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banskogirl
18-06-2013, 18:21
"pop along" at £250+ a head!!
Lovin' the wimby kit - pristine white. The Fred Perry retro wimby kit is still my fave though
Yip won't ever beat the Fred Perry for me!
Telegraph (http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/celebritynews/10125721/Pippa-Middleton-is-persuaded-by-Buckingham-Palace-to-sit-out-tennis-match-at-Queens.html) - Pippa Middleton is 'persuaded' by Buckingham Palace to sit out tennis match at Queen's
Independent (http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/tennis/andy-murray-admits-there-is-a-lot-riding-on-wimbledon-8662900.html) - Andy Murray admits there is 'a lot riding on Wimbledon'
Daily Record (http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/scottish-news/colin-montgomerie-judy-murray-build-1962339) - Colin Montgomerie and Judy Murray join forces to build tennis and golf centre designed to help the sports stars of the future
London24 (http://www.london24.com/sport/other/wimbledon_2013_ivanisevic_warning_for_murray_1_224 1759)- Wimbledon 2013: Ivanisevic warning for Murray
BBC (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-tayside-central-22955880)- Murray and Montgomerie announce Stirling tennis-golf centre plan
Albawaba (http://www.albawaba.com/sport/tsonga-murray-wimbledon-500324) - Tsonga dubs Murray 'extra terrestrial' ahead of Wimbledon
Herald Scotland (http://www.heraldscotland.com/sport/tennis/come-together-national-tennis-and-golf-centre-to-be-built-in-stirling.1371562811)- Come together: Judy Murray and Monty plan tennis+golf centre at Stirling
BBC (http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/tennis/22902803) - British tennis told to drive up numbers or lose funding
BBC (http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/tennis/22912754)- Wimbledon 2013: The state of grassroots & elite tennis in Britain
Daily Record (http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/tennis/andy-murray-like-extra-terrestrial-1959506) - Andy Murray is like an extra terrestrial.. he's so good at reading serves, says rival Jo-Wilfried Tsonga
Tsonga said: “Andy is the best returner in the world along with Novak Djokovic.
“The two of them are extra-terrestrials. They make you feel the service box is smaller and that sometimes makes you force things and miss the first service.
“Against certain players I get the feeling the service box grows bigger. The more I serve, the less they know where I am going to put the ball.
“Against them it is the opposite. The longer the match goes on, the more you feel they know where you are going to serve.
“You get the feeling he breaks when he wants to. Back against the wall or not, he makes the break. It is quite impressive.”
Metro (http://metro.co.uk/2013/06/18/andy-murray-bemoans-media-circus-that-accompanies-wimbledon-build-up-3845528/) - Andy Murray bemoans media circus that accompanies Wimbledon build-up
Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/tennis/article-2343475/Andy-Murray-showed-emotional-shed-surly-tag--Mike-Dickson.html?ito=feeds-newsxml)- Andy love game: Murray has shed surly tag with public displays of affection
Radio Times (http://www.radiotimes.com/news/2013-06-17/andy-murray-on-watching-sherlock-off-court-benedict-cumberbatch-is-so-good)- Andy Murray on watching Sherlock off court: "Benedict Cumberbatch is SO good"
Tennis Space (http://www.thetennisspace.com/top-10-wimbledon-spectators/) - 10 Wimbledon spectators
Guardian (http://www.guardian.co.uk/sport/2013/jun/18/john-mcenroe-wimbledon-2013-andy-murray) - John McEnroe makes a case for Andy Murray to show more positive emotion
Independent (http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/tennis/sunny-new-outlook-can-help-andy-murray-win-more-than-just-titles-says-john-mcenroe-8664165.html) - Sunny new outlook can help Andy Murray win more than just titles, says John
Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/tennis/article-2344119/Wimbledon-2013-Andy-Murray-win-says-John-McEnroe.html)- Andy can find another gear: McEnroe tips Murray to deliver at Wimbledon after Federer final heartache
Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/tennis/article-2344085/KYLE-EDMUND-Ive-boxed-gym-Daniel-Sturridge-roasted-John-McEnroe--ultimate-dream-Grand-Slam-title.html?ito=feeds-newsxml) - KYLE EDMUND: I've boxed in the same gym as Sturridge and been roasted by McEnroe... but my ultimate dream is a Grand Slam title
Great articles and words from McEnroe there, thanks Cazza :)
Nice to read things like McEnroe backing Andy to win Wimbledon, now that's something we wouldn't really have heard in 2009/10
Oh my goodness. Who has seen the front cover of next week's Radio Times? Lovely pic of Andy......
Not sure if this belongs in the Newspaper thread.
But did you see the tweet from @TheSliceTweets - hilarious video. :laugh: Not the best singing, but very catchy tune. And especially love the last few slides when the composer says something about Federer..... :lol:
@TheSliceTweets: Song of the summer? Someone wrote a song about @andy_murray and it's actually quite catchy #heythereandymurray http://youtu.be/0hBAQuQVxEY
Christopher Clarey @christophclarey 4m
Congratulations to @russellcfuller who will take over from the remarkable @jsoverend as @BBCSport's tennis correspondent after #Wimbledon
Scotsman (http://www.scotsman.com/the-scotsman/sport/tennis/wimbledon-andy-murray-needs-luck-says-pat-cash-1-2971488) - Wimbledon: Andy Murray needs luck, says Pat Cash
Telegraph (http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/tennis/wimbledon/10128715/John-McEnroe-says-Andy-Murrays-learning-curve-can-lead-to-Wimbledon-win.html) - John McEnroe says Andy Murray's learning curve can lead to Wimbledon win
Now (http://www.nowmagazine.co.uk/celebrity-news/545585/andy-murray-s-girlfriend-kim-sears-relaxes-on-lake-district-holiday-before-start-of-wimbledon)- Andy Murray's girlfriend Kim Sears relaxes on Lake District holiday before start of Wimbledon
Scotsman (http://www.scotsman.com/the-scotsman/sport/tennis/andy-murray-faces-hungry-rivals-at-wimbledon-1-2970384) - Andy Murray faces ‘hungry’ rivals at Wimbledon
New York Times (http://www.nytimes.com/2013/06/20/sports/tennis/nadal-made-a-dangerous-fifth-seed-at-wimbledon.html?_r=0)- Nadal Made a Dangerous Fifth Seed at Wimbledon
I can't access the latest Telegraph article as they have just started subscriptions. :(
Scotsman (http://www.scotsman.com/the-scotsman/sport/tennis/wimbledon-andy-murray-needs-luck-says-pat-cash-1-2971488) - Wimbledon: Andy Murray needs luck, says Pat Cash
Telegraph (http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/tennis/wimbledon/10128715/John-McEnroe-says-Andy-Murrays-learning-curve-can-lead-to-Wimbledon-win.html) - John McEnroe says Andy Murray's learning curve can lead to Wimbledon win
Now (http://www.nowmagazine.co.uk/celebrity-news/545585/andy-murray-s-girlfriend-kim-sears-relaxes-on-lake-district-holiday-before-start-of-wimbledon)- Andy Murray's girlfriend Kim Sears relaxes on Lake District holiday before start of Wimbledon
Scotsman (http://www.scotsman.com/the-scotsman/sport/tennis/andy-murray-faces-hungry-rivals-at-wimbledon-1-2970384) - Andy Murray faces ‘hungry’ rivals at Wimbledon
New York Times (http://www.nytimes.com/2013/06/20/sports/tennis/nadal-made-a-dangerous-fifth-seed-at-wimbledon.html?_r=0)- Nadal Made a Dangerous Fifth Seed at Wimbledon
I can't access the latest Telegraph article as they have just started subscriptions. :(
Telegraph (http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/tennis/andymurray/10129411/Wimbledon-2013-Scot-Andy-Murray-seeded-second-and-could-face-Rafael-Nadal-in-quarter-final-clash.html)- Nadal lurks in last eight for Murray
BBC sport (http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/tennis/22951678): Andy answers fans' questions
Yeah! Glad mine got answered :)
traveller7
20-06-2013, 11:34
http://edition.cnn.com/2013/06/20/sport/tennis/tennis-andy-murray-ross-hutchins-wimbledon/index.html
Lovely article about Andy and Ross
BBC sport (http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/tennis/22951678): Andy answers fans' questions
Yeah! Glad mine got answered :)
And SG's!
And SG's!
Yup, brill question of SGs :)
BBC (http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/tennis/22988896)- Apology to David Lloyd
Mr Castle would wish to make clear that his comments were without foundation and apologises to Mr Lloyd for any embarrassment or distress caused.
supergran
20-06-2013, 20:32
BBC (http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/tennis/22988896)- Apology to David LloydHeard him make that remark and did think "Bouncy, you are a silly, silly man".:grrr: And I'm right aren't I? Was thrilled that Andy answered one of my questions.:yahoo:
JAMES4578
20-06-2013, 20:54
Great some of you got your questions were answered,tbh missed this myself!
CNN (http://edition.cnn.com/2013/06/20/sport/tennis/tennis-andy-murray-ross-hutchins-wimbledon/index.html) - Friend's trauma reveals the man behind Andy Murray's mask
After that, there is the small matter of his wedding at the end of November, at which Murray will be best man.
Murray is taking charge of planning the bachelor party along with Hutchins' brother -- a task he was expecting, according to his close friend.
"I think Andy kind of knew it was coming," said Hutchins.
"When I got engaged I think he knew it was going to be him and then I said to him, 'You know it would mean a lot to me,' knowing how supportive he has been over the years.
"He kind of jumped to it, he was like 'Great, it means a lot to me, let's do it and let me know if you need me for anything else.'
"And he probably says that a lot at the moment and I am using him a lot."
includes a 5 minute video - excellent :)
BBC (http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/scotland/22997215?utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=twitter)- Andy Murray hopes Glasgow can recapture Olympic spirit
Guardian (http://www.guardian.co.uk/sport/2013/jun/20/andy-murray-back-treatment-wimbledon?utm_medium=referral&utm_source=t.co) - Andy Murray warms up for Wimbledon with win at Hurlingham
Sky Sports (http://www1.skysports.com/news/12040/8785661/) - Novak Djokovic feels Andy Murray can cope with Wimbledon pressure
Sun (http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/tennis/4976362/Andy-Murrays-mentor-blasts-seedings.html) - What a joke
Murray mentor Brad blasts Wimbo player seedings
Daily Record (http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/tennis/andy-murray-set-compete-new-1968988) - Andy Murray set to compete in new big-bucks Asian league
Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/tennis/article-2345408/Andy-Murray-wont-eyes-Wimbledon-draw-despite-Rafael-Nadal-lurking-quarter-finals.html?ito=feeds-newsxml)- What will be will be for Murray as Brit's eyes won't be glued on Wimbledon draw... despite prospect of Nadal lurking in the last eight
Metro (http://metro.co.uk/2013/06/20/john-mcenroe-novak-djokovic-and-andy-murray-my-bets-for-wimbledon-3850482/) - John McEnroe: Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray my bets for Wimbledon
Eurosport (http://uk.eurosport.yahoo.com/news/tennis-murray-djokovic-win-exhibition-matches-191931372.html) - Tennis - Murray and Djokovic win exhibition matches
ESPN (http://www.espn.co.uk/tennis/sport/story/214765.html)- Murray warms up for Wimbledon with exhibition win
Sun - (http://www.thescottishsun.co.uk/scotsol/homepage/4977788/Bizarre-Andy-Murray-song-becomes-internet-smash.html) Bizarre Andy Murray song becomes internet smash
STV (http://local.stv.tv/edinburgh/magazine/230105-john-paul-spiers-serves-up-andy-murray-far-in-jim-supporters-song/) - 'Hey There Andy Murray' set to be smash hit anthem for Wimbledon
Independent (http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/tennis/andy-murray-relaxed-about-the-lurking-threat-of-rafael-nadal-at-wimbledon-8667737.html) - Andy Murray relaxed about the lurking threat of Rafael Nadal at Wimbledon
BBC (http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/tennis/22999798)- Andy Murray faces Benjamin Becker in Wimbledon first round
Sky Sports (http://www1.skysports.com/news/12040/8786270/) - Wimbledon: Andy Murray faces tough path to Wimbledon final
BBC (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-22999071) - 'Pop-up' tennis: Finding the next Andy Murray
video
Independent (http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/tennis/andy-murray-avoids-horror-draw-but-rafael-nadal-joins-the-brit-and-roger-federer-in-the-same-half-at-wimbledon-8668169.html) - Andy Murray avoids horror draw, but Rafael Nadal joins the Brit and Roger Federer in the same half at Wimbledon
Independent (http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/tennis/wimbledon-2013-10-things-to-know-ahead-of-the-tournament-8668163.html) - Wimbledon 2013: 10 things to know ahead of the tournament
Daily Record (http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/tennis/former-davis-cup-star-greg-1974015)- Greg Rusedski: Andy Murray can still win Wimbledon even if he gets nightmare draw
Herald (http://www.heraldscotland.com/sport/tennis/rusedski-believes-wimbledon-seedings-anomaly-adds-to-the-excitement.21305337) - Rusedski believes Wimbledon seedings anomaly adds to the excitement
Herald (http://www.heraldscotland.com/comment/columnists/an-ambassador-for-scotland-knows-how-to-play-the-game.21388164) - An ambassador for Scotland knows how to play the game
ITV (http://www.itv.com/news/update/2013-06-20/impossible-to-know-how-ready-for-sw19-murray-is/)- Murray: 'Impossible' to know how ready I am for SW19
includes video interview
adidas UK @adidasUK 2m
Behind the scenes view from our photo shoot with @andy_murray - we're ready to go all in for #wimbledon! https://vine.co/v/huu2vIKLYLJ
Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/tennis/article-2345658/Wimbledon-2013-draw-Andy-Murray-half-Roger-Federer-Rafael-Nadal-play-Benjamin-Becker-round.html?ito=feeds-newsxml) - Murray drawn in same half as Federer and Nadal at Wimbledon... but Brit will only have to beat one of them en route to final
The Slice @TheSliceTweets 1m
It's never too early to see what Andy Murray will wear from @adidastennis as defending champion at the @usopen http://bit.ly/15pXdj3
BBC (http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/tennis/22991676)- Laura Robson & Heather Watson: The future looks bright
Oh my goodness. Who has seen the front cover of next week's Radio Times? Lovely pic of Andy......
Just to add to this, I decided to buy said copy of Radio Times. Can recommend it to everyone - very nice pic of Andy inside. Bare chested. That's all I'm saying. :shamed::whistle:
traveller7
21-06-2013, 14:51
Just to add to this, I decided to buy said copy of Radio Times. Can recommend it to everyone - very nice pic of Andy inside. Bare chested. That's all I'm saying. :shamed::whistle:
Yup just been and got a copy. One word. YUM!
How many of these 50 facts did you know about Andy?
London standard (http://www.standard.co.uk/sport/other-sports/fifty-things-you-probably-dont-know-about-andy-murray-8668509.html): 50 facts about Andy
traveller7
21-06-2013, 17:45
Is it sad to admit I probably knew all of them :/
Is it sad to admit I probably knew all of them :/
Nothing sad to admit :whistle:
I didn't know lots of these (wish I had though, haha!) but quite a lot of them make sense!
traveller7
21-06-2013, 18:13
In my defense I have just re-read his autobiography which had a few of those facts haha
RoastLamb
21-06-2013, 20:00
24 Murray’s physiotherapist, Andy Ireland, believes in aliens.
Really? :rolling:
andy eats the most awful stuff, don't you think? but the song is hilarious, posted by cazza 3 pages back
Really? :rolling:
I remember Andy announcing it in a post match interview... Was hilarious!
traveller7
21-06-2013, 21:24
Just been watching mock the week from last year aww that standing ovation so sweet.
Jonathan Ross show from 2008 is weird cant imagine Andy doing that type of interview now though I wish he would!
From Nial Smith (who is a member here) another fantastic poster for Wimbledon..........
Step aside Daniel Craig...
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Brilliant Nial:thumbup:
Just click on the pick to enlarge....worth the read!!!;)
traveller7
22-06-2013, 12:23
From Nial Smith (who is a member here) another fantastic poster for Wimbledon..........
991
Brilliant Nial:thumbup:
Just click on the pick to enlarge....worth the read!!!;)
Haha that's brilliant!
From Nial Smith (who is a member here) another fantastic poster for Wimbledon..........
991
Brilliant Nial:thumbup:
Just click on the pick to enlarge....worth the read!!!;)
I love it!
That's fantastic - congratulations Nial! Anyone know how I can forward that?
traveller7
22-06-2013, 14:11
That's fantastic - congratulations Nial! Anyone know how I can forward that?
Save picture to computer then email it or tweet it etc
RoastLamb
22-06-2013, 14:57
That's BRILLIANT!!!
Love it! Especially the names for the characters :rolling:
Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2346487/Tennis-fans-queuing-watch-Andy-Murray-Wimbledon-turned-away-council-bosses-health-safety.html?ito=feeds-newsxml)- Tennis fans queuing to watch Andy Murray at Wimbledon turned away by council bosses due to health and safety
Daily Record (http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/tennis/tim-henman-andy-murrays-jibe-1977579) - Tim Henman: Andy Murray's jibe about the England football damaged his relationship with fans.. and it was partly my fault
Independent (http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/tennis/wimbledon-2013-back-injury-is-andy-murrays-only-threat-before-battle-of-big-four-8669287.html) - Wimbledon 2013: Back injury is Andy Murray’s only threat before battle of Big Four
BBC - (http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/tennis/22973165) Wimbledon 2013: Champion Jonathan Marray ready for defence
BBC (http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/tennis/23011187) - Wimbledon 2013: Andy Murray aims to keep cool under pressure
Sky Sports (http://www1.skysports.com/tennis/news/12110/8788368/Wimbledon-Laura-Robson-calls-for-an-Olympic-style-atmosphere) - Wimbledon: Laura Robson calls for an Olympic-style atmosphere
Sporting Life (http://www.sportinglife.com/tennis/news/article/2/8788278/murray-im-ready-for-glory-push) - Murray: I'm ready for glory push
Tennis World (http://www.tennisworldusa.org/Tennis---Sam-Querrey-picks-Andy-Murray-to-win-Wimbledon-articolo10796.html) - Tennis - Sam Querrey picks Andy Murray to win Wimbledon
Sport Review (http://www.thesportreview.com/tsr/2013/06/wimbledon-2013-andy-murray-extra-pressure-novak-djokovic/) - Wimbledon 2013: Murray will be under extra pressure, says Djokovic
Guardian (http://www.guardian.co.uk/sport/blog/2013/jun/21/britain-young-players-andy-murray)- Britain needs young players to step into void behind Andy Murray
Sky Sports (http://www1.skysports.com/tennis/news/12110/8787688/Tim-Henman-Wimbledon-fans-are-finally-right-behind-Andy-Murray) - Tim Henman: Wimbledon fans are finally right behind Andy Murray this year
Sky Sports (http://www1.skysports.com/tennis/news/12110/8787990/John-McEnroe-Andy-Murray-can-deliver-at-Wimbledon-this-year)- John McEnroe: Andy Murray can deliver at Wimbledon this year
Express (http://www.express.co.uk/sport/tennis/409361/Kim-Sears-heartache-when-Andy-Murray-lost-Wimbeldon) - Kim Sears’ heartache when Andy Murray lost Wimbeldon
Sport Review (http://www.thesportreview.com/tsr/2013/06/novak-djokovic-rivalry-andy-murray-biggest/) - Novak Djokovic tips his rivalry with Andy Murray to become the biggest
Scotsman (John McEnroe holds court in Edinburgh ) - John McEnroe holds court in Edinburgh
Daily Record (http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/tennis/wimbledon-2013-judy-murray-reveals-1976528) - Wimbledon 2013: Judy Murray reveals why she'll never curb her emotional support for son Andy
Scottish Sun (http://www.thescottishsun.co.uk/scotsol/homepage/news/4979517/Andy-Murray-can-hit-10million-Wimbo-winner-and-bash-bookies.html) - Andy Murray can hit £10million Wimbo winner and bash bookies
Herald (http://www.heraldscotland.com/sport/tennis/nadal-meeting-delayed-but-murray-still-faces-stiff-test.21402191) - Nadal meeting delayed but Murray still faces stiff test
Scotsman (http://www.scotsman.com/the-scotsman/sport/tennis/murray-and-djokovic-the-men-to-beat-says-henman-1-2973695) - Murray and Djokovic the men to beat, says Henman
ESPN (http://www.espn.co.uk/tennis/sport/story/215255.html)- Murray working on his emotions ahead of Wimbledon
Wimbledon (http://www.wimbledon.com/en_GB/news/articles/2013-06-22/201306221371910475838.html)- Andy Murray approaches Wimbledon with different mindset
Wimbledon @Wimbledon 4h
Murray’s now in the news conference hot seat. "I get very nervous before matches here.. I feel like it makes me focus my mind a bit better"
The Slice @TheSliceTweets 6h
Andy Murray shows off his @adidastennis kit for @Wimbledon in this lovely photo shoot #model pic.twitter.com/mmyzKTEY1q
https://twitter.com/TheSliceTweets/status/348436185997254656/photo/1
david1610
22-06-2013, 21:33
Federer interview with Guardian extract http://www.guardian.co.uk/sport/2013/jun/21/roger-federer-wimbledon
"For me Andy was always tough to play against," he says. "It happened that things went well for me [in the past]. I took the right decisions at the right times. He was playing well for a long time. The pressure of Wimbledon I always knew was going to be hard for him. I thought he was ready to win slams three years ago. He knows that and everybody knew that. He was able to tune his game and have a better mind-set and he started not to struggle against lower-ranked players any more.
"The same thing happened with Novak. That gives them the belief that they are strong when the big guys come around. Nothing really changed for me, I've always had a tough time against Andy. He's just a very good tennis player.""
judy murray @judmoo 6h
If u haven't seen this yet, check out Andy's Superstar Challenge with Bolt, McEnroe, Ennis, Beckham :) https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=TEWAyUiB808 … #set4sport
https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=TEWAyUiB808
:rolling:
Mirror (http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/tennis/andy-murrays-girlfriend-kim-sears-1982665?utm_medium=referral&utm_source=t.co)- Andy Murray’s girlfriend Kim Sears is talented artist who paints portraits of couple
Guardian (http://www.guardian.co.uk/sport/2013/jun/22/andy-murray-home-comforts-wimbledon) - Andy Murray looks forward to the home comforts of Wimbledon
Observer (http://www.guardian.co.uk/sport/2013/jun/23/judy-murray-elitist-tennis) - Judy Murray: lack of free courts is keeping tennis elitist
Independen (http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/tennis/talented-juniors-look-to-make-the-big-step-up-at-wimbledon-8669837.html)t - Talented juniors look to make the big step up at Wimbledon
Independent (http://aggbot.com/Tennis-News/article/19846936)- Andy Murray has the strength to bare teeth and soul at SW19
BBC (http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/tennis/23020836)- Andy Murray starts Wimbledon quest on Centre Court
david1610
23-06-2013, 15:03
Observer (
[URL="http://www.guardian.co.uk/sport/2013/jun/23/judy-murray-elitist-tennis) - Judy Murray: lack of free courts is keeping tennis elitist
Such a revealing article. Why? Because various opinions are given by different people all being very clear and straightforward and then we get a piece of text straight out of a public relations manual, which does not really mean anything -
An LTA spokesman said: "We work with a range of partners across the public and commercial sector to deliver free and affordable tennis, and we recognise the valuable work that Tennis For Free do in making tennis more accessible."
they might as well say that their work with tennis players involves them breathing air and we recognise that air is important and we work with a range of facilities which provide access to air.
Guardian (http://www.guardian.co.uk/sport/2013/jun/23/amid-showers-andy-murray-wimbledon)- Amid the showers and strawberries, Wimbledon expects Murray to shine
BBC (http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/tennis/23010125)- Kyle Edmund: Wimbledon wildcard focused as hype builds
Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2346824/Andy-Murray-brushed-teeth-face-cream-drunk-glasses-champagne-US-Open-win.html) - ‘Lightweight’ tennis ace Andy Murray brushed his teeth with face cream while drunk on 'a few glasses of champagne' after US Open win
Radio Times (http://www.radiotimes.com/news/2013-06-23/andy-murray-deserves-to-be-the-peoples-champion) - Andy Murray deserves to be the people's champion
Sports Mole (http://www.sportsmole.co.uk/tennis/wimbledon/news/edmund-i-can-learn-from-murray_90299.html)- Kyle Edmund: 'I can learn from Andy Murray'
Tennis World (http://www.tennisworldusa.org/Tim-Henman-tells-actual-story-behind-Andy-Murrays-comments-about-English-football-articolo10804.html) - Tim Henman tells actual story behind Andy Murray´s comments about English football
Guardian (http://www.guardian.co.uk/sport/2013/jun/23/wimbledon-andy-murray-tim-henman) - Tim Henman: 'Andy Murray has ideal opportunity at Wimbledon this year'
Herald (http://www.heraldscotland.com/sport/tennis/head-of-his-time.21380765) - Head of his time
Sun (http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/tennis/4980184/Its-the-Kyle-high-club.html) - Kyle high club
Sporting Life (http://www.sportinglife.com/tennis/news/article/553/8789302/ward-spurred-on-by-murray-incentive) - Ward spurred on by Murray incentive
Metro (http://metro.co.uk/2013/06/23/andy-murray-serena-williams-strawberries-and-cream-top-10-wimbledon-bets-3852470/) - Andy Murray, Serena Williams, strawberries and cream: Top 10 Wimbledon bets
Sun (http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/tennis/4980561/Drunk-Andy-brushed-teeth-with-face-cream.html) - Drunk Andy brushed teeth with face cream
Adelaide Now (http://www.adelaidenow.com.au/sport/tennis/roger-federer-says-andy-murray-is-favourite-to-win-wimbledon-this-year/story-fnddklvw-1226668477599)- Roger Federer says Andy Murray is favourite to win Wimbledon this year
david1610
23-06-2013, 16:50
Lest we forget... Mahut is a possible third round opponent... he has just won his first ever ATP tournament. Ranked 240, he is the lowest ranked player to do so since 2007! Ah yes, on grass....
http://www.tennisworldusa.org/Tennis---Nicolas-Mahut-wins-first-career-singles-title-articolo10809.html
PS Apparently his two other finals were on grass! It really IS his favourite surface, hence the tricky matches Andy has had with him on the surface!
