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Lendl brushes off Murray's maladies before clash with strongman Wawrinka. Kevin Mitchell, The Guardian
https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2017/jun/08/andy-murray-stan-wawrinka-french-open-ivan-lendl
http://www.bbc.com/sport/tennis/40229267
Andy proud , despite defeat
( hope he has a rest now , he looks pooped )
gdn, kevin mitchell (https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2017/jun/09/andy-murray-french-open-semi-final-stan-wawrinka-tennis)
includes some good comments on Stan " Murray emerged from what might best be described as a bit of a mauling upbeat and surprisingly confident. Years ago, he would have been in a deep funk.
But, at 30, he treats triumph and disaster with measured intelligence. Had he just been evicted from 10 Downing Street, say, he would no doubt have kept walking rather than clinging to the doorknob."
"Wawrinka played with a ferocity rarely seen in others, whether leading or trailing. Nearly every groundstroke was loaded with venom. He hit 87 winners and 77 unforced errors. Murray’s numbers were 36 apiece, which reflects considerably greater caution. At the end, though, there was little he could do against a player at the peak of his powers."
long ATP report of the semi (http://www.atpworldtour.com/en/news/murray-wawrinka-roland-garros-2017-friday2)
""For sure it was amazing match I felt on the court," said Wawrinka. "I enjoyed playing this match. For sure when you win it's better after. We had some crazy points with some good rallies, with some good level of tennis. And to play a semi-final here, at the French Open against Andy, No. 1 in the world, that's something really special, so for sure I enjoy it."
"I'm proud of the tournament I had," said Murray. "I did well considering. I was one tie-break away from getting to the final when I came in really struggling. So I have to be proud of that."
Andy and Novak are the tennis twins. Born a week apart, chasing each other around the globe for a lifetime in search of trophies, rankings points and glory; playing much the same game in much the same way and constantly butting heads for the titles that matter.
http://www.scotsman.com/sport/tennis/andy-murray-and-novak-djokovic-tennis-twins-miles-apart-1-4472178
goldfish
12-06-2017, 07:52
New word to me in that article - 'dwam' - Scottish noun meaning a state of semi- consciousness or reverie: 'lying in bed, in the dwam before sleep'
From today's Jaguar event.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l6pe_XxFbO4
piscesperson
14-06-2017, 19:52
Wimbledon 2017: BBC to celebrate 90 years of broadcasting the Championships
http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/tennis/40268113
BBC (http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/tennis/40295412) - Andy Murray: Wimbledon champion 'may only have couple of years left' at top
themass15
16-06-2017, 17:25
They have just showed a feature on Andy on the BBC 6 o'clock news. He looked great.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/tennis/40295412 Loved the 'Super Andy' bit.
Andy Murray Exclusive: Lendl was shocked at how badly I was playing:
http://www.standard.co.uk/sport/tennis/Wimbledon/andy-murray-ivan-lendl-didn-t-realise-how-badly-i-was-playing-until-he-flew-in-to-watch-me-a3566746.html
And oh boy how he turned that around!!!
RosieBear
17-06-2017, 05:39
Andy Murray Exclusive: Lendl was shocked at how badly I was playing:
http://www.standard.co.uk/sport/tennis/Wimbledon/andy-murray-ivan-lendl-didn-t-realise-how-badly-i-was-playing-until-he-flew-in-to-watch-me-a3566746.html
And oh boy how he turned that around!!!
Some people are reluctant to acknowledge just how much Ivan brings to Andy, but I'm not one of them; I hope so much that this partnership lasts for the rest of Andy's career :peace::peace::peace:
Some people are reluctant to acknowledge just how much Ivan brings to Andy, but I'm not one of them; I hope so much that this partnership lasts for the rest of Andy's career :peace::peace::peace:
+1
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Some people are reluctant to acknowledge just how much Ivan brings to Andy, but I'm not one of them; I hope so much that this partnership lasts for the rest of Andy's career :peace::peace::peace:
Amen to that Rosie !!!!
Assume Lendl didn't watch the Coric catastrophe (part two) if he was surprised at how poorly Andy was playing. Pity he didn't get his lardy backside over here sooner. :p
http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/tennis/andy-murray-queens-preview-john-mcenroe-distant-fourth-a7796291.html
McEnroe yapping !!
