match of the day.
So I have no complaints about the schedule at all, and I didn't complain about it the other day. I was asked a question about the schedule. I said that sometimes it works in your favor and sometimes it doesn't. Sometimes you have to make adjustments.
And that's why tonight, rather than going and watching this match, I'll go out and hit some balls under the lights to be as best prepared as possible.
Q. Ivan Lendl was invited to watch the Davis Cup final in Prague. Did you watch the match?
ANDY MURRAY: I watched quite a bit of it. I was actually on holiday. I watched quite a lot of the fifth rubber. I saw none of the doubles. I saw a little bit of Ferrer's match with Berdych, not much.
I'm obviously very close with Alex who is the captain of the Spanish team, so I was following it for that reason.
Oz open site (http://www.australianopen.com/en_AU/news/interviews/2013-01-23/201301231358925548386.html) - Chardy press interview transcript
Q. The opinion was that you played very well in that match. Would you agree?
JEREMY CHARDY: Yeah, I think I don't play bad today. I played a good match, but he was too good for me.
I have a chance and I thought I try many thing, but no chance for me. He was too good, so...
I played a good tournament, so I'm still happy. But it's tough to lose with no solution.
BBC (http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/tennis/21137239)- Andy Murray beats Jeremy Chardy in Australian Open quarter-finals
Jonathan Overend BBC tennis correspondent at Melbourne Park
"Finding title-challenging form at this stage of the tournament, during a comprehensive and professional straight sets quarter-final win, must have been very satisfying for Murray. The first week may have been negotiated in straight sets but, by his own admission, he was a little out of touch. So what a relief to see the flow, rhythm and sweet timing return. He moved exceptionally well, served strongly and was ruthless on break points. The perfect preparation for a tougher test against an old rival in the last four."
BBC (http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/tennis/21157803)- Australian Open: Andy Murray to prepare for night conditions
Oz Open site (http://www.australianopen.com/en_AU/news/match_reports/2013-01-23/201301231358923553650.html) - Almost perfect for Murray
ATP (http://www.atpworldtour.com/News/Tennis/2013/01/4/Australian-Open-Wednesday-Murray-Beats-Chardy.aspx) - Perfect Murray Reaches Semis
BBC (http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/tennis/21139850) - Andy Murray v Ivan Lendl: who would win, Briton or his coach?
Eurosport (http://uk.eurosport.yahoo.com/news/australian-open-murray-races-past-chardy-semi-finals-070020105.html;_ylt=AsoGPuuliNA5.MqWLlqfqAFAg4t4;_ ylu=X3oDMTQ0YXJmczJnBG1pdANGZWF0dXJlZCBNZWdhdHJvbi BUZW5uaXMgU0YEcGtnA2RlMDAxNWNhLTZmYjUtM2M1Ny04NDI2 LTdmNDI5MGIwNTA5ZQRwb3MDMgRzZWMDbWVnYXRyb24EdmVyA2 Q5N2U3OTcwLTY1NWItMTFlMi1iYmZiLWMwNDMxNDBjNDRjNg--;_ylg=X3oDMTFrdjNwb29uBGludGwDZ2IEbGFuZwNlbi1nYgRw c3RhaWQDBHBzdGNhdAN0ZW5uaXMEcHQDc2VjdGlvbnM-;_ylv=3) - Australian Open - Murray races past Chardy and into semi-finals
Eurosport (http://uk.eurosport.yahoo.com/video/australian-open-murray-post-match-070613377.html)- Murray pleased with improved performance
video interview with Anabel Croft
Eurosport (http://uk.eurosport.yahoo.com/video/australian-open-itw-andy-murray-085720647.html;_ylt=AlUlbKnL3L_mF3KdtaOePhKf4pR4;_ ylu=X3oDMTM1bmtvc3FmBG1pdANUZW5uaXMgVmlkZW9zIENhcm 91c2VsBHBrZwM0ZWVmMjJkMS05YjIxLTNiZWItYTgxOS1mMTE1 ZWI2M2I3YjUEcG9zAzMEc2VjA01lZGlhQkNhcm91c2VsTWl4ZW RMUENB;_ylg=X3oDMTFyazY3NnRmBGludGwDZ2IEbGFuZwNlbi 1nYgRwc3RhaWQDBHBzdGNhdAN0ZW5uaXN8dmlkZW9zBHB0A3Nl Y3Rpb25z;_ylv=3)- Murray preparing for night semi
video interview
Adelaide Now (http://www.adelaidenow.com.au/sport/tennis/andy-murray-wont-back-down-from-the-roger-federer-challenge/story-fnddklvw-1226560455688) - Andy Murray won't back down from the Roger Federer challenge
Independent (http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/tennis/andy-murray-ruthlessly-dismisses-jeremy-chardy-to-reach-australian-open-semifinals-8462521.html) - Andy Murray ruthlessly dismisses Jeremy Chardy to reach Australian Open semi-finals
ESPN (http://www.espn.co.uk/tennis/sport/story/189765.html)- Murray has no complaints over scheduling
Times (http://www.thetimes.co.uk/tto/sport/tennis/article3665685.ece)- Andy Murray in a hurry as he dispatches shell-shocked Jeremy Chardy
(subscription required)
Guardian (http://www.guardian.co.uk/sport/2013/jan/23/andy-murray-chardy-australian-open) - Australian Open: Andy Murray crushes Jérémy Chardy to reach semi-finals
The Australian (http://www.theaustralian.com.au/sport/tennis/muzz/story-fnbe6xeb-1226560339345) - Andy Murray fizzing at Australian Open as Jeremy Chardy falls flat
Telegraph (http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/tennis/andymurray/9820111/Australian-Open-2013-Andy-Murray-crushes-Jeremy-Chardy-in-straight-sets-to-stroll-into-semi-finals.html)- Australian Open 2013: Andy Murray crushes Jeremy Chardy in straight sets to stroll into semi-finals
Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/tennis/article-2266805/Australian-Open-2013-Andy-Murray-beats-Jeremy-Chardy-6-4-6-1-6-2-reach-semi-finals.html)- No sweat for Murray as Brit breezes past Chardy to reach semis in Melbourne
piccy of ANDY boys.
Tennis Space (http://www.thetennisspace.com/bob-bryan-on-having-a-celebrity-baby/) - Bob Bryan on having a celebrity baby
Tennis Space (http://www.thetennisspace.com/melbourne-diary-murray-puts-serena-on-the-bench/)- Melbourne diary - Murray puts Serena on the bench
Oz Open (http://www.australianopen.com/en_AU/news/interviews/2013-01-23/201301231358951306038.html)- Federer press interview transcript
The parts relating to Andy are below:
.......
Q. How much will the Wimbledon and Olympic finals matter coming into this game?
ROGER FEDERER: I think those two, but the World Tour Finals and Shanghai, so those last four matches, that's what I'll probably be looking at with my coaches and sort of go from there.
Obviously then the two Wimbledon matches are different. It's grass and you play different.
But, yeah, then the Olympics was playing much faster. So was Shanghai. This is a bit different here, but obviously I've played Andy now sometimes in the last sort of six months or a year since he's, you know, won the gold, won the US Open.
So I know what to expect; whereas it would be different if I hadn't played him. Because he has changed his game around a bit. He's playing more defensive. I'm looking forward to it. Obviously a great player, and I was very happy for him when he won his first Grand Slam and the gold.
So I'm expecting a tough match, of course.
Q. You had a lot of rivalries with a lot of players. What makes the matchup with Murray stand out for you?
ROGER FEDERER: Well, I've always enjoyed playing against him. I had some tougher runs against him in a short period of time. I played him in a few weeks or maybe a month or two I played him three, four times, was on some sort of losing streak, so that was sort of hard.
But I always enjoyed the matchups with him because it gets to be very tactical. Wasn't a straightforward match. He would make you doubt and play very different to the rest of the guys. I kind of always enjoyed that, you know, when it's just not every point's the same. We used to mix it up against each other.
Now it's changed a bit because he's playing more offensive. The rallies aren't as long and grueling as they used to be. We both can do that.
There were times when we also played against each other in semifinals when Rafa and myself were 1 and 2. Same as Novak. We played a lot in the semis.
My rivalry goes more into the semifinals always with Andy than more in the finals, even tough now at Wimbledon and the Olympics we played in the finals. I think it was nice for us for a change to play in finals against each other.
Q. I know you would like to win in three sets, but you expressed this sort of gratitude, if that's not too strong a word, for being part of a match like this. Is that the sense you have?
ROGER FEDERER: Yeah, I mean, look, absolutely. All the straight set matches eventually become a bit of a blur, no doubt about it; whereas the five setters stand out more. I've had some great ones over the years here at the Australian Open. I love watching night session tennis. Whenever it goes deep into a match, I want to not miss it.
