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I'm getting much better at shrugging off Sir Smug's snidy comments about Andy but this one is a cracker:
"Federer feels the players who have pulled out this week perhaps have one eye on the end of season championships and questioned whether Murray and the others would have withdrawn had they been playing at a tournament with significantly higher stakes.
'If it had been the quarter-finals of Wimbledon, would Murray have played? Maybe. I just figured that these are injuries that are just too dangerous to take a chance on and it's smart not to be playing when you don't feel like it's not going to work out to have a chance to win the tournament.'"
Does he really think Andy, having asked for a wild card for the singles and doubles, would have pulled out if there was any possibility of him playing - letting everyone, including his brother, down? He really doesn't like our boy, does he? Perhaps this was designed to cover Fed's huge sigh of relief!!!
RoastLamb
04-11-2011, 17:24
He's one to talk. He missed the entire Asian swing for no good reason. Eejit.
Read that report from Fed in The Herald today. Disgusted, why most people think he's a 'nice' person is beyond me. Great player, but unfortunately conceited and smug sums him up for me.
VamosVixs
04-11-2011, 21:51
And this is why I am not a Federer fan. :rolleyes:
RoastLamb
04-11-2011, 22:04
But luckily we're not the only ones who see him as he really is. During his match tonight one of the English tennistv commies said how he never gives his opponents credit after he loses and how he finds it hard to be gracious to others.
VamosVixs
04-11-2011, 22:06
I was beginning to think noone else apart from us on here saw him like that! :shocked:
More and more people are seeing it now. Though at my French class today the subject of conversation got onto tennis (mainly because I introduced it :rolling:) and the others all liked Federer best! I said oh no, but didn't enlighten them further - didn't want to turn a friendly class into an argument and my French probably isn't good enough to explain anyway.
Guardian (http://www.guardian.co.uk/sport/2011/nov/03/andy-murray-confident-paris?newsfeed=true) - Andy Murray is confident he will be ready to play in Paris next week
Fed is unbelievable :grrr:
More and more people are seeing it now. Though at my French class today the subject of conversation got onto tennis (mainly because I introduced it :rolling:) and the others all liked Federer best! I said oh no, but didn't enlighten them further - didn't want to turn a friendly class into an argument and my French probably isn't good enough to explain anyway.il est une orgueilleux au cours de la chèvre de la Colline
NorthernLights
05-11-2011, 17:08
I was just thinking back to Fed's comment that he doesn't care about being overtaken by Andy in the rankings. Really, Roger? :laugh:
Hmmmmmmm! Interesting;)..................http://www1.skysports.com/tennis/news/12110/7293597/?utm_medium=facebook&utm_source=twitterfeed_Tennis
Bleacher/Yahoo (http://bleacherreport.com/tb/bbT1m) - Andy Murray’s sore bottom forced him to withdraw from tourney
Andy Interview..........https://www.facebook.com/video/video.php?v=10150349926170986
supergran
06-11-2011, 21:30
I am also surprised when people think he is "nice" but when I enlighten them re his snide comments and unsporting remarks they know very little about them. Unlike we mad tennis fans who read/watch everything they are ignorant of this side of Federer. I have converted many!!
I am also surprised when people think he is "nice" but when I enlighten them re his snide comments and unsporting remarks they know very little about them. Unlike we mad tennis fans who read/watch everything they are ignorant of this side of Federer. I have converted many!!would you like to join the GOAT basher campaign :pirate:
ESPN Tennis........http://espn.go.com/tennis/story/_/id/7199751/tennis-roger-federer-make-two-row
ATP Briefing........http://www.atpworldtour.com/News/Tennis/2011/11/45/Paris-Monday-Briefing.aspx
Matt Fitzgerald....http://www.atpworldtour.com/News/Tennis/2011/11/45/Weekly-Snapshot-07-November-2011.aspx
Good to see another article from Matt, though it's a shame they illustrated it with a pic of Fed! :rolling: I see from his article that it's Dolly's birthday today - Happy Birthday Dolly! :party:
would you like to join the GOAT basher campaign :pirate:
could start with renaming the federer thread - not many posts on it anyway!!
10sballs.com (http://www.10sballs.com/2011/11/07/end-of-season-for-injured-del-potro-whilst-murray-believes-ready-for-bercy/) - End of Season for Injured Del Potro, whilst Murray Believes Ready for Bercy
Sport Review (http://www.thesportreview.com/tsr/2011/11/paris-masters-2011-preview-andy-murray/) - Paris Masters 2011: Can Andy Murray make it four in a row?
Bleacher (http://bleacherreport.com/articles/929288-andy-murray-5-reasons-2012-is-murrays-year-to-finally-win-a-major) - Andy Murray: 5 Reasons 2012 Is Murray's Year to Finally Win a Major
Metro (http://www.metro.co.uk/sport/881008-andy-murray-is-close-to-a-grand-slam-win-says-former-coach) - Andy Murray is close to a grand slam win, says former coach
RoastLamb
07-11-2011, 23:43
Tom Tebbutt's Paris blog. (http://www.lovemeansnothing.ca/blog/year-one-of-the-new-milos-ends-in-paris) There's a little bit about Andy at the end re: one of the promotional posters at the event.
Andy interview...........http://www.atpworldtour.com/Tennis/Media/Videos/2011/11/Paris-2011-Monday-Interview-Murray.aspx
http://www.atpworldtour.com/News/Tennis/2011/11/45/Paris-Preview-Federer-Focused-On-Title.aspx
Look to the last paragraph of this article from the ATP site - I can't believe I'm really reading positive comments from Smuggerson about Andy!!! :confused:
Andy talking about boxing..............http://www.dailymotion.com/video/xm7ki1_andy-murray-his-other-passion_sport
http://www.atpworldtour.com/News/Tennis/2011/11/45/Paris-Preview-Federer-Focused-On-Title.aspx
Look to the last paragraph of this article from the ATP site - I can't believe I'm really reading positive comments from Smuggerson about Andy!!! :confused:
It says Federer is being hopeful of winning the tournament - he has never won it, or even got to the final for that matter. In fact he has only reached the semis once.
It says Federer is being hopeful of winning the tournament - he has never won it, or even got to the final for that matter. In fact he has only reached the semis once. When I read it I nearly fell off my chair.Is he covering his back?
When I read it I nearly fell off my chair.Is he covering his back?
Most definitely!
VamosVixs
08-11-2011, 19:43
My goodness! :shocked:
He must be mellowing in his old age.
Not only Andy but Ferrer is chasing Fed. Nice pic of a thoughtful Andy.
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2059108/Roger-Federer-fight-stay-four.html?ito=feeds-newsxml
That article also tells us why Nole didn't withdraw!
Telegraph (http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/tennis/8875615/Andy-Murray-targets-title-at-ATP-World-Tour-Finals.html)- Andy Murray targets title at ATP World Tour Finals
BBC (http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/tennis/15639459.stm) - Paris Masters: Andy Murray to play Jeremy Chardy in opener
ESPN (http://www.espn.co.uk/tennis/sport/story/120335.html)- Murray wary of momentum check
Press Association (http://www.google.com/hostednews/ukpress/article/ALeqM5j2eN0QFWurK6I7NRrzY3b8Ov8PPg?docId=N05190813 20704875880A) - Murray in doubles
*collapses in shock* reading positive comments from Federer about Andy
supergran
09-11-2011, 00:28
http://www.atpworldtour.com/News/Tennis/2011/11/45/Paris-Preview-Federer-Focused-On-Title.aspx
Look to the last paragraph of this article from the ATP site - I can't believe I'm really reading positive comments from Smuggerson about Andy!!! :confused: He doesn't fool me for one nano-second.:whistle:
david1610
09-11-2011, 01:09
He must be mellowing in his old age.
And he might be getting his excuses in early.
I couldnt care less what he says !!!
And he might be getting his excuses in early.
Agree, he is covering his bases.
BBC's Jonathan Overend.......http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/jonathanoverend/2011/11/so_what_would_you_do.html
david1610
09-11-2011, 13:09
BBC's Jonathan Overend.......http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/jonathanoverend/2011/11/so_what_would_you_do.html
Just read it.... talk about temptation... Nole "dodgy shoulder" gets 1.6 million dollars if he plays one match in Paris and nothing if he does not, besides any tournament prize money. Wish I had read this before reading the discussion about "will he/won't he play?"!
Just read it.... talk about temptation... Nole "dodgy shoulder" gets 1.6 million dollars if he plays one match in Paris and nothing if he does not, besides any tournament prize money. Wish I had read this before reading the discussion about "will he/won't he play?"!
True, he is most certainly not going to "Not Play"...........as you say to much temptation $1.6million can't be refused:wave:Let's see how dodgy his shoulder is:tennis:
supergran
09-11-2011, 13:31
True, he is most certainly not going to "Not Play"...........as you say to much temptation $1.6million can't be refused:wave:Let's see how dodgy his shoulder is:tennis: Well, I have heard it said "the more you have, the more you want":lol:
Well, I have heard it said "the more you have, the more you want":lol:
:lol: Very true Maureen!!:thumbup:
London Evening Standard......http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/standard-sport/article-24007827-andy-murray-can-go-one-better-than-me-at-olympics-says-tim-henman.do
supergran
09-11-2011, 18:53
Enjoyed reading that. Tim sounds very positive about Andy...and it's nice to know he will be playing again.
jeannie13
09-11-2011, 19:53
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Enjoyed reading that. Tim sounds very positive about Andy...and it's nice to know he will be playing again.