LC the fan
23-06-2013, 18:00
Lest we forget... Mahut is a possible third round opponent... he has just won his first ever ATP tournament. Ranked 240, he is the lowest ranked player to do so since 2007! Ah yes, on grass....
http://www.tennisworldusa.org/Tennis---Nicolas-Mahut-wins-first-career-singles-title-articolo10809.html
PS Apparently his two other finals were on grass! It really IS his favourite surface, hence the tricky matches Andy has had with him on the surface!
Mahut is a natural dubs player and has, therefore, some great net play and an instinct for shot placement.
He's tricky,but at Queens just didn't have enough to worry Andy who has an amazing inbuilt instinct of anticipation.. I think Andy enjoys playing this type of player -- remember how much he enjoyed playing Llodra last year.
david1610
23-06-2013, 19:04
Mahut is a natural dubs player and has, therefore, some great net play and an instinct for shot placement.
He's tricky,but at Queens just didn't have enough to worry Andy who has an amazing inbuilt instinct of anticipation.. I think Andy enjoys playing this type of player -- remember how much he enjoyed playing Llodra last year.
I mostly agree, but don't forget Andy's loss to him last year. The point is that 99 times out of 100 Andy will beat him, but he is tricky on grass if for some reason Andy is not firing on all cylinders, which can happen during the first week. There are easier first week opponents on grass!
I mostly agree, but don't forget Andy's loss to him last year. The point is that 99 times out of 100 Andy will beat him, but he is tricky on grass if for some reason Andy is not firing on all cylinders, which can happen during the first week. There are easier first week opponents on grass!
But this is over 5 sets rather than 3 :cauldron:
Lovely words from Andy about Rosco. More to life than tennis here (http://tennis.sportrightnow.com/2013/06/23/andy-murray-ross-hutchins-cancer-battle-bigger-than-wimbledon/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=twitter&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+TennisRightNow%2FTheSun+%28Th e+Sun%29)
Guardian (http://www.guardian.co.uk/sport/2013/jun/23/tennis-chiefs-new-andy-murray) - Tennis chiefs optimistic about 'new Andy Murray' before Wimbledon debut
Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/tennis/article-2346929/Wimbledon-2013-Andy-Murrays-best-chance-winning-All-England-Club.html?ito=feeds-newsxml) - Giants get the jitters! Murray's key rivals are suffering fears over form and fitness
Scotsman (http://www.scotsman.com/the-scotsman/sport/tennis/andy-murray-on-that-winning-feeling-and-wimbledon-1-2974105) - Andy Murray on that winning feeling and Wimbledon
Independent (http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/tennis/andy-murray-i-finally-deserve-a-place-in-fab-four-8670377.html) -Andy Murray: 'I finally deserve a place in Fab Four'
Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/tennis/article-2346957/Andy-Murray-beat-table-football-I-want-revenge-Wimbledon-says-Jo-Wilfried-Tsonga.html?ito=feeds-newsxml)- Murray beat me at table football... now it's time for revenge on the Wimbledon court, says Tsonga
BBC (http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/tennis/23023014)- Wimbledon 2013: Andy Murray keeps it low-key in quest to win
Guardian (http://www.guardian.co.uk/sport/2013/jun/23/andy-murray-roger-federer-wimbledon) - Andy Murray seen as biggest threat by Wimbledon champion Roger Federer
Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/tennis/article-2347026/Andy-Murray-Wimbledons-comfort-zone.html?ito=feeds-newsxml) - I feel right at home now: Murray finds his comfort zone at Wimbledon and among the world's elite
Independent (http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/tennis/federer-expects-murray-to-provide-the-greatest-threat-to-his-sw19-crown-8670376.html) - Federer expects Murray to provide the greatest threat to his SW19 crown
Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/tennis/article-2346966/Wimbledon-2013-Virginia-Wade-suspects-drama-queen-comment-helped-Andy-Murray.html?ito=feeds-newsxml) - EXCLUSIVE: Andy's not a drama queen any more... he's a champion, says Wade
Scotsman (http://www.scotsman.com/the-scotsman/sport/tennis/andy-murray-set-for-prime-time-wimbledon-start-1-2974095) - Andy Murray set for prime-time Wimbledon start
lta (http://www.lta.org.uk/fans-major-events/LTA-summer-grass-court-events/Aegon-Championships/News/2013/Andy-Murray-continues-support-of-The-Royal-Marsden/)- Andy Murray continues support of The Royal Marsden
BBC (http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/tennis/23024270) - Wimbledon: Federer, Murray, Djokovic, Nadal and Sharapova talk SW19
Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/tennis/article-2346952/Wimbledon-2013-Brad-Gilberts-expert-verdict-seeds.html) - The expert's verdict: Andy Murray's former coach Brad Gilbert gives the lowdown on the seeds challenging for Wimbledon glory
BBC (http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/tennis/23005951)- Wimbledon 2013: The Britons at the All England Club
Independent (http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/tennis/the-secret-of-murrays-success-knowing-when-to-admit-defeat-8670422.html)- The secret of Murray's success? Knowing when to admit defeat
Indpendent (http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/tennis/nick-bollettieris-wimbledon-files-dont-think-for-a-minute-djokovic-has-it-easy-8670423.html)- Nick Bollettieri's Wimbledon Files: Don't think for a minute Djokovic has it easy
New York Times (http://straightsets.blogs.nytimes.com/2013/06/23/murray-hopes-his-success-has-helped-his-hometown-heal/?partner=rss&emc=rss) - Murray Hopes His Success Has Helped His Hometown Heal
Tennis Panorama News @TennisNewsTPN 8h
4 those "fans" of Ken Thomas of @RadioTennis, Radiotennis is airing a "Live From Wimbledon Village" show June 23-30. http://radiotennis.com/schedules.html
Tennis Space (http://www.thetennisspace.com/navratilova-men-should-play-best-of-3-at-the-slams/)- Navratilova: Men should play best of 3 at the slams
Ipswich Star (http://www.ipswichstar.co.uk/news/uk_murray_s_reveals_he_seeks_inspiration_from_suff olk_s_ed_sheeran_as_wimbledon_gets_under_way_1_224 7819) - UK: Murray’s reveals he seeks inspiration from Suffolk’s Ed Sheeran as Wimbledon gets under way
ESPN (http://espn.go.com/sports/tennis/picks)- Tennis Expert Picks - All England Lawn Tennis Championships
Would the live from wimbledon village be outside wimbledon grounds? Hope can fnd it!
Would the live from wimbledon village be outside wimbledon grounds? Hope can fnd it!
Yup, Radio Tennis are at different venues outside the grounds. They are in the Rose and Crown one day!!!
Jun 25, 2013 4:15 AM (USA Pacific)
RadioTennis.com live show from the Octagon House in Wimbledon Village
Jun 26, 2013 TBD
RadioTennis.com live show from the Octagon House in Wimbledon Village
Jun 27, 2013 TBD
RadioTennis.com live show from Le Pain Quotidien in Wimbledon Village
Jun 28, 2013 TBD
RadioTennis.com live show from the Wimbledon Village Stables in Wimbledon Village
Jun 29, 2013 TBD
RadioTennis.com live show from the Rose & Crown in Wimbledon Village
Jun 30, 2013 TBD
RadioTennis.com live show from the The West Side Lawn Tennis Club in Wimbledon Village
Neil Harman @NeilHarmanTimes 5m
David Lloyd accepts Andrew Castle apology and damages from BBC over comment that 'personal' problems affected his chances of LTA CEO post.
Mandiemoo
24-06-2013, 15:28
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/tennis/article-2346941/Andrew-Castle-apologises-David-Lloyd--Martin-Samuel.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490
(hope link works, am on my phone)
Apologies if this has been discussed elsewhere but it says in this article that Andy Ireland has been replaced by Johan de Beer as he has tired of the global travel. Haven't seen this anywhere else?
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/tennis/article-2346941/Andrew-Castle-apologises-David-Lloyd--Martin-Samuel.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490
(hope link works, am on my phone)
Apologies if this has been discussed elsewhere but it sats in this article that Andy Ireland has been replaced by Johan de Beer as he has tired of the global travel. Haven't seen this anywhere else?
:crying::crying: Oh no. Had heard that AI wanted to cut back on travel, but not that he was out of Team Murray totally. Will miss seeing him in the box!
Maybe the ice bath in the documentary put him off. :) It will be a shame to see him go though.
Sallydaisy
24-06-2013, 17:52
I'd heard that AI was back at the NTC and wasn't travelling so much with Andy. He was always employed by the LTA I believe but had sanction to travel as part of Team Murray and he has a private practice as well as a sports physio. I'm sure he'll be around a bit over the Wimbledon fortnight ... he's close friend of Andy's as well as valued 'body mender and easer'.
Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-2347414/Wimbledon-2013-Andy-Murrays-mother-Judy-shows-new-grey-hairstyle.html?ito=feeds-newsxml)- Is the stress getting to you, Judy? Andy Murray's mother shows off new grey hairstyle as she supports him at Wimbledon
Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/tennis/article-2347576/Wimbledon-2013-Andy-Murray-beats-Benjamin-Becker-round.html) - Murray eases through at Wimbledon with comfortable straight-sets win over Becker
BBC (http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/tennis/23031466) - Andy Murray beats Benjamin Becker at Wimbledon 2013
Standard (http://www.standard.co.uk/news/london/andy-murrays-cancerstricken-best-friend-ross-hutchins-invited-to-cheer-him-on-from-royal-box-8671251.html) - Andy Murray's cancer-stricken best friend Ross Hutchins invited to cheer him on from royal
Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2347218/Wimbledon-2013-Thousands-arrive-day-Andy-Murray-prepares-battle.html)- Dramatic day at Wimbledon as Nadal crashes out in the first round while his old foe Andy Murray is home and dry with a straight set win... and guess who had a prime seat in the royal box?
lots of piccies
Sky Sports (http://www1.skysports.com/tennis/news/12040/8789504/Wimbledon-Ross-Hutchins-backs-his-best-friend-Andy-Murray-to-win-Wimbledon) - Wimbledon: Ross Hutchins backs his best friend Andy Murray to win Wimbledon
Eurosport (http://uk.eurosport.yahoo.com/news/tennis-murray-plays-impact-nadals-shock-wimbledon-exit-193315520.html) - Tennis - Murray plays down impact of Nadal's shock Wimbledon exit
Sky Sports (http://www1.skysports.com/tennis/news/12040/8791082/Wimbledon-Andy-Murray-defeats-Benjamin-Becker-in-straight-sets-to-reach-round-two) - Wimbledon: Andy Murray defeats Benjamin Becker in straight sets to reach round two
Independent (http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/tennis/wimbledon-2013-andy-murray-reaches-second-round-with-straight-sets-victory-over-benjamin-becker-8671943.html)- Wimbledon 2013: Andy Murray reaches second round with straight sets victory over Benjamin Becker
ESPN (http://www.espn.co.uk/tennis/sport/story/215737.html) - Murray clinical as he shrugs off Becker challenge
Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-2347526/Wimbledon-2013-Kim-Sears-looks-happy-relaxed-Andy-Murray-begins-campaign.html?ito=feeds-newsxml)- One down! Loyal girlfriend Kim Sears can relax as Andy Murray sails through his first round match after she admits she doesn't 'look forward' to Wimbledon
Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/tennis/article-2347555/Wimbledon-2013-Andy-Murray-match-bumped-TV-BBC-favour-Rafael-Nadal.html?ito=feeds-newsxml)- Viewers complain after Murray snub.... but were Beeb right to stick with Nadal's shock defeat rather than Andy's stroll in the park?
I thought that AI was just cutting down to spend more time with family... Gutted if he is not part of team Murray. He was awesome :( but AI has been awesome and deserves some quality time with family! Am sure he's still great friends with Andy and co :)
New guy is also employed by LTA
Guardian (http://www.guardian.co.uk/sport/blog/2013/jun/24/andy-murray-wimbledon) - How Andy Murray has learned to make most of Wimbledon home advantage
Sun (http://www.thesun.co.uk/scotsol/homepage/sport/4982462/Andy-Murray-makes-Wimbledon-history.html)- Thanks Perry much
Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/tennis/article-2347729/Wimbledon-2013-LTA-steer-clear-Yorkshire-scandal--CHARLES-SALE.html)- LTA steer clear of Yorkshire scandal after another day of disappointment for the Brits
Scotsman (http://www.scotsman.com/the-scotsman/sport/tennis/andy-murray-wimbledon-scot-beats-benjamin-becker-1-2974575)- Andy Murray Wimbledon: Scot beats Benjamin Becker
http://www.wimbledon.com/en_GB/news/interviews/2013-06-24/201306241372106671033.html
Andy Murray first round
Monday 24 June 2013
Andy Murray gives his Wimbledon press conference following his 6-4 6-3 6-2 first round defeat of Benjamin Becker.
Q. Was that pretty much the perfect first round?
ANDY MURRAY: Yeah, it was a good start. He's a tough player. I thought it was a pretty high standard match, apart from a few games in the middle of the first set.
But, yeah, we had a lot of good rallies. He served well for the first couple of sets. And, yeah, it was a good start.
Q. You looked quite comfortable. How is the back feeling?
ANDY MURRAY: No, the back feels fine. It was fine during Queen's. It was fine in the buildup. So that's a positive. Yeah, body feels good.
Q. Have you got any other rehab tonight or tomorrow extra that you might not have had?
ANDY MURRAY: No. I mean, I always would have treatment after my matches. Also tomorrow I'll have treatment before my practice for 45 minutes, an hour, and also afterwards. I'll have an ice bath when I go back home tonight, yeah, just make sure I stay on top of that, 'cause don't want anything creeping up.
Q. Nothing out of the ordinary?
ANDY MURRAY: No.
Q. The win makes you the most successful British man in Grand Slams ever. Were you aware of that?
ANDY MURRAY: Yeah, I didn't actually know that. Yeah, that's nice. You know, the Grand Slams are obviously the pinnacle of our sport. It's the tournaments I prepare extremely hard for, you know, where you want to try and play your best tennis.
Yeah, I guess that shows I've played some of my best tennis at the slams, and hopefully I can continue that.
Q. Is Rafa's defeat good or bad news for you?
ANDY MURRAY: Again, pretty irrelevant right now. I'm sure for you guys it's very relevant, but for the players, especially me, you know, have to win at least four more matches before that would even become something I would think about.
It's obviously surprising. But, you know, the consistency that Rafa, Roger, Novak have shown in the slams over the last five, six years, it's going to be almost impossible to keep that up forever.
I didn't see any of the match, obviously, because I was playing. But, yeah, it's a surprising loss.
Q. You've said previously that you're now relaxed with the idea that it's possible you'll never win Wimbledon. Realistically the expectations are even higher this year, get higher every year. Is that difficult for you, knowing the weight of expectation behind you?
ANDY MURRAY: I put a lot of pressure on myself. I expect a lot of myself. So the other stuff that kind of goes with it, I mean, it doesn't really matter. It matters what's going on in my head, what I'm feeling while I'm on the court. And I think I've done a good job of putting that other stuff to the back of my head and just concentrate on what's going on out there.
I mean, look, that's going to be there for the rest of my career, something that, you know, all players at the top of the game have to deal with.
Q. You said you fancied a game against James Ward, another Brit. How much do you know about Yen Hsun Lu?
ANDY MURRAY: I know quite a lot about him. I lost to him in the Olympics in 2008 in Beijing. It was a very tough loss for me. I learnt a lot from that match.
I think I've only played him once more. I played him earlier this year in Indian Wells. I saw a little bit of the end of the match today. He's made the quarters before. He's beaten Roddick here. He plays well on grass. So I'll need to be ready.
Q. Were you aware at any time of how Rafa was going on because there were mumbles from the crowd when it came up on the screen?
ANDY MURRAY: You obviously see it. The screen's pretty big. It's right there in front of you the change of ends. Yeah, you obviously hear the noise and stuff.
Yeah, I mean, I was aware of what was going on, but I wasn't thinking particularly long and hard about it when I was on the court.
Q. You say you're surprised Rafa is out. Are you disappointed he's out?
ANDY MURRAY: Uhm, I mean, I'd say as a fan of tennis, it's probably disappointing that he's out because he's a fun guy to watch, and he brings a lot to the tournaments that he plays in. You know, he's one of the best players that's ever played, so it's a shame in that respect.
But I'm not here to worry about all of the other players just now. I just have to focus on myself, my matches, try and take care of them one at a time.
Q. Can I ask you about the documentary yesterday? How did that come about? Did you ever have any doubts about doing something so personal?
ANDY MURRAY: Yeah, well, I mean, I probably got asked to do it about a year ago, and I said no probably for about seven, eight months, I think. Matt, who is in the back of the room, he knows. He was asking me about it. Yeah, I said no a lot. Wasn't that comfortable with the idea.
But, you know, the people that were in charge of it were very, very professional. They weren't intrusive at all. I know Sue well, too. So I felt comfortable speaking to her, even though I cry every time I speak to her (smiling).
But, yeah, I mean, I was told not to watch it. But, you know, a lot of people spoke to me about it today. I think it went over well. So that's good.
Q. Not talking about specifically today, but in general terms when you're trying to focus on your match, a score, for example, if you were in a quarterfinal and the other quarterfinal, which you might play the winner of might be playing on Court 1 at the same time, and the score comes up in the corner, how easy is it to forget about that and keep focusing on what you have to do?
ANDY MURRAY: I mean, almost every single tournament you play, the same thing happens. You're used to that. You know, players are used to, you know, for example if you're in the semifinals here and you play the second semifinal, you know, you're sitting there watching and knowing who you're going to be playing if you win your match.
Yeah, I mean, that's just something that you have to deal with. It's not very difficult to do. I'd say it's harder, you know, if you play in the semifinals and you watch or see the match beforehand. That's probably harder than actually being in a match and seeing what the score is on another court.
Q. I don't know if we missed it, but we've become quite familiar with your hand gestures at the end of matches. Did you do it today?
ANDY MURRAY: No, I didn't. No.
Q. Are you prepared now to explain why you were doing it?
ANDY MURRAY: No. It was just something, yeah, between me and the people that are close to me. That was why I did it. There's no reason for me to discuss that.
But, yeah, I mean, I've celebrated matches in many different ways in my career, so... But, yeah, today didn't do anything.
Q. Can I ask about your Olympic partner, Laura Robson. What do you think her chances are and her chances for future years.
ANDY MURRAY: Of, what, winning the event?
Q. Winning tomorrow, Wimbledon, and in the years to come.
ANDY MURRAY: I have no idea what her chances of winning Wimbledon are. In terms of her match tomorrow, if she plays well, she's definitely got a chance of winning. When she plays her best tennis, she's very, very dangerous for the top players.
I think on this surface, as well, I think it suits the way that she plays.
And, yeah, I mean, the most important thing for her is to make sure that she keeps working hard, you know, setting goals, and trying to continue to improve.
You know, it can be difficult at the beginning of your career, you know, if you have a very good year, players start to take notice of you, coaches start to take notice of you, and will work out better tactics and ways to play against you. That's why, you know, maybe this year she hasn't played as well.
But, you know, she'll keep improving. She's very young. She's got time on her side. And she's a very, very good player already. Just hope she keeps improving.
Q. The side we see of you on court and in here is much more relaxed than you were when you started because you're older and wiser. Are you different away from the court, as well, during Wimbledon? Is it easier away from the court?
ANDY MURRAY: I think this period for me is quite a stressful period. It's also, yeah, a very enjoyable one. I've always enjoyed the grass court season, being around friends and family, being able to go home at night.
Yeah, but there is a certain stress and pressure that comes with that. You know, playing at home, it's just something you've got to deal with.
But I'd say the first couple of times I played here, you know, I was very relaxed and just excited to play because you're not really expecting anything of yourself. You're not expecting to win the event or to go deep into the event.
Obviously, as you get older, that starts to change a little bit. You start to expect more of yourself and it becomes maybe a little bit tougher to enjoy the whole experience.
Q. Great to see Ross in the Royal Box.
ANDY MURRAY: Yeah, it was nice. He was there with his brother. I think Jonny Marray's brother was in there with him, as well. I think Jonny had been asked, but I think he would have had to stay all day in the Royal Box. He obviously needed to train and stuff.
Yeah, it was nice for him to be up there. I'm sure he enjoyed it.
Herald (http://www.heraldscotland.com/sport/opinion/spiers-on-sport-andy-murray-is-just-being-himself-a-typical-scot.1372172914)- Spiers on Sport: Andy Murray is just being himself, a typical Scot
BBC (http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/tennis/23051015)- Andy Murray plays Yen-Hsun Lu at Wimbledon 2013
BBC (http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/tennis/23048610)- Wimbledon 2013: Laura Robson beats 10th seed Maria Kirilenko
BBC (http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/tennis/23013684) - Wimbledon 2013 predictions: Who will win?
Quite a few going for Andy Murray
BBC (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-leicestershire-22976348) - 'Lead man' behind Wimbledon location came from Leicestershire
Tennis Space (http://www.thetennisspace.com/wimbledon-diary-murray-mania-in-the-supermarket/)- Wimbledo Diary: Murray Mania in the supermarket
Murray will do his best to avoid the newspapers and the television over the next 12 days as he tries to keep a cool head in the bid for a first Wimbledon title. Let’s hope he doesn’t venture into Wimbledon village, then, for some grocery shopping because Morrisons have got into the spirit by renaming their store, Murrisons – it looks better with their logo, but obviously it’s meant to be Murray, and the O in Murrisons is a tennis ball. Check it out.
Tennis Space (http://www.thetennisspace.com/top-10-wimbledon-quotes/)- Top 10 Wimbledon quotes
Express (http://www.express.co.uk/news/uk/410285/Murray-mania-sees-fans-turned-away-from-even-joining-the-QUEUE-for-Wimbledon-tickets)- Murray-mania sees fans turned away from even joining the QUEUE for Wimbledon tickets
Metro (http://metro.co.uk/2013/06/25/andrew-castle-rafael-nadals-demise-clears-wimbledon-path-for-andy-murray-3856212/)- .Andrew Castle: Rafael Nadal’s demise clears Wimbledon path for Andy Murray
Sporting Life (http://www.sportinglife.com/tennis/news/article/2/8792622/murray-aware-of-lu-threat) - Murray aware of Lu threat
Independent (http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/tennis/wimbledon-2013-11hrs-26mins--the-total-amount-of-time-its-taken-for-britains-hopes-excluding-andy-murray-and-laura-robson-to-be-extinguished-8673195.html) - Wimbledon 2013: 11hrs 26mins - the total amount of time it's taken for Britain's hopes (excluding Andy Murray and Laura Robson) to be extinguished
Metro (http://metro.co.uk/2013/06/25/judy-murray-i-prefer-other-slams-to-wimbledon-3855187/) - Judy Murray: I prefer other Slams to Wimbledon
10sballs (http://www.10sballs.com/2013/06/25/djokovic-thinks-murray-can-handle-the-wimbledon-pressure/)- Djokovic Thinks Murray Can Handle The Wimbledon Pressure
10sballs (http://www.10sballs.com/2013/06/25/murray-sets-british-record/)- Murray Sets British Record
Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/tennis/article-2348165/Wimbledon-2013-Andy-Murray-practices-Aorangi-Park.html?ito=feeds-newsxml)- Murray pulls in the crowd at Wimbledon... and that's just to see him practice! Fans watch Brit prepare for second round clash
Australian (http://www.theaustralian.com.au/sport/the-times-sport/rafas-fall-at-the-first-helps-andy-on-his-way/story-fniiw3ie-1226669353115) - Rafa’s fall at the first helps Andy on his way
Independent (http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/tennis/wimbledon-2013-how-to-mix-it-like-andy-murray-or-at-least-conquer-at-the-park-8671551.html) - Wimbledon 2013: How to mix it like Andy Murray (or at least conquer at the park)
Digital Spy (http://www.theaustralian.com.au/sport/tennis/andy-murray-returns-to-scene-of-his-tearful-final-defeat/story-fnbe6xeb-1226668476478) - Morrisons renames Wimbledon store 'Murrisons'
Herald (http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/home-news/andy-murrays-wimbledon-routine-sushi-and-mock-the-week.1372160059) - Andy Murray's Wimbledon routine: sushi and Mock the Week
ESPN (http://www.espn.co.uk/tennis/sport/story/215835.html)- Murray: Nadal defeat 'pretty irrelevant' to me
Evening Standard (http://www.standard.co.uk/sport/wimbledon/tim-henman-tells-british-no1-andy-murray-to-seize-his-chance-at-sw19-8672789.html) - Tim Henman tells British No1 Andy Murray to seize his chance at SW19
Independent (http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/tennis/wimbledon-2013-crowd-favourite-andy-murray-sweeps-into-second-round-8671972.html)- Wimbledon 2013: Crowd favourite Andy Murray sweeps into second round
Metro (http://metro.co.uk/2013/06/25/gallery-eye-on-the-ball-players-focusing-on-tennis-balls-3854766/) - Gallery: Eye on the ball – players focusing on tennis balls
Times (http://www.thetimes.co.uk/tto/sport/tennis/wimbledon/article3799597.ece) - Andy Murray is a bit of a dork, says doubles partner Laura Robson
subscription required to read full article, but you can read several lines for free.