I'm sure there's other tennis fans out there who like to see me and Jo Willie battle it out. So I always feel it's a privilege to be playing so late at night, on a center court, the crowd getting into it.
We were really playing good tennis, so it was even more enjoyable in the process.
Q. You never lost to Andy in a Grand Slam match.
ROGER FEDERER: Now that you say it, I look back and, yeah, it's true. But I don't go into it with a mindset that I've never lost to him in slams. He's beaten me so many times. He's beaten me more times than I've beaten him.
But I'm happy you've given me the positive news (laughter). Good vibe. I'll try to remember that when I walk out, but it doesn't play a huge role for me.
Q. He made you cry at the last two Grand Slams.
ROGER FEDERER: Okay, so we haven't played so much the last few years now, but he's obviously a different player today.
I like the matches with him. I think a lot of them are very close. I very often have come up with some great playing against him in the slams when it mattered. But we'll see if I can produce it again.
Q. You say Murray has a more offensive style now. Does that, in fact, play to your advantage in a way, because in the past when he was more of a defensive counterattacking player, he was often very effective against you.
ROGER FEDERER: Yeah, he was, exactly. It's a fine line of being overly offensive or overly passive. It's hard to explain, but it's in the details, I guess.
I think the same goes for Tomic really. For instance, you want to be able to know that you can play offensive when it sort of presents itself. I think he's proven his point, that he can do it time and time again.
That's what matters I think the most for him now. In the moment itself, how offensive can you play when the ball is coming flat and hard into the middle, whatever. You have to know also when to back off.
He's very clever at all these things. He knows how it works. But I think it's especially on the return that you see the biggest significant change in his game overall if you look back now.
.......
Q. You said you haven't played a match like today's for some while. Is it an advantage that Andy Murray hasn't gone beyond three sets yet in this tournament?
ROGER FEDERER: No, not really. I would probably rather be in his shoes. Has he lost a set? I don't think he has. That's exactly how you want to approach a semifinal match, in my opinion.
But there's also some positives to take out of a five set match. I did play very well today, but I had moments as well where I could've done a bit better.
I toughed it out. That also gives you confidence when you have to go through those matches. The physical stamina was there, the focus with there till the very end. So it does give you a lot of confidence moving forward from here.
I didn't play any leading up tournaments, so that's exactly maybe what I needed for the semis. Then again, I may be totally wrong. Time will tell.
.......
Q. We're talking about advantages. Do you think it's an advantage to have played four in a row at night, whereas Murray has played none?
ROGER FEDERER: No. Because really we had a day off in between. Doesn't play that different after all. It wasn't scorching heat and stuff. If every day would have been 35 degrees it would have been a different story, but it wasn't.
I think we know the reasons why that happens, because of my draw more than not. It's hard to juggle all these things. I don't think it's an advantage, to be quite honestly. I don't think it's a big deal.
He's playing more defensive.
he's playing more offensive
:confused:
Madeline
23-01-2013, 17:33
The Daily Fail at it again: "The 25-year-old Scot has not dropped a set and not faced a seed in making what is his eighth semi-final or better from his last nine Majors."
M. Gilles Simon begs a word in their ear.
Independent (http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/tennis/itf-to-bring-in-biological-passports-to-beat-doping-8462284.html)- ITF to bring in biological passports to beat doping
Bleacher (http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1497879-australian-open-2013-why-andy-murray-has-upper-hand-on-roger-federer)- Australian Open 2013: Why Andy Murray Has Upper Hand on Roger Federer
Guardian (http://www.guardian.co.uk/sport/2013/jan/23/australian-open-andy-murray-roger-federer) - Australian Open: Andy Murray calm ahead of Roger Federer storm
BBC (http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/tennis/21168648)- Australian Open: Roger Federer expects "tough" Andy Murray clash
ATP (http://www.atpworldtour.com/News/Tennis/2013/01/4/Australian-Open-Wednesday2-Diary.aspx) - Australian Open Diary: Murray Reveals Dream 5-A-Side Team
Does anyone have a subscription to The Australian so we can read his column?
Does anyone have a subscription to The Australian so we can read his column?You can read the column on his twitter page and on his facebook.
Andy Murray's Column in The Australian
:thanks: Mickey - I have found all of them on the blog archive of his website - http://www.andymurray.com/news-and-blog/archive/
I have not managed to find links for each one individually but there were columns written by Andy for The Australian on
Sunday January 13th
Wednesday January 16th
Friday January 18th
Sunday January 20th
Tuesday January 22nd
He is accepting questions for his blog - email address is below.
Finally, given I’m aiming to write columns all the way through the fortnight as that will mean I’m still in the tournament, I thought I might ask my readers if they have any questions they would like answered. The quirkier, the better! I can’t write about the heat all the time, after all.
If anyone would like to write, please do so through sport@theaustralian.com.au
Andy's website blog archive (http://www.andymurray.com/news-and-blog/archive/) - Age no limit as Ivan Lendl humbles stength and conditioning coach Jez in VersaClimber Challenge
January 13th - A little bit more about the Jez Green/Lendl challenge
Telegraph (http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/tennis/andymurray/9820111/Australian-Open-2013-Andy-Murray-must-find-way-past-the-ageless-maestro-Roger-Federer.html) - Australian Open 2013: Andy Murray must find way past the ageless maestro Roger Federer
Thanks Cazza - I've just read all the blogs :)
"Ageless maestro"? I would cancel my Telegraph if I hadn't already!
BBC (http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/tennis/21172304)- Australian Open 2013: Roger Federer knows Andy Murray's game
Metro (http://metro.co.uk/2013/01/23/andrew-castle-roger-federers-form-isnt-good-news-for-andy-murrays-australian-open-dreams-3364294/)- Andrew Castle: Roger Federer’s form isn’t good news for Andy Murray’s Australian Open dreams
Madeline
23-01-2013, 23:30
BBC (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-21163428)- Australian Open 2013: Roger Federer knows Andy Murray's game
:shrug: I get an article about a helicopter crash when I click on that.
^^ I think this is the link: http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/tennis/21172304
Hope Andy can make the most of this opportunity - which is an important first - namely meeting Fed in a slam match, that is not a final. Good luck, Andy!
BBC (http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/tennis/21168648)- Andy Murray set for Roger Federer Australian Open semi-final
Bleacher (http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1498027-australian-open-2013-breaking-down-roger-federer-vs-andy-murray-semifinal)- Australian Open 2013: Breaking Down Roger Federer vs. Andy Murray Semifinal
ESPN (http://espn.go.com/tennis/aus13/story/_/id/8875870/australian-open-roger-federer-andy-murray-outcome-close-call)- Fed-Murray outcome to close to call
ESPN video with Brad's opinion plus article
Metro (http://metro.co.uk/2013/01/24/six-of-the-best-andy-murray-and-roger-federers-classic-encounters-3363720/) - Six of the best: Andy Murray and Roger Federer’s classic encounters
Daily Record (http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/tennis/roger-federer-praises-the-new-offensive-1552408)- Roger Federer: The new 'offensive' Andy Murray is a much bigger threat now
Scotsman (http://www.scotsman.com/sport/tennis/australian-open-andy-murray-takes-his-place-in-spotlight-1-2755287)- Australian open: Andy Murray takes his place in spotlight
Herald (http://www.heraldscotland.com/sport/tennis/time-seems-to-be-on-murrays-side.19998436) - Time seems to be on Murray's side
Independent (http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/tennis/andy-murray-ready-to-run-roger-federer-ragged-8464119.html)- Andy Murray ready to run Roger Federer ragged
Independent (http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/tennis/my-100-per-cent-record-against-andy-murray-has-no-bearing-on-our-semifinal-match-says-roger-federer-8464382.html) - My 100 per cent record against Andy Murray has no bearing on our semi-final match, says Roger Federer
Herald Sun (http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/tennis/federer-v-murray-the-latest-chapter/story-e6frfgao-1226561202027)- Andy Murray v Roger Federer: the next chapter
The Age (http://www.theage.com.au/sport/tennis/federer-wary-of-murrays-changing-tactics-20130124-2d9tt.html) - Federer wary of Murray's changing tactics
Reuters (http://uk.reuters.com/article/2013/01/24/tennis-open-semi-idUKL4N0AT1B520130124?feedType=RSS&feedName=tennisNews&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+reuters%2FUKTennisNews+%28New s+%2F+UK+%2F+Tennis+News%29)- PREVIEW-Tennis-Murray quest faces Federer obstacle in Melbourne
Eurosport (http://uk.eurosport.yahoo.com/blogs/mats-wilander/murray-doing-enough-far-031202145.html#more-id) - Murray doing enough so far
includes video
Tennis Grandstand (http://ht.ly/2us0Nb)- Wizards of Oz (XII): Previewing Murray vs. Federer and the Women’s Doubles Final
The Australian (http://www.theaustralian.com.au/sport/tennis/andy-murrays-endurance-is-roger-federers-real-test/story-fnbe6xeb-1226561258028) - Andy Murray's endurance is Roger Federer's real test
Bleacher (http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1499090-roger-federer-vs-andy-murray-australian-open-semifinal-preview-and-analysis)- Roger Federer vs. Andy Murray: Australian Open Semifinal Preview and Analysis
Sydney Morning Herald (http://www.smh.com.au/sport/tennis/how-to-lure-federer-into-the-odd-stumble-20130124-2d9r8.html)- How to lure Federer into the odd stumble
Sky Sports (http://www1.skysports.com/tennis/news/12040/8428376/Murray-v-Federer-Previous-meetings)- Murray v Federer: Previous meetings
Tennis Space (http://www.thetennisspace.com/bollettieri-exclusive-my-thoughts-on-murray-vs-federer/) - Bollettieri exclusive: My thoughts on Murray vs Federer
Tennis Space - http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=pE2ElfDRBY8
video preview of Murray vs Federer
ESPN (http://www.espn.co.uk/tennis/sport/story/189971.html) - Djokovic not taking sides for Murray v Federer
Daily Record (http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/scottish-news/bid-to-turn-scottish-tennis-ace-1552099) - Bid to turn Scottish tennis ace English for Wimbledon
Hilarious. :rolling::rofl:
Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/tennis/article-2267495/Australian-Open-2013-Andy-Murray-vs-Roger-Federer-tale-tape.html?ito=feeds-newsxml)- Tale of the tape: Will Murray get another golden moment, or will it be tears at dawn in semi showdown with Federer?