I'd be tempted to shout out "come on Andy" whenTim was playing.:rolling::laugh:
VamosVixs
09-11-2011, 20:01
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I'd be tempted to shout out "come on Andy" whenTim was playing.:rolling::laugh:
:rolling::rolling::rolling:
david1610
09-11-2011, 21:31
There is a very nice video of Andy on the Paris website, talking about boxing and explaining his passion for it and... suggesting which tennis player would make a good boxer....
http://www.dailymotion.com/playlist/x1rl8l_FFT_bnp-paribas-masters-2011-videos/1#videoId=xm7ki1 and then click on the Andy video
BBC (http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/tennis/15655739.stm) - Andy Murray eases past Jeremy Chardy at Paris Masters
The Telegraph..........http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/tennis/andymurray/8880931/Paris-Masters-2011-Andy-Murray-demolishes-Andy-Roddick-to-reach-last-eight.html
BBC (http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/tennis/15674544.stm) - Andy Murray powers past Andy Roddick at Paris Masters
ESPN (http://www.espn.co.uk/tennis/sport/story/120669.html) - Murray plays down hamstring fears
Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/tennis/article-2059787/Andy-Murray-beats-Andy-Roddick-Paris-Masters.html) - Magic Murray in a hurry as Brit swats angry Roddick aside to progress in Paris Masters
Daily Record (http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/tennis-news/2011/11/10/paris-masters-awesome-andy-murray-routs-andy-roddick-to-reach-quarters-86908-23551934/) - Paris Masters: Awesome Andy Murray routs Andy Roddick to reach quarters
Guardian (http://www.guardian.co.uk/sport/2011/nov/10/andy-murray-andy-roddick-paris) - Andy Murray powers past Andy Roddick in Paris Masters
Sky Sports (http://www.skysports.com/skysportsnews/video/0,,13987_7300259,00.html)- Murray set to face Roddick (1:15)
video Sky interview
Sky Sports (http://www.skysports.com/video/inline/0,,12611_7302043,00.html) - Murray races past Roddick (2:12)
post match video Sky interview
Sky Sports (http://www1.skysports.com/tennis/news/12110/7301452/Murray-races-past-Roddick) - Murray races past Roddick
Paris masters site (http://www.fft.fr/en/bnp-paribas-masters-en/news/murray-storms-victory-battle-andys-0) - Murray storms to victory in battle of the Andys
ATP site (http://www.atpworldtour.com/News/Tennis/2011/11/45/Paris-Thursday-Murray-Beats-Roddick.aspx)- Murray Cruises Into Quarter-finals
Tennistv (http://www.tennistv.com/page/Video/0,,11444~1873448,00.html) - Andy's post match interview
video
TennisTV (http://www.tennistv.com/page/Video/0,,11444~1873462,00.html) - Berdych post match interview
video - a bit about Andy near the end.
RoastLamb
10-11-2011, 17:34
Tom Tebbutt's blog. (http://www.lovemeansnothing.ca/blog/roland-garros-au-naturel) Little bit about Andy (plus photo) at end. Interesting bit about him visiting Roland Garros off season. App. their gift shop still gets about 15 customers a day.
Guardian (http://www.guardian.co.uk/sport/blog/2011/nov/10/andy-murray-on-a-roll) - Andy Murray is on a roll as the best gear up for Greenwich
"Andy Murray, dispatching his proud but flailing patsy Andy Roddick with such style in Paris, is gearing up for the season's finale, the ATP World Tour Finals at the O2 Arena in Greenwich, in his best form of the season."
10sballs.com (http://www.10sballs.com/2011/11/10/murray-not-sure-how-healthy-he-is/) - Murray Not Sure How Healthy He Is
Bleacher (http://bleacherreport.com/articles/934129-andy-murray-how-much-should-we-make-of-his-excellent-form) - Andy Murray: How Much Should We Make of His Excellent Form?
BBC (http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/tennis/15685128.stm) - Andy Murray on 'fun' Andy Roddick destruction
audio interview with Andy
Andy interview after the Berdych match.............................http://www.tennistv.com/page/Video/0,,11444~1874095,00.html
Tennis.com.............http://www.tennis.com/articles/templates/ticker.aspx?articleid=15100&zoneid=6
Missed the whole week. Andy didn't seem too down in that interview.I'm sure he'll do well at the O2. Hope Berdych wins tomorrow against Fed. Wonder why Valencia didn't give Andy a wildcard.
I guess Valencia couldn't afford him. They couldn't afford Hawkeye either!
Vamos Tsonga and Berdy tomorrow!
Sallydaisy
11-11-2011, 21:46
I guess Valencia couldn't afford him. They couldn't afford Hawkeye either!
Must be on account of the extortionate train fares from Brechin ...
Due to the fact that the trains haven't stopped here since Beeching!
i agree andy didn't look too devastated to have lost yesterday. bit of tactical play? he wouldn't want to play fedX when he was exhausted after a 3 hour game, but next time they meet may not be till semi or final of the O2, very significant match in terms of the no3 shirt.
It was refreshing to read the BBC report which resisted the usual hyperbole of "crashed" out and so on and used terms like "fought valiantly"and "edged" out.
BBC (http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/tennis/15697911.stm) - Andy Murray loses to Tomas Berdych in Paris Masters quarter-finals
Fox/Bleacher (http://bleacherreport.com/tb/bc1vr)- Roddick rips system after loss
Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/tennis/article-2060512/Andy-Murray-loses-Tomas-Berdych-Paris-Masters.html)- Andy fury: Murray's unbeaten run ends amid ball dispute at Paris Masters
Guardian (http://www.guardian.co.uk/sport/2011/nov/11/andy-murray-tomas-berdych-paris-masters) - Andy Murray beaten in three sets by Tomas Berdych in Paris Masters
Sky Sports (http://www1.skysports.com/tennis/news/12110/7304208/Murray-meets-his-Paris-match) - Murray meets his Paris match
The Score (http://www.thescore.ie/suddenly-good-murray-cutting-out-the-bread-and-yogurts-has-worked-wonders-276814-Nov2011/) - Suddenly good Murray: Cutting out the bread and yogurts has worked wonders
Telegraph (http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/tennis/andymurray/8884690/Andy-Murrays-18-match-winning-run-over-as-Tomas-Berdych-beats-him-at-Paris-Masters.html) - Andy Murray's 18-match winning run over as Tomas Berdych beats him at Paris Masters
Bleacher (http://bleacherreport.com/articles/934129-andy-murray-how-much-should-we-make-of-his-excellent-form?utm_source=newsletter)- Andy Murray: How Much Should We Make of His Excellent Form?
The second article ("Roddick rips system after loss") is very interesting - cheers, cazza!
david1610
13-11-2011, 15:47
Andy interview after the Berdych match.............................http://www.tennistv.com/page/Video/0,,11444~1874095,00.html
Now that is interesting.... for what is not said of course!
1. Respect for you as always Andy for never belittling an opponent's victory, even though you had very strong grounds for doing so what with the ball changes and not being shown them on the BPs.
2. Valencia did not give a wild card. A 500 tournament not wanting a top four player? Especially with two others already booked elsewhere? Protecting its own? Mad and they may live to regret that for years.
3. Andy not 100% and needing a few days off.
Puts the match result into perspective!
Madeline
13-11-2011, 15:51
Now that is interesting.... for what is not said of course!
1. Respect for you as always Andy for never belittling an opponent's victory, even though you had very strong grounds for doing so what with the ball changes and not being shown them on the BPs.
2. Valencia did not give a wild card. A 500 tournament not wanting a top four player? Especially with two others already booked elsewhere? Protecting its own? Mad and they may live to regret that for years.
3. Andy not 100% and needing a few days off.
Puts the match result into perspective!
A top player who is a former champion of the tournament!
Now that is interesting.... for what is not said of course!
1. Respect for you as always Andy for never belittling an opponent's victory, even though you had very strong grounds for doing so what with the ball changes and not being shown them on the BPs.
2. Valencia did not give a wild card. A 500 tournament not wanting a top four player? Especially with two others already booked elsewhere? Protecting its own? Mad and they may live to regret that for years.
3. Andy not 100% and needing a few days off.
Puts the match result into perspective!
A top player who is a former champion of the tournament!worth mentioning then that three out the four semifinalist the two finalist and the winner where all Spanish, what a pathetic decision by the tournament director
david1610
13-11-2011, 16:26
If Andy by chance, or more probably his agency, had demanded a large appearance fee and the director knew the Spanish presence would sell the tickets, then I can just about understand the decision from a commercial point of view, but otherwise it will come back to bite him now Andy has made it publicly clear he asked but was not offered a wild card, hopefully when the ATP has to reconsider which tourneys get 500 status and which 250 status.
Apart from prestige, btw, what is the criteria? I think we discussed this once, but a tournament like Queen's, given the entry it attracts as preparation for Wimbledon, is crying out to be given 500 status. Unless it is just a financial question and then it might presumably be too expensive for certain 250 tourneys to upgrade to 500 prize money. As I made clear in my long post on the Rankings thread, being a 500 tournament doesn't mean you get anyone from the top four necessarily interested in the tourney - the top four averaged 2 500 appearances and there are 11 available, so even more reason to grab a top four player if you can!
WC went to Javier Marti WR 181,Daniel Gimeno-Traver WR 103,, Monaco, Juan (ARG)WR 33:shocked:
A top player who is a former champion of the tournament!
.............. and the defending doubles champion with his brother. Could be, of course, that Ferrer didn't fancy being beaten by Andy again, especially on his own muck heap!
ALIS!!!:shocked::rolling::rolling:
Hmmmm! the plot does thicken!!!...........food for thought!:)
Sky Sports...................http://www1.skysports.com/tennis/news/12110/7307975/Fed-predicts-balanced-draw
ESPN.......http://www.espn.co.uk/tennis/sport/story/121264.html...................
Setanta (http://www.setanta.com/ien/Articles/2011/11/12/Murray-eyes-improvement/gnid-117338/) - Murray feels he needs to improve
ESPN (http://www.espn.co.uk/tennis/sport/story/120968.html)- Murray defiant over swearing controversy
MurrayAOne
14-11-2011, 19:20
Setanta (http://www.setanta.com/ien/Articles/2011/11/12/Murray-eyes-improvement/gnid-117338/) - Murray feels he needs to improve
ESPN (http://www.espn.co.uk/tennis/sport/story/120968.html)- Murray defiant over swearing controversy
Andy is quite right to be peeved about his warning.
Oh dear, they chose a particularly unflattering photo for that one!
Via Stu Fraser on Facebook. Just one word for it. WOW!
Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/tennis/article-2061541/Andy-Murray-exclusive-Martin-Samuel-interviews-Britains-No-1.html?ito=feeds-newsxml): Andy Murray exclusive
One of my most favourite articles! So deep, insightful and shows what a thoughtful and great person Andy is!
KnightOwl
15-11-2011, 00:47
Brilliant!
MurrayAOne
15-11-2011, 00:50
Brilliant article in Daily Mail. So proud of Andy's maturity, dedication and acute awareness of his own situation. He is a credit to the sport and we are VERY lucky to have him.
galagirl
15-11-2011, 08:02
Superb article
LC the fan
15-11-2011, 09:05
Absolutely great article in the Mail
A double page spread, Fair, Honest and Flattering. How unusual is that ?
LC the fan
15-11-2011, 09:07
Oh dear, they chose a particularly unflattering photo for that one!
They nearly always do Linda. If they can find a photo of Andy grimacing or with his mouth open, its always first choice !
That's another thing about the Mail Article - a decent photo for once
Thanks for that Xenon - great article.
Madeline
15-11-2011, 10:41
Am I the only person who can't get that link to work? I get their home page, and when, very near the bottom, I find a link to the article, clicking on that gives me the top of their home page again.
Am I the only person who can't get that link to work? I get their home page, and when, very near the bottom, I find a link to the article, clicking on that gives me the top of their home page again.
No Madeline the link was working last night, but is'nt now, even if you click on sport & then tennis it still takes you back to the home page!
Just checked the site & I think it is actually the site that is not letting you read it & not Xenon's link:)
Happening to me too on my work PC Madeline.
Sky Sports...............http://www1.skysports.com/tennis/news/12110/7309258/?utm_medium=facebook&utm_source=twitterfeed_Tennis
Check this link out which I took from Andy's FB page.................http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/tennis/article-2061541/Andy-Murray-interview-Martin-Samuel.html
The Economist..........http://www.economist.com/blogs/gametheory/2011/11/scheduling-tennis
that was a very interesting article in thee Mail, 2 things strike me - andy's insistence on doing more of the same thing, with even more effort, and i'm afraid that he is still hamstrung by a fear of losing. i don't think it is in andy's nature to play with the freedom, to take as much risk as for example tsonga did playing isner
BBC Radio5 Live WTF Draw...........http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/console/bbc_radio_five_live?from=atp
that was a very interesting article in thee Mail, 2 things strike me - andy's insistence on doing more of the same thing, with even more effort, and i'm afraid that he is still hamstrung by a fear of losing. i don't think it is in andy's nature to play with the freedom, to take as much risk as for example tsonga did playing isner
Andy is not alone in this - if you read the biographies of any of the elite players, including Agassi, McEnroe and Nadal, they are all dogged by the fear of losing. They say that the elation of winning is as much about relief at not having lost as having won. He is also damned if he does and damned of he doesn't - he took a risk in the third set tie-break against Nadal at the 02 last year and lost - if he had won it would have been accalaimed as magnificence - because he lost some labelled it foolhardy!
Don't get carried away with Federer resurgence.
http://uk.eurosport.yahoo.com/tennis/simon-reed/article/8003/
ATP WTF Draw.................http://www.atpworldtour.com/News/Tennis/2011/11/46/London-Finals-Groups-Announced.aspx
BBC (http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/tennis/15739037.stm) - Andy Murray to face Novak Djokovic at ATP World Tour Finals
Telegraph (http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/tennis/atptour/8891316/ATP-Tour-Finals-2011-Andy-Murray-to-face-Novak-Djokovic-in-Group-A-at-season-finale.html) - ATP Tour Finals 2011: Andy Murray to face Novak Djokovic in Group A at season finale
Guardian (http://www.guardian.co.uk/sport/2011/nov/15/novak-djokovic-atp-world-tour-finals?newsfeed=true)- Andy Murray grouped with wounded Novak Djokovic at World Tour Finals
Scottish Daily Record (http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/tennis-news/2011/11/16/atp-world-tour-finals-passion-is-the-key-as-andy-murray-goes-in-search-of-huge-cash-prize-86908-23565441/) - ATP World Tour Finals: Passion is the key as Andy Murray goes in search of huge cash prize
"ANDY MURRAY believes Wayne Rooney's character flaws have helped him become one of the best footballers on the planet.
So the Scot is adamant he can lift a Grand Slam title without ditching his Rooney-like temper tantrums and meltdowns.
The world No.3 has been heavily criticised for his on-court demeanour and the regular rants he directs at those watching in the players' box.
Murray has been told more times than he cares to remember that he needs to sort out his mental approach - with ex-Davis Cup skipper John Lloyd among his biggest critics.
However, the 24-year-old insists he would lose his competitive edge and do more harm than good if he underwent a radical personality transformation."
tennisworld (http://www.tennisworldusa.org/Murray-speaks-about-devastating-Aussie-Open-loss-articolo2247.html) - Murray speaks about devastating Aussie Open loss
"I don’t think a defeat has ever taken longer to get out of my system," said Murray. "The Australian Open takes place in January, so in December I decamped to Miami to prepare. I spent Christmas Day alone, running on the beach.."
tennisworld (http://www.tennisworldusa.org/Murray-speaks-about-devastating-Aussie-Open-loss-articolo2247.html) - Murray speaks about devastating Aussie Open loss
"I don’t think a defeat has ever taken longer to get out of my system," said Murray. "The Australian Open takes place in January, so in December I decamped to Miami to prepare. I spent Christmas Day alone, running on the beach.."
I know that to reach the top you have to train really hard and make sacrifices, but I think this is going too far. I bet the other top players spent a traditional Christmas Day with their families, though of course they'd have been up early on Boxing morning for training! I do wish Andy would make a little more time for fun, I'm sure it would benefit him in the long run. I know I've said this before, and I'll probably say it again.
Bleacher (http://bleacherreport.com/articles/942908-world-tour-finals-a-preview-and-analysis-of-the-match-ups-in-the-two-groups) - World Tour Finals: A Preview and Analysis of the Matchups in the Two Groups
Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/tennis/article-2061757/Andy-Murray-v-Novak-Djokovic-ATP-Tour-finals-draw-London-O2-Arena.html)- Murray set for Djokovic showdown in London after ATP Tour Finals groups drawn
ESPN (Tsonga out to deny Nadal rematch for Murray) - Tsonga out to deny Nadal rematch for Murray
BBC (http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/jonathanoverend/2011/11/o2_arena_gets_ready_to_host_at.html) - Tennis stars heading for O2
Jonathan Overend blog
Herald (http://www.heraldscotland.com/sport/other-sports-news/finals-countdown-as-murray-gears-up-for-the-cream-1.1135101)- Finals countdown as Murray gears up for the cream
Independent (http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/tennis/bogeyman-lies-in-wait-for-murray-at-season-finale-6262690.html) - Bogeyman lies in wait for Murray at season finale
ESPN (http://www.espn.co.uk/tennis/sport/story/121527.html) - I fear failure more than my rivals - Murray
Eurosport (http://uk.eurosport.yahoo.com/15112011/58/australian-open-murray-hated-practising-melbourne.html)- Australian Open - Murray: I hated practising after Melbourne
ESPN (http://www.espn.co.uk/tennis/sport/story/121439.html)- Murray calls for British funding overhaul
10sballs (http://www.10sballs.com/2011/11/16/murray-at-home-expects-to-do-well-in-london/) - Murray, at Home, Expects to Do Well in London
Eurosport (http://uk.eurosport.yahoo.com/16112011/2/tennis-tour-must-look-top-players-rusedski.html) - Tennis-Tour must look after top players - Rusedski
Guardian (http://www.guardian.co.uk/sport/blog/2011/nov/16/schedule-top-players-tennis?newsfeed=true)- Treadmill schedule is taking its toll on top players
I know that to reach the top you have to train really hard and make sacrifices, but I think this is going too far. I bet the other top players spent a traditional Christmas Day with their families, though of course they'd have been up early on Boxing morning for training! I do wish Andy would make a little more time for fun, I'm sure it would benefit him in the long run. I know I've said this before, and I'll probably say it again.
I agree with you Linda !!! Tennis is his job , and most jobs you get Christmas day off to be with your family. Hopefully this year he will do that .
supergran
17-11-2011, 00:10
When I read that in the paper I was really sad for him. I do hope this year he enjoys a family Christmas.
ATP Champions Tour (http://www.atpchampionstour.com/news191.html) - Safin Picks Djokovic To Conquer London; Muster Disagrees
Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/tennis/article-2062583/Andy-Murray-better-chance-end-wait-major-2012-says-Greg-Rusedski.html?ito=feeds-newsxml)- You'll never have better chance to end wait for major in 2012, Rusedski tells Murray
Metro (http://www.metro.co.uk/sport/881960-andy-murray-rafael-nadal-and-novak-djokovic-quizzed-on-tennis-finale)- Andy Murray, Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic quizzed on tennis finale
tennistalk (http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20111117/Home-crowd_advantage_may_not_work_for_Murray) - Home-crowd advantage may not work for Murray
ESPN (http://espn.go.com/sports/tennis/powerrankings/_/season/2011/month/november)- Tennis Power Rankings
ESPN (http://www.espn.co.uk/tennis/sport/story/121781.html) - Murray out to spoil Federer's party
metro (http://www.metro.co.uk/sport/882009-form-fitness-and-fans-make-andy-murray-the-man-to-beat-at-atp-world-tour-finals) - Form, fitness and fans make Murray the man to beat at ATP Tour Finals
ESPN (http://www.espn.co.uk/espn/sport/story/121776.html)- Murray poised to strike in 2012 - Rusedski
Reuters (http://uk.reuters.com/article/2011/11/17/uk-tennis-men-murray-rusedski-idUKTRE7AG0IT20111117) - Murray should capitalise on change to break jinx - Rusedski
metro (http://www.metro.co.uk/sport/extra/881956-andy-murray-ready-to-annihilate-the-competition-at-the-olympic-games) - Andy Murray ready to annihilate the competition at the Olympic Games
Playing With Perception
(http://www.atpworldtour.com/News/DEUCE-Tennis/DEUCE-Finals-2011/Andy-Murray.aspx?utm_source=ATPMailing&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=ATP World Tour Insider #46 - November 17 2011 (1))Andy Murray is often put under a microscope, but remains an enigma to most. Down-to-earth, but with all the makings of a star on court, one thing is certain: There is much more to the British No. 1 than meets the eye.