Laura Robson @laurarobson5 23 Jun
@andy_murray documentary, talking about how competitive he is. He once played doodle jump for 7 straight hours to beat my high score. #dork
Guardian (http://www.guardian.co.uk/sport/2013/jun/25/andy-murray-wimbledon) - Andy Murray wary of complacency before meeting Lu Yen-Hsun
New York Times (http://www.nytimes.com/2013/06/26/sports/tennis/british-fans-get-someone-other-than-murray-to-cheer.html?_r=0) - British Fans Get Someone Other Than Murray to Cheer
Independent (http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/tennis/wimbledon-2013-wildcard-tara-moore-defends-failing-brits-in-rant-on-twitter-8673361.html)- Wimbledon 2013: Wildcard Tara Moore defends failing Brits in 'rant' on Twitter
BBC (http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/tennis/23056126) - Laura Robson has Slam potential, say Navratilova and Wade
Independent (http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/tennis/wimbledon-2013-lta-calls-for-improvement-after-only-andy-murray-and-laura-robson-survive-first-round-8674386.html) - Wimbledon 2013: LTA calls for improvement after only Andy Murray and Laura Robson survive first round
Mail (Andy Murray enters battle in Wimbledon second round... as Kate's parents and Mo Farah battle to catch a ball in Royal Box Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2348828/Wimbledon-2013-Andy-Murray-limbers-ready-face-man-knocked-Beijing-Olympics.html#ixzz2XL47WAUT Follow us: @MailOnline on Twitter | DailyMail on Facebook)- Andy Murray enters battle in Wimbledon second round... as Kate's parents and Mo Farah battle to catch a ball in Royal Box
Evening Standard (http://www.standard.co.uk/sport/wimbledon/wimbledon-queue-rage-as-andy-murray-match-is-moved-from-centre-court-8674657.html)- Wimbledon queue rage as Andy Murray match is moved from Centre Court
Evening Standard (http://www.standard.co.uk/sport/wimbledon/peers-pressure-on-lta-8675005.html) - Peer’s pressure on LTA
STV (http://news.stv.tv/north/230945-elgin-musician-keith-meisner-to-play-andy-murray-tribute-song-at-wimbledon/)- North-east musician to play Andy Murray tribute song at Wimbledon
Daventry Express (http://www.daventryexpress.co.uk/news/national/farah-misses-out-on-murray-match-1-5222981) - Farah misses out on Murray match
STV (http://entertainment.stv.tv/showbiz/230966-andy-murrays-tennis-wag-kim-sears-injects-sunshine-into-wimbledon/)- Andy Murray’s tennis WAG Kim Sears injects sunshine into Wimbledon
Sun (http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/news/4985320/Musician-to-perform-Andy-Murray-tribute-song.html) - Murray's mate set to sing tribute song at Wimbledon
Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/tennis/article-2348858/Jo-Wilfried-Tsonga-pulls-Wimbledon-Victoria-Azarenka-Steve-Darcis-John-Isner-Marin-Cilic-Radek-Stepanek.html)- Tsonga becomes the SEVENTH casualty on record day at 'DANGEROUS' Wimbledon as injuries end the charges of Azarenka, Isner, Darcis, Cilic, Shvedova and Stepanek
BBC (http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/tennis/23072285)- Wimbledon 2013: What's happened to the teenagers?
BBC (http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/tennis/23066798) - Andy Murray beats Yen-Hsun Lu at Wimbledon 2013
BBC (http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/tennis/23067270) - Tsonga and Azarenka among seven to pull out of Wimbledon
ITV (http://www.itv.com/news/update/2013-06-26/almagro-is-highest-ranked-murray-opponent-before-final/)- Almagro is highest ranked Murray opponent before final
Guardian (http://www.guardian.co.uk/sport/2013/jun/26/andy-murray-wimbledon-yen-hsun-lu) - Andy Murray beats Lu Yen-hsun to reach round three at Wimbledon 2013
ATP (http://www.atpworldtour.com/News/Tennis/2013/06/26/Wimbledon-Wednesday-Murray.aspx)- Confident Murray Sets Up Robredo Clash
Independent (http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/tennis/wimbledon-2013-andy-murray-wins-in-straight-sets-to-reach-third-round-8675460.html) - Wimbledon 2013: Andy Murray wins in straight sets to reach third round
Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/tennis/article-2349004/WIMBLEDON-2013-Andy-Murray-beats-Yen-Hsun-Lu.html)- Murray sweeps through Wimbledon round two by beating Lu in straight sets
Herald (http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/home-news/murray-serves-up-a-dream-day-for-brain-tumour-girl.21447485) - Murray serves up a dream day for brain tumour girl
Independent (http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/tennis/wimbledon-2013-thats-andy-casualties-leave-clear-path-to-final-for-magical-murray-8675795.html) - Wimbledon 2013: That's Andy! Casualties leave clear path to final for magical Murray
Herald Scotland (http://www.heraldscotland.com/sport/tennis/murray-wary-of-becoming-injury-victim.1372282638) - Murray wary of becoming injury victim
BBC (http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/tennis/23064327)- Wimbledon 2013: Laura Robson plays Mariana Duque-Marino
BBC (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-north-east-orkney-shetland-23061405) -Wimbledon invite for Andy Murray tribute singer Keith Meisner
Scotsman (http://www.scotsman.com/the-scotsman/sport/tennis/wimbledon-andy-murray-s-path-cleared-by-injuries-1-2978972) - Wimbledon: Andy Murray’s path cleared by injuries
Sun (http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/showbiz/4984257/Cancer-hit-tennis-star-Ross-Andy-Murray-is-a-rock-to-me.html)- Andy is a rock to me
Daily Record (http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/tennis/andy-murrays-old-rival-set-2002354) - Andy Murray's old rival set to be smash hit at Wimbledon by performing song he penned for Scots ace
Scotsman (http://www.scotsman.com/news/scottish-news/top-stories/andy-murray-s-childhood-picture-with-hibs-hero-1-2979962) - Andy Murray’s childhood picture with Hibs hero
Evening Standard (http://www.standard.co.uk/sport/wimbledon/draw-is-still-tough-for-me-despite-big-guns-going-out-says-andy-murray-8675916.html)- Draw is still tough for me despite big guns going out, says Andy Murray
STV (http://sport.stv.tv/tennis/231013-andy-murray-he-isnt-surprised-by-series-of-early-wimbledon-upsets/) - Andy Murray isn’t surprised by series of early Wimbledon upsets
Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/tennis/article-2349264/Wimbledon-2013-Fans-anger-StubHub-ticket-office-near-All-England-Club-Charles-Sale.html?ito=feeds-newsxml) - Ticket trader too close for comfort at Wimbledon as box office looms large
Andy Ireland, the physio in Andy Murray’s support staff who is taking a break from his duties for personal reasons, will talk about his future with Team Murray after the tournament. The hope is that Ireland will continue working for the world No 2 in a potential job share with Johan de Beer, who is filling in at Wimbledon.
si.com (http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/tennis/news/20130626/wimbledon-andy-murray.ap/) - Andy Murray brings sense of normalcy to crazy day at Wimbledon
The Australian (http://www.theaustralian.com.au/sport/the-times-sport/andy-murray-lifted-by-federers-exit/story-fniiw3ie-1226670711603) - Andy Murray lifted by Federer's exit
A Times article
Herald (http://www.heraldscotland.com/sport/tennis/scattering-of-top-seeds-to-the-wind-clears-path-for-murray.21456454)- Scattering of top seeds to the wind clears path for Murray
has this been posted? andy's column (http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/tennis/23067434) for the beeb, including the rather joky idea of a game versus Serena, whom andy reckons would win!
We have a separate thread for Andy's column. http://www.andymurrayfanforum.com/forums/showthread.php?1970-Andy-s-column-grass-season-2013
n's post match press interview 2nd round - video plus transcript - http://www.wimbledon.com/en_GB/news/interviews/2013-06-26/201306261372279940686.html
Andy Murray second round
Wednesday 26 June 2013
No.2 seed Andy Murray speaks to the media following his straight sets win over Yen-Hsun Lu.
Q. Would you like to talk us through your match today. How did it go?
ANDY MURRAY: I think it went pretty well. He started off pretty good, and then I think he had a few breakpoints at 2‑All maybe in the first set. Then when I saved them, I started to settle down a bit, and he made a few more mistakes.
But the third set was high quality. I was putting a lot of pressure on him, and he kept coming up with some good shots on breakpoints and stuff like that. So I did well to finish it in three sets.
Q. In the wake of the injury carnage today, how are you feeling? You're fine, aren't you?
ANDY MURRAY: That's sport. You never know. You can pick things up very easily. Obviously when you're playing, when you're practicing, then sometimes guys, you can fall down the stairs, trip over your shoelaces. Who knows. But I feel fine right now.
Q. Can you see any reason there were so many people with so many injuries today?
ANDY MURRAY: I mean, I don't know. I mean, sometimes it's coincidence. Sometimes it can be footwear. Sometimes, yeah, a bit of bad luck. Sometimes it can be court surface.
But I have no idea. I haven't seen all of the injuries that people have had. So I'm not sure.
Q. Have you ever known a day like it at a Grand Slam? Is it sometimes difficult to keep your own concentration or...
ANDY MURRAY: No, I think that's fine. All the players, you have to concentrate on yourself.
I think, you know, when a lot of players get injured, the one thing is you may be a little tentative yourself at the beginning of the matches, maybe not feel that comfortable, you know, throwing yourself around the court. But after the first few games, that normally goes away.
Q. With what's happened today, what may be happening with Roger, as well, one of your biggest battles here is about handling expectation. It's cranking up. Do you feel this might crank things up even earlier?
ANDY MURRAY: I don't know. I think that comes from your guys' end. I don't know what will be written. But I just have to take care of what's going on on my side of the court, practice well, prepare well for the matches, try and concentrate on each one at a time. I've done a good job of that the last few years.
Q. What was your experience of the court today? Was it the same as any other year?
ANDY MURRAY: Court 1 and Centre Court always play a little bit differently. But, yeah, the court, it's a little bit quicker Court 1 than Centre Court, and it's kind of a lot more open. There's a lot of space at the side of the court. But it didn't feel different to previous years.
Q. Do you look at how the draw may or may not be opening up or concentrate on the next game?
ANDY MURRAY: This is the thing. I mean, everybody was so obsessed with how the draw was before the tournament started. Now everybody wants to change their views on it because a few guys have lost.
There's top players still left in the tournament, and there's a lot of young guys as well coming through, guys like Gulbis, Janowicz. Those sort of players are starting to break through and play more consistently.
I'll just concentrate on my next match. I'm playing a tough player, a very experienced guy. Worry about that match.
Q. Having suffered with injury yourself recently, does the condition of the courts worry you at all?
ANDY MURRAY: I mean, I felt fine in my matches, to be honest. But, yeah, I mean, I think some of the players have maybe complained about the courts today. I'm not sure. But I think so.
But no one has said anything to me really in the locker rooms or anything about the courts being an issue. And I felt fine in my matches so far.
Q. Victoria Azarenka said on Court 1 was where she hurt herself. Did you find it any different today?
ANDY MURRAY: I just said, I didn't feel that way in my first match or today. The court felt fine to me.
But obviously a lot of players have been slipping. You know, I don't know what that's down to, like I said at the start. I don't know.
Q. You've played Robredo four times now. What sort of challenge does he pose for you?
ANDY MURRAY: Well, he's a tough player. He had a good win today against Mahut, who has been playing well on the grass. He's very, very experienced. He's extremely fit. He won three matches in a row at the French from two sets to love down. He fights right until the last point.
Yeah, I mean, when he's ‑‑ I mean, last year he had some injury problems. When he's not injured, he's been in the top 20 in the world for a number of years. He knows how to win tennis matches. So it's a tough match for me.
Q. You said you've done a good job of keeping the level head, and it has been noticeable. That's long experience, isn't it, that you've learned how to do that?
ANDY MURRAY: It's just having been around sport long enough. Upsets happen every single day. You can't take any matches for granted. People want to do that often and just write people through to finals or semifinals or whatever. But it doesn't work that way.
You need to be ready for every match. That's just the way that sport is.
Q. Do you think you've ever felt in better form going into the third round of a Grand Slam?
ANDY MURRAY: Yes, probably. It really doesn't matter, because again, every day's different. So, like I said, I played fine the first couple of matches. Just got to prepare properly for the next round. You know, if I do that, practice well, then I'll give myself a chance of winning.
Q. You said when you came off court you were being a bit tentative at the back of the court at the start of the match. What was that down to?
ANDY MURRAY: Yeah, I said at the start that that can happen, if there's a lot of people getting injured or whatever. I don't know exactly why they were. But you're going to be a little bit tentative out on the court. Maybe that's what it was just at the beginning.
After the first few games, I felt fine.
Q. How impressive is it to see somebody like Tommy, 470 in the world when he came back from injury last year, and now he's back in the top 30?
ANDY MURRAY: Yeah, well, he was there through injury. He wasn't there because he was losing tennis matches.
Again, that's what happens. In a one‑year ranking, if you miss seven or eight months of playing, your ranking is going to drop.
As soon as he got himself fit and healthy again, he's going to win matches on the challenger tour, for sure. Then it's just a matter of time when he starts playing matches against the top guys in the world, you know, until he starts feeling comfortable against them, then he'll start winning again.
Yeah, I mean, at his age, it's obviously a good effort to come back from a tough injury. But he's a top player.
Q. How does a match like this stick in your mind when you walk away from it?
ANDY MURRAY: I don't know. Some matches you remember more than others. I mean, I think when I was younger, I probably remembered matches a little bit more clearly. But yeah, now, I mean, if I went through every match I played last year, I wouldn't remember loads about a majority of them. There will be a few that stand out.
Q. Do you think sometimes there's more strength and depth in the men's game than we give it credit for? You were talking about the range of challenges that are out there even when some of the top guys go out.
ANDY MURRAY: I just think that the consistency of the top players over the last, I mean ‑‑ well, for Roger and Rafa it's been about 10 years, obviously Novak for four or five years ‑‑ the consistency has been something that tennis I don't think's really seen before. I don't think that was because of the depth of the men's game or there not being depth in the men's game. I just think the consistency of playing at a high level from the top players has been incredible.
But that is not going to last forever. When guys have slight dips in form, you know, some of the younger guys start to improve and raise their level, then that's going to be tough to maintain for a long period.
There's been a lot of depth in the men's game for a long time. I think it's just now the results are starting to show that.
Independent (http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/tennis/wimbledon-2013-andy-murray-tips-roger-federer-to-bounce-back-following-his-shock-early-exit-8677308.html) - Wimbledon 2013: Andy Murray tips Roger Federer to bounce back following his shock early
Wimbledon (http://www.wimbledon.com/en_GB/news/interviews/2013-06-26/201306261372280237189.html) - Tommy Robredo second round press interview
Beyond The Baseline @SI_BTBaseline 49s
Serena to BBC on suggestion she play Murray. "ME playing Andy Murray? One of best players on the men's tour?" Says MAYBE could get a game.
RoastLamb
27-06-2013, 16:52
Love this bit about Dustin Brown in SI's mailbag from yesterday. (http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/tennis/news/20130626/wimbledon-maria-sharapova-dustin-brown/index.html)
If you need a window into the brutal finances of a tennis player, consider Dustin Brown, an endearing Jamaican/German -- a cultural 7/10 split -- who impressed in defeating former champion Lleyton Hewitt. With his abundant braids trailing behind him, Brown served and volleyed (kids, ask your parents about this tactic) and was thoroughly comfortable on the grass. He won the first set with a diving volley that should be framed and displayed in a museum. He closed out the match with some of the best shotmaking -- and self-congratulatory reactions -- you'll ever see.
Brown leaked a few tears of joy after he left the court, and spent much of his press conference talking about the financial hardships he's endured. He traveled the European Challenger circuit in camper van. He's barely broken even this year traveling from event to event. In reaching the third round, he's guaranteed at least $100,000, almost double his total 2013 prize money to date.
"It's a pretty big paycheck up to now," he said, "[but] the tournament's not done yet."
Great to see him doing well here - finally - and getting a nice fat paycheque as well.
BBC (http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/tennis/23087179) - Andy Murray: Serena Williams would face British number one
Tennis Space (http://www.thetennisspace.com/wimbledon-diary-support-grows-for-dreddy-tennis/) - Wimbledon diary: Support grows for Dreddy Tennis
Tennis Space (http://www.thetennisspace.com/wimbledon-diary-new-catchy-murray-song/)- Wimbledon diary - new catchy Murray
Tennis Space (http://www.thetennisspace.com/five-thoughts-at-the-end-of-wacky-wednesday/) - Five thoughts at the end of Wacky Wednesday
BBC (http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/tennis/23083454)- Andy Murray and Laura Robson share Wimbledon spotlight
ESPN (http://espn.go.com/espnw/news-commentary/article/9429441/2013-wimbledon-slippery-courts-scrutiny)- Slippery situation at Wimbledon
ESPN (http://espn.go.com/espnw/news-commentary/article/9428084/wimbledon-garber-murray-coming-shell) - Murray is coming out of his shell
article plus video
Guardian (http://www.guardian.co.uk/sport/2013/jun/27/andy-murray-tommy-robredo) - Andy Murray is taking nothing for granted before Tommy Robredo test
Maza1987
27-06-2013, 23:11
Not sure if it was posted but Andy writing a letter to his 12yr old self.
http://espn.go.com/espn/feature/story/_/id/9418365/notes-younger-self
And other top athletes
supergran
27-06-2013, 23:26
Loved it...thanks.:thanks:
is brilliant! Andy sounded quite poetic at times too! Loved the there will bea thing called YouTube :)
BBC (http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/tennis/23092549) - Wimbledon 2013: Why have there been so many injuries?
BBC (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-23100834)- Andy Murray's childhood friend Keith Meisner writes a song for him
BBC (http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/tennis/23064327) - Laura Robson makes Wimbledon 2013 third round
Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/tennis/article-2350315/WIMBLEDON-2013-Andy-Murrays-path-final-open-Rafael-Nadal-Roger-Federer-exits.html)- Who can stop him now? Andy's path to final opens up but beware Tommy the rock star
ITV (http://www.itv.com/news/london/2013-06-28/strawberry-tribute-to-andy-murray/) - Strawberry tribute to Andy Murray
A giant portrait of Andy Murray has been created entirely out of strawberries and cream
Independent (http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/tennis/wimbledon-2013-andy-murray-v-tommy-robredo-preview-8678894.html) - Wimbledon 2013: Andy Murray v Tommy Robredo preview
Evening Standard (http://www.standard.co.uk/news/london/andy-murray-can-win-wimbledon-says-carole-middleton-8678602.html)- Andy Murray CAN win Wimbledon, says Carole Middleton
Hello Magazine (http://www.hellomagazine.com/healthandbeauty/hair/2013062813270/kim-sears-wins-best-hair-wimbledon/) - Kim Sears wins best hair at Wimbledon
Radio Times (http://www.radiotimes.com/news/2013-06-28/why-our-relationship-with-andy-murray-is-the-essence-of-tennis)- Why our relationship with Andy Murray is the essence of tennis
Evening Standard (http://www.standard.co.uk/sport/wimbledon/footperfect-andy-murray-is-confident-he-wont-be-a-fall-guy-8677790.html) - Foot-perfect Andy Murray is confident he won’t be a fall guy
STV (http://news.stv.tv/stirling-central/231204-andy-and-jamie-murray-back-stirlings-bid-for-national-sport-centre/)- Andy and Jamie Murray back Stirling's bid for national sport centre
This is London (http://www.thisislocallondon.co.uk/news/10509635.Wimbledon_springs_to_life_as_big_screen_t ennis_hits_Piazza/) - Wimbledon springs to life as big screen tennis hits Piazza
BBC (http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/tennis/)- Andy Murray at Wimbledon: Who will be biggest threat before final?
Herald (http://www.heraldscotland.com/sport/tennis/world-no2-paying-little-attention-to-rank-or-who-has-filed-out.21473588) - World No.2 paying little attention to rank or who has filed out
Express (http://www.express.co.uk/news/showbiz/410879/Andy-Murray-s-girlfriend-Kim-Sears-voted-tennis-WAG-with-best-hairstyle) - Andy Murray's girlfriend Kim Sears voted tennis WAG with best hairstyle
Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/tennis/article-2350395/Wimbledon-2013-John-McEnroe-tells-Andy-Murray-absolute-catastrophe-doesnt-reach-final.html?ico=sport^headlines) - McEnroe tells Murray it will be 'an absolute catastrophe' if he fails to reach Wimbledon final
ATP (http://www.atpworldtour.com/News/Tennis/2013/06/26/Wimbledon-Thursday-Diary-Murray-Djokovic-Federer.aspx) - Wimbledon Diary - Murray Challenges Serena; Serene Novak
Wimbledon (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sjwPaFHE7TU) - Andy Murray takes the 2013 Live @ Wimbledon Quiz
video
watched that earlier , Andy cant stand being wrong LOL
Tennis Space (http://www.thetennisspace.com/top-10-wimbledon-teenagers/) - 10 Wimbledon teenagers
Andy Murray. The Scot’s formal introduction to the British general public came at the 2005 Wimbledon Championships when he led David Nalbandian, a former finalist, by two sets to love. Nalbandian would come back to beat Murray in five sets, but Murray had already done enough to show he had great grass-court talent.
Oops wrong section. :shamed:
Jonathan Overend @5livetennis 2m
Excellent performance from Andy Murray tonight and Laura Robson impressive too. An enjoyable day under the roof! Murray live on 5 live soon
good report in the guardian (http://www.guardian.co.uk/sport/2013/jun/28/andy-murray-tommy-robredo-wimbledon)
This was a high-level match. I thought I struck the ball really well from the start. I went for it. I had a lot of winners tonight [40], and I hit the ball better from the back of the court. - not lacking in confidence is he?
LC the fan
28-06-2013, 21:04
McEnroe needs to keep his mouth shut. He talks about the pressure on Andy and then cranks it up - hopefully Andy doesn't read papers
supergran
28-06-2013, 21:33
McEnroe needs to keep his mouth shut. He talks about the pressure on Andy and then cranks it up - hopefully Andy doesn't read papersSaid the same today. On and on about pressure and then piles it on. I love Mac but he's getting on my nerves.
BBC (http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/tennis/23106283) - Andy Murray beats Tommy Robredo at Wimbledon 2013
Sky Sports (http://www1.skysports.com/tennis/news/12110/8797438/Wimbledon-Andy-Murray-beats-Tommy-Robredo-under-Centre-Court-roof) - Wimbledon: Andy Murray beats Tommy Robredo under Centre Court roof
ESPN (http://www.espn.co.uk/tennis/sport/story/217043.html) - Murray increasingly comfortable on centre stage
Perth Now (http://www.perthnow.com.au/sport/tennis/roger-federers-giant-killer-sergiy-stakhovksy-goes-down-to-jurgen-melzer/story-fnhq6fym-1226671727909)- Andy Murray is in fin form at Wimbledon but is struggling with the pressure being heaped on by former champ John McEnroe
Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/tennis/article-2351011/Wimbledon-2013-Andy-Murray-beats-Tommy-Robredo-straight-sets.html?ito=feeds-newsxml) - Murray marches on! Robredo swept aside in straight sets as the No 2 seed follows Robson to delight of Centre Court crowd
Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2351036/Kim-Sears-leads-cheers-Andy-Murray-Centre-Court-string-famous-faces-world-sport-visit-Wimbledon.html?ito=feeds-newsxml)- Kim Sears leads cheers for Andy Murray on Centre Court after a string of famous faces from the world of sport visit Wimbledon
ATP (http://www.atpworldtour.com/News/Tennis/2013/06/26/Wimbledon-Friday-Murray-Robredo.aspx) - Murray Beats Robredo Under Roof, As Rain Curtails Play
Guardian (http://www.guardian.co.uk/sport/blog/2013/jun/28/andy-murray-laura-robson) - Andy Murray and Laura Robson emerge as Britain's power couple
Independent (http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/tennis/wimbledon-2013-andy-murray-progresses-with-straightsets-victory-over-tomas-robredo-8679403.html) - Wimbledon 2013: Andy Murray progresses with straight-sets victory over Tomas Robredo
ESPN Go (http://espn.go.com/tennis/wimbledon13/story/_/id/9432182/2013-wimbledon-sergiy-stakhovsky-beat-roger-federer-falls-four-sets) - Andy Murray reaches fourth round
Herald (http://www.heraldscotland.com/sport/tennis/murray-the-pressure-is-now-on.1372454988)- Murray: the pressure is now on
BBC (http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/tennis/23108058) - Andy Murray & Laura Robson heighten party mood at Wimbledon
The Scotsman (http://www.scotsman.com/the-scotsman/sport/tennis/wimbledon-andy-murray-masterful-in-classy-win-1-2983379) - Wimbledon: Andy Murray masterful in classy win
BBC (http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/tennis/23105995) - Laura Robson amused by One direction tweets and gains over 20,000 "directioner" fans. Made me laugh sooooo much!
the Mail article, posted by cazza99 (thanks) has a string of good pictures
Sun (http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/tennis/4989209/Laura-Robson-gets-dumped-from-Wimbledon-Centre-Court-to-Court-Two.html)- Disgraceful
Independent (http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/tennis/wimbledon-2013-andy-murray-sails-into-the-second-week-full-of-optimism-after-straightsets-victory-over-tommy-robredo-8679518.html)- Wimbledon 2013: Andy Murray sails into the second week full of optimism after straight-sets victory over Tommy Robredo
Sun (http://www.thesun.co.uk/scotsol/homepage/news/4989227/English-sporting-heroes-hail-Scot-Andy-Murrays-Wimbledon-hopes.html) - English sporting heroes hail Scot Andy Murray’s Wimbledon hopes
Piccy of some guys copying the ANDY boys.
Mirror (http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/tennis/wimbledon-2013-andy-murray-close-2008220)- It's tempting Wimbledon fate, but Andy Murray is close to irresistible when playing like he did against Robredo
STV (http://sport.stv.tv/tennis/231336-andy-murray-hopes-roof-remains-open-for-the-remainder-of-wimbledon/)- Andy Murray hopes roof remains open for the remainder of Wimbledon
Daily Record (http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/tennis/andy-murray--hits-back-2008347) - Andy Murray hits back at court legend John McEnroe for piling on the pressure as he cruises into Wimbledon's second week
Herald (http://www.heraldscotland.com/sport/tennis/scots-next-opponent-hidden-by-grey-skies.21483473)- Scot's next opponent hidden by grey skies
Herald (http://www.heraldscotland.com/sport/tennis/murray-people-are-putting-more-pressure-on-me-im-trying-to-focus-but-it-is-hard.21483603) - Murray: 'People are putting more pressure on me. I'm trying to focus but it is hard'
si.com (http://tennis.si.com/2013/06/28/wimbledon-day-4-photos-sergiy-stakhovsky-andy-murray/) - Wimbledon Day 5 photos: Andy Murray, Laura Robson send crowd home happy
Beyond the Baseline
Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/tennis/article-2351344/WIMBLEDON-2013-Andy-Murray-Laura-Robson-win-Centre-Court.html)- Centre Court's rocking to the best of British as Murray and Robson triumph in SW19
Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2351036/Kim-Sears-leads-cheers-Andy-Murray-Centre-Court-string-famous-faces-world-sport-visit-Wimbledon.html)- Kim Sears leads cheers for Andy Murray on Centre Court after a string of famous faces from the world of sport visit Wimbledon
Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2351352/What-Andy-did-Serena-We-compare-champs-happen-played.html?ito=feeds-newsxml) - What if Andy did take on Serena? We compare the two champs and see what would happen if they played
The Courier (http://www.thecourier.co.uk/news/scotland/threat-to-judy-murray-s-plans-for-stirlingshire-sports-academy-1.108282)- Threat to Judy Murray’s plans for Stirlingshire sports academy
the Mail article, posted by cazza99 (thanks) has a string of good pictures
The Mail articles usually do contain lots of photos - the main reason I post so many.