SteveGtennis (http://www.stevegtennis.com/2013/01/roger-federer-vs-andy-murray-preview-australian-open-2013/#.UQFdn7EHOxY.twitter)- Roger Federer vs Andy Murray Preview Australian Open 2013
Ivan Lendl ILTA site (http://lendltennis.com/blogs/112/Andy_Murray_Semifinal_Preview_--_Roger_Federer?utm_campaign=Ivan+and+Andy&utm_source=6372&utm_term=&utm_medium=Twitter%3A+IvanLendlIJTA) - Murray vs. Federer Semifinal Preview
They last played in the 2012 London Olympics where Murray handily beat Federer in the golf medal match.
:rolling:
Andy Murray's new column - http://www.andymurray.com/news-and-blog/andys-latest-column-the-australian-4/
Bleacher (http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1499565-andy-murrays-girlfriend-kim-sears-shows-admirable-support-in-boyfriends-career)- Andy Murray's Girlfriend Kim Sears Shows Admirable Support in Boyfriend's Career
Bleacher (http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1499069-roger-federer-vs-andy-murray-winning-tactics-in-the-australian-open-semifinal)- Roger Federer vs. Andy Murray: Keys to Victory in the Australian Open Semifinal
Sallydaisy
25-01-2013, 01:44
Andy's OZ blog. (http://www.andymurray.com/news-and-blog/andys-latest-column-the-australian-4/) from his official website at andymurray.com and an extract:
On to my preparations for tonight’s semi-final.
I feel like I really stepped up my game against Jeremy Chardy on Wednesday but Roger is obviously playing good tennis as well.
After I’d beaten Jeremy, I headed straight back to the practice court to get some practice in under lights as Roger was playing Jo and I did the same thing again last night during Novak’s match with David Ferrer.
Given it is a night match, I tried to stay up a little longer last night so I was sleep later today.
Roger and I have played some great matches over the years and I can’t wait for this one!
Neither can we Andy!!!
;)
BBC (http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/tennis/21176266) - Andy Murray v Roger Federer: Australian Open analysis
Youtube - This is the real Roger Federer... (https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=KJatAb1IWAs)
RoastLamb
25-01-2013, 16:50
Jon Wertheim's Friday mailbag. (http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/tennis/news/20130125/andy-murray-roger-federer-australian-open/index.html)
Andy's press interview - http://www.australianopen.com/en_AU/news/interviews/2013-01-25/201301251359124194856.html
Q. How pleased were you to get off to a good start in the fifth?
ANDY MURRAY: Obviously I was happy. It was a tough match. A lot of ups and downs. So it was good to come back after the way I lost the fourth set.
Q. What did you say to each other at the changeover after losing the tiebreak?
ANDY MURRAY: Didn't say much after the second set. I made a I mean, it wasn't a terrible volley, but I could have hit a better volley at 5 All in the second set tiebreak, so I was disappointed with that.
But I was playing well.
After the fourth set, you know, he went and took a toilet break and I had a bit more time to sort of think. You know, I'd put myself in a winning position and just had to think to myself what I'd done to get in that position and make sure I did it at the beginning of the fifth set.
Q. Did you draw on the US Open final in particular?
ANDY MURRAY: No, I wasn't thinking about that. I was just trying to look forward. Yeah, I mean, that match wasn't in my mind tonight.
Q. Do you think you've ever served as well over such a prolonged period as that before?
ANDY MURRAY: I don't know. I don't know. I mean, it's a tough one to judge. I did serve well tonight, that's for sure.
But, you know, whether I've served better or not, I don't know.
Q. Five sets in four hours. Do you feel that wasn't a reflection of the way you dominated the match?
ANDY MURRAY: I wouldn't say I dominated the match; didn't necessarily feel that way.
I obviously had more breaks of serve and stuff by the end. Because of that I assume I probably would have won significantly more points. I don't know, though, exactly.
But, yeah, I thought I did a good job tonight. I think I did all the things I needed to do. I did them well. Even, like I say, after the second and fourth sets, which were tough to lose, because, you know, I wasn't comfortable, but I was in, you know, good positions in both sets.
To lose them was tough. I was just happy with the way I responded after both those sets.
Q. How satisfying is it to have beaten him in a slam for the first time?
ANDY MURRAY: Yeah, I mean, it's satisfying obviously. You know, I've obviously lost some tough matches against him in slams. So to win one, especially the way that it went tonight, yeah, was obviously nice.
You know, I'm sure both of us will play each other again in slams, so it will help having won once against him.
Q. He said that he always felt he was chasing. Did it feel that way to you, that you were kind of always ahead?
ANDY MURRAY: I think that's the way the score went. That's kind of how it was. I won the first set, and, you know, second set, you know, yeah, I was always up in the score for a majority of the match.
Really at no stage was I behind in the score, so that's probably why it felt that way. But he obviously hung in extremely well, you know, to force it into a fifth set.
After the way the match had been going, it was great the way he turned around because he played some big points when he was behind. It's what he always does.
Q. How surprised were you by what he shouted when you were at the net at 6 5 in the fourth? You had a funny look on your face at that point.
ANDY MURRAY: I mean, I wasn't that surprised. I mean, stuff like that happens daily in tennis matches. You know, in sport, the stuff that some people say on football pitches and in basketball and all sorts of sports. I mean, it was very, very mild in comparison to what happens in other sports. It's just one of those things.
Q. Did it rattle you at all?
ANDY MURRAY: No. I think it didn't rattle me. I think he raised his game, you know, and that's what happens. Sometimes guys need to get, you know, emotion into the match.
He definitely raised his level and played in that game I think he hit two balls onto the line and was extremely aggressive after that.
Q. Can you repeat what he said?
ANDY MURRAY: It's not relevant what he said. You know, it doesn't really matter. It's something that happens, like I say, all the time on tennis courts, in sport, all the time.
Especially when it's a one on one sort of individual combat. It's not relevant. There's no hard feelings.
Q. Was it a word that we might struggle to get in our newspapers?
ANDY MURRAY: It's not relevant what was said, you know. I'm sure Roger won't talk about it and I have no interest in discussing it either, because, like I say, it happens all the time.
People will want to make a big deal of it and it isn't really a big deal.
Q. Your reaction seems to be very low key. You're keeping your calm. Is that because you still got one big step to go?
ANDY MURRAY: Uhm, no, I don't think it's just 'cause of that. It's a long, long match. It's a very late finish. I'm tired. I don't want to be wasting any energy, because I'll need all of it if I want to win against Novak on Sunday.
to be continued ........
Andy's press interview continued .....
Q. Between the fourth and fifth sets, do you know you're playing better? Were you sure that if you keep it at that level you could close it out?
ANDY MURRAY: To be honest, I was just trying to think what I'd done to get to that point, and I was just trying to focus on doing it at the beginning of the fifth set.
You know, you never know what's going to happen. The only thing you can do is play the right way, go for your shots when the opportunity's there, and hope that it pays off.