Guerkins2
17-11-2011, 20:26
Playing With Perception
(http://www.atpworldtour.com/News/DEUCE-Tennis/DEUCE-Finals-2011/Andy-Murray.aspx?utm_source=ATPMailing&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=ATP World Tour Insider #46 - November 17 2011 (1))Andy Murray is often put under a microscope, but remains an enigma to most. Down-to-earth, but with all the makings of a star on court, one thing is certain: There is much more to the British No. 1 than meets the eye.
This is a really good article- one lots of people should read!
Thanks Hawks. You beat me to it. Great article.:)
I was just about to put this on too - a great article. Well done Mr Mitchell!
BBC (http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/tennis/15708548.stm)- ATP World Tour Finals: Boris Becker on the finalists
Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/tennis/article-2062975/Roger-Federer-warns-Andy-Murray-ahead-ATP-Tour-finals-London.html?ito=feeds-newsxml) - Brilliant effort, Andy... but I wasn't there! Fed warns Murray ahead of London showpiece
SI Beyond the baseline (http://tennis.si.com/2011/11/17/djokovic-robson-look-sharp-at-twilight-premiere/) - Djokovic, Robson looking sharp for ‘Twilight’
supergran
17-11-2011, 23:17
Fed.....Bah, humbug. Arrogant*********************:angry:
MurrayAOne
17-11-2011, 23:26
Exactly! Fed's not taking anything away from Andy and then takes everything away from Andy. Well Andy wasn't in Basel either!!!
Fed is an expert at playing mind games , and thats what hes doing here .
Fed is an expert at playing mind games , and thats what hes doing here .
It looks to me as if Andy is in the Fed's head and I'm sick of his mind games against Andy every time they might play or are scheduled to play against each other. Being on Andy's home soil makes it worse.
I really hope if they meet next week that Andy thumps him.
I don't remember any other great player using this strategy before a tournament to upset one of his rivals.
Boris Becker says Andy Murray's approach is "too negative":
http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/tennis/15785738.stm
I see Smuggerson is running true to form - Andy really has got into his head, hasn't he? Just who did Mr Smug beat in Basel and Paris - a star-struck Nishikori and an exhausted Berdych? Could it be that he didn't go to Shanghai because Andy beat him so thoroughly in the final there last year? I am so looking forward to Andy thrashing him at the 02. C'mon Andy - you've really got him rattled!
ChrisMac
18-11-2011, 10:53
Wish Boris would give it a rest!
Well, we all know where Boris' brains are! Having said that, the headlines are a bit misleading, I think he's saying that in the past Andy has been too passive.
Playing With Perception
(http://www.atpworldtour.com/News/DEUCE-Tennis/DEUCE-Finals-2011/Andy-Murray.aspx?utm_source=ATPMailing&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=ATP World Tour Insider #46 - November 17 2011 (1))Andy Murray is often put under a microscope, but remains an enigma to most. Down-to-earth, but with all the makings of a star on court, one thing is certain: There is much more to the British No. 1 than meets the eye.
According to the ATP site, this article is to be published in the WTF programme. Can only be good for Andy - perhaps, just perhaps, it might change a few minds about him!
LC the fan
18-11-2011, 15:11
When I read The Mail this morning I couldn't believe Fed's comment. :grrr: Only he - and I do mean only Fed, the others wouldn't stoop so low - would make such a rude and arrogant comment. Oh boy Oh boy I hope both Djoko and Andy give him a whopping
We didn't really expect Fed to say anything else did we? Unfortunately he forgot how he won Basel. It would be good if just occasionally a reporter would point out these failings to him. I still like to watch him play, but on mute, can't stand all the hero worhip from the comms.
Thought the article by Kevin Mitchell was excellent.
LC the fan
18-11-2011, 15:36
I've just been looking at the ATP website and the photos of the welcome party. The only one not to have his wife/girlfriend with him was Andy. Do hope the relationship isn't in trouble again. Has anyone heard anything ?
I've just been looking at the ATP website and the photos of the welcome party. The only one not to have his wife/girlfriend with him was Andy. Do hope the relationship isn't in trouble again. Has anyone heard anything ? I think Kim is happier at home, she didn't attend last year, she came up during the week with Maggie May, probably bring Rusty as well this year.
RoastLamb
18-11-2011, 17:32
We didn't really expect Fed to say anything else did we? Unfortunately he forgot how he won Basel. It would be good if just occasionally a reporter would point out these failings to him. I still like to watch him play, but on mute, can't stand all the hero worhip from the comms.
Thought the article by Kevin Mitchell was excellent.
Well I read some tweets this morning from tennis journalists Christopher Clarey and Alex Willis who both saw through that comment. Thank goodness!
I've just been looking at the ATP website and the photos of the welcome party. The only one not to have his wife/girlfriend with him was Andy. Do hope the relationship isn't in trouble again. Has anyone heard anything ?
No idea, but since Maggie's tweet (yesterday? Or the day before?) about being woken up @ 7 am by drug testers, I gather they're living together :)
BBC..................http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/tennis/15792982.stm
Check out Andy's message on his Facebook thread re: tickets:thumbup:
I don't subscribe to the Times, so can't read the website, but on another forum someone has just posted an excerpt quoting Federer:
"I do feel a lot of support and never as strong as right now. I have so many fans so excited to have me come and play because they say they came from such-and-such a place only just to see me or be close. It is incredible. Last week, four ballkids in Paris came up to me and said they have to stop ballboying, they were at Roland Garros in 2009 and in Bercy this time. Two of the girls and a boy started crying because they couldn't be with me on the court any more. I said, "It's OK, come and watch me play some other time." I feel very fortunate for that."
Ugh - please pass me the sick bag!
jeannie13
18-11-2011, 21:55
You took the words out of my mouth,Alis.:eek: Pity there is not a suitable smilie.:red devil:
Fed is getting worse the older he gets!!
BBC (http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/tennis/15800553.stm)- Top tennis players set for ATP World Tour Finals
Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/tennis/article-2062975/Roger-Federer-warns-Andy-Murray-ahead-ATP-Tour-finals-London.html)- Brilliant effort, Andy... but I wasn't there! Fed warns Murray ahead of London showpiece
ESPN (Candid Federer picks holes in Murray successes )- Candid Federer picks holes in Murray successes
New York Times (http://www.nytimes.com/2011/11/19/sports/tennis/19iht-SRWTMURRAY19.html) - Andy Murray's Quest for the Missing Major
CNN (http://edition.cnn.com/2011/11/18/sport/tennis/tennis-atp-tour-finals/index.html)- Can Federer make history in London?
tennis.com (http://www.tennis.com/articles/templates/features.aspx?articleid=15138&zoneid=9) - Editors' Picks: 2011 ATP World Tour Finals
Sun (http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/tennis/3943969/Andy-Murray-Football-should-follow-tennis-over-racism.html) - Andy Murray: Football should follow tennis over racism
ESPN (http://www.espn.co.uk/betting/sport/story/121843.html) - Federer and Murray to slug it out at O2
ATP (http://www.atpworldtour.com/News/Tennis/2011/11/46/London-Finals-Gala-Raises-Funds-For-Hospital.aspx) - ATP World Tour Stars Go Full Swing To Raise Over £400,000 For Great Ormond Street Hospital
Madeline
18-11-2011, 22:32
You took the words out of my mouth,Alis.:eek: Pity there is not a suitable smilie.:red devil:
Fed is getting worse the older he gets!!
Will this one do?204
jeannie13
18-11-2011, 22:51
Will this one do?204
That's perfect, Madeline:rolling::laugh: Any chance getting it put on the official smilie list:thumbup:
RoastLamb
19-11-2011, 00:09
I wish he'd retire. Really, he needs to go whilst he's still close to the top. ;)
RoastLamb
19-11-2011, 00:21
Re: the tennis.com article. Can I just say how much I detest Pete Bodo??? What a plonker.
supergran
19-11-2011, 01:27
Ugh - please pass me the sick bag!Do hope it's big enough for two!!
The Guardian...."Roger Federer backtracks after cheap shot at world No3"....http://www.guardian.co.uk/sport/2011/nov/18/andy-murray-world-title?newsfeed=true
The Sun(video)......http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/tennis/3943969/Andy-Murray-Football-should-follow-tennis-over-racism.html
The Telegraph.......http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/tennis/atptour/8893836/ATP-World-Tour-Finals-2011-Jo-Wilfried-Tsonga-ready-to-challenge-the-big-four.html
Irish Times............http://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/sport/2011/1119/1224307824641.html
Madeline
19-11-2011, 11:01
Well done, the Guardian article!
My goodness - has Smugfed at last realised that not everyone is enamoured with the pearls of wisdom that drop from his lips. How dare anyone 'annoy' His Mightiness by throwing his ill-judged comments back at him - it's just not on!
Unfortunately, others obviously have not yet seen the light - see below:
'Federer edged out his competitors in two award categories, respectively selected by fans and ATP World Tour players. The 30-year-old Swiss extended his reign as the ATPWorldTour.com Fans’ Favourite presented by RICOH to a ninth straight year, and won the Stefan Edberg Sportsmanship Award for a seventh time in eight years. Since 2003, Federer has now won 22 ATP World Tour Awards.
“One of the reasons why I play this wonderful sport is for my fans so I would like to thank them once again for their continued support,” said Federer. “It really is so amazing and means the world to me. It’s also gratifying to be recognised by my fellow players for exhibiting fair play on and off the court. The award is named after Stefan Edberg, one of my childhood idols, so it is even more special.”'
jeannie13
19-11-2011, 12:12
My goodness - has Smugfed at last realised that not everyone is enamoured with the pearls of wisdom that drop from his lips. How dare anyone 'annoy' His Mightiness by throwing his ill-judged comments back at him - it's just not on!