Tennis Space (http://www.thetennisspace.com/nick-bollettieri-how-to-break-the-coaching-rules/) - Nick Bollettieri: How to break the coaching rules
Tennis Space (http://www.thetennisspace.com/wimbledon-diary-fabio-fogninis-hissy-fit/) - Wimbledon diary - Fabio Fognini's hissy fit
The article on Fabio was followed by this paragraph:
For those who don’t know him, Josh Goodall is a British player who has struggled to make it to the top tier of the Tour despite years of battle and no shortage of effort. Goodall’s highest ranking was 184 in 2009 but at the age of 27, and his ranking now 312, he remains the sixth-highest player in the country but on Friday, he announced, via Twitter, he is considering retirement. He says he will continue playing until the right offer, perhaps in coaching, comes in. Goodall is an example of how tough it is to make a living out of the Tour at the lower levels, having earned $418,289 in nine years as a professional. He was forced to advertise on LinkedIn for sponsors and it seems he has decided enough is enough.
Evening Standard (http://www.standard.co.uk/news/london/off-the-court-and-into-the-royal-box-andy-murray-the-spectator-is-cheered-by-fans-8679740.html)- Off the court and into the royal box: Andy Murray the spectator is cheered by fans
The Age (http://www.theage.com.au/sport/tennis/changed-murray-is-a-growing-force-20130629-2p46f.html)- Changed Murray is a growing force
BBC (http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/tennis/23111306)- Wimbledon 2013: Who stands in Andy Murray's way at SW19?
video
Sun (http://www.thescottishsun.co.uk/scotsol/homepage/news/4989698/Murray-praised-by-animal-rights-activists.html) - Murray praised by animal rights activists
Wimbledon (http://www.wimbledon.com/en_GB/news/interviews/2013-06-28/201306281372448688568.html) - Andy's 3rd round press conference
Friday 28 June 2013
Andy Murray's press conference after his talks to the media after his 6-2, 6-4, 7-5 win over Tommy Robredo
Q. What's it like when you're playing as well as that against a tough guy?
ANDY MURRAY: Yeah, well, I mean, every set got tougher. I think he started to feel much more comfortable around the middle of the second set. He obviously had a breakpoint chance at 5‑4 in the second. He got quite tight around that period.
I mean, I hit the ball really, really well from the back of the court tonight from the first game, and that was pleasing because I served well the first couple of matches but maybe hadn't hit the ball quite as I would have liked.
But playing under the roof, it's a bit easier probably to time the ball because there's no wind or anything. So it was a good match.
Q. Two sets up, were you aware of Robredo's reputation for coming back and winning five‑setters?
ANDY MURRAY: I mean, he's an extremely fit guy. He works very, very hard and fights for every single point. I mean, you know, the reputation came only from a couple weeks ago. It wasn't something that he was known for. It was just an amazing achievement at the French Open what he did. I don't think it had been done for a long time.
It's more what I read into it is he fights for every single point and you need to be ready for that. Doesn't matter what the score is, he's going to chase balls down and make it very difficult. And I was ready for that.
Q. You tweeted earlier in the day that you weren't that keen on the roof, or you missed not having the roof. Does it make a big difference being under the roof?
ANDY MURRAY: Yeah, it changes the way the court plays, for sure, yeah. I mean, anyone will tell you that. If you play on an outdoor hard court compared to indoors, it's just different conditions.
Until, you know, they put the roof there, we're used to playing on indoor hard courts and indoor clay sometimes, but never on indoor grass. So it's very, very different.
That would have been ‑‑ I'm sure Tommy, I mean, he's in his 30s and would never have played on indoor grass before. So it's just different for everyone.
Q. Quite useful to get a match under the roof, not like you can go out there and practice in those conditions, is it?
ANDY MURRAY: Well, no, you can't. But, yeah, I would rather there was good weather and we played without the roof. It's an outdoor tournament. It's better if we get to play outside.
Q. You've been made aware of the fact we're all getting ahead of ourselves with some of the early exits of fancied players. Is there even a part of your heart that lifts when you see Rafa going out, Federer going out, or do you not allow yourself to think about that?
ANDY MURRAY: I mean, I think there's a lot more pressure on me now with them being out. I mean, I don't read the papers and stuff. But there are papers in the locker room, so you see some of the headlines and stuff. It's not that helpful (smiling).
But, yeah, you need to be professional enough to not let that stuff bother you and just concentrate on each match. I think I did a good job of that today. I played well, my best match of the tournament so far.
Q. The Davis Cup coming up against Croatia. Can you share some thoughts and compare the teams between 2007 and teams this year?
ANDY MURRAY: Yeah, completely different teams except for me and Marin probably. I think we played here. I think I won against Marin in five sets that day. I think Ljubicic had kidney stones during that tie.
But, I mean, they obviously probably have more depth than us. But, you know, we have a couple of singles players that have won matches in Davis Cup beforehand, and we have a very good doubles team.
So it will be an interesting match. A tough one, but one that we can win.
Q. Serena said she would like to play you. How realistic do you think the chance of that match is?
ANDY MURRAY: I have no idea. It depends if people would actually want to see it or not really. That's what it would come down to.
Q. Would you try and make it happen?
ANDY MURRAY: It's not something I'm really going to push extremely hard to try and set up. I don't think it would prove much for either of us.
But if people would want to see it, then I would do it.
Q. You've got the weekend off now. What are your plans between now and Monday?
ANDY MURRAY: I'll probably practice a bit longer tomorrow. Normally on the days off you practice for maybe an hour. But I'll practice, I would have thought, about an hour and a half tomorrow. Have a slightly tougher practice session. Then Sunday we'll be back to the same sort of schedule.
I haven't played that many times on the Friday at Wimbledon, so it's a little bit new for me. I think maybe only once, maybe twice, in seven or eight years here. But, yeah, I'll just try and stick to the same sort of schedule. I think the guys meant to be playing today got canceled so I'll try to watch a little bit of that tomorrow if the timings work out.
Q. Are you happier it's worked out this way for you this year? Do you prefer that?
ANDY MURRAY: I don't really know. I mean, the guys I'm playing will have had two days off now, and then will have one day off. I mean, I have no idea whether it makes any difference.
Andy Murray talks to the media after his straight-sets win over Tommy Robredo
You know, Roger always played on Monday. He had a pretty good record here. But I don't know if it's got anything to do with the two days off over the weekend.
Q. Back to Davis Cup in September, how much will the fact that it will be played on clay make things difficult for you and the British team?
ANDY MURRAY: I think, yeah, it will be difficult. It's probably my worst surface. But also I don't think it's Marin or Ivan Dodig's best surface, either.
I'll have to see. I've played Marin before on the clay at the French Open and won. But, I mean, Davis Cup's different. I'm sure it will be a tough match. It will be very close.
Q. Keith was down with his guitar today. I wondered if you managed to catch up. What do you think of it?
ANDY MURRAY: What do I think of it, the song? I think it's good. I mean, he's got a good voice. I mean, I've known him since I was 10 or 11 years old probably. But, yeah, I haven't had the chance to catch up with him today. I've obviously been busy and just finished now.
But, yeah, I hope he's enjoyed the last few days. Hope it was quite nice for him.
Q. To what extent do you think we've seen the benefit you've had of practicing extra time on grass?
ANDY MURRAY: I don't think the way I'm playing has anything to do with that extra time. I mean, normally by the time Wimbledon would come round, I felt pretty good coming into the tournament most years.
I think it helped me at Queen's, for sure. But, like I said, I'd much rather have been at the French Open than laying around for 10 days doing nothing. I would have much rather been there than hitting on the grass.
Q. Share a couple words about Youzhny and Troicki.
ANDY MURRAY: Youzhny, I think I've only played him once on the tour maybe. I think only once. But he's a very good grass court player. He was in the final in Halle. Had a very tight match with Roger there. Pretty sure he's been in the quarters here. He's been in the second week numerous times. He likes the courts. He's a very talented guy.
Troicki, I've had some good matches with him in the past. I played well against him. I know his game well. I actually played him here, I think, a few years ago, as well. But he started to play a lot better. He didn't play so well last year, but he's having a much better year this year. He changed coaches. He's a good player. He's extremely quick around the court.
Wimbledon (http://www.wimbledon.com/en_GB/news/interviews/2013-06-28/201306281372431508969.html) - Laura's 2nd round press interview
Wimbledon (http://www.wimbledon.com/en_GB/news/blogs/2013-06-29/201306291372511756644.html)- Ovation for Murray and host of 2012 gold medallists
RoastLamb
29-06-2013, 14:54
Wimbledon (http://www.wimbledon.com/en_GB/news/blogs/2013-06-29/201306291372511756644.html)- Ovation for Murray and host of 2012 gold medallists
Wow! Quite a few sports people then. Didn't know they had so much room in the royal box. :rolling:
traveller7
29-06-2013, 15:28
Chatting to Andy now in his suit. YUM.
Anyone notice that Andy sounds different these days more light, jovial and less dare I say monotone!?
Guardian (http://www.guardian.co.uk/books/2013/jun/29/court-confidential-neil-harman-review) - Court Confidential: Inside the World of Tennis by Neil Harman – review
Sky Sports (http://www1.skysports.com/news/12040/8798362/) - Tim Henman backs Andy Murray to stay focused for Wimbledon title tilt
BBC (http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/tennis/23104031) - Laura Robson beats Marina Erakovic at Wimbledon 2013
Its up on the Beeb now. Andy comes on near the end.
BBC (http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/tennis/23112388)- Wimbledon 2013: London 2012 champions join Andy Murray
8.38 min video
RoastLamb
29-06-2013, 16:21
Chatting to Andy now in his suit. YUM.
Anyone notice that Andy sounds different these days more light, jovial and less dare I say monotone!?
I think he's so much more confident and relaxed and more mature. The gold medal and USO trophy have really affected him for the positive. Chris Evert and Pat Mac both think he's got a great shot at winning this year.
LC the fan
29-06-2013, 16:27
Fantastic to watch .. A big lump in my throat. That must make him feel good
Its up on the Beeb now. Andy comes on near the end.
BBC (http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/tennis/23112388)- Wimbledon 2013: London 2012 champions join Andy Murray
8.38 min video
So, so PROUD of Andy & the man he has become.......brought a lump to my throat.....Bravo Andy!!!!:thumbup::GBsmile:
:thanks:Cazza!!!!:thumbup:
supergran
29-06-2013, 16:37
:thanks::thanks: Cazza.
Its up on the Beeb now. Andy comes on near the end.
BBC (http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/tennis/23112388)- Wimbledon 2013: London 2012 champions join Andy Murray
8.38 min video
Thank you! The reaction was spine tingling!
traveller7
29-06-2013, 16:56
The reaction for the armed forces and Murray were brilliant love the peoples warmth towards him. Obviously something we all have felt for him for many many years!
supergran
29-06-2013, 17:04
"Sure played a mean tennis ball" Love it!:strawberry:
BBC (http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/tennis/23113479)- Wimbledon 2013: Mikhail Youzhny to face Andy Murray
video
Guardian (http://www.guardian.co.uk/sport/2013/jun/29/andy-murray-mikhail-youzhny) - Meet Andy Murray's next opponent: the racket-smashing Mikhail Youzhny
Guardian (http://www.guardian.co.uk/sport/2013/jun/29/wimbledon-2013-jamie-murray-jonny-marray) - Wimbledon 2013: Andy Murray's brother Jamie loses in men's doubles
BBC (http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/tennis/23115200)- 'Andy Murray and Laura Robson have lifted Britain at Wimbledon'
BBC (http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/tennis/23115301) - Wimbledon 2013: Luke Bambridge among British juniors through
BBC (http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/tennis/23112227) - Laura Robson battles back to beat Marina Erakovic at Wimbledon
video highlights
Sky Sports (http://www1.skysports.com/news/12040/8799320/) - Wimbledon: Andy Murray's credentials to be tested against Mikhail Youzhny
Observer (http://www.guardian.co.uk/sport/2013/jun/30/robson-fever-grips-wimbledon-fans)- Robson fever grips Wimbledon following dramatic victory
Independent (http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/tennis/the-last-word-sorry-andy-were-not-a-tennis-nation-8680093.html) - The Last Word: Sorry Andy, we're not a tennis nation
Independent (http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/general/others/sport-on-tv-somebody-call-a-doctor-wimbledons-gone-crazy-8680090.html)- Sport on TV: Somebody call a doctor, Wimbledon's gone crazy
Independent (http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/tennis/wimbledon-2013-new-partner-same-story-as-jonny-marray-clicks-back-into-gear-8680078.html) - Wimbledon 2013: New partner, same story as Jonny Marray clicks back into gear
Independent (http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/tennis/tim-henman-what-andy-murray-must-do-to-triumph-this-week-8680075.html)- Tim Henman: What Andy Murray must do to triumph this week
Independent (http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/tennis/wimbledon-2013-sullen-mikhail-youzhny-and-his-fierce-verbal-volleys-block-andy-murrays-way-8680074.html)- Wimbledon 2013: Sullen Mikhail Youzhny and his fierce verbal volleys block Andy Murray's way
millypops
30-06-2013, 12:41
The reaction for the armed forces and Murray were brilliant love the peoples warmth towards him. Obviously something we all have felt for him for many many years!
was lucky enough to go to Wimbledon after all yesterday and had tickets on Centre Court, I couldn't believe it when Sue said "have I forgotten anybody" and then announced Andy, he got a standing ovation from the crowd, we were seated not to far from the Royal Box and after the ceremony quite a few of the Olympians wanted to have their photos taken with Andy. We went to tea when Stosur was on and got talking to a young man who was in the Navy and was policing the Members area of Centre Court, he then got out his phone and showed us a photo of him and another Steward with Andy he said he had asked Ross to take the photo so obviously Ross was with Andy. Had a lovely day though quite tired today.
BBC (http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/tennis/23112394) - Andy Murray: Only my best tennis enough to win Wimbledon
video interview
BBC - (http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/tennis/23118013) Andy Murray & Laura Robson set for Wimbledon fourth round
Tennis Space (http://www.thetennisspace.com/diary-who-is-the-most-popular-player-at-wimbledon/) - Diary - - Who is the most popular player at Wimbledon?
IBM have been keeping an eye on who most people are tweeting about and apparently 1.4 million tweets have been posted and analysed by them. Interestingly, Rafael Nadal is the most talked about player, despite going out of the Championships in the first round. At the time of writing, the Spaniard had been mentioned 108,595 times, beating Roger Federer into second (84,385) and Andy Murray (73,569). On the women’s side, Maria Sharapova tops the list at 59,240, with Britain’s Laura Robson, with 41,896 and Serena Williams third on 40,110.
But Andy Murray has the highest percentage of positive mentions, with 37 percent positive, 52 neutral and 11 percent negative. But Murray has to bow to Robson in terms of popularity, with 44 percent giving her support.
si.com (http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/tennis/news/20130629/wimbledon-week-1-grades/?sct=tn_t11_a4)- Surprises unsurprisingly dominate Wimbledon Midterm
Wimbledon (http://www.wimbledon.com/en_GB/news/articles/2013-06-30/201306301372593531316.html) - Twitter analysis: Nadal causes a storm but Brits most-loved
Mirror (http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/tennis/wimbledon-2013-meet-andy-murrays-2013187)- Meet Andy Murray's PhD-wielding, racket-smashing opponent Mikhail Youzhny
Times (http://www.thetimes.co.uk/tto/sport/tennis/article3804330.ece?CMP=OTH-gnws-standard-2013_06_30)- Changed man Andy Murray aims for a model ending
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Metro (http://metro.co.uk/2013/06/30/wimbledon-2013-andy-murray-can-triumph-at-the-all-england-club-but-that-doesnt-mean-he-will-3862833/)- Wimbledon 2013: Andy Murray can triumph at the All England Club – but that doesn’t mean he will
Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2351897/Good-luck-hugs-cousin-Andy-Murrays-relatives-rally-round-rest-day-prepares-fourth-round-clash-tomorrow.html) - Good luck hugs for cousin Andy: Murray's relatives rally round on rest day as he prepares for fourth round clash tomorrow
Gosh - the twins are starting to look older.
STV (http://sport.stv.tv/tennis/231404-andy-murray-wary-of-mikhail-youzhny-ahead-of-wimbledon-fourth-round-clash/) - Andy Murray wary of Mikhail Youzhny ahead of Wimbledon clash
Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/tennis/article-2351872/Wimbledon-2013-Laura-Robson-Andy-Murray-practice-middle-Sunday.html) - No rest for Murray as Brit spends day off practicing... and Robson's too hot to handle!
Express (http://www.express.co.uk/sport/tennis/411302/Wimbledon-diary-Richard-Krajicek-says-Andy-Murray-will-go-all-way) - Wimbledon diary: Richard Krajicek says Andy Murray will go all way
Sky Sports (http://www1.skysports.com/tennis/news/12040/8799320/Wimbledon-Andy-Murray-s-credentials-to-be-tested-against-Mikhail-Youzhny) - Wimbledon: Andy Murray's credentials to be tested against Mikhail Youzhny
Sun (http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/tennis/4990655/Laura-Robson-and-Andy-Murray-are-a-match-made-in-heaven-by-CHARLIE-WYETT.html) - Laura and Murray are a match made in heaven
Daily Record (http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/tennis/andy-murray-ready-take-russian-2012170) - Andy Murray ready to take on Russian hothead with a reputation for smashing rackets as he bids to book his place in the Wimbledon quarter-finals
Herald (http://www.heraldscotland.com/sport/tennis/murray-hard-to-top-gold-medal.21484028)- Murray: hard to top gold medal
Scotland on Sunday (http://www.scotsman.com/scotland-on-sunday/sport/other-sports/wimbledon-andy-murray-fitting-favourite-s-role-1-2983817)- Wimbledon: Andy Murray fitting favourite’s role
:thanks: cazza for all the links - and to all who contribute to this thread. Much appreciated.
Guardian (http://www.guardian.co.uk/sport/2013/jun/30/andy-murray-wimbledon-mikhail-youzhny) - Andy Murray has all the right moves to extend his Wimbledon march
Independent (http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/tennis/wimbledon-2013-all-systems-go-for-friends-murray-and-djokovic-to-be-reunited-in-another-slam-final-8680683.html) - Wimbledon 2013: All systems go for friends Murray and Djokovic to be reunited in another Slam final
Indepenedent (http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/tennis/wimbledon-2013-the-hopes-of-a-nation-andy-murray-will-need-wits-to-outsmart-russian-thinker-mikhail-youzhny-8680680.html)- Wimbledon 2013: The hopes of a nation... Andy Murray will need wits to outsmart Russian thinker Mikhail Youzhny
Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2351707/Tweets-sweets-Andy-Murrays-mum-jokingly-flirts-BBC-Radio-5-presenter.html)- Tweets and sweets for Andy Murray's mum as she jokingly flirts with BBC Radio 5 presenter
Express (http://www.express.co.uk/news/uk/411518/Andy-Murray-s-mum-Judy-finds-love-match) - Andy Murray’s mum Judy ‘finds love match’
Independent (http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/tennis/wimbledon-2013-andy-murray-feels-the-love-as-home-favourite-8680076.html)- Wimbledon 2013: Andy Murray feels the love as home favourite
BBC (http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p01c25jc)- 16-year-old impersonates top tennis players
Sun (http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/tennis/4991060/Dr-You-Mikhail-Youzhny-aimes-to-win-the-battle-of-minds-against-Andy-Murray.html) - Adventures of Dr You
Sun (http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/tennis/4991100/Ivan-Lendl-Andy-Murray-can-handle-pressure-of-a-nations-hopes.html)- Ivan: He can handle heat
Sun (http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/tennis/4991001/Andy-Murray-used-to-dress-like-Andre-Agassi-reveals-brother-Jamie.html)- Andy used to dress up like Agassi when we were little
by Jamie Murray
:rolling: at the piccy of what Andy would look like with the Agassi wig
Scotsman (http://www.scotsman.com/the-scotsman/sport/tennis/andy-murray-wimbledon-lendl-wary-of-final-route-1-2984161) - Andy Murray Wimbledon: Lendl wary of final route
Scotsman (http://www.scotsman.com/the-scotsman/sport/tennis/andy-murray-wimbledon-tim-henman-backs-world-no-2-1-2984173)- Andy Murray Wimbledon: Tim Henman backs world No 2
Scotsman (http://www.scotsman.com/the-scotsman/sport/tennis/wimbledon-laura-robson-bids-to-outdo-andy-murray-1-2984171)- Wimbledon: Laura Robson bids to outdo Andy Murray
The Star (http://www.dailystar.co.uk/othersport/view/323634/Wimbledon-2013-Andy-Murray-is-the-man-I-m-backing-says-Goran-Ivanisevic/) - WIMBLEDON 2013: ANDY MURRAY IS THE MAN I’M BACKING SAYS GORAN
IVANISEVIC
“The best thing that happened in tennis last year was Andy winning the US Open.
“And the best thing for tennis again would be for him to win Wimbledon.
“Not only for Britain, for tradition, for everything.
“For Wimbledon to have a British guy winning after 60 or 70 years, that would be amazing.”
Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/tennis/article-2352047/Wimbledon-2013-Andy-Murray-urges-Laura-Robson-enjoy-biggest-match-life.html?ito=feeds-newsxml)- Seize this shot at history! Murray urges Laura to enjoy the biggest match of her life
Metro (http://metro.co.uk/2013/07/01/wimbledon-2013-kyle-edmund-leads-the-way-on-big-day-for-british-tennis-3864048/) - Wimbledon 2013: Kyle Edmund leads the way on big day for British tennis
Sun (http://www.thescottishsun.co.uk/scotsol/homepage/sport/4991811/Youzhny-Ive-a-PhD-in-Murray.html) - Youzhny: I’ve a PhD in Murray
MIKHAIL YOUZHNY once studied Andy Murray as part of his PhD in tennis at the University of Moscow.
Eurosport (http://uk.eurosport.yahoo.com/news/tennis-henman-backing-murray-wary-tempting-fate-105915696.html) - Wimbledon - Henman backing Murray - but is wary of tempting fate
Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/tennis/article-2352067/Wimbledon-2013-Brad-Gilberts-insight-Andy-Murray-Laura-Robson.html)- Brad Gilbert's insight: Hungry Murray can feast on the 'meatball'... while Robson's serving up a treat
Digital Spy (http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/music/news/a494557/andy-murrays-spotify-playlist-ed-sheeran-eminem-robin-thicke-listen.html) - Andy Murray's Spotify playlist: Ed Sheeran, Eminem, Robin Thicke - listen
Daily Record (http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/tennis/wimbledon-2013-coach-ivan-lendl-2014905) - Wimbledon 2013: Ivan Lendl aiming for the ultimate goal with Andy Murray
Tennis World (http://www.tennisworldusa.org/Tennis---Pat-Cash-and-Greg-Rusedski-pick-Andy-Murray-to-win-Wimbledon-articolo11114.html) - Tennis - Pat Cash and Greg Rusedski pick Andy Murray to win Wimbledon
Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/tennis/article-2352041/Wimbledon-2013-Andy-Murrays-coach-Ivan-Lendl-says-goal-win.html?ito=feeds-newsxml)- Make the final? No the goal is to win, says Lendl as Murray prepares for Youzhny test... the man who will spill blood for the cause
Herald (http://www.heraldscotland.com/sport/tennis/andy-is-now-at-the-point-where-he-cant-keep-killing-himself-as-he-gets-closer-to-30-x.21493593)- 'Andy is now at the point where he can't keep killing himself as he gets closer to 30'
Herald (http://www.heraldscotland.com/sport/tennis/dont-believe-the-hype-says-lendl-its-business-as-usual.21480933) - Don't believe the hype, says Lendl, it's business as usual
Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/tennis/article-2352029/Wimbledon-2013-Jo-Wilfried-Tsonga--Andy-Murray-added-pressure.html)- Tsonga: Local hero Murray will have an added pressure at his home Grand Slam
Scotsman (http://www.scotsman.com/the-scotsman/sport/tennis/andy-murray-wimbledon-analysis-can-help-dr-youzhny-1-2984207) - Andy Murray Wimbledon: Analysis can help Dr Youzhny
BBC (http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/tennis/23128873)- Wimbledon 2013: Jonny Marray's reign as doubles champion ended
BBC - (http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/tennis/23131446) Laura Robson knocked out of Wimbledon by Kaia Kanepi
BBC (http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/tennis/23131446)- Wimbledon 2013: Kyle Edmund bounces back for junior win
BBC (http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/tennis/23137736?utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=twitter)- Wimbledon 2013: Andy Murray not taking anything for granted
BBC (http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/tennis/23137736?utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=twitter)- Andy Murray beats Mikhail Youzhny at Wimbledon 2013
Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/tennis/article-2352792/Wimbledon-2013-Andy-Murray-beats-Mikhail-Youzhny-moves-quarter-finals.html) - Unstoppable Murray marches into quarter-finals by swatting aside Youzhny... next up is Verdasco in bid for Wimbledon semis
Independent (http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/tennis/wimbledon-2013-mikhail-youzhnys-brief-glimpse-of-fantasy-win-slammed-shut-by-andy-murray-british-master-in-reality-8682433.html) - Wimbledon 2013: Mikhail Youzhny’s brief glimpse of fantasy win slammed shut by Andy Murray, British master in reality
Sky Sports (http://www1.skysports.com/tennis/news/12110/8801422/Tennis-Andy-Murray-says-Mikhail-Youzhny-gave-him-a-tough-test-at-Wimbledon) - Tennis: Andy Murray says Mikhail Youzhny gave him a tough test at Wimbledon
Guardian (http://www.guardian.co.uk/sport/2013/jul/01/andy-murray-mikhail-youzhny-wimbledon) - Andy Murray beats Mikhail Youzhny to reach Wimbledon quarter-finals
Scotsman (http://www.scotsman.com/the-scotsman/sport/tennis/andy-murray-wimbledon-scot-progresses-to-last-16-1-2984815)- Andy Murray Wimbledon: Scot progresses to last 16
BBC (http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/tennis/23136805)- Wimbledon 2013: Jonny Marray has no complaints about exit
BBC (http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/tennis/23139078)- Wimbledon 2013: Kyle Edmund makes most of junior farewell
video interview
Wimbledon @Wimbledon 1m
Watch: andy_murray interviewed on espntennis #Wimbledon andymurray #bAndywagon http://instagram.com/p/bPHrO1Kzd-/
Wimbledon (http://www.wimbledon.com/en_GB/scores/schedule/schedule16.html) - Andy Murray marches on and is still to drop a set
CNN (http://edition.cnn.com/2013/07/01/sport/tennis/tennis-murray-youzhny-last-16/?hpt=hp_t3) - Pressure grows as Murray reaches quarterfinals without dropping a set
BBC (http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/tennis/23139253)- Wimbledon 2013: Andy Murray beats Mikhail Youzhny to make quarter-final
video highlights
Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-2352692/High-Street-Kim-strikes-Andy-Murrays-girlfriend-backs-flower-power-pretty-Zara-dress.html)- High Street Kim strikes again! Andy Murray's girlfriend backs him with flower power in pretty Zara dress
BBC (http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/tennis/23138614)- Wimbledon 2013: Laura Robson tipped for future glory
Guardian (http://www.guardian.co.uk/sport/2013/jul/01/wimbledon-2013-laura-robson-ridge)- Laura Robson must wait for her chance to rename Murray's Mound
Guardian (http://www.guardian.co.uk/sport/2013/jul/01/andy-murray-complacency-wimbledon-2013)- Andy Murray wary of complacency after reaching Wimbledon quarters
I haven't been able to view Telegraph articles for the last few days as a subscription is now required. Strangely I can view them tonight so will post a few links.