But, yeah, I mean, at any stage he can increase his level and your level can dip, especially in a four hour match. You just need to try and be focused for as much of the match as possible.
The beginning of the fifth set was the part of the match that I was most pleased with.
Q. This will be your first Grand Slam final as a Grand Slam champion. Is that going to make it easier or...
ANDY MURRAY: I mean, I have no idea. I'll see obviously how I feel when I get on the court.
I would hope so. The task isn't any easier. I'm obviously playing Novak again on this court. I mean, this has been his best court for sure. So I'm aware of how tough it will be to win the match and what have you.
But, you know, hopefully there's moments in the US Open final where, you know, I could have closed out sets a bit quicker. I think the tiebreak was a good example of how nerves can work in those sort of matches.
It was not the prettiest tennis, so hopefully I'll play a little bit better.
Q. While not thinking of the US Open and the Olympics specifically, do you think they've made you mentally sort of more stronger, battle hardened?
ANDY MURRAY: I mean, I said a few weeks ago, I mean, those matches, I mean, have helped obviously mentally. I think going through a lot of the losses that I've had will have helped me, as well.
Yeah, I've been questioned for large parts of my career about physically would I be strong enough, mentally would it be strong enough, do I listen to my coaches, blah, blah, blah, blah, blah, whatever it is, can I handle pressure.
I think those years of having all of those questions and then finally to be able to answer them I think, yeah, it was all part of the process. So I hope on Sunday I can play a good match. Obviously having won against Novak before in a slam final will help mentally.
Q. This court is said to be slightly slower and higher bouncing than the US Open one. If so, is it going to make it any easier for him to play against you?
ANDY MURRAY: Judging by our match that we played here last year and the one we played in New York, I don't think there was a huge amount of difference. I think the balls are slower here. Also, because you're playing in the evening, that will slow it down.
But I actually think the court here this year is playing fairly fast. You can get a lot of free points off your serve if you serve well like I did this evening. I mean, the courts aren't that dissimilar, it's just the time of day you play and the balls are a bit different.
Q. I know you're a massive fan of a lot of different sports. Would you enjoy tennis more if tennis had a little bit more of that rough edge to it publicly instead of sort of reserved gentility?
ANDY MURRAY: No. I know you guys would. But, yeah, I mean, I think tennis is doing just fine the way it is.
Q. You said you were feeling tired now. Are you confident you'll be fully recovered for Sunday, especially given the fact that you'd had five straight sets wins before tonight?
ANDY MURRAY: You never know how you're going to feel the next day. It's obviously late just now. Yeah, I'm sure I'll be tired tomorrow and stiff and sore, so I need to make sure I sleep as long as possible tonight, do all of the recovery stuff.
I'll hit very little tomorrow, I would have thought.
Yeah, just try your best to be in the best possible condition for Sunday. You know, realistically you're probably not going to feel perfect because of how the match went tonight, but it's not to say you can't recover well enough to play your best tennis.
Q. Are you doing anything special for Robbie Burns day?
ANDY MURRAY: Will I be doing anything special? No, no.
Q. Does the ball still come off his racquet as well as it did when you first played him?
ANDY MURRAY: Yeah, I mean, I don't see major, major changes in his game. You know, he still hits the ball obviously extremely clean. He has his racquet strung very loose so the ball comes off his racquet with a lot of spin and it comes off his racquet quick.
You know, when he slices the ball stays very low. He's still serving very, very well. I think the serve's normally the first thing that goes, you know, with guys when they're getting towards the ends of their career. I think he's still serving pretty well.
Q. When did you start refueling with bananas?
ANDY MURRAY: I mean, I've always kind of had to eat them just because of what they have in them. It's good for you in long matches.
Just still not a fan.
Q. A year ago when you played Novak, have you got closer to him? Do you think he's also improved shots and whatever?
ANDY MURRAY: I think so much of it comes down to how you play on the day, to be honest. You know, I think I started to play better tennis and played my optimum level more in the big matches over the last year or so, which hadn't always been the case.
So I think that's kind of what's changed for me. I mean, two years ago he didn't lose a match for the first six months. It's tough to know whether you can actually improve from that.
But he's still playing well, he's No. 1 in the world. He was in the US Open final, French Open final, Wimbledon semis, and he's in the final here. So he's playing extremely well.
Federer's press interview - http://www.australianopen.com/en_AU/news/interviews/2013-01-25/201301251359121946973.html
Djokovic's press interview - http://www.australianopen.com/en_AU/news/interviews/2013-01-24/201301241359027827720.html
BBC (http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/tennis/21197936) - Andy Murray beats Federer to set up Australian Open final v Djokovic
BBC (http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/tennis/21202960)- Andy Murray 'satisfied' with Australian Open win over Federer
BBC (http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/tennis/21195512)- Andy Murray on Australian Open win over Roger Federer
BBC video interview
BBC (http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/tennis/21193869)- Australian Open: Murray dominates Federer to reach final
links to a highlight video of each set
BBC (http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/tennis/21092816)- Andy Murray vs Roger Federer as it happened
Yahoo (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/murray-edges-federer-reaches-australian-173027201--ten.html?utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=twitter)- Murray edges Federer, reaches Australian final
Oz Open (http://www.australianopen.com/en_AU/news/articles/2013-01-25/201301251359112474916.html) - Murray makes it happen
Oz Open (http://www.australianopen.com/en_AU/news/articles/2013-01-25/201301251359113526065.html)- Andre’s back
Telegraph (http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/tennis/andymurray/9824998/Australian-Open-2013-Andy-Murray-on-a-mission-to-eclipse-Fred-Perry-landmark-against-Roger-Federer.html) - Australian Open 2013: Andy Murray on a mission to eclipse Fred Perry landmark against Roger Federer
Telegraph (http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/kate-middleton/9826360/Duchess-of-Cambridge-becomes-honorary-member-of-All-England-Club.html)- Duchess of Cambridge becomes honorary member of All England Club
Telegraph (http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/tennis/australianopen/9826681/Australian-Open-2013-Andy-Murray-defeats-Roger-Federer-in-five-sets-to-set-up-final-with-Novak-Djokovic.html)- Australian Open 2013: Andy Murray defeats Roger Federer in five sets to set up final with Novak Djokovic
Guardian (http://www.guardian.co.uk/sport/2013/jan/25/andy-murray-roger-federer-australian-open) - Andy Murray pounds Roger Federer to reach Australian Open final
Independent (http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/tennis/andy-murray-defeats-roger-federer-to-move-into-australian-open-final-8466603.html)- Andy Murray defeats Roger Federer to move into Australian Open final
Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/tennis/article-2268162/Andy-Murray-beats-Roger-Federer-reach-Australian-Open-final-Novak-Djokovic.html)- Murray FINALLY beats Federer in a Grand Slam to reach Australian Open showpiece after marathon five-set thriller in Melbourne
Eurosport (http://uk.eurosport.yahoo.com/news/tennis-federers-mask-slips-murray-gets-skin-173739969.html) - Australian Open - Federer's mask slips as Murray gets under his skin
Herald Sun (http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/tennis/andy-murray-shows-no-respect-for-roger-federer-as-he-roars-through-to-the-final-of-the-australian-open/story-e6frfgao-1226562236357) - FORGET the result for a minute.
STV (http://entertainment.stv.tv/showbiz/211392-kim-sears-mellow-in-yellow-as-scots-tennis-star-andy-murray-beats-federer/) - Kim Sears mellow in yellow as she cheers Andy Murray to victory
Herald Sun (http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/tennis/andy-murray-sets-up-australian-open-final-with-novak-djokovic/story-e6frfgao-1226562242297) - ANDY Murray's glorious grand slam run continues after the Scot surged into a third consecutive major final with a gruelling Australian Open semi-final victory over Roger Federer.
The Australian (http://www.theaustralian.com.au/sport/tennis/history-beckons-as-andy-murray-ousts-fading-roger-federer/story-fnbe6xeb-1226562248423) - History beckons as Andy Murray ousts fading Roger Federer
Tennis Space (http://www.thetennisspace.com/cahill-exclusive-murrays-a-changed-player/)- Cahill exclusive: Murray's a changed player
Tennis Space (http://www.thetennisspace.com/five-thoughts-before-murray-plays-djokovic/) - Aussie Open: 5 thoughts before Murray plays Djokovic
Fox Sports (http://msn.foxsports.com/tennis/story/andy-murray-outlasts-roger-federer-to-reach-australian-open-final-013513)- Murray through to another Slam final
ESPN (http://www.espn.co.uk/tennis/sport/story/190092.html)- First slam win over Federer puts Murray in final
Times (http://www.thetimes.co.uk/tto/sport/tennis/article3668426.ece) - Andy Murray beats Roger Federer in five sets to reach Australian Open final
subscription required
Tennis grandstand (http://www.tennisgrandstand.com/2013/01/25/andy-murray-remakes-history/)- Andy Murray Remakes History
CNN (http://edition.cnn.com/2013/01/25/sport/tennis/murray-federer-djokovic-tennis/)- Murray to face Djokovic after five-set defeat of Federer
ESPN Go (http://espn.go.com/tennis/aus13/story/_/id/8880197/australian-open-andy-murray-running-head-first-excellence-five-set-win-roger-federer) - Murray running straight at excellence
includes video highlight
Eurosport (http://uk.eurosport.yahoo.com/blogs/tramlines/maturity-key-murray-semi-final-triumph-155758399.html) - Maturity the key to Murray semi-final triumph
Tramlines
si.com (http://tennis.si.com/2013/01/25/andy-murray-roger-federer-australian-open/)- Highlights, reaction from Andy Murray’s win over Roger Federer in Aussie semis
includes video links to highlights and to Andy's oncourt interview with Courier.