:rolling::rolling:
Well said Alis.:clap: I hope that more of the tennis press & commies see through him now. There is too much Fed-worship amongst them.:worship:
From the Guardian article
"Petty squabbles aside, this tournament has a knife-edge feel to it. Murray's hamstring is "a little bit sore"; Mardy Fish is playing on one good leg but is "tons better" than after his second collapse in a week in Paris last week; and Federer wonders if Nadal is "a bit rusty" and says of Novak Djokovic's right shoulder: "I guess that's going to be OK with the rest he's had."
This is not a tennis tournament; it's a hospital waiting room."
Telegraph (http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/tennis/andymurray/8889351/ATP-Tour-Finals-2011-Boris-Becker-says-Andy-Murray-can-use-London-as-a-springboard-to-Grand-Slam-breakthrough.html) - ATP Tour Finals 2011: Boris Becker says Andy Murray can use London as a springboard to Grand Slam breakthrough
Telegraph (http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/tennis/8900378/ATP-World-Tour-Finals-2011-Humble-Rafael-Nadal-ready-to-lift-his-game-to-tackle-unbelievable-Novak-Djokovic.html) - ATP World Tour Finals 2011: Humble Rafael Nadal ready to lift his game to tackle 'unbelievable' Novak Djokovic
"It has been another lucrative season for Murray, despite the ongoing absence of a grand slam title on his CV. And it was good to see him sharing his success at Thursday night’s pre-tournament charity gala at the Battersea Power Station. Murray took part in an auction in aid of the Great Ormond Street children’s hospital, and donated £18,000 towards equipment for the new Heart and Lung Centre."
Bleacher/Yahoo (http://bleacherreport.com/tb/bc8b1) - Predicting every match of the ATP World Tour Finals
Bleacher (http://bleacherreport.com/articles/946771-six-players-who-could-break-out-next-year) - Men's Tennis: 6 Players Who Could Break Out Next Year
Scottish Daily Record (http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/tennis-news/2011/11/19/atp-masters-finals-andy-murray-hopes-to-give-home-crowd-end-of-season-cheer-with-win-at-o2-arena-86908-23573375/) - ATP Masters Finals: Andy Murray hopes to give home crowd end-of-season cheer with win at O2 Arena
Sun (http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/tennis/3944538/Greg-tips-Murray-for-O2-glory.html) - Greg tips Murray for O2 glory
ESPN (http://www.espn.co.uk/tennis/sport/story/122073.ht) - Becker tells Murray to get nasty
ATP (http://www.atpworldtour.com/News/Tennis/2011/11/46/London-Finals-Insiders-View.aspx) - An Insider's Look At The Barclays ATP World Tour Finals
"The boys took a couple of days off, then Novak Djokovic asked Rohan if he could hit and Andy Murray called to see if Aisam could practise. It is always great to practise with the top singles players, and it definitely improves our ball striking and doubles play. "
tennis news (http://blogs.bettor.com/400,000-generated-from-ATP-Tour-Finals-official-launch-for-hospital-charity-Tennis-News-a112635)- £400,000 generated from ATP Tour Finals official launch for hospital charity – Tennis News
"Special auctions were placed in the event and people paid huge prices to help the patients of the hospital. British No.1, Andy Murray, also bought a pendant valued £18,519 for the cause of charity. "
Independent (http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/tennis/paris-marathon-taught-me-some-things--murray-6264504.html) - Paris marathon taught me some things – Murray
Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/tennis/article-2063407/Andy-Murray-better-shot-ATP-World-Tour-Finals-says-Rafael-Nadal.html)- Murray and Co have a better shot at the O2 than me, says Nadal
Guardian (http://www.guardian.co.uk/sport/2011/nov/18/player-guide-atp-world-finals?newsfeed=true) - Boris Becker's player guide to the ATP World Tour Finals
They have even picked up on the Federer bash at Andy in Australia
Herald Sun (http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/reogerfederer-takes-shot-at-murrays-credentials/story-e6frf9if-1226199711825) - Roger Federer takes shot at Murray's credentials
Don't you just love it when Greg predicts Andy to win anything:facepalm:,that make's me more nervous than I normally am:fanning:
The fact that both Greg and Boris are predicting great things for Andy at the 02 and for next season is slightly alarming - really hope it isn't the kiss of death! Perhaps it's just that, at last, they have woken up to Andy's undoubted talents and don't wish to be caught on the back foot when he has a blistering season in 2012!
I wish he'd retire. Really, he needs to go whilst he's still close to the top. ;)
I agree. I see he's got back the Sportmanship award [:halo:] and no surprise the Fans' Favourite.
http://www.atpworldtour.com/Fans/Fan-Favorite/ATP-World-Tour-Awards-Announced-2011.aspx
jeannie13
19-11-2011, 17:31
I agree. I see he's got back the Sportmanship award [:halo:] and no surprise the Fans' Favourite.
http://www.atpworldtour.com/Fans/Fan-Favorite/ATP-World-Tour-Awards-Announced-2011.aspx
"there is none so blind as cannot see":shades::banghead: Why can;t they see through him?:confused:
The Slice.......http://the-slice.com/2011/11/murray%E2%80%99s-atp-finals-saturday-practice/
The Montreal Gazette..........http://blogs.montrealgazette.com/2011/11/19/ahead-of-the-world-tour-finals-much-ink-spilled/?utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=twitter
LC the fan
19-11-2011, 18:17
Must say a small congrats to the Daily Mail - Andy donated £18000 of his own money to Great Ormond Street Hospital and I was fairly sure it wouldn't get mentioned. Only a few words this morning but it is in print.
That's twice the Mail has surprised me this week - hoping for more !
RoastLamb
19-11-2011, 20:23
I agree. I see he's got back the Sportmanship award [:halo:] and no surprise the Fans' Favourite.
http://www.atpworldtour.com/Fans/Fan-Favorite/ATP-World-Tour-Awards-Announced-2011.aspx
How on earth did Fed get them??? Poor Djokovic. What does HE have to do to win a darned award???
VamosVixs
19-11-2011, 20:27
Why??? Djokovic is the main man this year, what has Fed done this year? :confused:
RoastLamb
19-11-2011, 20:29
I know! It's absolutely puzzling. He must have bribed all the players with free unlimited Lindt chocolates.
Thought I had to share another little Federism from His Majesty:
“But I’m not a fan of, ‘Please welcome world No 4 Roger Federer.’ Can we not be positive? Perhaps, ‘Former world No 1 or six-times Wimbledon champion?’ Isn’t that nicer for the fans? I think we have to be a bit more excited and pumped up. I’m not saying it to sound bad, it’s reality and 4 is not bad, but I suppose being world No 1 for so long, it sounds funny.”
Do you think he's finally lost the plot????!
TennisTV London Preview video........http://www.tennistv.com/page/Video/0,,11444~1877728,00.html sorry but it goes a bit funny towards the end!!:)
RoastLamb
19-11-2011, 21:02
Thought I had to share another little Federism from His Majesty:
“But I’m not a fan of, ‘Please welcome world No 4 Roger Federer.’ Can we not be positive? Perhaps, ‘Former world No 1 or six-times Wimbledon champion?’ Isn’t that nicer for the fans? I think we have to be a bit more excited and pumped up. I’m not saying it to sound bad, it’s reality and 4 is not bad, but I suppose being world No 1 for so long, it sounds funny.”
Do you think he's finally lost the plot????!
He has to constantly remind everyone of his past glory, you see. The last part is typical Federer: "I suppose being World No 1 for so long..."
jeannie13
19-11-2011, 21:20
:
He has to constantly remind everyone of his past glory, you see. The last part is typical Federer: "I suppose being World No 1 for so long..."
Words fail me concerning Fed's arrogance & conceit.:yikes:
VamosVixs
19-11-2011, 21:22
I can't wait till the day he retires!! :swingin:
ATP World Tour......http://www.atpworldtour.com/News/Tennis/2011/11/Features/Rio-De-Janeiro-Named-New-Partner.aspx
BBC (http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/tennis/15807055.stm)- Andy Murray demands top form to win ATP World Tour Finals
Telegraph (http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/tennis/andymurray/8901983/ATP-World-Tour-Finals-2011-Andy-Murray-wants-chance-to-let-his-tennis-do-the-talking-against-Roger-Federer.html)- ATP World Tour Finals 2011: Andy Murray wants chance to let his tennis do the talking against Roger Federer
"Hard to say. But Murray – who opens Barclays ATP Tour Finals campaign tomorrow against David Ferrer – defended himself yesterday, even suggesting that he might be quite chuffed to come up against Federer at the end of the week, and – as he put it – “let the tennis do the talking”."
.......
"Murray was diplomatic on Saturday, describing Federer as “obviously one of the best players ever”, and stressing how much he enjoys testing himself against one of the greats. But he stood his ground too. As he put it, Federer “has never been someone I’ve feared” – and that clearly extends to their verbal jousting."
Press Association (http://www.google.com/hostednews/ukpress/article/ALeqM5h4S37R68Z3W8aPpOyGG_OlG3JT_g?docId=N07529213 21734646177A) - Murray swerves Federer comments
ESPN (http://www.espn.co.uk/tennis/sport/story/122254.html)- Respectful Murray plays tit-for-tat with Federer
"Murray then dabbled in a bit of tit-for-tat, pointing out Federer's recent success at the BNP Paribas Masters was hardly something to boast about.
"Look at Paris," said the 24-year-old. "Rafa wasn't there, Novak was injured and I was injured. Every week is different. It depends on whether you can play your best tennis. "
Sport Review (http://www.thesportreview.com/tsr/2011/11/atp-world-tour-finals-2011-andy-murray/) - ATP World Tour Finals 2011: Andy Murray ready for finale
Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/tennis/article-2063694/Becker-Why-I-m-backing-Murray-rise-Grand-Slam-challenge.html?ito=feeds-newsxml)- Becker: Why I’m backing Murray to rise to the Grand Slam challenge
note comp to win some of Andy's gear at the bottom of the article
Telegraph (http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/tennis/andymurray/8901412/ATP-World-Tour-Finals-2011-indoor-game-at-Londons-O2-Arena-suits-Andy-Murray-just-fine.html)- ATP World Tour Finals 2011: indoor game at London's O2 Arena suits Andy Murray just fine
Telegraph (http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/tennis/8901716/ATP-World-Tour-Finals-2011-Time-is-still-on-Andy-Murrays-side-says-Ivan-Lendl.html)- ATP World Tour Finals 2011: Time is still on Andy Murray's side says Ivan Lendl
10sballs.com (http://www.10sballs.com/2011/11/19/london-players-selling-their-lockers-at-auction/) - London Players Selling Their Lockers at Auction
supergran
19-11-2011, 23:22
Thanks. Must say I enjoyed reading the Telegraph this morning.