Telegraph (http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/tennis/andymurray/10153924/Wimbledon-2013-Fernando-Verdasco-to-save-last-dance-for-Andy-Murray.html)- Wimbledon 2013: Fernando Verdasco to save last dance for Andy Murray
Telegraph (http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/tennis/andymurray/10153635/Wimbledon-2013-Andy-Murray-survives-scare-against-Mikhail-Youzhny-to-claim-quarter-final-place.html) - Wimbledon 2013: Andy Murray survives scare against Mikhail Youzhny to claim quarter-final place
Telegraph (http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/tennis/wimbledon/10151684/Laura-Robson-the-sports-star-who-might-have-taken-centre-stage-with-the-Royal-Ballet.html)- Laura Robson: the sports star who might have taken centre stage with the Royal Ballet
Telegraph (http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/tennis/wimbledon/10152709/Wimbledon-rely-on-human-efforts-to-compile-key-match-stats-during-two-weeks-of-competition.html)- Wimbledon rely on human efforts to compile key match stats during two weeks of competition
Telegraph (http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/tennis/wimbledon/10153890/Its-that-man-again...-Cameron-curse-strikes-on-tearful-Robson.html) - It’s that man again... Cameron curse strikes on tearful Robson
Telegraph (http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/tennis/wimbledon/10153034/Wimbledon-2013-Laura-Robson-crashes-out-of-after-losing-fourth-round-to-Estonias-Kaia-Kanepi.html) - Wimbledon 2013: Laura Robson crashes out of after losing fourth round to Estonia's Kaia Kanepi
Telegraph (http://www.telegraph.co.uk/women/womens-life/10152953/Laura-Robson-Wimbledon-verdict-She-doesnt-need-silverware-to-be-considered-a-Wimbledon-winner-this-time.html)- Laura Robson doesn't need silverware to be considered a Wimbledon winner this time
BBC (http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/tennis/23145785) - Andy Murray says back problems will not hamper Wimbledon bid
BBC (http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/tennis/23145361)- Wimbledon 2013: Kyle Edmund and Jonny O'Mara go through
Tennis Space (http://www.thetennisspace.com/darren-cahill-and-brad-gilbert-discuss-andy-murray/) - Darren Cahill and Brad Gilbert discuss Andy Murray
This is a great read.
traveller7
02-07-2013, 15:47
BBC (http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/tennis/23145785) - Andy Murray says back problems will not hamper Wimbledon bid
BBC (http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/tennis/23145361)- Wimbledon 2013: Kyle Edmund and Jonny O'Mara go through
Tennis Space (http://www.thetennisspace.com/darren-cahill-and-brad-gilbert-discuss-andy-murray/) - Darren Cahill and Brad Gilbert discuss Andy Murray
This is a great read.
Interesting the poll on that Tennis Space page for winning the title 47% say Murray 43% say Novak 10% someone else
Telegraph (http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/tennis/andymurray/10153937/Wimbledon-2013-Andy-Murrays-new-maturity-makes-white-knuckle-rides-a-panic-of-the-past.html) - Wimbledon 2013: Andy Murray's new maturity makes white-knuckle rides a panic of the past
Telegraph (http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/celebritynews/my-perfect-weekend/10145415/My-perfect-weekend-Judy-Murray-tennis-coach.html) - My perfect weekend: Judy Murray, tennis coach
Sun (http://www.thesun.co.uk/scotsol/homepage/news/4994140/Andy-Murray-up-for-two-prestigous-awards.html) - Andy Murray up for two prestigous awards
Evening Standard (http://www.standard.co.uk/sport/wimbledon/ahead-of-the-game-andy-murray-warms-up-for-fernando-verdasco-8683560.html) - Ahead of the game: Andy Murray warms up for Fernando Verdasco
Evening Standard (http://www.standard.co.uk/sport/andy-murray-admits-the-pressure-is-now-a-seven-or-eight-out-of-10-8683174.html)- Andy Murray admits the pressure is now ‘a seven or eight out of 10’
Evening Standard (http://www.standard.co.uk/news/london/the-real-quarterfinal-battle-beauties-to-take-to-the-stands-for-murray-and-verdasco-clash-8683226.html)- The real quarter-final battle: beauties to take to the stands for Murray and Verdasco clash
Daily Record (http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/scottish-news/andy-murrays-mum-judy-gets-2017895)- Andy Murray's mum Judy gets salute from pal as she take her seat in Royal Box at Wimbledon
Northamptonshire Telegraph (http://www.northantstelegraph.co.uk/news/top-stories/symbol-designed-to-wish-good-luck-to-andy-murray-1-5241559) - Symbol designed to wish good luck to Andy Murray
Daily Record (http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/scottish-news/wimbledon-2013-andy-murray-reveals-2017514) - Wimbledon 2013: Andy Murray reveals Kevin Bridges' comedy was part of Youzhny match warm up
another snippet, BBC ask andy: Q and A session, (http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/tennis/23140027)
last question - Would you ever let Dara O'Briain write one of your acceptance speeches? Tim Fry
Wimbledon (http://www.wimbledon.com/en_GB/news/interviews/2013-07-01/201307011372708114766.html)- Andy Murray press interview after beating Youzhny
Andy Murray's press conference after his 6‑4, 7‑6, 6‑1 victory against Mikhail Youzhny.
Q. The Friday night crowd was more raucous than tonight's crowd. Did you want to get them on your side more today than usual?
ANDY MURRAY: No, that wasn't the case. I just think there was more ups and downs in this match. You know, I was pretty pumped up, especially after I won the second set, because I came back from 5‑3 down in that tiebreak and played four very good points to get that set.
It was an important set, as well, because obviously I was up a break, then down a break. He served for the set. Then I had chances to break at 5‑All.
You know, there was a lot of to‑ing and fro‑ing. That was a big set to win. Yeah, it was good to get the crowd into it in the end.
Q. Mikhail said he thought you lost focus in the second set. Would that be your answer, as well?
ANDY MURRAY: Yeah, maybe a little bit. Yeah, I mean, that's the thing with grass court tennis. I mean, if you watch the games, I missed a couple of shots in the tape. I lost a few challenges. He hit a few balls on the line. Yeah, it turned around pretty quickly.
But luckily I managed to get it back in time.
Q. You had to dig a little deeper this time. Do you regard these slightly tougher matches as good practice for upcoming fixtures?
ANDY MURRAY: Yeah, I think all the matches are going to keep getting tougher. Everyone is going to be more comfortable with the conditions than they are at the beginning of the week.
You don't fluke at getting into the quarterfinals of a slam. You know, you need to win four tough matches to get there. So everyone is playing well now, and it's going to keep getting tougher.
Q. Quite a while since your match finished. Have you required extra treatment for anything?
ANDY MURRAY: I had probably about 20 minutes longer treatment than I had done the last few days. But I just want to make sure this tournament that ‑‑ yeah, I'd love to be able to come in here 10 minutes after my match. It's easier for you guys. But I need to make sure I do all the right things, like ice bathing, having my massage, and taking care of my body. Obviously, a few weeks ago I missed the French Open. I don't want it to be a case of, you know, things creeping back up on me. I want to take care of my body. It's my main priority this tournament.
Q. Nothing to worry about?
ANDY MURRAY: No.
Q. How much pressure do you feel right now coming towards the end?
ANDY MURRAY: Do you want it in words, a number, percentage?
Q. A number.
ANDY MURRAY: Seven or eight probably. I mean, there's always pressure coming into this event. Yeah, I mean, playing at the latter stages of Grand Slams is what you play the game for, and that's where there's the most pressure.
So it builds obviously with each match.
Q. You said in your post‑match TV that you actually felt calmer in this match than the previous rounds. Any reason why that was?
ANDY MURRAY: Uhm, I just think the nature of how the tournament's gone, there was a few days there where, yeah, it was just strange. I think everyone was a bit on edge, a little bit uptight because of what was happening with the injuries, withdrawals, upsets and stuff. Obviously Serena losing today is a major shock, as well.
So, yeah, it's just been maybe the last couple of days after Friday, you know, a little bit more relaxed over the weekend, and you have a little bit more time to think about things and just prepare. Yeah, I just felt a little bit calmer before the match today.
But there were some very tense moments, especially in the second set. Also having played indoors in the last match and moving outdoors, it's different conditions as well. So I had to adjust to that, too.
Q. Athletes often say they learn more from losses than wins. Just wondering, do you subscribe to that theory? If so, what in your experience has brought you to that conclusion?
ANDY MURRAY: Uhm, I mean, it's a tough one. I think you do learn a lot from losing. I'd lost enough big matches to want to win one and learn from how I managed to win a major event.
But I think that saying is just kind of a way of maybe trying to motivate you or try and find ways to improve from losing tough matches.
The one thing I would say from having experienced it is just, yeah, I kept trying to work harder and harder, try and keep improving my game from losses. That's why I eventually managed to sort of get over that final hurdle.
But I think you can learn a lot from both, from losing and from winning big matches.
Q. What is your perception of the current British men's tennis?
ANDY MURRAY: Well, there's not too much depth just now. That's pretty clear. That's really it. I don't really have any more thoughts about it. I would like there to be more players, you know, in and around the top 100, playing in the bigger events, but it's just not the case just now.
Q. Novak said after his last match that he thought it was good for the game that we've seen different people coming through, there will be different names in the quarterfinals. Do you agree with that?
ANDY MURRAY: I mean, I don't know. It's what everyone else wants to see really. I think in the last few years people have enjoyed seeing some of the matches between some of the best players that have ever played the game.
So long as the quality of tennis stays the same, it's not like the level of tennis is going down, then, yeah, it can be good for the game because the more players competing for the major tournaments, the better.
Q. You're the last Brit left in. I know this is a familiar thing for you at a tournament. It means that the whole nation, there's nobody else to deflect the pressure from you as we enter the second week. Is that something you actually enjoy all the extra pressure being heaped on you rather than rebelling against it?
ANDY MURRAY: No, I think I've dealt with it well over my career. I mean, I've played well at Wimbledon. It's been consistently my best slam over the course of my career.
So, you know, that's partly down to the surface and partly down to, yeah, enjoying playing in front of a home crowd and being able to kind of block everything else out.
But, yeah, there is pressure there. Yeah, it's a stressful few weeks. You know, it's one of the biggest tournaments of the year for us. I work extremely hard to give myself the best chance to do well here.
Q. Outside of your circle, do you think there's an assumption out there that you will make the final and possibly a lack of understanding of the hard work that you have to do to do first?
ANDY MURRAY: I don't know because I don't read everything that's getting said. You know, obviously I'm not out and about on the street speaking to people about the tournament. You know, I'm with the guys that I work with. I talk to them about each match individually. We don't get ahead of ourselves because you can't afford to do that.
That's why there's been so many shocks here, because the level of tennis is high. There's a lot of tough, tough opponents left in the draw. Mikhail was one of them today. He's a tough, tough player. I was very close to losing the second set there, and it can be a completely different match, so...
I don't know what everyone else is saying, but I'm not getting ahead of myself.
Q. Speaking to one former player who said to me at the start the tournament that if you told Andy Murray he'd be facing Verdasco in the quarterfinals, he'd be happy. Would he be right?
ANDY MURRAY: Who was that?
Q. Barry Cowan.
ANDY MURRAY: Yeah, I don't really know what to say about that, to be honest (laughter).
Verdasco is a very, very good tennis player. Very good at tennis. He's playing very well this week. He's extremely dangerous when he's on his game. Yeah, that's it. I mean, Verdasco's a very good tennis player.
Q. Can you talk about the particular challenge that Verdasco poses and where you're going to turn, I presume, for practice against lefties?
ANDY MURRAY: Yeah, we were actually talking about it a few days ago. I haven't played a left‑hander the whole year, which I think is pretty amazing six months into the year. So, yeah, I'll try and get a lefty in to serve at me tomorrow.
I don't normally mind the way the ball comes off the racquet from the back of the court. I grew up playing with my brother. So that almost feels a bit more natural to me than a righty. But it's just the serve is what's different and the way you move on the return that's different. I'll have to make sure I hit a lot of returns tomorrow.
Q. Who do you think will be the No. 1 at the end of the year?
ANDY MURRAY: I have no idea. I mean, it depends on a lot of things, you know, if everyone stays healthy. This tournament I would have thought would have a pretty big impact on that.
But, you know, Rafa's very, very far ahead in the points. Well, he's much further ahead of me. I think he's got over double the points that I have this year.
So, yeah, I mean, I would say Rafa and Novak would be the favorites, you know, because the last couple of months I had, unless I was to win here and the US Open, then I don't have much chance of finishing at No. 1.
Q. I think this is Verdasco's first Grand Slam quarterfinal for about three years. Are you surprised that he's maybe had the dip that he had?
ANDY MURRAY: Yeah, I mean, a little bit. I lost to him at the Aussie Open a few years ago in the fourth round. He went on to have that great match with Rafa there. He was playing unbelievable tennis. Then, yeah, I think he made the Masters Cup. I played him in the Masters Cup, as well. He can play well on all the surfaces. It's just the consistency hasn't been there.
Yeah, it isn't easy to stay at the top of the game for a long time. It's hard. It takes a lot of concentration, hard work and focus, also a bit of luck as well. He's had a few injuries. He's changed racquets quite a few times. That will have had something to do with it.
Q. Can I clear something up, please. I noticed you holding your side during the match. You seemed to wince a couple of times. Is that anything to do with the back injury you have had, or is there any cause for concern?
ANDY MURRAY: No, there's no cause for concern. My back is what it is. It's felt way, way better than it was a few weeks ago.
Yeah, I mean, there's a few times on the court where you feel things. You just have to find a way of managing those issues and getting through them 'cause, you know, a lot of guys have had problems during this slam especially. A lot of guys have had trainers on court and whatnot.
So everyone's got little niggles and stuff. You just have to manage them and get through it.
Q. How much pain would it take to put you out of this tournament?
ANDY MURRAY: I wouldn't stop. Now that I'm playing, there's no chance I would stop, I mean, unless I couldn't hold the racquet.
Q. Is this the most domineering you've felt at Wimbledon?
ANDY MURRAY: No. I mean, I played well in the first week of Wimbledon before. You know, even last year, as well, I felt pretty good during the first week. In other slams, as well, I've got through to semis before without losing a set.
But, yeah, I mean, each day's different. I felt good so far. I played some good matches. Today was a tough one. It was the toughest test for me, and I came through it well. It will be a different challenge on Wednesday. I'll get myself ready for that and hopefully play well.
Q. One of the first things you mentioned when you came off court was that you saw Serena lose, that sort of got you more thinking that everyone has to be prepared. How much in general do you think what happens on the women's side, players on the men's side, and vice versa, does it affect the atmosphere of a joint tournament like this?
ANDY MURRAY: Yeah, I don't know how much it affects. It certainly doesn't affect the results on the men's side. You know, upsets and stuff can influence results on whatever half of the draw, certain players getting through that you may not have expected to.
But, yeah, I mean, when someone like Serena loses, she's won, what, 37 matches in a row or something, I don't know, but she hasn't lost for a long time. So for her to lose at Wimbledon in the fourth round, especially a match where she'd sort of come back, had a lot of chances, it's surprising.
When those sort of results can happen to a player as good as her, there's absolutely no reason why it can't happen to me. That's why I'm not getting ahead of myself, and no one else should.
Youzhny presser after being beaten by Andy - http://www.wimbledon.com/en_GB/news/interviews/2013-07-01/201307011372703389067.html
Verdasco presser before playing Andy - http://www.wimbledon.com/en_GB/news/interviews/2013-07-01/201307011372699848434.html
Laura presser after 4th round loss - http://www.wimbledon.com/en_GB/news/interviews/2013-07-01/201307011372690684952.html
Laura presser after winning 3rd round - http://www.wimbledon.com/en_GB/news/interviews/2013-06-29/201306291372523343681.html
Sky Sports (http://www1.skysports.com/news/12040/8802647/) - Fernando Verdasco relaxed ahead of Andy Murray match
Sky Sports (http://www1.skysports.com/tennis/news/12110/8802243/Wimbledon-A-relaxed-Andy-Murray-prepares-to-face-Fernando-Verdasco) - Wimbledon: A relaxed Andy Murray prepares to face Fernando Verdasco
If Andy gets to the final on Sunday (fingers crossed) the press are going to be manic over the weekend like they were last year!!
traveller7
02-07-2013, 18:57
He is already covering most of the papers front and back (and Kim too) murray mania!
traveller7
02-07-2013, 19:00
Andy shares exclusive playlist on Spotify
News - Tuesday, July 2 2013
Andy, a big music fan, has shared his Wimbledon playlist exclusively with Spotify. It’s made up of some of his favourite artists that he listens to before a match and comprises of Ed Sheeran, Robin Thicke and 80’s singer-song writer John Mellencamp.
Andy full Playlist includes..
1. Longview – Further
2. John Mellencamp – Jack & Diane
3. John Mellencamp- Small Town
4. Ed Sheeran – Drunk
5. Ed Sheeran – You Need Me
6. Eminem – You’re Never Over
7. Robin Thicke – Blurred Lines
8. Rod Stewart – Maggie May
9. AC/DC – You Shook Me All Night Long
10. Kid Rock- All Summer Long
Andy commented “I always listen to music before I go out on court, but for me, it’s important that it’s fairly relaxing. With the nerves and excitement, you don’t want to get the adrenaline flowing too much before you get out on court. It’s about focussing and conserving energy and making sure you are ready to go at the right time.”
To listen to Andy’s exclusive playlist click below..
On Andys website.
Re Andy's presser above: apparently he put his face in his hands at the mention of Barry Cowan! :rolling:
RoastLamb
02-07-2013, 19:02
John Mellencamp???
traveller7
02-07-2013, 19:04
John Mellencamp???
Cougar isnt it?!
RoastLamb
02-07-2013, 19:07
Yes, just can't believe Andy likes him that's all! :rolling:
traveller7
02-07-2013, 19:09
Yes, just can't believe Andy likes him that's all! :rolling:
Bit before his time ha but classic tune Jack and Diane!
BBC (http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/tennis/23145785) - Andy Murray ready for 'dangerous' Verdasco at Wimbledon
RoastLamb
02-07-2013, 19:18
Bit before his time ha but classic tune Jack and Diane!
I reckon Judy must have had him on the tape deck during all those long journeys to and from tournaments when Andy was a kid.
traveller7
02-07-2013, 19:18
Hehe yes possible scenario!
Re Andy's presser above: apparently he put his face in his hands at the mention of Barry Cowan! :rolling:
They edited it out of the video of the interview. :rolling: I don't know if there is another version of the video interview anywhere.
Who is John Mellencamp? :confused:
BBC iplayer (http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b036jmtm/Today_at_Wimbledon_2013_Day_7/) - Today at Wimbledon - Monday
Andy is on at around 42 minutes 12 seconds.
BBC (http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/tennis/23153283) - Wimbledon 2013: Kyle Edmund ready to play friend Jonny O'Mara
video interview
RoastLamb
02-07-2013, 19:37
Who is John Mellencamp? :confused:
American singer quite famous in the 80s. Married a supermodel bla bla bla.
traveller7
02-07-2013, 19:40
BBC iplayer (http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b036jmtm/Today_at_Wimbledon_2013_Day_7/) - Today at Wimbledon - Monday
Andy is on at around 42 minutes 12 seconds.
As we were leaving the courts me and my mum saw him leaving the press centre must of been not long after he did this interview :)
Sorry Angela but you've just done something that drives me mad!
It's must have been, not must of been. (And of course, it should also be 'My mother and I')
I know I'm a pedant, but I just can't stand it :shamed:
:getcoat:
traveller7
02-07-2013, 19:47
Sorry Angela but you've just done something that drives me mad!
It's must have been, not must of been.
I know I'm a pedant, but I just can't stand it :shamed:
:getcoat:
Argh keep doing that so annoying! Hate it myself haha
Guardian (http://www.guardian.co.uk/sport/2013/jul/02/andy-murray-fernando-verdasco-wimbledon) - Wimbledon 2013: Andy Murray has inside track on Fernando Verdasco
New York Times (http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2013/07/02/sports/tennis/ap-ten-wimbledon-men.html) - Djokovic, Murray Head Wimbledon Cast for Quarters
Daily Record (http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/tennis/andy-murray-signs-tennis-balls-2019525)- Andy Murray mobbed by fans as he prepares for his quarter-final crunch
BBC (http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/tennis/23152189)- Andy Murray v Fernando Verdasco Wimbledon quarter-final analysis
This one is well worth a read
Metro (http://metro.co.uk/2013/07/02/colin-murray-andy-murrays-on-the-march-to-tennis-immortality-3866402/)- Colin Murray: Andy Murray’s on the march to tennis immortality at Wimbledon
Sun (http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/tennis/4992318/Andy-Murray-beats-Mikhail-Youzhny-to-reach-Wimbledon-last-8.html) - From Russia with love
ANDY MURRAY was shaken, the crowd finally stirred and British tennis avoided Skyfall.
Mikhail Youzhny PhD had been cast in the role of the evil Russian genius plotting the downfall of Western civilisation.
Dr You had drawn up the blueprints for a guided missile aimed right at the heart of middle England, thanks to his philosophy thesis on tennis players’ tactics.
.....
But Dr You became Dr No as our flawed hero came through against the trickiest opponent yet in his mission to win Wimbledon for Queen and country.
STV (http://local.stv.tv/aberdeen/news/going-out/231704-haigs-sell-champagne-and-strawberry-sausages-to-support-andy-murray/) - Butcher cooks up Murray Mania with Wimbledon sausage for tennis ace
James Haig, ... has created a match-winning banger laced with champagne and strawberries in tribute to the Scottish tennis star. :shocked:
Huffington Post (http://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/2013/07/02/curse-david-cameron-prime-minister-_n_3532696.html?utm_hp_ref=uk)- Is 'Curse Of Cameron' Jinxing Laura Robson, Andy Murray And England's Sporting Teams?
re andy's presser above: Apparently he put his face in his hands at the mention of barry cowan! :rolling:
lol!
Mirror (http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/tennis/jarah-mariano-pictures-victorias-secret-2020219) - Jarah Mariano pictures: Victoria's Secret model dating Andy Murray's Wimbledon opponent Fernando Verdasco
Not quite sure whether this should be on the shallow thread.
As we were leaving the courts me and my mum saw him leaving the press centre must of been not long after he did this interview :)
That is brilliant! What time did he leave the press centre? When I walked past I was too late as he wasn't there (though i wasn;t looking) lol. Did you get to congratulate him?
traveller7
02-07-2013, 21:28
No sadly not, he was up the top deck walking along, people called out to him and he waved. Think it was about 9ish or just after?
traveller7
02-07-2013, 21:46
Just watching Today @ Wimbledon on the red button - what has Chris Evert done to her face?!!!!!
Just watching Today @ Wimbledon on the red button - what has Chris Evert done to her face?!!!!!
Actually I thought the same!:whistle:
Sallydaisy
02-07-2013, 22:53
Just watching Today @ Wimbledon on the red button - what has Chris Evert done to her face?!!!!!
Well, she needed to do something!!!
IMHO she always looked as though she'd been sucking grapefruit 24/7.
traveller7
03-07-2013, 09:02
Well, she needed to do something!!!
IMHO she always looked as though she'd been sucking grapefruit 24/7.
Haha
Independent (http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/tennis/wimbledon-2013-andy-murray-set-for-support-from-sir-alex-ferguson-roy-hodgson-stuart-lancaster-and-nemanja-vidic-8685638.html)- Wimbledon 2013: Andy Murray set for support from Sir Alex Ferguson, Roy Hodgson, Stuart Lancaster and Nemanja Vidic...
Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/tennis/article-2354058/Brad-Gilberts-insight-Andy-Murrays-got-strengths-hold-southpaw.html) - Brad Gilbert's insight: Andy's got strengths to hold off southpaw... but it will take a certain amount of variation
Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/tennis/article-2354582/WIMBLEDON-2013-Sir-Alex-Ferguson-arrives-Wimbledon-Judy-Murray.html) - That's one thing I won't miss! Fergie arrives stress-free at Wimbledon with Judy Murray... while Moyes begins work on the Rooney saga up in Manchester
Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/tennis/article-2353934/Wimbledon-2013-Mens-quarter-finals-guide.html)- Men's quarter-finals guide: Murray takes on Verdasco, but who else is best placed to challenge for the Wimbledon title?
Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-2354114/Fernando-Verdasco-s-Bond-model-Jarah-Mariano-vs-prim-Home-Counties-girl-Kim-Sears.html) - The real quarter-final battle: Fernando Verdasco’s Bond model Jarah Mariano vs prim Home Counties girl Kim Sears
Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2354086/Bring-muscles-Madrid-Murray-face-Spanish-heart-throb-Judy-soft-spot-for.html)- Bring on the muscles of Madrid! Murray to face Spanish heart-throb that even Judy has a soft spot for
Telegraph (http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/tennis/andymurray/10156303/Wimbledon-2013-Greg-Rusedski-explains-where-mens-quarter-final-ties-could-be-won-or-lost.html)- Wimbledon 2013: Greg Rusedski explains where men's quarter-final ties could be won or lost
Independent (http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/tennis/wimbledon-2013-andy-murray-wary-of-quarterfinal-banana-skin-against-fernando-verdasco-8684066.html)- Wimbledon 2013: Andy Murray wary of quarter-final banana skin against Fernando Verdasco
Hello (http://www.hellomagazine.com/celebrities/2013070313334/andy-murray-love-story-with-kim-sears/) - Love story: Andy Murray and Kim Sears
Independent (http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/tennis/wimbledon-2013-anticipation-builds-on-murray-mound-as-andy-prepares-to-take-on-fernando-verdasco-8685704.html) - Wimbledon 2013: Anticipation builds on Murray Mound as Andy prepares to take on Fernando Verdasco
Sports Mole (http://www.sportsmole.co.uk/off-the-pitch/news/lendl-plays-golf-during-wimbledon_91844.html)- Andy Murray's coach Ivan Lendl 'plays golf every day during Wimbledon tournament'
Independent (http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/tennis/wimbledon-2013-andy-murray-calls-in-outsider-from-fishing-village-for-leftfield-job-against-fernando-verdasco-8684065.html) - Wimbledon 2013: Andy Murray calls in outsider from fishing village for left-field job against Fernando Verdasco
Eurosport (http://uk.news.yahoo.com/pm-ignores-curse-cameron-wish-murray-well-105239070.html#nlPF7ox) - PM ignores 'Curse of Cameron' to wish Murray well
BBC (http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/tennis/23162543)- Wimbledon 2013: Kyle Edmund eases past Jonny O'Mara
LTA (http://www.lta.org.uk/fans-major-events/Wimbledon/News/2013/Volunteers-make-an-impact-at-Wimbledon-British-Tennis-Experience-Area/) - Volunteers make an impact at Wimbledon British Tennis Experience Area
Tennis Space (http://www.thetennisspace.com/five-thoughts-after-andy-murrays-five-setter/) - Five thoughts after Andy Murray's five-setter
Tennis Space (http://www.thetennisspace.com/wilander-murray-should-tell-the-crowd-he-needs-them/)- Wilander: Murray should tell the crowd he needs them
Tennis Space (http://www.thetennisspace.com/jerzy-janowicz-how-to-make-your-breakthrough/) - Jerzy Janowicz: How to make your breakthrough
BBC (http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/tennis/23170595)- Andy Murray beats Fernando Verdasco at Wimbledon
BBC - (http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/tennis/23169902) Wimbledon 2013: Kyle Edmund progresses in doubles
Telegraph (http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/tennis/wimbledon/10158586/Andy-Murray-comes-from-two-sets-behind-to-defeat-Fernando-Verdasco-and-reach-Wimbledon-semi-finals.html) - Andy Murray comes from two sets behind to defeat Fernando Verdasco and reach Wimbledon semi-finals
Guardian (http://www.guardian.co.uk/sport/2013/jul/03/andy-murray-wimbledon-fernando-verdasco) - Andy Murray reaches Wimbledon semis after coming back from two sets down
Independent (http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/tennis/wimbledon-2013-andy-murray-battles-from-two-sets-down-to-beat-fernando-verdasco-and-reach-semifinals-8686182.html)- Wimbledon 2013: Andy Murray battles from two sets down to beat Fernando Verdasco and reach semi-finals
Reuters (http://uk.reuters.com/article/2013/07/03/tennis-wimbledon-murray-idUKL5N0F93Y420130703?feedType=RSS&feedName=tennisNews&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+reuters%2FUKTennisNews+%28New s+%2F+UK+%2F+Tennis+News%29) - UPDATE 1-Tennis-Murray comes back from two sets down to beat Verdasco
Eurosport (http://uk.news.yahoo.com/robson-murray-djokovic-battle-twitter-supremacy-174512168.html#20OS4Pf)- Robson, Murray and Djokovic battle for Twitter supremacy
Sky Sports (http://www1.skysports.com/news/12040/8804318/) - Wimbledon: Andy Murray advances to semi-finals after beating Fernando Verdasco in five sets
Chris Goldsmith @TheTennisTalker 11m
Gary Richardson's poor interview with Andy Murray https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c59tCXiRwBk&feature=player_embedded …
si.com (http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/tennis/news/20130703/wimbledon-mens-quarterfinals-mailbag/index.html)- With Murray in the semis, Wimbledon has (almost) returned to normal
ESPN (http://espn.go.com/tennis/wimbledon13/story/_/id/9447116/wimbledon-andy-murray-thrills-crowd-comeback)- Murray thrills crowd with comeback
BBC (http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/tennis/23098453)- Andy Murray v Fernando Verdasco: Wimbledon day nine as it happened
Bleacher (http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1693001-andy-murray-defeats-fernando-verdasco-to-advance-at-2013-wimbledon?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=tennis)- Andy Murray Defeats Fernando Verdasco to Advance at 2013 Wimbledon
Sky Sports (http://www1.skysports.com/news/12040/8804457/) - Wimbledon: Andy Murray admits he made life difficult for himself in win over Fernando Verdasco
Guardian (http://www.guardian.co.uk/sport/2013/jul/03/wimbledon-andy-murray-quarter-final-win-verdasco) - Wimbledon: 'curse of Cameron' fails to stop Andy Murray reaching semi-finals
Telegraph (http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/tennis/10158552/Lawn-Tennis-Association-rules-Sport-Englands-Jennie-Price-out-of-race-to-become-its-chief-executive.html) - Lawn Tennis Association rules Sport England's Jennie Price out of race to become its chief executive
Telegraph (http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/tennis/wimbledon/10158399/Wimbledon-2013-is-it-worth-joining-The-Queue-for-a-chance-to-get-a-ticket.html)- Wimbledon 2013: is it worth joining The Queue for a chance to get a ticket?
Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/tennis/article-2355051/Wimbledon-2013-Andy-Murray-says-mistakes-Fernando-Verdasco.html?ito=feeds-newsxml)- Murray slams mistakes after incredible comeback over Verdasco seals semis spot
BBC (http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/tennis/23174699)- Andy Murray says patience key to win over Fernando Verdasco
BBC (http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/tennis/23163803)- Andy Murray: Tim Henman on Wimbledon 2013 semi-finalist
Guardian (http://www.guardian.co.uk/sport/blog/2013/jul/03/andy-murray-wimbledon-verdasco-thriller)- Andy Murray's comeback gives Wimbledon the thrill without the spill
BBC (http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/tennis/23091040)- Wimbledon 2013: The problem of pushy tennis parents
This is great
BBC: Exhibition doubles (http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/tennis/23166412)
Love the ball kid's attempt at the hot dog :)
BBC (http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/tennis/23161147)- Wimbledon 2013: BBC to show semi-finals and finals in 3D
I really had to post this pic of Sir Alex ferguson.....
1022
traveller7
04-07-2013, 11:04
That pic was in my paper today good on Alex and nice of him to chat to Andy afterwards
Wimbledon (http://www.wimbledon.com/en_GB/news/articles/2013-07-03/201307031372875438164.html) - Wimbledon 2013: Tennis chief defends drug testing
Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2354992/Wimbledon-2013-BBC-apologises-Andy-Murray-swearing-Verdasco-quarter-final.html) - BBC apologises for Murray's rant as he loses his rag in Wimbledon quarter-final
Mirror (http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/wimbledon-fatcats-leave-seats-empty-2023707) - Wimbledon: Fatcats leave seats empty during Andy Murray’s win as they lap up hospitality instead
Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2354947/The-changing-faces-Kim-Sears-Andy-Murrays-girlfriend-expresses-happiness-horror-watches-quarter-final-bout.html)- The changing faces of Kim Sears: Andy Murray's girlfriend expresses happiness and horror as she watches him in quarter-final
Scotsman (http://www.scotsman.com/the-scotsman/sport/tennis/andy-murray-wimbledon-murray-overcomes-verdasco-1-2987640) - Andy Murray Wimbledon: Murray overcomes Verdasco
ESPN (http://www.espn.co.uk/tennis/sport/story/218401.html) - Murray fights back from two sets down in thriller
STV (http://sport.stv.tv/tennis/231849-andy-murray-claims-thrilling-five-set-win-over-fernando-verdasco/) - Andy Murray claims thrilling five-set win over Fernando Verdasco
Guardian (http://www.guardian.co.uk/sport/2013/jul/04/andy-murray-wimbledon-semi-verdasco) - Andy Murray keeps Centre Court hearts racing in battle with Verdasco
Telegraph (http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/tennis/andymurray/10158839/Wimbledon-2013-Sir-Alex-Ferguson-leads-the-united-support-as-Andy-Murray-comes-back-from-the-brink.html) - Wimbledon 2013: Sir Alex Ferguson leads the united support as Andy Murray comes back from the brink
Sun (http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/tennis/4996188/Alex-Ferguson-squeaky-bum-time-as-Andy-Murray-seals-late-win.html)- Murray wins in Fergie time!
Times (Jez Green and Matt Little have magic hands that strengthen Andy Murray’s legs for toil) - Jez Green and Matt Little have magic hands that strengthen Andy Murray’s legs for toil
subscription required but you can see the piccy and first paragraph
Independent (http://www.independent.co.uk/voices/iv-drip/murray-match-watched-by-millions-but-how-does-that-compare-to-the-most-watched-tv-of-all-time-8687822.html) - Murray match watched by millions, but how does that compare to the most watched TV of all time?
Eurosport (http://uk.eurosport.yahoo.com/blogs/early-doors/national-hero-something-025209344.html) - A national hero is something to be
Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2355741/Wimbledon-2013-Fernando-Verdasco-looks-glum-losing-Andy-Murray.html)- Misery after defeat: Spaniard who crashed out of Wimbledon against Andy Murray looks glum even with TWO women at his side
Independent (http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/tennis/wimbledon-2013-all-our-yesterdays-as-andy-murray-reprises-the-tim-henman-years-with-fiveset-thriller-8686337.html) - Wimbledon 2013: All our yesterdays as Andy Murray reprises the Tim Henman years with five-set thriller
Telegraph (http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/tennis/wimbledon/10159320/Empty-seats-at-Murray-match-despite-fans-camping-out-for-tickets.html) - Empty seats at Murray match, despite fans camping out for tickets
Metro (http://metro.co.uk/2013/07/04/wimbledon-2013-milkybar-kid-andy-murray-watched-by-10million-and-takes-the-plaudits-on-twitter-3868769/?ITO=news-sitemap)- Wimbledon 2013: Milkybar Kid Andy Murray watched by 10million and takes the plaudits on Twitter
Metro (http://metro.co.uk/2013/07/04/andy-murrays-passion-rings-true-in-letter-to-12-year-old-self-3868304/) - Andy Murray’s passion rings true in letter to 12-year-old self
Sports Mole (http://www.sportsmole.co.uk/tennis/wimbledon/news/in-profile-jerzy-janowicz_91950.html) - In profile: Jerzy Janowicz
Evening Telegraph (http://www.eveningtelegraph.co.uk/news/local/the-green-machine-wimbledon-s-first-motorised-lawn-mower-built-in-arbroath-1.109449) - The Green Machine: Wimbledon’s first motorised lawn mower built in Arbroath
New Statesman (http://www.newstatesman.com/2013/07/we-have-protect-broadcasters-themselves)- We have to protect the broadcasters from themselves
Don’t say it, don’t even think it.
Sky Sports (http://www1.skysports.com/tennis/news/12040/8805232/Andy-Murray-s-Wimbledon-odds-drift-despite-battling-past-Fernando-Verdasco)- Andy Murray's Wimbledon odds drift despite battling past Fernando Verdasco
Sports Mole (http://www.sportsmole.co.uk/off-the-pitch/wimbledon/news/bbc-reporter-apologises-to-murray_91967.html) - BBC reporter apologises to Andy Murray for 'hairdryer' question
Daily Record (http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/tennis/keith-jackson-magical-wimbledon-quarter-2024035)- Keith Jackson: Magical Wimbledon quarter final full of agony and ecstasy for Andy Murray
Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/tennis/article-2355143/Wimbledon-2013-Goran-Ivanisevics-betting-role-denies-entry-Wimbledon-dressing-room.html)- Ivanisevic's betting role puts paid to Wimbledon return as former champion is barred from dressing room
Andy Murray's love of sushi is such that after every one of his matches at Wimbledon, he has the same order — 30 tuna and avocado rolls — made up by the Japanese and South Korean chefs working in the sushi kitchen on the players’ lawn.
The £30 Japanese takeaway — £1 per roll — is not shared around Team Murray, but is all guzzled by Andy himself, whose training diet often takes in as many as 50 pieces of sushi per meal. The mixture of protein and carbohydrates is seen as ideal for muscle recovery and would have been especially needed after his five sets yesterday.
30 :shocked:
Express (http://www.express.co.uk/sport/tennis/412393/Janowicz-hopes-pressure-hits-Murray) - Janowicz hopes pressure hits Murray
Eurosport (http://uk.eurosport.yahoo.com/blogs/tramlines/bbc-interviewer-garry-richardson-mocked-twitter-awkward-interview-220057065.html)- BBC try to hide their own toe-curling interview with Andy Murray
Tramlines
Telegraph (http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/tennis/wimbledon/10159079/Wimbledon-2013-BBCs-Garry-Richardson-tests-Andy-Murrays-patience-and-apologies-for-hairdryer-question.html) - Wimbledon 2013: BBC's Garry Richardson tests Andy Murray's patience and apologies for hairdryer question
Telegraph (http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/tennis/wimbledon/10158860/Wimbledon-2013-Andy-Murray-admits-maturity-was-crucial-to-fightback.html) - Wimbledon 2013: Andy Murray admits maturity was crucial to fightback
Fox Sport (http://www.foxsports.com.au/tennis/majors/andy-murray-moves-into-the-wimbledon-semis-with-epic-five-set-comeback-against-fernando-verdasco/story-fn2msq5e-1226674068820#.UdVnjKz8-BY) - Andy Murray moves into the Wimbledon semis with epic five-set comeback against Fernando Verdasco
Scottish Sun (http://www.thescottishsun.co.uk/scotsol/homepage/news/4996699/Andy-beats-the-Curse-of-Cam.html) - Andy beats the Curse of Cam
New York Times (http://www.nytimes.com/2013/07/04/sports/tennis/del-potro-and-djokovic-in-wimbledon-semifinals.html?pagewanted=all&_r=0) - Murray Survives in Five Sets; Djokovic and del Potro Advance
Herald (http://www.heraldscotland.com/sport/tennis/familiar-theatre-in-his-method-yet-murray-defies-old-failings-to-remain-on-centre-stage.21520856) - Familiar theatre in his method yet Murray defies old failings to remain on centre stage
Sydney Morning Herald (http://www.smh.com.au/sport/tennis/murray-holds-his-nerve-in-epic-wimbledon-comeback-20130704-2pcwm.html)- Murray holds his nerve in epic Wimbledon comeback
Guardian (http://www.guardian.co.uk/media/2013/jul/04/andy-murray-wimbledon-daily-mail-bbc)- Andy Murray's Wimbledon swearing: BBC returns Daily Mail's volley
Bleacher (http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1693621-wimbledon-tennis-2013-semifinals-preview-and-predictions-for-mens-draw)- Wimbledon Tennis 2013 Semifinals: Preview and Predictions for Men's Draw
Fox Sport (http://www.foxsports.com.au/tennis/majors/andy-murray-moves-into-the-wimbledon-semis-with-epic-five-set-comeback-against-fernando-verdasco/story-fn2msq5e-1226674068820#.UdVnjKz8-BY) - Andy Murray moves into the Wimbledon semis with epic five-set comeback against Fernando Verdasco
Scottish Sun (http://www.thescottishsun.co.uk/scotsol/homepage/news/4996699/Andy-beats-the-Curse-of-Cam.html) - Andy beats the Curse of Cam
New York Times (http://www.nytimes.com/2013/07/04/sports/tennis/del-potro-and-djokovic-in-wimbledon-semifinals.html?pagewanted=all&_r=0) - Murray Survives in Five Sets; Djokovic and del Potro Advance
Herald (http://www.heraldscotland.com/sport/tennis/familiar-theatre-in-his-method-yet-murray-defies-old-failings-to-remain-on-centre-stage.21520856) - Familiar theatre in his method yet Murray defies old failings to remain on centre stage
Sydney Morning Herald (http://www.smh.com.au/sport/tennis/murray-holds-his-nerve-in-epic-wimbledon-comeback-20130704-2pcwm.html)- Murray holds his nerve in epic Wimbledon comeback
Guardian (http://www.guardian.co.uk/media/2013/jul/04/andy-murray-wimbledon-daily-mail-bbc)- Andy Murray's Wimbledon swearing: BBC returns Daily Mail's volley
Bleacher (http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1693621-wimbledon-tennis-2013-semifinals-preview-and-predictions-for-mens-draw)- Wimbledon Tennis 2013 Semifinals: Preview and Predictions for Men's Draw
Wimbledon (http://www.wimbledon.com/en_GB/news/interviews/2013-07-03/201307041372934084266.html)- Andy's quarter final press conference
Wednesday 3 July 2013
Andy Murray’s press conference after his 4‑6, 3‑6, 6‑1, 6‑4, 7‑5 victory against Fernando Verdasco.
Q. How long does it take you to recover physically and mentally from an effort like that?
ANDY MURRAY: Uhm, well, it depends. Providing I'm able to do the right things to recover properly, then you can feel decent the next day. You know, the thing with grass court tennis is the rallies around that long.
But today I did put a lot of, lot of effort into chasing every single ball down. I was, yeah, doing a lot of widths of the court.
I have no idea. I actually feel pretty good just now. I don't feel too bad. But it's normally the following morning when you'll feel it most.
Q. How would you describe the situation you were in and how you were able to come back?
ANDY MURRAY: Yeah, it was a tough situation. The second set was a bad set of tennis for me. I was 3‑1 up and then made some bad mistakes, poor choices on the court. Then I turned it round really well after that.
Q. How?
ANDY MURRAY: Thought about what I was doing wrong and the best way to get myself to get back into the match. Changed tactics a little bit. Was more patient. Took a bit longer between points. Didn't rush and didn't get him any free points after that.
I gave too many free points away in the second set. I thought the first set was a good standard and we both played some good tennis in that first set. You know, he came up with some good shots in the last game of the set.
But second set I was making way too many mistakes.
Q. You know that Fernando has a lot of firepower and is a great player. Were you surprised by how he served in the match, particularly his second serve?
ANDY MURRAY: Yeah, he really went for it and he served extremely well. I mean, I wouldn't say I was surprised in terms of the pace he was serving at because, you know, you can check the stats from the other matches and he's been serving big the whole tournament.
A lot of serves very close to the line on big points. It wasn't like he was sort of ‑‑ when he was breakpoints down on second serves he wasn't slowing it down or going for the middle of the box. He was going out the lines and came up with some huge serves on big moments throughout the whole match really.
Q. Alex Ferguson crashed your press conference at the US Open. Have you had a chance to talk to him yet?
ANDY MURRAY: No. Just got off the court a few minutes ago, so I haven't seen anyone yet. Just the guys. I was on the bike and then was about to start treatment before I came up here.
Q. He's famous for coming back from two‑nil down at Manchester United. I saw tweeting that your win is a bit like Fergy time. Can you appreciate that is a similarity?
ANDY MURRAY: Yeah, I think when you play more and more matches and gain more experience you understand how to turn matches around and how to change the momentum of games.
That can be tactical; sometimes it can be your opponent. But, you know, often you need to be the one making the change. Maybe when I was younger, you know, I could have lost that match.
But I think I've learnt, yeah, how to come back from tough situations more as I got older.
Q. Young Kyle Edmund has been training with you lately. How do you rate his progress at the moment? Will you be talking to him at all in the next couple days and will you be talking to him about Jerzy Janowicz?
ANDY MURRAY: I know Janowicz pretty well. I played him a couple of times. I followed him a bit this year.
Yeah, I've hit with Kyle quite a few times. He's a hard worker. You know, he wants to be a professional tennis player. He puts in the effort on the court and in the gym. That's one of the most important things.
So if he keeps doing those things right, he'll give himself the best chance of becoming a very good professional tennis player.
Q. No surprise to you, but Verdasco's forehand, sometimes to watch him from afar looks like a force of nature. What was it like playing against that today?
ANDY MURRAY: The serve for me was trickier than the forehand. I mean, there's a lot of guys on the tour that have, you know, big forehands and big strokes. I didn't find the forehand as hard to deal with as the serve.
He served extremely well, and, because of that serve he's able to dictate points with his forehand. Once I was able to get into the rallies and return a bit better and stuff I was able to sort of take away the power or strength of his forehand.
But when he was serving well he could serve and dictate the points with his forehand. When he's doing that, he's incredibly tough to beat.
Q. How much does it help to know that you've come back from that situation a number of times before?
ANDY MURRAY: Uhm, I mean, I guess it helps. If you've never done it before ‑‑ you know, if you haven't done it before you don't know exactly what it takes and how to turn it round.
Like I was playing there, the more times you're in those positions and the more times you can come back, you understand the way you need to think and the way you need to sort of negotiate your way through the last few sets.
Did a good job with that. You know, sometimes it can be easy to get back to two sets all. The fifth set, the final set, often the guy who won the first two comes back and wins that one. It's normally the toughest set of the three to win.
I was expecting it to be tough and hung in well.
Q. Obviously a lot of interaction with the crowd. The crowd was very passionate. Do you remember any snippets or reactions that you retain now that struck you while you were playing?
ANDY MURRAY: No. I just think it's a great atmosphere, you know, at the end of the match to be playing in. I love it when it's like that. It was extremely noisy. They were right into it pretty much every single point.
That's kind of what you remember. It's not one point really; it's more just the atmosphere of the entire match. It was good today, especially when I went behind.
Q. Was it better to actually have gone through a big fight like that rather than breezing straight through?
ANDY MURRAY: No idea. You never know. The next match will be different to the one today. Who knows? Some of the guys have gone through, like Novak I don't think has lost a set yet. I'm sure he's pretty happy with where his game is at just now.
I'm happy to be in the semis. Regardless of whether it's been five sets or the first matches were in three sets, it makes no difference.
Q. There's been talk about David Cameron having tweeted you this morning and the so called curse of Cameron, which I think sort of spooked the country a bit. Is that something you were aware of? How superstitious are you about things like that?
ANDY MURRAY: No. What he tweets has absolutely zero bearing on the outcome of my match today ‑ zero at all. It's nice to get messages from the prime minister, but whether I win or not, his tweet has no bearing on that at all. That's just people trying to make a story out of nothing.
Q. You obviously get quite frustrated with yourself at times. I think you were caught on camera calling yourself a horrible name. How hard do you find it to balance that frustration and calm yourself down and get yourself back into the match?
ANDY MURRAY: I think, again, I'm much better at doing that now than I was in the past. And, yeah, it's something you learn with playing matches and with age, being more mature. That's it.
Obviously a lot of players get frustrated on the court, but you need to try and find a way to respond and not get too down on yourself. Providing it's, you know, for a point or two points. But it shouldn't be affecting me for three, four games at a time.
It may have done in the past, but I don't think that's the case anymore.
Q. At the end of the second set when you lost the three breakpoints, you were quite frustrated and you pointed at the sky and said something or asked something of yourself, perhaps. What was it?
ANDY MURRAY: I don't recall that. Sorry. I have no idea. It wasn't intentional. I don't know. I might have been saying something about what I should have done in the last game or whatever, but I wasn't praying or anything like that (smiling).
Q. Was there a point when you were genuinely worried you were going to go out of the tournament, or does your brain not work like that?
ANDY MURRAY: Yeah, you're obviously concerned. You're more concerned about losing the match, not thinking so much that, I'm going to lose at Wimbledon. You're concerned how the match is going and that you may lose.
But, again, when you've been in that position a lot of times you know how to think through it and not get too far ahead of yourself.
I definitely didn't rush when I went two sets to love down. I slowed myself down, if anything, and that was a good sign.
Q. What kind of match do you expect against Jerzy Janowicz, who has a different game?
ANDY MURRAY: It will be a very tough match. He has a big serve. He's a big guy with a lot of power. He also has pretty good touch. He likes to hit dropshots. He doesn't just whack every single shot as hard as he can.
It will be a very tough match. He's played extremely well here, I think. He had a tough match in the last round against Melzer, but apart from that he's been pretty convincing. He's a tough player.
Q. Have you noticed the crowd being more confident in you this year than in years past? Maybe chalk that up to you having won the US Open and the Olympics? Seems like there's less pessimism sometimes, even when you're down in the match.
ANDY MURRAY: I don't know. I mean, I try not to think too much about the reactions and stuff when you miss shots or whatever.
But today when I went behind, the crowd definitely got right behind me and made a huge, huge difference. You know, if they can be like that from the first point to the last in all of the matches, it makes a huge difference.
Q. What were you talking to the umpire about during the match? What was the distraction that kept occurring during the match?
ANDY MURRAY: When I served at whenever it was, 3‑All or 4‑3 down, 15‑Love, just as I threw the ball up there was a guy in the crowd taking pictures with the flash. So that was what I asked him to stop.
I don't know what the other distraction was, but I think it may have been one of the lines judges moving his chair when Verdasco was serving. The umpire heard it and I heard it. We didn't know exactly what it was, but I assume that's what it was.
Q. The common line I think is since you won the US Open you would have less pressure or whatever coming in here, it would feel different. Now that you've gotten this far, does it feel any different, or Wimbledon, is it the same circus for you and pressure as before?
ANDY MURRAY: I think it's pretty much the same. Not a whole lot's changed.
I mean, for me, I mean, I know if I had to finish my tennis career tomorrow, I'd be content that I won the US Open. But, you know, I also wanted to try and win more. The fact I'm still playing, giving myself an opportunity to play in the latter stages of these events, I want to try to win them.