Eurosport (http://uk.eurosport.yahoo.com/video/studio-british-murray-federer-134359831.html) - Murray 'could have beaten Federer in three sets'
video (8 minutes) - Euosport chat after the match including Jamie's comments
Bleacher (http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1500770-djokovic-vs-murray-preview-prediction-for-australian-open-2103-mens-final?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=tennis) - Djokovic vs Murray: Preview, Prediction for Australian Open 2013 Men's Final
Reuters (http://uk.reuters.com/article/2013/01/25/tennis-open-murray-federer-idUKL4N0AU4TO20130125)- Tennis-Federer's mask slips as Murray gets under his skin
ATP (http://www.atpworldtour.com/News/Tennis/2013/01/4/Australian-Open-Friday-Murray-Reaction.aspx)- Murray Making Major Strides For No. 1
Yahoo (http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/tennis-busted-racquet/andy-murray-beats-roger-federer-advance-australian-open-131314052--ten.html)- Andy Murray beats Roger Federer to advance to Australian Open final
Sky (http://www.skysports.com/opinion/story/0,25212,17136_8439250,00.html)- Andy Murray ready to vie for World No 1 spot after beating Roger Federer, says Barry Cowan
That's enough for now. Hopefully the most important ones are posted. The media has gone crazy - there are hundreds more articles.
New York Times (http://www.nytimes.com/2013/01/26/sports/tennis/murray-outduels-federer-and-heads-to-australian-open-final.html?pagewanted=all&_r=0) - Murray Outduels Federer and Heads to Australian Open Final
RoastLamb
25-01-2013, 21:06
Tom Tebbutt's Oz Open blog. (http://www.tenniscanada.com/index.php?title=TEBBUTT:-ANDY-BESTS-ROGER-IN-FIVE&pid=4348)Lots about Andy but not terribly complimentary. I'm really ticked off with him tbh.
Bleacher (http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1501496-australian-open-marathon-semi-final-will-work-in-andy-murrays-favour)- Australian Open: Marathon Semifinal Will Work in Andy Murray's Favour
Wall Streed Journal (http://blogs.wsj.com/dailyfix/2013/01/25/2013-australian-open-new-andy-murray-like-old-murray/) - Same Murray, Better Results
RoastLamb
25-01-2013, 21:19
This is so much better. Tennis.com. (http://www.tennis.com/pro-game/2013/01/he-didnt-stop/46188/)
Sallydaisy
25-01-2013, 23:10
This is so much better. Tennis.com. (http://www.tennis.com/pro-game/2013/01/he-didnt-stop/46188/)
I do like this bit:
Federer also went away completely in the final set, and there were moments when he looked like an aging legend hanging on by his fingernails,
;)
and this bit as well ...
:whistle:
Federer, the old lion, had roared, and it was a fearsome sight. But that wasn’t a level he could sustain for an entire set, let alone a match. Reality, in the form of Murray’s methodically superior play, set in again in the fifth.
umm ... and this ...
And that's what this match was about, Murray's methodically superior play. While he was customarily blasé about it later—asked whether he had ever served better, Murray shrugged and said, “I don’t know”—it was one of the very best performances of his career. He hit 21 aces, created 16 break point chances, and cracked 62 winners against 47 errors. Federer’s stats were the reverse: 43 winners against 60 errors. Only his brilliance in the breakers made this one close.
That really is a begrudgingly miserable article by Tom Tebbutt who previously has been complimentary about Andy. He's also twisting the truth about the "face down" suggesting Andy was taunting Federer. It's clear from reading the press conference transcripts that Federer was the instigator with his volley of verbal abuse. Is he known as a Fed fanboy? He says Federer was better than Andy in 2012 because of his Wimbledon victory but glosses over the thrashing he received at the Olympics.
I hope he put some money in the bagpiper's box having taken and uploaded a photo of him or is he as mean spirited as he is in the article
RoastLamb
26-01-2013, 04:15
TT is usually neutral and fair so it surprised me reading this article. I sent him a tweet saying he disappointed me. Years ago when he was the tennis writer for our national paper, Globe and Mail, I used to email him regularly and he seemed very excited about Andy. I just can't believe he could be so begrudging now esp. after Andy's amazing year.
Madeline
26-01-2013, 10:29
I haven't had time to read more than a few of the articles, but I'm glad Reuters and Eurosport got things the right way round - Federer's outburst preceding Andy's smirk. I think Andy was probably just amused that Mr Cool had lost his composure.
Also in the Tennis.com article it states that Feder swore at Andy "after Murray hesitated on a close call in the middle of a point". I hadn't picked up on that one earlier. There was a slghtly different translation which makes more sense.
There have been many more articles in the press about Andy over the last few months since he won the US Open, and I have only been posting a selection of them, otherwise there would be too many. The press is going crazy now. I hope to be able to keep up with the best articles from the major tabloids and BBC , Tennis Space and Eurosport, and a few links I come across, if I am not too bombarded with them, but I am unlikely to be able to keep up with all the others. So please can peeps look out for any good ones.
I'll post a few more articles later on this morning.
But here is one with an "aaaaaaaaaaaaawwww" factor
Daily Record (http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/scottish-news/andy-murrays-youngest-fan-at-australian-1556390)- Andy Murray's youngest fan watches tennis star triumph while wearing a Saltire.. and a nappy
This article has an interesting piece about the swearing episode
New York Times (http://straightsets.blogs.nytimes.com/2013/01/25/for-federer-anger-goes-only-so-far/) - For Federer, Anger Goes Only So Far
Straight Sets blog
At 6-5 in the fourth set, with Andy Murray serving for the match and a spot in the Australian Open final, Roger Federer hit a ball close to the baseline that Murray thought was out. No call was made, and Murray pantomimed displeasure — just for a moment — then played on.
When Federer hit an approach shot and attacked the net, Murray laced a down-the-line forehand passing shot that fooled Federer. What happened next was straight out of the animal kingdom, as Federer glared, gestured aggressively, then yelled at Murray. Murray’s response was to curl his lips upward in a sneer, and for 10 seconds or so the two men looked more like bonobos or gorillas tangling territorially over a prospective mate than two of the best tennis players in the world fighting for a spot in a Grand Slam final.
Three points from losing the match, Federer’s pride and competitive zeal surfaced in a flash of anger, as he walked toward Murray and screamed his displeasure over what he perceived to be Murray’s attempt to influence the baseline judge.
.............................
In video of the point, Murray clearly reacts to Federer’s deep crosscourt topspin backhand, with a momentary pause as if to express his dismay over a missed call. Federer, who in addition to his sublime physical gifts is, to paraphrase Henry James, someone on whom nothing is lost, seemed distracted by Murray’s briefly seeming to stop playing. To a player who is concentrating intently in a point, such an unexpected pause is like half of the musicians in a symphony inexplicably stopping. That Murray recovered and hit a clean passing shot winner set Federer over the edge.
Another poster from Nial Smith...........
One will rise...