Thought I had to share another little Federism from His Majesty:
“But I’m not a fan of, ‘Please welcome world No 4 Roger Federer.’ Can we not be positive? Perhaps, ‘Former world No 1 or six-times Wimbledon champion?’ Isn’t that nicer for the fans? I think we have to be a bit more excited and pumped up. I’m not saying it to sound bad, it’s reality and 4 is not bad, but I suppose being world No 1 for so long, it sounds funny.”
Do you think he's finally lost the plot????!
You serious! You are number 4 Federer... just deal! If you're going to do any talking about positioning, do it on court... please!
MurrayAOne
20-11-2011, 01:08
You serious! You are number 4 Federer... just deal! If you're going to do any talking about positioning, do it on court... please!
No toys left in THAT pram...
MurrayAOne
20-11-2011, 01:11
Thanks. Must say I enjoyed reading the Telegraph this morning.
Here here Zainab!
MurrayAOne
20-11-2011, 01:12
You serious! You are number 4 Federer... just deal! If you're going to do any talking about positioning, do it on court... please!
Here here Zainab!
Just read the 'Top 10 Roger Federer Verbal Jabs @ Andy Murray'. When you read them alltogether makes you realise how much Fed doesn't like Andy, also how much he fears dropping down the rankings. Pleased Andy managed to answer a few of those jibes in the papers today, very diplomatically I thought.
There is an article in today's Sunday Times on former British player, Anne Hobbs, who is now a motivational coach in America.
In answer to the question:Who do you most like to watch today? she is quoted:
"Andy Murray. I'm not just being a patriotic Brit, I really do think he's the best player the nation has produced, although I can't say I ever saw Fred Perry play. I see great strengths in Murray's game and he's improved since losing another semi-final at the US Open. At times he seems to have a hard time coping with his feelings and as a mind coach I would love to tell him there is a way for a player to understand their thoughts at any given moment."
Anne :thumbup:
Thought I had to share another little Federism from His Majesty:
“But I’m not a fan of, ‘Please welcome world No 4 Roger Federer.’ Can we not be positive? Perhaps, ‘Former world No 1 or six-times Wimbledon champion?’ Isn’t that nicer for the fans? I think we have to be a bit more excited and pumped up. I’m not saying it to sound bad, it’s reality and 4 is not bad, but I suppose being world No 1 for so long, it sounds funny.”
Do you think he's finally lost the plot????!
It can't be long before he says 'We are a grandmother'.
LC the fan
20-11-2011, 12:46
Thought I had to share another little Federism from His Majesty:
“But I’m not a fan of, ‘Please welcome world No 4 Roger Federer.’ Can we not be positive? Perhaps, ‘Former world No 1 or six-times Wimbledon champion?’ Isn’t that nicer for the fans? I think we have to be a bit more excited and pumped up. I’m not saying it to sound bad, it’s reality and 4 is not bad, but I suppose being world No 1 for so long, it sounds funny.”
Do you think he's finally lost the plot????!
I cannot believe the man's arrogance and yet still he receives the Sportsmanship Award - sickening
I cannot believe the man's arrogance and yet still he receives the Sportsmanship Award - sickening How he can get this Award beats me he certainly is no sportsman, an egocentric, yes.Perhaps he could win the egocentric award, he'd win it handsdown.
Just read the 'Top 10 Roger Federer Verbal Jabs @ Andy Murray'. When you read them alltogether makes you realise how much Fed doesn't like Andy, also how much he fears dropping down the rankings. Pleased Andy managed to answer a few of those jibes in the papers today, very diplomatically I thought.i thaught you where joking but it exists lol http://www.dropshotdispatch.com/2011/11/20/top-10-roger-federer-verbal-jabs-at-andy-murray/
Eat Sleep Sport (http://www.eatsleepsport.com/tennis/murray-keen-for-fast-start-1338325.html#.TskIcXIzDWM) - Murray keen for fast start
Sportige (http://sportige.com/novak-djokovic-barcelona-andy-murray/) - Novak Djokovic and Barcelona Compared by Andy Murray
Scotland on Sunday (http://www.scotsman.com/scotland-on-sunday/sport/other-sports/andy_murray_s_set_for_final_feat_1_1976029)- Andy Murray’s set for final feat
Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/tennis/article-2063741/Andy-Murray-stokes-rivalry-Roger-Federer.html) - Maybe I'm getting under Roger's skin... Murray ups the ante ahead of possible meeting with Federer at ATP Tour Finals
Guardian (http://www.guardian.co.uk/sport/2011/nov/19/andy-murray-roger-federer-finals?newsfeed=true) - Andy Murray returns Roger Federer's backhanded compliment
si.com (http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2011/tennis/wires/11/19/3000.ap.ten.atp.finals.1st.ld.writethru.0638/index.html)- Djokovic plays down fitness worries for ATP Finals
JAMES4578
20-11-2011, 14:14
Certainly shows it's not just been a few misguided remarks From RF!
You have to like it....It gives some excitement after" I love you you love me"
How he can get this Award beats me he certainly is no sportsman, an egocentric, yes.Perhaps he could win the egocentric award, he'd win it handsdown.
players love :lol:
Press Association (http://www.google.com/hostednews/ukpress/article/ALeqM5jdanE2_mXiPtr6HGlQraKZLZ2dgw?docId=N07608913 21796998165A) - Murray expects Djokovic dip
10sballs (http://www.10sballs.com/2011/11/20/djokovic-and-murray-both-ready-to-rock-and-roll/) - Djokovic and Murray both ready to rock and roll
hfwardhouse
20-11-2011, 20:22
This (http://emiliosanchezvicario.wordpress.com/2011/11/20/murray-barcelona-masters-and-2012-english-spanish/)is a lovely blog by Emilio Sanchez-Vicario about Andy's time at Sanchez-Casal academia
long article re andy at tennis school in spain (http://emiliosanchezvicario.wordpress.com/2011/11/20/murray-barcelona-masters-and-2012-english-spanish/)
SNAP! sorry, same as howardhouse
BBC....Tim Henman on Andy........http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/tennis/15813256.stm
Telegraph (http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/tennis/atptour/8902968/David-Ferrer-and-others-pour-scorn-over-Yannick-Noahs-zany-magic-potion-doping-claims.html) - David Ferrer and others pour scorn over Yannick Noah's zany 'magic potion' doping claims
"Murray had better hope that the argument has not stirred Ferrer up and left him looking for a convenient punchbag.
Yet the Scot should feel pretty confident of starting his campaign with a win on Monday afternoon. He has beaten Ferrer in all five of their previous meetings on a hard court.
Speaking to Radio 5 Live on Sunday, Murray pronounced himself broadly happy with a season that saw him reach the semi-finals of each of the four Grand Slam tournaments, while also climbing above Roger Federer on the rankings ladder to No 3 in the world.
“It’s been my best year,” Murray said. “Even if you just move one stop up in the rankings, that shows you’re still making progress. It’s when you are going backwards that’s you have to worry.
"I’ve still got a lot of improving to do: a lot of players have had their best seasons at 26 or 27.” "
BBC....Tim Henman on Andy........http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/tennis/15813256.stm
Hmm confirms what I thought when I saw some of the match this afternoon - that the court is "very, very slow". I don't think that's great news for Andy :grrr:
ChrisMac
21-11-2011, 10:39
Looks like they did not consult Andy about the court speed at all. Typical:grrr:
http://www.scotsman.com/sport/tennis/andy_murray_s_set_for_final_feat_1_1976029
So nice to see an article that sees His High and Mightiness in the same light as many of us do!!
Injured Murray could withdraw
(http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/tennis/15828774.stm)
He really should withdraw - get some rest - get fit and then come out next season with all guns blazing!
Sky Sports...............http://www1.skysports.com/tennis/news/12110/7324277/?utm_medium=facebook&utm_source=twitterfeed_Tennis
Ubtennis.....http://www.ubitennis.com/sport/tennis/2011/11/21/623904-andy_murray_2011.shtml
ATP Interview with Andy (video)..http://www.atpworldtour.com/Tennis/Media/Videos/2011/11-Finals/Monday-21/London-2011-Finals-Monday-Interview-Murray.aspx
BBC (http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/tennis/15829573.stm) - Tim Henman on Andy Murray's ATP World Tour Finals loss
BBC (http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/tennis/15822909.stm) - Elena Baltacha rethinks Olympic retirement plan
Telegraph (http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/tennis/atptour/8905235/Andy-Murray-admits-injury-may-force-him-to-withdraw-from-ATP-World-Tour-Finals.html) - Andy Murray admits injury may force him to withdraw from ATP World Tour Finals
Independent (http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/tennis/andy-murray-loses-atp-world-tour-finals-opener-6265529.html)- Andy Murray loses ATP World Tour Finals opener
Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/tennis/article-2064471/Andy-Murray-wait-deciding-ATP-Tour-Finals-injury-withdrawl.html?ito=feeds-newsxml) - Injured Murray will wait until the last minute until deciding on ATP Finals withdrawl
BBC (http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/tennis/15816404.stm) - Boris Becker urges patience over Andy Murray
video
BBC (http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/tennis/15818099.stm) - Double trouble for Murray as he takes on Bryan brothers
BBC (http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/tennis/15823057.stm)- ATP World Tour Finals: Andy Murray loses to David Ferrer in opener
Sun (http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/tennis/3947834/Barclays-ATP-World-Tour-finals-news-Theres-more-to-come-says-Andy-Murray.html) - Muzza: There’s more to come
stu_fraser has tweeted........."Andy Murray will begin his 2012 season at Brisbane International ATP 250 event which starts on January 1st"
Andy looks so disappointed in the interview :sad: poor guy , I hope he does whats best for himself . If that means withdrawal , then so be it.