The pressure's still there. I put a lot of pressure on myself.
Q. Your mum previously said that Verdasco is a player she admires. Was it difficult playing one of her favorites?
ANDY MURRAY: No.
Q. Were you particularly nervous at all today? Was that a factor in the second set?
ANDY MURRAY: No, I didn't think I started the match nervously. I thought I started the match well. I played a good first set. I created quite a few chances on his serve.
Maybe didn't play the best game when I got broken, but he also did come up with some good stuff.
But in the second set, again, I was up 3‑1. I wasn't nervous a set down and 3‑1 up. I just started making mental errors, made some bad mistakes. That was it. Rather than nerves, I think I just didn't play a good second set.
Jerzy Janowicz - quarter-final presser - http://www.wimbledon.com/en_GB/news/interviews/2013-07-03/201307031372876806676.html
BBC (http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/tennis/23169903)- Wimbledon 2013: Freya Christie turned onto tennis by chance
The Australian (http://www.theaustralian.com.au/sport/tennis/andy-murray-awarded-local-hero-status/story-fnbe6xeb-1226674526298)- Andy Murray awarded 'local hero' status
Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/tennis/article-2355919/Andy-Murray-face-aggressive-Jerzy-Janowicz-Wimbledon-semi-final.html?ito=feeds-newsxml) - It's Mr Angry v Mr REALLY Angry! Think Murray is aggressive? Wait until you see his big-hitting opponent Janowicz in meltdown
Sun (http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/tennis/4996880/How-Andy-Murray-can-win-Wimbledon-By-GRAEME-BRYCE.html)- I’ve Scot a plan...
si.com (http://tennis.si.com/2013/07/04/andy-murrays-horrible-bbc-interview/) - BBC reporter asks Andy Murray terrible post-match questions
Beyond the Baseline
Times (http://www.thetimes.co.uk/tto/life/article3807420.ece) - Ross Hutchins’ friendship with Andy Murray has helped him fight cancer
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Independent (http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/tennis/wimbledon-2013-more-like-glastonbury-than-murray-mound-after-andy-murray-progresses-to-semifinal-over-five-sets-8686340.html)- Wimbledon 2013: More like Glastonbury than Murray Mound after Andy Murray progresses to semi-final over five sets
Independent (http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/tennis/wimbledon-2013-passionate-centre-court-crowd-can-roar-me-into-the-final-on-sunday-says-andy-murray-8686338.html) - Wimbledon 2013: Passionate Centre Court crowd can roar me into the final on Sunday, says Andy Murray
Independent (http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/tennis/wimbledon-2013-jerzy-janowiczs-huge-serve-is-big-threat-for-andy-murray-in-semifinal-8686336.html) - Wimbledon 2013: Jerzy Janowicz's huge serve is big threat for Andy Murray in semi-final
Mike Dickson @Mike_Dickson_DM 2m
Little known fact about the Wimbledon/Putney area. It has long had a large, well-established Polish community.#Radwanska #Janowicz
BBC (http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/tennis/23182578) - Wimbledon 2013: Britain's Edmund reaches boys semis
Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2355996/Ticket-prices-Wimbledon-mens-final-hit-record-43-000-pair-Murraymania-reaches-fever-pitch.html?ito=feeds-newsxml) - Ticket prices for the Wimbledon men's final hit a record £43,000 per pair as Murraymania reaches fever pitch
ESPN Go (http://espn.go.com/tennis/wimbledon13/story/_/id/9450075/wimbledon-novak-djokovic-hands-full-juan-martin-del-potro) - No matter what, great final awaits
Darren Cahill and Greg Garber look ahead to the men's semifinals.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/tennis/23181419 ;)
Awesomesauce :p
traveller7
04-07-2013, 16:12
http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/tennis/23181419 ;)
Awesomesauce :p
Awww so lovely to see that and how well he has consistently done at Wimbledon and how he has grown from a scruffy boy to a mature fit man!
BBC (http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/tennis/23179354)- Wimbledon 2013: Pole Jerzy Janowicz stands tall
Independent (http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/tennis/wimbledon-2013-kyle-edmund-warns-andy-murray-he-faces-a-battle-to-beat-jerzy-janowicz-8688728.html) - Wimbledon 2013: Kyle Edmund warns Andy Murray he faces a battle to beat Jerzy Janowicz
Independent (http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/tennis/wimbledon-2013-andy-murray-will-be-recovered-by-tomorrow-following-fiveset-epic-8688729.html) - Wimbledon 2013: Andy Murray will be 'recovered by tomorrow' following five-set epic
BBC (http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/tennis/23167714)- Wimbledon 2013: Best celebrations of the tournament
BBC (http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/tennis/23186104)- Andy Murray: Former coach Miles Maclagan hails 'hungry' Scot
"It was typical Murray in some ways," Maclagan told BBC Scotland. "How many times have we seen his matches go to the brink?"
.......
"I've noticed it with Andy these last couple of weeks that he really is on a mission," he said. "He's very, very focused - you know, he'll still have his fun at times - but there's a little edge to things. This is a mission he wants to accomplish."
At times it looked like mission impossible against Verdasco.
But Maclagan feels Murray's struggles in the quarter-final were partly self-inflicted and partly down to the quality of his opponent.
"I think he was a little bit tentative," he said.
.......
And Maclagan said: "He's got a very analytical mind. I'm not sure he changed necessarily so much - I think the situation sometimes forces players to change a bit.
"Even easy matches are decided on fairly fine margins so, when those margins start to shift, the match turns around.
"And Andy is someone who is able, in those tight moments, to make good decisions more often than not. He's reaped his rewards for it."
......
"So many times I have spoken with the heart," said Maclagan. "I think statistically you still have to give Djokovic the edge.
"We don't know yet what sort of physical toll yesterday will have taken [on Andy]. Let's not forget who he's playing in the semi-finals, one of the biggest hitters in the men's game.
"He'll have to be very wary against this guy, he's exciting to watch.
"But the short answer to your question, as always, is 'Yes - he can'.
"Will he? He's still got two mountains ahead of him."
Guardian (http://www.guardian.co.uk/sport/2013/jul/04/jerzy-janowicz-andy-murray-wimbledon) - Wimbledon 2013: Jerzy Janowicz must keep cool to be ace in hole for Poland
Telegraph (http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/tennis/andymurray/10160663/Andy-Murray-I-wont-be-intimidated-by-Jerzy-Janowicz.html) - Andy Murray: 'I won't be intimidated by Jerzy Janowicz'
Guardian (http://www.guardian.co.uk/sport/2013/jul/04/wimbledon-2013-semi-finals-andy-murray) - Wimbledon 2013 semi-finals: Murray and Djokovic or more surprises?
Yahoo (http://uk.lifestyle.yahoo.com/kim-sears-flies-the-fashion-flag-at-wimbledon-in-kate-middleton-s-absence--but-do-we-spy-some-serious-similarities--110516519.html) - Kim Sears flies the fashion flag at Wimbledon in Kate Middleton's absence, but do we spy some serious similarities?
Tennis X (http://www.tennis-x.com/xblog/2013-07-04/12921.php) - Murray, Djokovic Close In On Wimbledon Final; Wimbledon SF Picks And Pans
Tennis Space (http://www.thetennisspace.com/diary-the-ghost-writers-in-the-locker-room/) - Diary: The ghost-writers in the locker-room
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s-SAjF7A518
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s-SAjF7A518
Thanks. This is a Wimbledon youtube entitled "Exclusive insight into Andy Murray ahead of semi final".
oops , sorry , guess I should have said what it was :shamed:
traveller7
04-07-2013, 20:49
Nice video thanks
RoastLamb
04-07-2013, 21:04
Neil Harman was on ESPN this morning promoting his book and John McEnroe was the interviewer. Mac really loves Andy, you can tell. And he reminded me that Andy's been in five consecutive Wimbly semis. FIVE!!! That's one more than Tim Henman. Just amazing.
BBC (http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/tennis/23189363)- Andy Murray v Jerzy Janowicz - experts on the Wimbledon semis
BBC (http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/tennis/23179354) - Wimbledon 2013: Jerzy Janowicz stands in the way of Andy Murray
Independent (http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/tennis/nick-bollettieris-wimbledon-files-andy-murray-can-be-the-champ--but-may-have-to-win-ugly-8688979.html) - Nick Bollettieri's Wimbledon files: Andy Murray can be the champ - but may have to win ugly
Independent (http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/tennis/wimbledon-2013-jerzy-janowicz-feels-call-of-duty-in-gunning-for-historic-prize-8688983.html) - Wimbledon 2013: Jerzy Janowicz feels call of duty in gunning for historic prize
Independent (http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/tennis/wimbledon-2013-alex-ferguson-sprinkles-gold-dust-on-andy-murray-to-ease-the-pressure-8688985.html)- Wimbledon 2013: Alex Ferguson sprinkles 'gold dust' on Andy Murray to ease the pressure
Independent (http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/tennis/sw19-diary-andy-murrays-post-box-still-good-as-gold-8688980.html) - SW19 Diary: Andy Murray's post box still good as gold
Independent (http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/tennis/wimbledon-2013-inner-peace-will-guide-andy-to-his-second-final-says-tim-henman-8688984.html) - Wimbledon 2013: 'Inner peace' will guide Andy to his second final, says Tim
Times (http://www.thetimes.co.uk/tto/news/uk/scotland/article3808641.ece?CMP=OTH-gnws-standard-2013_07_04)- Dunblane sizzles with support for Murray
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Guardian (http://www.guardian.co.uk/sport/2013/jul/04/andy-murray-jerzy-janowicz-wimbledon)- Andy Murray prepares to return Janowicz's fire with bombs of his own
Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/tennis/article-2356484/Wimbledon-2013-Ross-Hutchins-David-Felgate-Alex-Kay-look-ahead-Andy-Murray-v-Jerzy-Janowicz-Juan-Martin-Del-Potro-v-Novak-Djokovic.html?ito=feeds-newsxml) - ROSS HUTCHINS: Looking ahead to Murray's crunch semi-final with Janowicz as Del Potro and Djokovic do battle
Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/tennis/article-2356505/Wimbledon-2013-Andy-Murrays-coach-Brad-Gilbert-previews-semi-final-Jerzy-Janowicz.html?ito=feeds-newsxml)- BRAD GILBERT: Murray will win in four sets... British star's former coach previews his crunch semi-final against Janowicz
Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2356503/Its-Andy-versus-Pole-veriser-The-6ft-8in-powerhouse-Murray-final-place.html?ito=feeds-newsxml)- It's Andy versus the 'Pole-veriser': The 6ft 8in powerhouse in between Murray and a final place
Guardian (http://www.guardian.co.uk/sport/2013/jul/04/andy-murray-alex-ferguson-wimbledon)- Andy Murray takes Sir Alex Ferguson's advice in bid to win Wimbledon
Metro (http://metro.co.uk/2013/07/04/andrew-castle-andy-murrays-earned-our-love-at-wimbledon-stats-for-sure-3869759/?ITO=news-sitemap) - Andrew Castle: Andy Murray’s earned our love at Wimbledon, stats for sure
si.com (http://tennis.si.com/2013/07/04/wimbledon-mens-semifinal-preview/)- Wimbledon men’s semifinal preview: Djokovic, Murray facing tough tests
Beyond the Baseline
thanks cazza, but I'm not sure I'm brave enough to read all these articles saying andy will win!
traveller7
05-07-2013, 09:52
thanks cazza, but I'm not sure I'm brave enough to read all these articles saying andy will win!
Likewise
Wasn't 100% sure where to post this but post Gary Richardson interview I had messaged BBC a complaint and ths was their reply
Thank you very much for getting in touch with us about our Wimbledon 2013 coverage, specifically BBC One’s broadcast of the Murray -v- Verdasco quarterfinal on Wednesday evening.
We were naturally very sorry to learn of viewer unhappiness over Garry Richardson’s interview with Andy Murray following his quarterfinal win on Centre Court, so we immediately reviewed the programme segment and raised the concerns with the senior editorial team responsible within BBC Sport.
In hindsight, BBC Sport agree that Garry Richardson’s question towards the end of his interview with Andy Murray regarding whether Ivan Lendl would be giving him Sir Alex Ferguson’s infamous “hairdryer treatment” was inappropriate, particularly following Andy’s heroic efforts which saw him through to his 5th successive Wimbledon semi-final.
For this we apologise, and it’s worth adding here that Garry later personally spoke to Andy who was very gracious in accepting the apology; indeed Andy later Tweeted “Don't be too hard on Garry Richardson he had a bad day and he apologised afterwards”.
That said, the rest of the interview was very positive with Garry offering Andy at the very outset “many congratulations [for] a great achievement”, and Garry went on to talk about Andy’s own “high standards” and said that he had clearly “held his nerve” during the match before going to on to ask him to explain his thoughts on the pressures and emotions involved in such a crucial, high-pressure match.
Andy was allowed to fully explain his approach, tactics and thoughts on the match itself as well as some wider points, so we’re sorry to learn that you perhaps felt that some of Garry’s questions could have been better phrased. As the interview concluded, Garry ended by again congratulating Andy, saying it had been “a fantastic achievement, brilliant for you, such character”, rounding off with “a brilliant performance, well done!”.
Thank you again for getting in touch and allowing us to investigate and respond. We are sorry for any offence caused by the interview, but we also hope that you can agree that the conversation as a whole was incredibly positive and congratulatory in light of Andy’s amazing win against Verdasco.
Kind Regards
traveller7
05-07-2013, 12:54
Very considerate response I think.
Very considerate response I think.
I agree. Was very greatful for the response :)
Evening Standard (http://www.standard.co.uk/news/londoners-diary/the-yellow-peril-could-stop-andy-murray-winning-wimbledon-8690493.html) - The yellow peril could stop Andy Murray winning Wimbledon
Independent - (http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/tennis/wimbledon-2013-who-is-andy-murrays-semifinal-opponent-jerzy-janowicz-8688983.html) Wimbledon 2013: Who is Andy Murray's semi-final opponent Jerzy Janowicz?
BBC (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-23193287)- Wimbledon: Tennis fans queue for Murray Mound
BBC (http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/tennis/23187113) - Wimbledon 2013: Men's semi-finals predictions
BBC (http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/tennis/23183720)- Andy Murray to face Jerzy Janowicz in Wimbledon semi-final
BBC (http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/tennis/23197720)- Wimbledon 2013: Kyle Edmund misses out on boys' final
The Australian (http://www.theaustralian.com.au/news/you-won8217t-believe-andy8217s-wimbledon-diet/story-e6frg6n6-1226674770822)- You won't believe Andy's diet
Herald Scotland (http://www.heraldscotland.com/sport/tennis/murrays-ice-bath-takes-heat-out-of-misjudged-media-grilling.21530857)- Murray's ice bath takes heat out of misjudged media grilling
Scotsman (http://www.scotsman.com/news/joyce-mcmillan-murray-baiting-exposes-the-snobs-1-2989477) - Joyce McMillan: Murray-baiting exposes the snobs
ESPN Youtube (https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=9dPp3BkrjM4) - ESPN 2013 WIMBLEDON: Henman Hill Timelapse
ESPN (http://espn.go.com/tennis/wimbledon13/story/_/id/9447514/2013-wimbledon-juan-martin-del-potro-novak-djokovic-andy-murray-jerzy-janowicz-semis)- Men's semifinal matchups
Murray's mother, British Fed Cup captain Judy Murray, called the match "one of the toughest to sit through."
Mirror (http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/wimbledon-2013-pippa-middleton-takes-2028750) - Wimbledon 2013: Pippa Middleton takes up ringside seat for Andy Murray's big match
Tennis Space (http://www.thetennisspace.com/five-thoughts-as-andy-murray-reaches-the-final/) - Five thoughts as Murray reaches the Wimbledon final
BBC (http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/tennis/23201318)- Andy Murray beats Jerzy Janowicz in Wimbledon semi-final
ESPN (http://espn.go.com/tennis/wimbledon13/story/_/id/9452990/wimbledon-andy-murray-nightcap-ends-epic-day) - Murray nightcap ends epic day
Mandiemoo
05-07-2013, 22:07
I agree. Was very greatful for the response :)
The beeb sent me the exact same response. As Andy has accepted the apology, I will do the same.
But Garry, I'm watching you!
si.com (http://tennis.si.com/2013/07/05/andy-murray-jerzy-janowicz-wimbledon-semifinals-ph
tos/) - Photos: Andy Murray rallies past Jerzy Janowicz in Wimbledon semifinals
Beyond the Baseline
Wimbledon (http://www.wimbledon.com/en_GB/news/articles/2013-07-05/201307051373057031890.html) - Andy Murray reaches second Wimbledon final in emphatic fashion
BBC (http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/tennis/23204270) - Andy Murray into Wimbledon final after beating Jerzy Janowicz
video highlights
ATP (http://www.atpworldtour.com/News/Tennis/2013/07/27/Wimbledon-Friday-Murray-Janowicz-Report.aspx) - Murray One Win From Wimbledon Glory
ATP (http://www.atpworldtour.com/News/Tennis/2013/07/27/Wimbledon-Friday-Murray-Janowicz.aspx) - How The Murray, Janowicz Semi-final Was Won
ATP (http://www.atpworldtour.com/News/Tennis/2013/07/27/Wimbledon-Feature-Janowicz.aspx) - Jerzy Janowicz: The Pole-veriser
Independent (http://aggbot.com/Tennis-News/article/19930216)- Wimbledon 2013: I’ve got the edge over Novak Djokovic on grass after Olympic win, says Andy Murray
Independent (http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/tennis/wimbledon-2013-andy-murray-keeps-nerve-after-furious-row-over-roof-closure-8691309.html)- Wimbledon 2013: Andy Murray keeps nerve after furious row over roof closure
Independent (http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/tennis/james-lawton-old-andy-murray-would-have-been-raging-at-the-moon--but-the-new-version-was-in-control-8691311.html) - James Lawton: Old Andy Murray would have been raging at the moon – but the new version was in control
Independent (http://aggbot.com/Tennis-News/article/19930217) - Wimbledon 2013: Andy Murray defeats Jerzy Janowicz to reach Wimbledon final
Independent (http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/tennis/nick-bollettieri-andy-murray-faced-the-missiles-and-shot-them-down-the-work-of-a-champ-8691312.html)- Nick Bollettieri: Andy Murray faced the missiles and shot them down... the work of a champ
Boy, oh boy, Andy Murray takes you guys on that roller coaster and it is a goddamn pleasure to come along for the ride.
He took the blows, he rode with them, he kept his cool, he faced the missiles and shot them down and he is through to a second Wimbledon final. Well done, Andy Murray, you sure have earn-ed the right to have a shot at Novak Djokovic in the big one tomorrow.
Sky Sports (http://www1.skysports.com/news/12040/8810038/) - Wimbledon: Andy Murray admitted Jerzy Janowicz had provided an extremely awkward test
Guardian (http://www.guardian.co.uk/sport/2013/jul/05/andy-murray-wimbledon-final-janowicz) - Murray Mound celebrates as Andy raises the roof
Guardian (http://www.guardian.co.uk/sport/2013/jul/05/andy-murray-jerzy-janowicz-wimbledon) - Andy Murray tames Jerzy Janowicz to reach second Wimbledon final
Guardian (http://www.guardian.co.uk/sport/blog/2013/jul/05/andy-murray-jerzy-janowicz-wimbledon)- Andy Murray carried through to Wimbledon final on surge of belief
Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/tennis/article-2357102/WIMBLEDON-2013-Andy-Murray-beats-Jerzy-Janowicz-reach-final.html) - Murray powers through to Wimbledon final against Djokovic after seeing off giant Pole Janowicz (and the roof) in late-night drama
Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/tennis/article-2357098/Wimbledon-2013-Andy-Murray-furious-officials-Jerzy-Janowicz-light-complaint-causes-roof-closure.html)- Murray furious with officials after controversial decision to close roof after light complaint by Janowicz
Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/tennis/article-2357131/WIMBLEDON-2013-Andy-Murray-best-British-player-generation--Martin-Samuel.html?ito=feeds-newsxml)- Murray is the guv'nor of British tennis... it's an open and shut case
Eurosport (http://uk.eurosport.yahoo.com/news/tennis-murray-ready-learn-last-years-wimbledon-final-220517359.html)- Tennis - Murray ready to learn from last year's Wimbledon final loss
Scotsman (http://www.scotsman.com/the-scotsman/sport/tennis/andy-murray-wimbledon-scot-through-to-sw19-final-1-2991458) - Andy Murray Wimbledon: Scot through to SW19 final
Daily Record (http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/tennis/wimbledon-2013-andy-murray-storms-2030674) - Wimbledon 2013: Andy Murray storms into Sunday's final after overcoming Pole's protest over poor light
Yahoo (http://uk.news.yahoo.com/beaten-janowicz-still-focused-cracking-top-10-221608521.html#6eqOyNk) - Beaten Janowicz still focused on cracking top 10
Tennis Grandstand (http://www.tennisgrandstand.com/2013/07/05/wimbledon-rewind-thoughts-on-the-mens-semifinals/)- Wimbledon Rewind: Thoughts on the Men’s Semifinals
Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/tennis/article-2357087/Murray-escapes-injury-bungee-drama.html)- Murray escapes serious injury as bungee drama threatens to derail his Wimbledon bid
BBC (http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/tennis/23208517)- Andy Murray joy at reaching second Wimbledon final
BBC Radio 5 live (http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p01cd39f) - Commentary: Andy Murray beats Jerzy Janowicz in semi final
BBC (http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/tennis/23208189)- Wimbledon 2013: A great day for Andy Murray' - Tim Henman
Guardian (http://www.guardian.co.uk/sport/2013/jul/05/andy-murray-wimbledon-roof) - Andy Murray: Wimbledon officials were wrong to close Centre Court roof
Guardian (http://www.guardian.co.uk/sport/2013/jul/06/andy-murray-wimbledon-semi-final-win-janowicz) - Andy Murray conquers foe to glimpse Wimbledon summit once again
Eurosport (http://uk.eurosport.yahoo.com/blogs/desmond-kane/dozy-wimbledon-officials-almost-sabotaged-andy-murray-dream-231244409.html) - Dozy Wimbledon officials almost sabotaged Andy Murray’s dream
A bit old but I hadn't seen this before so thought I would share from last year's olympics at Wimbly
youtube (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Je9mXVH4ACo): Flash mob at Wimbly Henman Hill/Murray Mound
And from this year
Live at Wimbledon ( http://youtu.be/acfHgjl6tvA): Josh Berry and his impressions
Absolutely awesome!
Piers Newbery @piersnewbery 2h
BBC: "Viewing figures for Murray vs Janowicz: 5min peak of 13.2 million, the highest peak audience across all BBC channels in 2013 so far."
BBCKheredine @BBCKheredine 3h
Hear more from @colin_fleming on @andy_murray from 11 this morning on sportnation with @BBCJohnBeattie
Maybe this is on iplayer???????????????
Morning news articles
Telegraph (http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/tennis/andymurray/10160623/Wimbledon-2013-Centre-Court-crowd-must-raise-the-roof-for-Andy-Murray-or-else.html): Centre court must raise the roof for andy or else
Telegraph (http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/tennis/wimbledon/10163687/Andy-Murray-and-Novak-Djokovic-to-stage-ultimate-duel-in-Wimbledon-final-says-Boris-Becker.html): Andy and Novak to stage ultimate duel says Boris Becker
Sky Sports (http://www1.skysports.com/tennis/news/12040/8810272/Wimbledon-final-Andy-Murray-v-Novak-Djokovic-classic-matches): Wimbledon final. Andy vs Novak classic matches
New York Times (http://straightsets.blogs.nytimes.com/2013/07/05/in-one-quick-game-murray-changes-pace-of-a-match/)- In One Quick Game, Murray Changes Pace of a Match
BBC (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-23196847)- Can you play tennis on a budget?
Sky Sports (http://www1.skysports.com/tennis/news/12028/8810248/Wimbledon-An-in-depth-look-at-who-Andy-Murray-beat-to-reach-the-2013-final) - Wimbledon: An in-depth look at who Andy Murray beat to reach the 2013 final
Sky Sports (http://www1.skysports.com/news/12040/8810286/) - Wimbledon final: Twitter frenzy after Andy Murray sets up Novak Djokovic showdown
Sky Sports (http://www1.skysports.com/news/12040/8810272/)- Wimbledon final: Andy Murray v Novak Djokovic - classic matches
BBC (http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/tennis/23208488) - Andy Murray: Can Briton reach Wimbledon summit?
BBC (http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/tennis/23209121) - Andy Murray prepares for second Wimbledon final
"I favour Murray," three-time champion John McEnroe told BBC Sport.
"I think that the physical aspect of Djokovic's semi-final is going to have some impact. Novak is a truly, truly great player - both of these guys are - but I think the crowd is going to give Andy that extra 5-10%.
"When you toss all that into the mix, it's going to be a fantastic final, but at the end of the day I think Murray is ready. He's ready to finally do it."