912
david1610
26-01-2013, 11:58
This article has an interesting piece about the swearing episode
New York Times (http://straightsets.blogs.nytimes.com/2013/01/25/for-federer-anger-goes-only-so-far/) - For Federer, Anger Goes Only So Far
Straight Sets blog
I checked that out and at the bottom there is a very interesting list of Tennis article Tags - in other words, the number of tennis articles on those topics available online in the New York Times. I think this is a very interesting ranking of a different kind:
ROGER FEDERER 247 RAFAEL NADAL 213 WIMBLEDON 168 FRENCH OPEN 165 SERENA WILLIAMS 133 ANDY MURRAY 127 TENNIS 124 NOVAK DJOKOVIC 121
ANDY RODDICK 106 VENUS WILLIAMS 78 U.S. OPEN 75 UNITED STATES OPEN (TENNIS) 75 UNITED STATES OPEN 74
MARIA SHARAPOVA 62 KIM CLIJSTERS 60 MENS MATCHES 56 SAMANTHA STOSUR 53 CAROLINE WOZNIACKI 53
AUSTRALIAN OPEN 53 JOHN ISNER 46 MELANIE OUDIN 45 MARDY FISH 45 ROBIN SODERLING 40
DOUBLES 38 DINARA SAFINA 38 JO WILFRIED TSONGA 38 WOMENS MATCHES 37 JUSTINE HENIN 36 TOMAS BERDYCH 36 LI NA 34
Plenty to analyze there! When you take away the American influence, the tournaments and matches, and Roger and Rafa, what is interesting IMHO is that Andy has slightly more articles than Nole. You could argue that given Nole's form of the last two years, he should be streaks ahead of Andy, even although for Andy catching up in the last six months.
What I personally think this shows - and please disagree - is that the (dominant) English speaking media world would love Andy to be the replacement for Roger at the top of the game.
Another poster from Nial Smith...........
912
:rolling:
I checked that out and at the bottom there is a very interesting list of Tennis article Tags - in other words, the number of tennis articles on those topics available online in the New York Times. I think this is a very interesting ranking of a different kind:
ROGER FEDERER 247 RAFAEL NADAL 213 WIMBLEDON 168 FRENCH OPEN 165 SERENA WILLIAMS 133 ANDY MURRAY 127 TENNIS 124 NOVAK DJOKOVIC 121
ANDY RODDICK 106 VENUS WILLIAMS 78 U.S. OPEN 75 UNITED STATES OPEN (TENNIS) 75 UNITED STATES OPEN 74
MARIA SHARAPOVA 62 KIM CLIJSTERS 60 MENS MATCHES 56 SAMANTHA STOSUR 53 CAROLINE WOZNIACKI 53
AUSTRALIAN OPEN 53 JOHN ISNER 46 MELANIE OUDIN 45 MARDY FISH 45 ROBIN SODERLING 40
DOUBLES 38 DINARA SAFINA 38 JO WILFRIED TSONGA 38 WOMENS MATCHES 37 JUSTINE HENIN 36 TOMAS BERDYCH 36 LI NA 34
Plenty to analyze there! When you take away the American influence, the tournaments and matches, and Roger and Rafa, what is interesting IMHO is that Andy has slightly more articles than Nole. You could argue that given Nole's form of the last two years, he should be streaks ahead of Andy, even although for Andy catching up in the last six months.
What I personally think this shows - and please disagree - is that the (dominant) English speaking media world would love Andy to be the replacement for Roger at the top of the game.
Andy is popular in the USA, probably more popular over there than Nole. E.g. there was a lot of crowd suppor for Andy during the US Open final
Nole doesn't seem to be popular other than in his home country, despite (or because of?) all his clowning antics and so on.
Tennis Reporters (http://www.tennisreporters.net/archives/9951) - Australian Open Diary: Andre Wouldn't Like Djokovic Test
ATP (http://www.atpworldtour.com/News/Tennis/2013/01/4/Australian-Open-Friday2-Diary.aspx) - Australian Open Diary: Andre Wouldn't Like Djokovic Test
Tennis Podcast (http://www.tennisreporters.net/archives/9951) - Podcast of Aus open final preview
Reuters (http://uk.reuters.com/article/2013/01/26/tennis-open-men-idUKL4N0AU1B220130126) - Tennis-Australian Open men's singles final
Reuters (http://uk.reuters.com/article/2013/01/26/tennis-open-idUKL4N0AV06020130126)- PREVIEW-Tennis-Djokovic and Murray prepare to bring the pain
Australian Open (http://www.australianopen.com/en_AU/news/interviews/2013-01-26/201301261359178637547.html) - Djokovic pre final press interview
Eurosport (http://uk.eurosport.yahoo.com/video/mats-murray-beat-federer-gym-183200992.html;_ylt=AuxXBf4.Q4a.PPB5zf4cKnlAg4t4;_ ylu=X3oDMTJmdWJnbWY0BG1pdAMEcGtnAzgyOWFiYmMxLTI4Yj EtMzQ2NC04OTc1LTY5NzhkYTlhNzViYwRwb3MDNARzZWMDTWVk aWFCQ2Fyb3VzZWxNaXhlZExQQ0E-;_ylv=3)- Mats: Murray beat Federer in gym
video
Eurosport (http://uk.eurosport.yahoo.com/video/wilander-murrays-serve-key-victory-091704569.html) - Wilander: Murray's serve the key to victory
video
BBC (http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/tennis/21209873)- Andy Murray and Novak Djokovic eye landmarks at Australian Open
supergran
26-01-2013, 13:31
Interesting from Mats, but however hard I try just can't stand Mats and Annabel.:grrr::big grin:
BBC (http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/tennis/21212015)- Andy Murray relaxed ahead of Australian Open final
BBC interview with Andy before the final
British Tennis @BritishTennis
Almost the @AustralianOpen final. Players & coaches at Aegon GB Pro-Series Preston have wished @Andy_Murray luck http://youtu.be/nlvIvJfokJo
Sky Sports (http://www1.skysports.com/tennis/news/12110/8440829/) - Andy Murray ready to bring 'best tennis' to Australian Open final against
includes piccy of Andy with Lendl practicing
Andy's latest blog - http://www.andymurray.com/news-and-blog/andys-latest-column-the-australian-5/
Beyond the Baseline (http://tennis.si.com/2013/01/26/australian-open-novak-djokovic-andy-murray-final-preview/)- Men’s final preview: Novak Djokovic, Andy Murray vie for history
BBC (http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/tennis/21212312) - Andy Murray v Novak Djokovic: Australian Open final predictions
Predictions from Brad Gilbert, Andre Agassi, Rod Laver and several more
"Lunch was dinner and rice" - what on earth does he mean by that? :confused:
Telegraph (http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/tennis/andymurray/9828210/Australian-Open-2013-Andy-Murray-looks-forward-to-date-with-pain-in-final-against-Novak-Djokovic.html)- Australian Open 2013: Andy Murray looks forward to date with pain in final against Novak Djokovic
Telegraph (http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/tennis/australianopen/9828159/Australian-Open-2013-Andy-Murray-plays-down-spat-with-Roger-Federer.html)- Australian Open 2013: Andy Murray plays down spat with Roger Federer
Telegraph (http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/tennis/australianopen/9828263/Boris-Becker-my-money-is-on-Andy-Murray-to-win-Australian-Open-final-against-Novak-Djokovic.html)- Boris Becker: my money is on Andy Murray to win Australian Open final against Novak Djokovic
Independent (http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/tennis/novak-goes-in-as-favourite-hes-double-defending-champ-8467849.html) - 'Novak goes in as favourite... He's double defending champ'
Independent (http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/tennis/james-lawton-federer-rages-at-the-dying-of-the-light-as-his-old-mystique-is-stripped-away-8467848.html)- James Lawton: Federer rages at the dying of the light as his old mystique is stripped away
Independent (http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/tennis/murray-primed-for-tough-djokovic-duel-8467847.html) - Murray primed for tough Djokovic duel
Independent (http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/tennis/just-as-in-new-york-mental-strength-backs-up-british-no-1s-ability-8467846.html) - Just as in New York, mental strength backs up British No 1's ability
Guardian (http://www.guardian.co.uk/sport/2013/jan/25/andy-murray-novak-djokovic-australian-open)- 'Tired' Andy Murray to face Novak Djokovic in Australian Open final
Guardian (http://www.guardian.co.uk/sport/blog/2013/jan/25/andy-murray-novak-djokovic-final)- Andy Murray left drained but should have enough in tank to win final
Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/tennis/article-2268560/Ross-Hutchins-Andy-Murray-reaching-Australian-Open-final.html) - INSIGHT: Hutchins on his mate Murray who is helping to raise spirits
Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/tennis/article-2268571/We-witnessing-dawn-new-era-Murray-rises-finally-beat-Federer-Grand-Slam-set-date-Djokovic.html)- We are witnessing the dawn of a new era as Murray rises to finally beat Federer in a Grand Slam and set up date with Djokovic
Mikra's cover-up mission
There were plenty of TV pictures of Team Murray showing their emotions in his supporters’ box, particularly girlfriend Kim Sears.
But the insight into the Federer box quickly dried up on the television for a simple reason — at the end of the first set, fed-up Mirka Federer (left) put a grey hoodie over the fixed camera that was watching them watching her husband.
Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/tennis/article-2268685/Australian-Open-2013-Andy-Murray-hit-peak-beat-Novak-Djokovic-final.html) - Big game player: Murray knows he must hit peak form to dethrone defending champion Djokovic in Melbourne
Scotsman (http://www.scotsman.com/sport/tennis/australian-open-andy-murray-prepares-for-djokovic-1-2759333)- Australian Open: Andy Murray prepares for Djokovic
Bleacher (http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1501798-murray-vs-djokovic-how-scotsman-can-upset-djoker-in-australian-open-final) - Murray vs. Djokovic: How Scotsman Can Upset Djoker in Australian Open Final
Paisley Daily Express (http://icrenfrewshire.icnetwork.co.uk/tm_headline=murray-mother-expects-great-match%26method=full%26objectid=32684967%26siteid=6 3858-name_page.html)- Murray mother expects 'great match'
ESPN go (http://espn.go.com/video/clip?id=espn:8883956) - Preview
video (can't tell whether Cahill is wearing a kilt)
Sallydaisy
26-01-2013, 17:30
The BBC has a great photo of Andy within their 'day in pictures' for Friday.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/in_pictures/
Just use the arrow to scroll across until it comes up.
Madeline
26-01-2013, 19:00
They seem to have removed it :(
Edit: Oh, Friday. The only one I saw was Thursday - I'll have another go.
Edit again - got it now, it's under WEEK in pictures. Not sure why they still have Thursday "Day in" and not Friday.
I'm pleased that more 'experts' are going for Nole, they did the same last year at the US Slam! Don't want them to jinx Andy.
The Herald (http://www.heraldscotland.com/sport/tennis/its-all-about-the-end-game-for-murray.20016344) - its all about the end game for Murray
The Herald (http://www.heraldscotland.com/sport/tennis/federer-defeated-murray-declares-himself-prepared-for-painful-contest-with-djokovic.20023507) - Federer defeated, Murray declares himself prepared for painful contest with Djokovic
I hate reading newspapers before the matches, only after :)
I'll be interested in Brad Gilbert's prediction, but he won't predict until nearer the match once he knows the conditions, e.g. wind speed and temperature.
SteveG (http://www.stevegtennis.com/2013/01/will-djokovic-and-murrays-rivalry-takeover-in-2013/#.UQRKWmgfb90.twitter) - Will Djokovic and Murray’s Rivalry Takeover in 2013?
SteveG (http://www.stevegtennis.com/2013/01/djokovic-vs-murray-australian-open-2013-final-preview/#.UQRJp9iLUfs.twitter) - Djokovic vs Murray Australian Open 2013 Final Preview
ATP (http://www.atpworldtour.com/News/Tennis/Rivalries/Djokovic-Murray-Rivalry.aspx)- Novak & Andy: The Rivalry
Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-2268804/Love-Its-battle-tennis-blondes-girlfriends-face-fashion-showdown-stands.html?ito=feeds-newsxml)- Love all! It's the battle of the tennis blondes as the girlfriends face a fashion showdown in the stands
Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/tennis/article-2268854/Australian-Open-final-If-Andy-Murray-wins-best-world--John-Lloyd.html?ito=feeds-newsxml) - Beat Djokovic, Andy, and you can call yourself the best in the world
Telegraph (http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/tennis/australianopen/9828951/Mats-Wilander-Andy-Murray-will-need-brains-as-well-as-brawn-to-beat-Novak-Djokovic-and-win-Australian-Open.html) - Mats Wilander: Andy Murray will need brains as well as brawn to beat Novak Djokovic and win Australian Open
Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/tennis/article-2268843/Andy-Murray-wants-win-Australian-Open-Ross-Hutchins.html)- Murray: I will fight as hard as I can to give Ross something to smile about
Tennistalk (http://www.tennistalk.com/en/blog/Ricky_Dimon/20130126/Australian_Open_final_expert_picks:_Djokovic_vs._M urray) - Australian Open final expert picks: Djokovic vs. Murray
Bleacher (http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1502429-roger-federer-why-legend-cant-solve-andy-murray) - Roger Federer: Why Legend Can't Solve Andy Murray
ESPN (http://espn.go.com/tennis/blog/_/name/bodo_peter/id/8883818/tennis-novak-djokovic-andy-murray-matchup-too-close-call) - Djokovic, Murray matchup too close to call
Peter Bodo blog
Telegraph (http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/tennis/andymurray/9829025/Australian-Open-2013-now-it-is-Andy-Murrays-time-to-dazzle-the-world.html) - Australian Open 2013: now it is Andy Murray's time to dazzle the world
Guardian (http://www.guardian.co.uk/sport/2013/jan/26/andy-murray-ivan-lendl-team) - Andy Murray's coach Ivan Lendl convinced they make a formidable team
Lendl, though, was most impressed with the way Murray handled the frustration of blowing the fourth set, when he was serving for the match at 6-5, and distracted by an exchange of words and looks with Federer.
"Yes I'm very proud of him, how he dealt with it.
Guardian (http://www.guardian.co.uk/sport/blog/2013/jan/26/novak-djokovic-andy-murray-new-era) - Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray start new era of battle for domination
Guardian (http://www.guardian.co.uk/sport/2013/jan/26/andy-murray-novak-djokovic-australian-open-final)- Andy Murray has winning mindset for the Australian Open final
Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/tennis/article-2268894/Andy-Murray-Novak-Djokovic--grown.html?ito=feeds-newsxml) - In Murray and Djokovic, history beckons for the boys who grew up to be champions
david1610
27-01-2013, 02:08
SteveG (http://www.stevegtennis.com/2013/01/will-djokovic-and-murrays-rivalry-takeover-in-2013/#.UQRKWmgfb90.twitter) - Will Djokovic and Murray’s Rivalry Takeover in 2013?
SteveG (http://www.stevegtennis.com/2013/01/djokovic-vs-murray-australian-open-2013-final-preview/#.UQRJp9iLUfs.twitter) - Djokovic vs Murray Australian Open 2013 Final Preview
ATP (http://www.atpworldtour.com/News/Tennis/Rivalries/Djokovic-Murray-Rivalry.aspx)- Novak & Andy: The Rivalry
Good stat From SteveG which I had not realised:
The H2H currently stands at 10-7 in favour of the Serb, although they are locked at 6-6 on outdoor hard courts.
Scotsman (http://www.scotsman.com/sport/tennis/andre-agassi-2013-to-be-andy-murray-s-year-1-2761660)- Andre Agassi: 2013 to be Andy Murray’s year
Herald Sun (http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/tennis/andy-murray-will-be-ready-novak-djokovic-says/story-e6frfgao-1226562535156) - Andy Murray will be ready, Novak Djokovic says
Daily Record (http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/tennis/judy-murray-says-its-torture-1557901) - Judy Murray: When I watch Andy play I feel a mixture between nausea and a heart attack
Daily Record (http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/tennis/australian-open-andy-murray-says-1558375) - Australian Open final: Andy Murray insists he now has winning mentality to beat Novak Djokovic
Newstrack India (http://www.newstrackindia.com/newsdetails/2013/01/27/37-How-Hot-Yoga-helped-Murray-transform-from-choker-to-Grand-Slam-winner-.html) - How Hot Yoga helped Murray transform from choker to Grand Slam winner!
Herald (http://www.heraldscotland.com/sport/tennis/murrays-new-belief-in-a-grand-plan.20023642) - Murray's new belief in a grand plan
Bleacher (http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1502829-australian-open-2013-andy-murray-will-outlast-novak-djokovic-in-final) - Australian Open 2013: Andy Murray Will Outlast Novak Djokovic in Final
New York Times (http://www.nytimes.com/2013/01/27/sports/tennis/little-separating-djokovic-and-murray-as-they-battle-again-for-a-title.html?_r=0) - Little Separating Djokovic and Murray as They Battle (Again)
Bleacher (http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1502776-kim-sears-andy-murray-winning-off-the-court-as-much-as-on-it)- Kim Sears: Andy Murray Winning off the Court as Much as on It
Scotsman (http://www.scotsman.com/sport/tennis/old-warrior-ivan-lendl-is-still-not-content-1-2761661) - Old warrior Ivan Lendl is still not content
Guardian (http://www.guardian.co.uk/sport/2013/jan/27/murray-musclesin-on-heavyweights) - Team Murray hails transformation of the lightweight who became a winner
Independent (http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/tennis/djokovic-v-murray-pumped-up-and-in-their-prime-8468464.html) - Djokovic v Murray: Pumped up and in their prime
Independent (http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/tennis/murrays-pain-game-8468428.html) - Murray's pain game
Scotsman (http://www.scotsman.com/sport/tennis/us-and-australian-open-double-has-eluded-the-greats-1-2760711)- US and Australian Open double has eluded the greats
I've read on another forum that Neil Harman has chosen to write in today's Times (unfortunately I can't read the whole article as I don't subscribe) about potential doping in tennis. Whilst it might be good to call for more testing, apparently the way it is written and the accompanying pic of Nole gives the impression that he has suspicions. This doesn't sound like the sort of thing we would expect from Neil Harman.