I so agree ljs.
Is it just me, but I'm tired of seeing all the anti-fed comments on here. Could they all be on a separate thread? Let's just get behind Andy and give him our full support.
That's one gutting video, poor boy :sad:
Sky Sports....http://www1.skysports.com/tennis/news/12110/7324626/Brisbane-warm-up-for-Murray......
Andrew Castle ......http://www.metro.co.uk/sport/882474-andy-murray-shows-its-tough-to-play-hurt-says-andrew-castle
Madeline
22-11-2011, 12:59
Wow! A whole sympathetic article from Bouncy Castle, without even one sideways swipe at Andy. Wonders will never cease.
Wow! A whole sympathetic article from Bouncy Castle, without even one sideways swipe at Andy. Wonders will never cease.
I was amazed Madeline that's why I posted it..........shock;)
supergran
22-11-2011, 14:42
Yes, amazing! Read it on the Dunblane Diamond page on fb.
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/tennis/8907109/Andy-Murray-misses-practice-to-place-further-doubt-on-participation-at-ATP-World-World-Tour-Finals.html
:sad:
Madeline
22-11-2011, 16:11
I hope he does withdraw, much as I was looking forward to watching him on the TV this week rather than a livestream. I would much rather he took time out to recover from the strain.
hfwardhouse
22-11-2011, 16:39
Alex Willis just tweeted that Andy's called a press conference .....
Alex Willis just tweeted that Andy's called a press conference .....
sounds ominous, but not surprising...
hfwardhouse
22-11-2011, 16:44
There's a delay .... apparently Jo Willy is still sitting in the press room .....
hfwardhouse
22-11-2011, 16:45
And he has pulled out ... :sad:
Ah well, so be it. Get well soon Andy - we look forward to cheering you on in the new year:wave:
supergran
22-11-2011, 17:10
Poor Andy..not the way he wanted his year to end. But his health is more important. Am sad for him but I hope he now has a period of rest and recuperation before January. Looking forward to supporting him in 2012.:thumbup:
Poor Andy..not the way he wanted his year to end. But his health is more important. Am sad for him but I hope he now has a period of rest and recuperation before January. Looking forward to supporting him in 2012.:thumbup:
I agree, it was obvious yesterday that he was not right, glad he has made this decision. Although it means I will now have no excuse not to do my housework this week!!!
BBC (http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/tennis/15845459.stm)- Andy Murray withdraws from ATP World Tour Finals at O2 Arena
Reuters (http://uk.reuters.com/article/2011/11/22/tennis-finals-murray-idUKL4E7MM2I820111122) - UPDATE 1-Tennis-Murray withdraws from ATP Tour Finals
SkySports (http://www1.skysports.com/tennis/news/12110/7325793/Murray-forced-to-pull-out) - Murray forced to pull out
Golden Lady
22-11-2011, 17:31
Andy looks so sad in that photo on the BBC article. Wish I could give him a :grouphug:
Andy looks so sad in that photo on the BBC article. Wish I could give him a :grouphug:
I wondered exactly the same thing. :grouphug:
Not the way that he [and we] were hoping for the year-ending :hug: but the right decision no doubt, with chance for some rest and healing.
Already counting the days to Brisbane
ATP interview with Andy (video)...........http://www.atpworldtour.com/Tennis/Media/Videos/2011/11-Finals/Tuesday-22/London-2011-Finals-Tuesday-Interview-Murray.aspx
Poor lad....my heart goes out to him!!!
Poor Andy :grouphug: - he must be so disappointed not only for himself but for all the fans who have bought tickets to see him play. Hope the injury is not serious and that he will now have some quality time and come back at the beginning of January in top form. :swingin:
Mail - (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/tennis/article-2064831/Andy-Murray-pulls-ATP-Finals.html) Murray flattened: British No 1 pulls out to make sure he'll be ready for the Australian Open
Becker drives me nuts - wants a doctor's report before he believes that Andy should have pulled out, saying he had six weeks to recover and if he was in Andy's shoes he would probably have played. How does he know how badly he is injured - can't he see how gutted Andy is? Where are your brains Boris??
AHHH! So that's why sweatystatman was having a go at Boris on twitter!!!
supergran
22-11-2011, 23:59
Becker drives me nuts - wants a doctor's report before he believes that Andy should have pulled out, saying he had six weeks to recover and if he was in Andy's shoes he would probably have played. How does he know how badly he is injured - can't he see how gutted Andy is? Where are your brains Boris?? Surely we all know where his brains are.:red devil: Wish I hadn't shaken his hand yesterday now.:grrr:
Normally respect others' opinions - but Boris way out of line with his comments earlier. - Very disrespectful to Andy & his team!
You only have to listen to what Andy said to realise how much he wanted to play.
Becker drives me nuts - wants a doctor's report before he believes that Andy should have pulled out, saying he had six weeks to recover and if he was in Andy's shoes he would probably have played. How does he know how badly he is injured - can't he see how gutted Andy is? Where are your brains Boris??
6 weeks?! I know he can't get a time right to save his life, but six weeks?! What a mind.
Yes, his comments so annoyed me too.
Haven't heard him questioning other players' injuries. He's so full of himself that he can't have seen how gutted Andy was -nor did he seem to know that Andy uses the time off for his important training block.
Wise words from Tim http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/tennis/15848501.stm
Becker's comments were in response to an e-mailer who had said, 'Djokovic and Nadal always find a way through when they are injured - Murray uses it as an excuse.' Annabel Croft immediately said, 'That's very harsh,' and went on to defend Andy while Becker launched his attack. Am I wrong or did Djokovic not retire from both Cincinatti and Paris this year and Nadal retired during a quarter final match in the Aussie Open in 2010? No-one seems to question their motives. Why would Andy retire unless he is genuinely injured? As far as I know Andy has very rarely retired from a tournament - often continuing to play when he probably shouldn't have.
After the doom & gloom of yesterday & all I can say to Boris is PUFFFT!!!!!!...Lets see our Andy with a smile on his face........
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KUsRdyJiAK0
BBC Tim Henman.........http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/tennis/15848501.stm Sorry Fina did'nt see your post:flowers:
Daily Mail...................http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/tennis/article-2064831/Andy-Murray-pulls-ATP-Finals.html
Brisbane Sport...........http://www.theaustralian.com.au/news/sport/brisbane-international-secures-andy-murray-for-january-tournament/story-e6frg7mf-1226202973764
MurrayAOne
23-11-2011, 10:54
Brilliant video! Gr8 to see Andy smile. Still found myself willing him on at the end though!!!! What a result! One hour to learn a game - plays world champion and only five points in in it! GO ANYYYYYYYYYYYYY!!!!!!!!!
Annabel Croft now jumping on Becker's band wagon - at the beginning of today's broadcast we had, 'Why was there not a doctor in attendance at the press conference to tell us exactly what is wrong with Andy? That would have stopped any speculation as to whether he should continue or not.' Have you ever seen a doctor in attendance at a press conference? If Rafa or Novak or anyone else says they are not fit enough to continue they are taken at their word - are they suggesting that Andy is not telling the truth about his injury? Croft's parting shot was that she had heard that it was a muscle strain and not a tear so surgery would not be necessary. Would she rather that Andy had played on so that the strain became a tear and surgery was necessary - thus putting him out for the majority of next season?!!!
Sorry for the rant but I have to confess to being exasperated with our commentators - Andy is the best tennis player Britain has produced in 70 years, I just do not understand why they take such pleasure in doing him down at every turn! I might just have to go and have a rant at Sky Tennis!
Tweet from stu_fraser............."
4 young Scottish players & young coach will go to 02 tomorrow for a behind the scenes experience. All paid for by Andy Murray. Good on him.
Tweet from Sarah Borwell........
Epitome of great sportmanship: doesn't drink/party,works hard,represents nation in a respectable way, solid relationship,constant drive to improve & determination to fulfill their goals, quiet life behind closed doors.Hopefully Murray gets the respect he deserves, Henman didn't & he was one of the great athletes to come out of GBR & represented us in a way most sportsmen struggle to do (football/rugby)
Annabel Croft now jumping on Becker's band wagon - at the beginning of today's broadcast we had, 'Why was there not a doctor in attendance at the press conference to tell us exactly what is wrong with Andy? That would have stopped any speculation as to whether he should continue or not.' Have you ever seen a doctor in attendance at a press conference? If Rafa or Novak or anyone else says they are not fit enough to continue they are taken at their word - are they suggesting that Andy is not telling the truth about his injury? Croft's parting shot was that she had heard that it was a muscle strain and not a tear so surgery would not be necessary. Would she rather that Andy had played on so that the strain became a tear and surgery was necessary - thus putting him out for the majority of next season?!!!
Sorry for the rant but I have to confess to being exasperated with our commentators - Andy is the best tennis player Britain has produced in 70 years, I just do not understand why they take such pleasure in doing him down at every turn! I might just have to go and have a rant at Sky Tennis!
Alis you rant all you like as you are only saying what we all think:thumbup:
supergran
23-11-2011, 14:41
Annabel Croft now jumping on Becker's band wagon - at the beginning of today's broadcast we had, 'Why was there not a doctor in attendance at the press conference to tell us exactly what is wrong with Andy? That would have stopped any speculation as to whether he should continue or not.' Have you ever seen a doctor in attendance at a press conference? If Rafa or Novak or anyone else says they are not fit enough to continue they are taken at their word - are they suggesting that Andy is not telling the truth about his injury? Croft's parting shot was that she had heard that it was a muscle strain and not a tear so surgery would not be necessary. Would she rather that Andy had played on so that the strain became a tear and surgery was necessary - thus putting him out for the majority of next season?!!!
Sorry for the rant but I have to confess to being exasperated with our commentators - Andy is the best tennis player Britain has produced in 70 years, I just do not understand why they take such pleasure in doing him down at every turn! I might just have to go and have a rant at Sky Tennis! Completely understand your rant. Might join you in telling Sky!!