BBC (http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/tennis/23208189)- Wimbledon 2013: A great day for Andy Murray' - Tim Henman
Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/tennis/article-2357298/Tim-Henman-backs-Andy-Murray-Wimbledon-title.html?ico=sport^headlines) - Former British No 1 Henman backs Murray to become nation's first Wimbledon champion since Perry 77 years ago
Guardian (http://www.guardian.co.uk/sport/2013/jul/06/andy-murray-finals-collection) - Andy Murray's finals: the complete collection
Herald (http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/home-news/andy-murrays-semi-victory-watched-by-132m-2013s-biggest-audience.1373112233)- Andy Murray's semi victory watched by 13.2m, 2013's biggest audience
Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-2357260/Laura-Robson-casts-Wimbledon-woes-aside-parties-night-away-hotpants--shows-dodgy-tennis-trainer-tan-skyscraper-heels.html)- Laura Robson casts her Wimbledon woes aside as she parties the night away in hotpants... but shows off her dodgy tennis trainer tan in skyscraper heels
Scotsman (http://www.scotsman.com/news/andy-murray-wimbledon-win-will-set-him-up-for-life-1-2992141)- Andy Murray Wimbledon win will set him up for life
Metro (http://metro.co.uk/2013/07/06/andy-murray-is-a-british-sporting-legend-regardless-of-whether-he-ever-wins-wimbledon-3871224/)- Andy Murray is a British sporting legend regardless of whether he ever wins Wimbledon
Guardian (http://www.guardian.co.uk/sport/2013/jul/06/andy-murray-finals-collection)- Andy Murray's finals: the complete collection
ITV (http://www.itv.com/news/london/2013-07-06/big-screens-in-london-showing-andy-murrays-wimbledon-final/)- Big screens in London showing Andy Murray's Wimbledon final
Sky (http://news.sky.com/story/1112292/murray-dunblane-counting-down-to-final)- Murray: Dunblane Counting Down To Final
Daily Record (http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/tennis/wimbledon-2013-andy-murrays-army-2031240) - Wimbledon 2013: Andy Murray's army of fans enjoy late night drama as their hero seals SW19 final spot
Metro (http://metro.co.uk/2013/07/05/top-10-must-see-viral-videos-of-the-week-katie-hopkins-to-andy-murray-3870990/)- Top 10 must see viral videos of the week: Katie Hopkins to Andy Murray
acadvertiser (http://www.acadvertiser.co.uk/lanarkshire-news/scottish-news/2013/07/06/home-town-hails-finalist-murray-65864-33572905/) - Home town hails finalist Murray
Herald (http://www.heraldscotland.com/sport/tennis/no-use-in-raging-against-dying-of-the-light.21540959) - No use in raging against dying of the light
Wimbledon (http://www.wimbledon.com/en_GB/news/articles/2013-07-06/201307061373113738191.html)- What the papers say
LA Times (http://www.latimes.com/sports/tennis/la-sp-elliott-wimbledon-20130706,0,4088641.column) - No.1 Novak Djokovic, No.2 Andy Murray to face off in Wimbledon final
Scotsman (http://www.scotsman.com/the-scotsman/sport/tennis/andy-murray-wimbledon-hutchins-praises-friend-1-2991865)- Andy Murray Wimbledon: Hutchins praises friend
Wimbledon (http://www.wimbledon.com/en_GB/news/interviews/2013-07-05/201307061373112740044.html)- Andy's post semi presser
Andy Murray - semi-final
Friday 5 July 2013
Andy Murray's press conference after his 6‑7, 6‑4, 6‑4, 6‑3 victory against Jerzy Janowicz.
Q. You said on the tele or the radio that your emotion in the moment of game, set, and match was different this year to last year. Can you just expand on that a little bit.
ANDY MURRAY: I mean, I think, yeah, I played three semis in a row. It was the first time I'd been through to the final, so there were a mixture of emotions. I was very relieved after the semis last year; whereas this year, yeah, I mean, I think I was a bit happier to have won the match.
It wasn't as much of sort of a release after the match. Last year I think there was a lot of tension in my semifinal match; whereas today it wasn't quite the same. It was just a different feeling I think because I've got to a position I've been in before; whereas last year it was completely new to me.
Q. Given the fourth set you won in 35 minutes, was it the wrong call to close the roof?
ANDY MURRAY: I mean, I don't know what the ruling is on it. I just feel that, you know, Wimbledon is an outdoor event, and you should play outdoors until it is not possible to do that anymore. That's my feeling on the roof.
I mean, it worked out okay for me in the end.
Q. You seemed pretty angry at the time when you were told.
ANDY MURRAY: Everybody would be. I mean, it's just normal. You've got all the momentum with you. It's still very light outside. You know, they played the Wimbledon final of Rafa and Roger played till, what, 9:40 in the evening. It was 8:40 when we stopped. There's still 40 minutes to an hour to play.
Q. Did it help you, that sort of anger? Did you use that?
ANDY MURRAY: No, it was fine. Once I got back on the court I wasn't angry. It was for a few minutes. Once the situation is there, you aren't angry anymore. You just get back to the locker room, shower, speak to the guys, and get ready to play again.
You don't have that anger when you get back on the court. It's just at that moment it's frustrating. You know, when someone in football kicks someone or puts in a bad tackle, gets sent off, people get angry for a few minutes, make a mistake or whatever, and then 20 minutes later it's fine.
I still had a job to do.
Q. What did Andrew Jarrett say to you?
ANDY MURRAY: He just said, It's the right thing to stop. That was it.
Q. Was he apologetic at all?
ANDY MURRAY: No. There's no reason to be apologetic. He's the referee. He makes the decision, so...
There's no need for him to apologize for making that decision. That's what he's paid to do. It's his job.
Q. My question is: What does the Olympic gold medal mean to you? More confidence, less pressure, further expecting, or something else?
ANDY MURRAY: I think winning Olympic gold, I mean, I don't know if I'll ever have sort of feelings like I had that day. You know, winning Olympic gold here, a home Olympics, I mean, I'll never get the opportunity to do that again.
So, yeah, it was probably one of the proudest moments of my career. I don't know if I'll ever top that. I don't think it brought any less or more pressure winning that.
Q. Can you speak on Jerzy's potential, what you felt from his game today, what you think of him going forward?
ANDY MURRAY: Well, I mean, you never know how good someone is ever going to be, but I would assume after this tournament he's not far off the top 10. I would have thought in the next few months he'll get himself inside the top 10.
I mean, it depends on a lot of factors. He's obviously young. He has a huge game. He moves very well for his size. He's very athletic. I think like his physique is kind of the future of tennis, the way guys are getting bigger and moving better, as well.
You know, him and Del Potro are quite similar in that they're both guys that move well from the back of the court and have a lot of power. I think Jerzy will be around the top of the game for quite a while.
Q. Did you feel any difference in him today as opposed to Paris?
ANDY MURRAY: No. The Paris match was a weird one for me. I was in a very good position that match and lost focus a little bit. Then he played, yeah, that way most matches. He's very unpredictable.
You know, he has a lot of power, but he also has good feel. He has a lot of dropshots. He very rarely misses them. Sometimes he doesn't hit them perfectly, but he rarely misses dropshots.
Yeah, he goes for it and he's pretty loose on the court. That's tough to play against.
Q. I'm wondering if you can carry any of what happened last year here, the great run, into Sunday, what you might have learned from that. Also, if you could bring him back right now, what kind of a chat would you have with Fred Perry?
ANDY MURRAY: Well, I mean, I think I learnt a lot from last year's Wimbledon. The whole grass court season last year I learnt a lot from. The one thing that kind of stands out is I knew how I needed to play the sort of big matches, or try to play the big matches after Wimbledon, because I didn't come away from that final kind of doubting sort of myself or the decisions I made on the court, because I went for it. You know, I lost, but I didn't have any regrets as such.
And then, yeah, I don't know what I would ask Fred Perry or say to him. To be honest, I've never been asked that before.
Q. What do you think he would say to you?
ANDY MURRAY: Why are you not wearing my kit?
Q. Did you watch any of the first semifinal?
ANDY MURRAY: Yeah, I saw bits and pieces of it. I mean, from what I saw, looked like they were playing some great tennis. A lot of long rallies and big hitting. Novak looked like he was retrieving extremely well, as always.
You know, Juan came up with some huge tennis. In the fourth set when he looked like he was tiring, he fought extremely hard.
Yeah, I mean, I think from what I saw, it looked like a very, very good match.
Q. On the previous issue of expectations, how might your expectations be different than last year going into this year's Wimbledon final and your mindset?
ANDY MURRAY: I think I'll be probably in a better place mentally. You know, I would hope so just because I've been there before. You know, I won a Grand Slam. You know, I would hope I would be a little bit calmer going into Sunday.
But you don't know. You don't decide that, you know. I might wake up on Sunday and be unbelievably nervous, more nervous than I ever have been before.
But I wouldn't expect to be.
Q. Do you feel there are a good number of similarities between your game and Novak's? How do you think your game differs from his?
ANDY MURRAY: Yeah, I think there is some similarities there in terms of if you look at stats and stuff. I mean, both of us return well. That's probably the strongest part of our games. Both play predominantly from the baseline.
We both move well, but a different sort of movement. You know, he's extremely flexible and he slides into shots ‑ even on the courts here. He slides more. He's quite a bit lighter than me.
So I'd say I probably move with more power and he's much more flexible than me. And then, yeah, that's kind of it. There's a few similarities, yeah.
Q. Who will have the psychological edge? Will it be you after winning here at the Olympics, or will it be Novak after winning at the Australian Open?
ANDY MURRAY: You never know. It depends on the day. Sometimes it can depend on how the match starts. Sometimes one player can be extremely nervous before. Who knows?
We'll have to wait and see on Sunday.
Q. There is such a small age difference between you and Nole. You know each other very well. How would you consider your relationship with Novak? Is it a friendship or has it moved on to a rivalry now?
ANDY MURRAY: I mean, it's hard to say exactly. I mean, yeah, we have a professional friendship I think now. When we were younger it was more friendly; whereas now, you know, I still message him sometimes. We've spent a lot of time discussing various issues within tennis and doing what I think sometimes what was best for the sport.
But, yeah, I don't think it goes more than that right now. You know, I would hope when we finish playing it will be different. But, yeah, it's just hard because, you know, playing in big, big matches with, you know, a lot on the line, you can't be best of friends when that's happening.
Q. What do you consider his main strength? Is it the mental part of the game? Do you consider that mental part so important?
ANDY MURRAY: I think it's more physical. I think he's extremely fit physically, and that's why he's able to fight until the last point of every match.
He never really has any letdowns physically, which he used to when he was younger. That's something that's changed a lot over the last few years.
Q. I know there's sort of the ranking of achievements can be tiresome sometimes, but because of the weight of history, 77 years, Fred Perry, would winning Wimbledon mean more to you than winning the US Open? Where do those things sit in your mind?
ANDY MURRAY: I mean, I haven't thought that much about it. I haven't looked at it like that. But, you know, winning Wimbledon would be, yeah, a huge achievement for any tennis player.
I think winning my first slam after failing, you know, a lot of times at the final hurdle, I don't think anything will sort of top that sort of relief or release that I had after that match.
Yeah, winning Wimbledon is pretty much the pinnacle of the sport.
Q. You won 71% of second‑serve points today. The last few times you played Novak, he's often won more than 50%. He's one of the best returners in the world ‑ maybe of all time. How do you feel your second serve is working now and how important is that going to be in the match?
ANDY MURRAY: Yeah, it's an important stat in most matches, how you defend your second serve, especially when you're playing against one of the best returners.
You know, sometimes you can go for more. You can go for more accuracy. You can sometimes try and put more spin on it. You know, you cannot have to hit as many second serves if I serve like I did this evening. I served well tonight, and that helps, too.
Yeah, it's an important part of the game.
Q. You won your only previous match on grass against Novak. Do you think this surface gives you any advantage?
ANDY MURRAY: No. I mean, he's won here. He's obviously in the final here. Semis last year. He has a very, very good record on the grass.
I don't think this surface gives me an advantage, no.
Q. Djokovic has said that he keeps calm by meditating. There's a Buddhist temple in Wimbledon he goes to. I was wondering what do you use to try and focus, keep calm, et cetera, before the final?
ANDY MURRAY: I don't do that. Yeah, I watch TV, comedy TV I would say. But I don't, yeah, go to temple.
Wimbledon - Djokovic post semi presser - http://www.wimbledon.com/en_GB/news/interviews/2013-07-05/201307051373051190386.html
Wimbledon - Janowicz post semi presser - http://www.wimbledon.com/en_GB/news/interviews/2013-07-05/201307051373060098325.html
Wimbledon - Del Potro post semi presser - http://www.wimbledon.com/en_GB/news/interviews/2013-07-05/201307051373051084109.html
ATP (http://www.atpworldtour.com/News/Tennis/2013/07/27/Wimbledon-Friday-Murray-Reaction.aspx)- Murray Calm Ahead of Wimbledon Title Clash Against Djokovic
ATP (http://www.atpworldtour.com/News/Tennis/2013/07/27/Wimbledon-Friday2-Diary-Djokovic-Murray-Del-Potro.aspx)- Wimbledon Diary - Novak Meditates; Murray Watches Thriller
Scotsman (http://www.scotsman.com/the-scotsman/sport/tennis/andy-murray-wimbledon-nerve-wins-approval-of-laver-1-2991866)- Andy Murray Wimbledon: Nerve wins approval of Laver
Independent (http://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/tv/news/wimbledon-2013-andy-murrays-semifinal-victory--smashes-2013-tv-record-8692409.html)- Wimbledon 2013: Andy Murray's semi-final victory smashes 2013 TV record
Scotsman (http://www.scotsman.com/the-scotsman/sport/tennis/andy-murray-wimbledon-star-at-his-nerveless-best-1-2991476) - Andy Murray Wimbledon: Star at his nerveless best
BBC (http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/tennis/23212663)- Andy Murray v Novak Djokovic: pundits on Wimbledon 2013 final
BBC (http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/tennis/23210659)- From Bunny Austin to Andy Murray: British men at Wimbledon
video - brings back a few memories :)
BBC (http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/tennis/23207616)- Wimbledon 213: Novak Djokovic confident he will be fresh for final
John Inverdale puts foot in mouth - Telegraph (http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/tennis/wimbledon/10164511/Wimbledon-2013-BBC-apologise-for-John-Inverdales-Bartoli-not-a-looker-comment.html)
His remark has attracted much attention on Twitter.
Nole talks about the final
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IAdU9AgvtLE&feature=c4-overview&list=UUNa8NxMgSm7m4Ii9d4QGk1Q
The Telegraph have now introduced a subscription, however they don't seem to block one looking at articles all the time. They probably just block you after viewing a certain amount of articles. If you get blocked, it might be worth changing browser. I have managed to view Telegraph articles in one browser and not another.
Telegraph (http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/tennis/wimbledon/10164396/Wimbledon-win-will-not-top-Olympic-gold-says-Andy-Murray.html) - Wimbledon win will not top Olympic gold, says Andy Murray
Telegraph (http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/tennis/wimbledon/10163687/Andy-Murray-and-Novak-Djokovic-to-stage-ultimate-duel-in-Wimbledon-final-says-Boris-Becker.html)- Andy Murray and Novak Djokovic to stage ultimate duel in Wimbledon final, says Boris Becker
Telegraph (http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/tennis/andymurray/10163623/Andy-Murray-overcoming-huge-hurdle-of-Jerzy-Janowicz-keeps-the-Wimbledon-dream-alive.html)- Andy Murray overcoming huge hurdle of Jerzy Janowicz keeps the Wimbledon dream alive
Telegraph (http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/tennis/wimbledon/10163438/Wimbledon-2013-Frederik-Nielsen-claims-he-has-been-a-target-for-match-fixing.html) - Wimbledon 2013: Frederik Nielsen claims he has been a target for match fixing
Telegraph (http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/tennis/wimbledon/10163617/Murray-leaves-the-crowd-in-need-of-smelling-salts.html) - Murray leaves the crowd in need of smelling salts
Telegraph (http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/tennis/wimbledon/10162362/What-a-Wimbledon-its-been-now-for-the-final.html) - What a Wimbledon it’s been - now for the final
Telegraph (http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/tennis/andymurray/10164135/Wimbledon-Andy-Murray-semi-final-attracts-biggest-TV-audience-of-the-year.html) - Wimbledon: Andy Murray semi-final attracts biggest TV audience of the year
Telegraph (http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/tennis/andymurray/10163569/Andy-Murray-beats-Jerzy-Janowicz-to-book-place-in-Wimbledon-final-against-Novak-Djokovic.html) - Andy Murray beats Jerzy Janowicz to book place in Wimbledon final against Novak Djokovic
Telegraph (http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/tennis/andymurray/10163680/Andy-Murray-says-Wimbledon-officials-caved-into-Jerzy-Janowicz-over-the-roof-in-semi-final-clash.html) - Andy Murray says Wimbledon officials caved into Jerzy Janowicz over the roof in semi-final clash
BBC (http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/tennis/23213138)- Wimbeldon 2013: Preview of Wimbledon men's final opening
video
Wimbledon (http://www.wimbledon.com/en_GB/news/blogs/2013-07-05/201307051373034556668.html) - Has the time come for the death of the five-setter?
Wimbledon (http://www.wimbledon.com/en_GB/news/articles/2013-07-07/201307061373127709376.html) - Form guide: Novak Djokovic v Andy Murray
Wimbledon (http://www.wimbledon.com/en_GB/news/articles/2013-07-07/201307061373122660853.html)- Murray: path to the final
si.com (http://tennis.si.com/2013/07/06/mens-wimbledon-final-predictions-novak-djokovic-andy-murray/?utm_medium=referral&utm_source=t.co) - Predicting the Wimbledon men’s final: Novak Djokovic vs. Andy Murray
Beyond the Baseline
New York Times (http://www.nytimes.com/2013/07/07/sports/tennis/murray-has-won-a-tournament-at-wimbledon-but-not-this-one.html?partner=rss&emc=rss) - Murray Has Won a Tournament at Wimbledon, but Not This One
Guardian (http://www.guardian.co.uk/sport/2013/jul/06/andy-murray-novak-djokovic-wimbledon) - Richard Krajicek: how Andy Murray can beat Novak Djokovic at Wimbledon
Yahoo (http://uk.news.yahoo.com/wags-centre-court-spotlight-131330540.html#mSCTGeE) - Wimbledon WAGS in Centre Court spotlight
BBC (http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/tennis/23210609) - Andy Murray v Novak Djokovic: who will win Wimbledon final?
Different pundits predictions
Wimbledon (http://www.wimbledon.com/en_GB/news/blogs/2013-07-06/201307061373125666485.html) - The man who marks history, one letter at a time
Reuters (http://uk.reuters.com/article/2013/07/06/uk-tennis-wimbledon-murraymania-idUKBRE9650BP20130706?feedType=RSS&feedName=domesticNews&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+reuters%2FUKDomesticNews+%28N ews+%2F+UK+%2F+Domestic+News%29) - 'Murray Mania II', the sequel, hits Wimbledon
Guardian (http://www.guardian.co.uk/sport/2013/jul/06/andy-murray-lta-wimbledon-grassroots)- LTA urged to build on Andy Murray's success at Wimbledon
Sky Sports (http://www1.skysports.com/tennis/news/12028/8810984/Wimbledon-final-We-compare-the-careers-of-Novak-Djokovic-and-Andy-Murray) - Wimbledon final: We compare the careers of Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray
Sky Sports (http://www1.skysports.com/tennis/news/12110/8810788/Wimbledon-final-Andy-Murray-ready-for-latest-instalment-of-his-rivalry-with-Novak-Djokovic)- Wimbledon final: Andy Murray ready for latest instalment of his rivalry with Novak Djokovic
ESPN Go (http://espn.go.com/tennis/wimbledon13/story/_/id/9454307/wimbledon-great-novak-djokovic-andy-murray-rivalry-resumes) - Great Djoker-Murray rivalry resumes
includes video preview with Brad Gilbert
ESPN Go (http://espn.go.com/video/clip?id=9454455)- Hopes Of A Nation Riding On Murray
video
Yahoo (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/no-1-djokovic-no-2-151802175--ten.html) - No. 1 Djokovic, No. 2 Murray building Slam rivalry
Guardian (http://www.guardian.co.uk/sport/2013/jul/06/andy-murray-wimbledon-final-bbc) - Andy Murray's Wimbledon final could give BBC highest audience for 2013
New York Times (http://www.nytimes.com/reuters/2013/07/06/sports/tennis/06reuters-tennis-wimbledon-shoes.html)- Djokovic Told to Tone Down His Pimpled Shoes
Wimbledon (http://www.wimbledon.com/en_GB/news/articles/2013-07-06/201307061373118758903.html) - Murray, Del Potro and Djokovic send figures through the roof
Reuters (http://uk.reuters.com/article/2013/07/06/tennis-wimbledon-men-idUKL5N0FC0AB20130706?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-Djokovic and Murray prepare for familiar routine
SteveGtennis (http://www.stevegtennis.com/2013/07/how-murray-beat-janowicz-and-a-look-at-the-wimbledon-final-vs-djokovic/) - How Murray beat Janowicz and a look at the Wimbledon final vs Djokovic
that ESPN "hopes of a nation" video brought a tear to my eye
:thanks: for all the links. Not sure if this has already been posted - but some good comments from Lendl: http://sport.uk.msn.com/tennis/murray-feats-no-surprise-to-lendl Wishing Andy all the best for tomorrow. Really glad that Lendl's in his corner.
Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/tennis/article-2357588/Wimbledon-2013-Andy-Murray-reliant-psychologist-Alexis-Castorri.html?ito=feeds-newsxml)- Andy will be hoping his Castorri has a fairytale ending
She has been working with Murray, on Lendl's suggestion, since last year and, in their time together, Murray has become an Olympic and Grand Slam winner - and now a double Wimbledon finalist.
'Alexis has spent as much time facilitating the relationship and connection between Andy and Ivan as she has on Murray in himself,' said Rob Castorri, who is Alexis' brother and also the executive director at Lendl's International Junior Tennis Academy in South Carolina.
'Murray has a very different personality to Ivan,' he said. 'Ivan has a fire within him but doesn't show it. Murray is more demonstrative.
'Ivan has learned to be more tactful since working with Andy, although he is direct. He has also learned that, with Andy, encouragement goes further than the stick.
'When they work together, Ivan says very little but what he does say is positive and direct.'
Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/tennis/article-2357555/Wimbledon-2013-Andy-Murray-facing-moment-destiny.html?ito=feeds-newsxml)- Murray's moment of destiny as 77-year quest for a successor to Perry may be about to end
Larry Brown Sports (http://larrybrownsports.com/tennis/andy-murray-girlfriend-kim-sears/195370?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+larrybrownsports%2FrKCQ+%28La rry+Brown+Sports%29) - Andy Murray’s girlfriend Kim Sears had adorable reaction during semis
Bleacher/LA Times (http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1695495-wimbledon-2013-full-breakdown-of-novak-djokovic-vs-andy-murray) - Wimbledon 2013: Full Breakdown of Novak Djokovic vs. Andy Murray
Guardian (http://www.guardian.co.uk/sport/2013/jul/06/tickets-70000-wimbledon-final) - Wimbledon final is hottest ticket in town: £70,000 to see Andy Murray
Sky Sports (http://www1.skysports.com/tennis/news/12111/8810818/Wimbledon-final-Andy-Murray-in-his-own-words) - Wimbledon final: Andy Murray in his own words
To get you in the mood for the Centre Court showdown, we pick out some of Murray's best quotes down the years.
AFTER WINNING THE US OPEN BOYS' TITLE IN 2004: "I've been compared to Tim (Henman) a lot and to be compared to someone who has been in the top 10 for six or seven years is great. I think I have got a chance of going all the way in tennis and that's what I want to do."
THINKING BIG IN 2005: "I want to get into the top 10 - then maybe I can get a date with Maria Sharapova!"
ON THE BRITISH MEDIA FOCUS, SPEAKING IN OCTOBER 2005: "I have watched Tim Henman go through it in the last 10 years, and I hope they [the media] are a bit nicer to me than they were to him."
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Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/tennis/article-2357298/Andy-Murray-wants-win-Wimbledon-unfazed-Fred-Perry-record.html)- Murray wants to win Wimbledon for himself and is no longer haunted by ghost of Perry
Evening Standard (http://www.standard.co.uk/news/uk/dunblane-hails-finalist-home-town-hero-andy-murray-8692443.html) - Dunblane hails finalist home town hero Andy Murray
Buzzfeed (http://www.buzzfeed.com/ailbhemalone/the-10-greatest-andy-murray-derp-faces) - The 10 Greatest Andy Murray Derp Faces
Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/tennis/article-2357313/Andy-Murray-exercise-machine-makes-difference-hunt-Wimbledon-glory.html) - 'The hardest thing I do': Murray exercise machine makes a difference as he strives to scale new heights for Wimbledon glory
This is Money (http://www.thisismoney.co.uk/money/news/article-2357300/Retailers-benefit-hot-weather-Murrays-success-sales-jump.html?ito=feeds-newsxml) - Retailers benefit from hot weather and Murray's success as sales of meat, barbecues and sun creams jump
Sport Review (http://www.thesportreview.com/tsr/2013/07/betting-tips-why-murray-will-beat-djokovic-in-wimbledon-final/) - Betting tips: Why Murray will beat Djokovic in Wimbledon final
Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/tennis/article-2357582/WIMBLEDON-2013-John-Lloyd-Novak-Djokovic-mission-trouble-Andy-Murray.html?ito=feeds-newsxml) - Djokovic is on a mission, and I fear that means only one thing... bad news for Murray
Telegraph (http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/tennis/andymurray/10163166/Wimbledon-2013-Andy-Murray-on-the-brink-of-making-a-mint-if-he-claims-title-at-SW19.html) - Wimbledon 2013: Andy Murray on the brink of making a mint if he claims title at SW19
BBC (http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/tennis/23212569?utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=twitter)- Wimbledon final 2013: Countdown gallery
photos
Daily Squib (http://www.dailysquib.co.uk/sports/4141-murray-to-be-crowned-king-of-scotland-if-wins-wimbledon.html)- Murray to be Crowned King of Scotland if Wins Wimbledon (satire)
Guardian (http://www.guardian.co.uk/sport/blog/2013/jul/06/andy-murray-wimbledon-novak-djokovic-final) - Andy Murray must crush Wimbledon history as well as Novak Djokovic
Guardian (http://www.guardian.co.uk/sport/2013/jul/06/andy-murray-support-wimbledon)- Andy Murray: 'The support has been unbelievable. It makes a difference'
Nicks Picks (http://nickstennispicks.com/) - Nick’s Picks from Wimbledon- Finals
Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2357592/Centre-Court-2pm-Britain-prays-Andy-end-77-years-heartache--win-battle-blondes.html?ito=feeds-newsxml)- Centre Court 2pm: Britain prays with Andy to end 77 years of heartache... but who will win the battle of the blondes
Telegraph (http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/tennis/wimbledon/10164465/Andy-Murray-has-the-edge-over-Novak-Djokovic-in-Wimbledon-final-says-Greg-Rusedski.html) - Andy Murray has the edge over Novak Djokovic in Wimbledon final, says Greg Rusedski
Telegraph (http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/tennis/andymurray/10164665/My-family-suffer-more-than-I-do-says-Murray.html)- My family suffer more than I do, says Murray
Telegraph (http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/tennis/wimbledon/10164642/Andy-Murray-so-close-to-winning-a-place-in-Wimbledon-history-as-well-as-the-home-crowds-affections.html) - Andy Murray so close to winning a place in Wimbledon history as well as the home crowd's affections
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