Apparently Neil does not have control of the pictures, and most likely someone else added the picture after Neil wrote the article.
Well, it was very irresponsible of them!
si.com (http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/tennis/news/20130127/austrailan-open-50-thoughts/index.html) - Fifty thoughts from dramatic Australian Open
Christopher Clarey @christophclarey
In honor of Murray's blister treatment between sets: story from #NYT archives on #tennis players' ugly feet http://nyti.ms/Y8ERBm #ausopen
link - http://www.nytimes.com/2011/09/11/sports/tennis/us-open-2011-gnarly-feet-leave-players-in-pain.html?smid=tw-share
BBC (http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/tennis/21209873)- Andy Murray loses to Novak Djokovic in Australian Open final
New York Times (http://www.nytimes.com/2013/01/28/sports/tennis/djokovic-murray-australian-open.html?smid=tw-nytimessports&seid=auto) - Djokovic Wears Murray Down for Australian Open Title
Andy's press interview after losing the final - http://www.australianopen.com/en_AU/news/interviews/2013-01-27/201301271359293971569.html
Q. Did you feel if you were going to win it, you were going to have to win it quicker than you won the US Open given the physical demands of your semifinal?
ANDY MURRAY: No, I mean, you never know. I think it was extremely the third set was very competitive. You know, a lot of the games that I lost in the fourth set as well were pretty tight games.
I was getting like quite a few Love 15s, 15 30s, Love 30s, and, yeah, I couldn't quite capitalize on my chances on his serve. That was a disappointing part.
But, I mean, obviously when you go two sets to one down, you know you really need to get off to a good start the beginning of the fourth set because, you know, most of the guys at the top of the game, when they get a lead and momentum, it's tough to stop them.
You know, like in the second set with me, I played a good second set. I created quite a few chances; didn't quite get them.
But that was the difference.
Q. Could you tell us what happened to your toe and if it restricted you in any way?
ANDY MURRAY: It's just a pretty large blister which, I mean, you get them. I mean, the US Open final I had two black toenails. I mean, it happens. It happens often, especially when you're doing that much running.
Q. Had it been an issue throughout the tournament or just today?
ANDY MURRAY: Yeah, today. But, I mean, when you're playing the points like we were there, the positions you're sort of getting yourself into on the court, you expect those sort of things.
Q. How did you pull up after the Federer match?
ANDY MURRAY: I was okay. I mean, I was stiff. It was a four hour match. You don't wake up the next day and feel perfect obviously. You know, especially when it's one of the first tournaments of the year, too.
You know, it's the longest match I played in six months probably. So, yeah, you're gonna feel a bit stiff and sore. I obviously felt a bit better today than yesterday. Yeah, I mean, I did all the right recovery stuff, ate well.
Yeah, it obviously wasn't an issue, you know, today. I mean, I started the match well. I thought I moved pretty good throughout.
Q. Why do you think it took you both so long to get a break in this match? It took over 30 games.
ANDY MURRAY: Yeah, that's the thing that was surprising. You know, I think the first two sets I had more of the chances in games on his serve. I think I had Love 40 the beginning of the second set.
Then obviously the third and fourth set, I think he broke at 4 3, got up Love 40, I saved a couple of them, and then he managed to break.
Yeah, that was obviously one of the differences. He just returned a little bit better. But it was surprising that there was so few breaks the first three sets.
Q. Was it a matter of serving better than usual or not returning as well as usual?
ANDY MURRAY: I think it's not the easiest court to return. It was playing fairly quick this year. Could be a combination of a lot of things. I don't know exactly why that would be.
Q. Did the blisters restrict you?
ANDY MURRAY: No. It's just a bit sore when you're running around. You know, it's not like pulling a calf muscle or something. It just hurts when you run.
But, yeah, it's not something that stops you from playing. You saw one of the guys at the beginning of the tournament, the guy Tomic played, I don't know if he burnt himself, but there's certain things that hurt when you run or hit the ball, especially blisters, but it's not something that stops you from playing or stops you from running for balls.
Q. When you talked to the umpire, were you suggesting people that were shouting out maybe be taken out of the court?
ANDY MURRAY: No, no. I didn't suggest that at all. I just said it's important, rather than wait till it gets to an extremely important point, to try and make sure you're a bit more vocal, you know, rather than waiting until it's 5 3, 40 Love for Novak in the third set.
That was all I said to him.
Q. Did you have a problem with your left hamstring?
ANDY MURRAY: No. When I played Roger, I kind of he had kind of like a low slice serve. I missed that and it kind of tightened up a little bit. It feels fine just now.
It's just, yeah, a bit sore when you're running around. But that's what happens with fatigue. You get sore; you get tired. You know, you don't feel perfect when you step on the court every single time.
When you play the rallies like we did tonight, you know, along with the match with Roger, that's what happens. It's part and parcel of playing these big events against the best players in the world.
With how physical the game is just now, that's just part of it.
Q. Would it be fair to say you were more upbeat after this than after your other losses here?
ANDY MURRAY: Well, I mean, there's going to be some obvious reasons for me feeling a little bit better. I mean, the last few months have been the best tennis of my life. I mean, I made Wimbledon final, won the Olympics, won the US Open. You know, I was close here as well. It was close.
So, you know, I know no one's ever won a slam, the immediate one after winning their first one. It's not the easiest thing to do. And I got extremely close.
So, you know, I have to try and look at the positives of the last few months, and I think I'm going the right direction. This is the first time I've beaten Roger in a slam over five sets. I think I dealt with the situations and the ebbs and flows in that match well.
I felt much more comfortable on the court today than even I did at the US Open, so that has to be a positive.
Q. Have you had a chance to have a chat with Ivan? And what has he said to you if you have?
ANDY MURRAY: He said, Bad luck. That's it. There's no point going into huge detail about the match two minutes afterwards. We'll go away and spend a bit of time apart.
When I go to start training over in the States, we'll discuss not just this match but the start to the year and the things I need to improve on if I want to keep getting better.
Q. The way you and Novak play defense, is being a great offensive player sort of a losing proposition at this point? Roger in some ways is a relic.
ANDY MURRAY: No. I mean, I think the thing is I don't know if it's because of the racquets or whatever, but I've been using pretty much the same racquet for 10, 11 years now.
You know, but, yeah, I don't know. Guys have had to adapt the way they play because of the conditions, the balls, the courts slowing down.
But if you look at maybe not right at the top of the game, but guys like Isner and Raonic, you definitely need a massive weapon that can sort of take away the defensive play, you know, that you just can't get your racquet on balls.
You'll probably see more and more of that. The players certainly seem to be getting taller every year. There's obviously Isner, Raonic, Janowicz, he's a big guy. That seems to be the way the game's changing a little bit.
But I'm obviously not going to grow, so I hope it doesn't change too much the next few years.
Q. You said you felt more comfortable tonight than you did on court at the US Open. In what respect?
ANDY MURRAY: I mean, I said before the US Open match I was unbelievably nervous beforehand and was doubting, you know, myself a lot.
I didn't go on the court today having those doubts. I went on the court and felt pretty calm from the beginning of the match.
I was obviously still nervous, but I think I just felt I don't know more at home in a match like that on a court like that when you're playing, you know, for a Grand Slam title.
I mean, the first few times I played for a Grand Slam, US Open and here, you know, I definitely struggled with it. Now I feel more comfortable.
Q. Given the long time difference between your semifinal and Novak's, do you think in the future the tournament should look at having semifinals on the same day?
ANDY MURRAY: I mean, that's something for the tournament to look at. Obviously, the US Open have made some adjustments with their scheduling, you know, to try and make it easier for the players to recover.
But I'm sure, like I said on the court, Craig knows exactly what he's doing, and they'll make the right decisions in that respect.
Q. The feather that drifted into the court, did that distract you?
ANDY MURRAY: I mean, I could have served. It just caught my eye before I served. I thought it was a good idea to move it.
Maybe it wasn't because I obviously double faulted. No, you know, at this level it can come down to just a few points here or there. My probably biggest chance was at the beginning of the second set; didn't quite get it.
When Novak had his chance at the end of the third, he got his.
Q. Just to be clear, the blister only occurred in this match? It wasn't a remnant from the Federer match or earlier matches?
ANDY MURRAY: I mean, I had no taping on my foot during Roger's match, and then obviously I had to have it done today. I very rarely get blisters.
But, I mean, 90% of the players on the tour will have played this tournament with some sort of blister or problem, you know. It had no bearing at all on the result. It just hurts a little bit when you run.
Powered by vBulletin® Copyright © 2025 vBulletin Solutions, Inc. All rights reserved.