Completely understand your rant. Might join you in telling Sky!!I have emailed Sky Sports and told them what I think about the comments made by Boris and Annabel.
If Boris and Annabel want so much to see and read the medical report, well that's good. I want to read a medical report and psichological evaluation to attest their idonity (or not) to do their work.
Written by Stuart Fraser...thought I would post it for Sally & the mods in case it was missed............http://talkingballs-tennis.blogspot.com/
supergran
23-11-2011, 16:56
I have emailed Sky Sports and told them what I think about the comments made by Boris and Annabel.What is the e-mail address?
I don't know if there is an easier way SG but I went onto Sky Sports, then clicked 'opinion', then clicked on Barry Cowan's article about Tipsy standing in for Andy and they invite you to write a comment on there. Someone else might know of a more straightforward method though.
email Address tennis@skysports.com
smileyface471686
23-11-2011, 18:26
Brilliant video! Gr8 to see Andy smile. Still found myself willing him on at the end though!!!! What a result! One hour to learn a game - plays world champion and only five points in in it! GO ANYYYYYYYYYYYYY!!!!!!!!!
yes, i agree, so lovely to see that smile :)
Why does there always have to be another agenda? Not only Federer but also Tipsaravic have now got their wooden spoons out <sigh> http://www.espn.co.uk/tennis/sport/story/123072.html?CMP=OTC-RSS
All I have to say is 'Get well soon Andy'
Fed should be grateful to have had the lightest case of mononucleosis ever (I don't know, maybe Ancic or Soderling would wish to have a word or two with him about what the bad kind of mononucleosis is) and to have never been hurt or injured enough to have to withdraw to important tournaments.
But one can't have it all. What Nature gave him in term of tennis talent, it took away in term of intelligence.
Btw Tipsarevic didn't say exactly that. In his press conference he said he could see Andy wasn't feeling great (during the practice) but he didn't think back then Andy had a physical problem that would force him to pull out.
pippadaisy
24-11-2011, 13:53
well bully for you Mr federer you are obviously a far superior being to the rest of us mere humans:grrr:
well bully for you Mr federer you are obviously a far superior being to the rest of us mere humans:grrr:
Well that's what he himself thinks isn't it?
federer benefits from hybrid vigour, because his parents are from different parts of the world
Oh is that what it is - well we all have our cross to bear!
Well, I am just hoping that the press are seeing through him. At least they are acknowledging the dig at Andy. What gets me is how can the players give him the sportsmanship award. Of course I guess what he does is sportsmanship of the worst kind.
RoastLamb
24-11-2011, 16:30
But one can't have it all. What Nature gave him in term of tennis talent, it took away in term of intelligence.
:lol: Very well put!
Bleacher/yahoo (http://bleacherreport.com/tb/bc9lj) - Andy Murray held a press conference. Guess how it went.
The many sad faces of Andy Murray. :grouphug:
All I can say without going on a rant is grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr!
LindyDRed
24-11-2011, 23:51
Well, I am just hoping that the press are seeing through him. At least they are acknowledging the dig at Andy. What gets me is how can the players give him the sportsmanship award. Of course I guess what he does is sportsmanship of the worst kind.
They haven't so far. This isn't something new for him. He's been having digs at players for as long as I can remember. Only certain players though - Agassi, Nadal and Andy to name just 3. It does seem that Andy comes in for special treatment. I would bet that neither Andy, Rafa or Novak voted for Federer for the Sportsmanship Award. Fed is as nice as pie to players he doesn't see as any sort of threat.
To be honest nothing he says about Andy comes as a surprise. I really hope that the press are FINALLY realising what a nasty piece of work Federer really is.
RoastLamb
25-11-2011, 00:06
The press LOVE him. They don't care. I tried to point this out to Neil H. and he wasn't having any of it. Sycophants.
supergran
25-11-2011, 00:34
A little more gossip. Do you remember when I went on the Hospitality package and had dinner with the mad Irish woman I thought I was staying with but didn't? Well, she told me that Mr & Mrs Federer Snr had stayed with her a few times during Fed's early career. She did not have a good opinion of them saying they were very arrogant and looked down on the English. How true this is I don't know because if you remember she was drunk!!!
:rolling::rolling::rolling:Just love the last two posts.....thanks for making me laugh Fiona & Supergran!!!!!!!:thumbup:
GO DAVEED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
BBC (http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/tennis/15881352.stm) - Stress fracture rules Laura Robson out of training camp
live tennis (http://www.livetennisguide.com/2011/11/25/leon-smith-backs-andy-murray-to-retire-from-london-finals/)- Leon Smith backs Andy Murray to retire from London Finals
ESPN (http://www.espn.co.uk/tennis/sport/story/123163.html)- Player strike 'nonsense' - Federer
ATP site (http://www.atpworldtour.com/News/Tennis/2011/11/Features/HEAD-Judy-Murray-School-Visit.aspx)- Judy Murray Coaches At Greenwich School
ESPN (http://www.espn.co.uk/tennis/sport/story/123072.html) - Federer puts boot into Murray
Sun (http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/tennis/3955808/Andy-Murray-eyes-fresh-Grand-Slam-charge-after-O2-KO.html) - Andy Murray ready to crock ’n roll
They haven't so far. This isn't something new for him. He's been having digs at players for as long as I can remember. Only certain players though - Agassi, Nadal and Andy to name just 3. It does seem that Andy comes in for special treatment. I would bet that neither Andy, Rafa or Novak voted for Federer for the Sportsmanship Award. Fed is as nice as pie to players he doesn't see as any sort of threat.
To be honest nothing he says about Andy comes as a surprise. I really hope that the press are FINALLY realising what a nasty piece of work Federer really is.
Andy comes in for special treatment because he is asked most about him . I seriously doubt there is a large number of serbian journo following djokovic everywhere
Fed should be grateful to have had the lightest case of mononucleosis ever (I don't know, maybe Ancic or Soderling would wish to have a word or two with him about what the bad kind of mononucleosis is) and to have never been hurt or injured enough to have to withdraw to important tournaments.
But one can't have it all. What Nature gave him in term of tennis talent, it took away in term of intelligence.
Btw Tipsarevic didn't say exactly that. In his press conference he said he could see Andy wasn't feeling great (during the practice) but he didn't think back then Andy had a physical problem that would force him to pull out.
Well he has missed big tounament because of injury specially in late 2005. Playing the 2005 master was a last minute decision
Here is a transcript from tipsaveric
After your practice on Sunday with Andy Murray, were you on alert, if you like, thinking that perhaps he could be injured and that you might have to play?
JANKO TIPSAREVIC: No. I don't know what did he say to the media. This is the second time I'm hearing this question. But on practice, it honestly never crossed my mind that he could be injured. The only guy who I maybe suspected that might change was Mardy Fish before he played Rafael Nadal. But then when I saw him perform and play I think a good match, at one point I was certain that I'm not going to play.
Regarding Andy Murray, I never, ever thought that he might pull out before we practiced or after the practice.
Q. He had a shortened practice, didn't he, on Sunday?
JANKO TIPSAREVIC: He shortened the practice. But I saw that he wasn't feeling great. I saw him also against David Ferrer. I felt that, you know, he was running okay but he wasn't feeling good on the court. I honestly never thought, you know, that he has a physical issue.
Sometimes players feel tired, whatever. We actually scheduled our practice for one hour. Then we changed it to one and a half. Then we stopped after one and 15. We actually stopped after playing one set.
I honestly never saw that he had any kind of problems on court.
Q. Are you saying you played one and a quarter with him?
JANKO TIPSAREVIC: One hour and 10 minutes. We had a long warmup. One set. After the set, we stopped.
Normally when you play a set, and there is like 10 or 15 minutes left, sometimes if you have a court longer you just stop. But I never thought that he stopped because he has a physical problem.
http://www.asapsports.com/show_interview.php?id=76192
I guess his latest comment about the schedule is another dig at Murray :)
LindyDRed
26-11-2011, 00:33
Andy comes in for special treatment because he is asked most about him . I seriously doubt there is a large number of serbian journo following djokovic everywhere
Is he though? Federer has been having digs at Andy as far back as 2006. Every top player is asked questions about Andy. I doubt our boy likes it very much either. I'm sure I've read before that Andy has more home press journalists following him than any other player. It's hardly Andy's fault that the British journalists always want to ask players an 'Andy' question. Rafa has always dealt with it very well. So has Novak apart from the whole', "What's his ranking, what's my ranking..". That's the only time I felt he was a little annoyed but as far as I'm aware that has been it. To be honest I think Federer is just a nasty piece of work. As far as he's concerned it's all about him. He's just an egomaniac.
supergran
26-11-2011, 11:46
Is he though? Federer has been having digs at Andy as far back as 2006. Every top player is asked questions about Andy. I doubt our boy likes it very much either. I'm sure I've read before that Andy has more home press journalists following him than any other player. It's hardly Andy's fault that the British journalists always want to ask players an 'Andy' question. Rafa has always dealt with it very well. So has Novak apart from the whole', "What's his ranking, what's my ranking..". That's the only time I felt he was a little annoyed but as far as I'm aware that has been it. To be honest I think Federer is just a nasty piece of work. As far as he's concerned it's all about him. He's just an egomaniac. Good post. Echoes my thoughts exactly. Well said.
Well he has missed big tounament because of injury specially in late 2005. Playing the 2005 master was a last minute decision
He has never had to skip a Slam. He has never had to skip a WTF. It's not toughness, it's just luck (if being healthy is "luck". Maybe it's better say bad luck has never been at his side).
Does he really think players like to skip those events if they can avoid to? Or does he think he cares more and he's ready to do more to play those tournaments than other players?
He said he played with mono. Does he think he's stronger than Ancic or Soderling (or Roddick when he skipped all clay season last year) and they are just weaker people who can't deal with illness?
I find his words unacceptable. I don't even care if they were directed at Andy or not, as a person who had to limit down my competitive sport, I feel offended that him, a person who has never had to do that, to say he plays anyway 'cause he's tough and is able to deal better, unlike others.
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