Telegraph (http://www.telegraph.co.uk/tennis/2017/06/19/andy-murray-plans-donate-queens-prize-money-grenfell-tower-disaster/) - Andy Murray plans to donate his Queen's prize money to Grenfell Tower disaster victims
Josephine
19-06-2017, 22:17
Well done Andy!!
Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/tennis/article-4619348/Andy-Murray-donate-Queen-s-winnings-Grenfell-victims.html#ixzz4kUDZR81V) - Andy Murray to donate Queen’s Club winnings to Grenfell tower disaster victims and could boost fund by potential £350,000
A pity for Andy that "tournament sources" didn't respect his wishes for it to be a private matter.
Tournament sources said that he had asked for all his prize money to be directed there, although the player’s management declined to comment, describing it as a private matter.
So proud to be an Andy fan-atic!
http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/tennis/40247804 They don't give much choice, but of course, I put Andy's 2013 win as my first choice.
Josephine
20-06-2017, 11:18
Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/tennis/article-4619348/Andy-Murray-donate-Queen-s-winnings-Grenfell-victims.html#ixzz4kUDZR81V) - Andy Murray to donate Queen’s Club winnings to Grenfell tower disaster victims and could boost fund by potential £350,000
A pity for Andy that "tournament sources" didn't respect his wishes for it to be a private matter.
Reality is Andy's PR company probably leaked it. Not saying Andy wanted that but why tell anyone? He could just have donated it privately.
This is not aimed at Andy. I have the highest admiration for Andy's intergrity and the causes he supports. But PR is PR and management companies have their own aims.
Evening Standard (http://www.standard.co.uk/sport/tennis/Wimbledon/andy-murray-adamant-queens-exit-wont-affect-wimbledon-chances-a3569441.html) - Andy Murray adamant Queen's exit won't affect Wimbledon chances
The 30-year-old was also quick to dismiss suggestions he had felt any extra pressure after pledging to donate his winnings from the tournament to the victims of the Grenfell Tower disaster.
"I don't think it's fair to place blame anywhere like that," Murray said.
And this is why Andy (or his PR) would not have wanted his planned donation known.
piscesperson
21-06-2017, 08:13
Andy Murray column: Early Queen's exit does not mean I can't do well at Wimbledon
http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/tennis/40349519
awww Sophia likes peppa pig :lol:
my grandaughter loved that show when she was a toddler
Andy Murray column: Early Queen's exit does not mean I can't do well at Wimbledon
http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/tennis/40349519
I loved every word he said! So honest, down to earth and balanced (as always!) And most of all.... positive! Plenty of hope and encouragement in there!
Sad Simon Briggs resorting to clickbait for his article. :rolleyes:
Simon Briggs @simonrbriggs
Federer into Halle QFs and Wimbledon top 4 seeds after beating Mischa Zverev. Also has a little sly dig at Andy
Telegraph (http://www.telegraph.co.uk/tennis/2017/06/22/roger-federer-waltzes-halle-quarter-finals-secures-no-4-seeding/) - Roger Federer waltzes into Halle quarter-finals and secures No 4 seeding at Wimbledon
What "sly dig"? :shrug:
I'm certainly not a Fed fan and know he isn't above a barbed comment but I don't read what he said as a dig at Andy - he was merely stating the obvious.
piscesperson
27-06-2017, 09:05
Wimbledon Memories: Murray on nerves & his snooker skills (video)
http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/tennis/40397554
Watch Sue Barker: Our Wimbledon, Sunday 2 July, 17:20 BST on BBC One and the BBC Sport website & app.
Andy has revealed how playing at Wimbledon means he has to do more household chores including washing up dishes and taking the bins out.
http://www.scotsman.com/news/celebrity/andy-murray-playing-at-wimbledon-means-i-do-more-chores-1-4488420
piscesperson
29-06-2017, 21:26
Timeline BBC2 Scotland tonight
Andy's grandparents interview Mats, Tim and Greg.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b08wd2rb/timeline-series-1-29062017
20mins 35 seconds in
piscesperson
29-06-2017, 21:34
Wimbledon: Andy Murray's maiden win at All England Club named greatest moment
http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/tennis/40437248
Stuart Fraser @stu_fraser 8m8 minutes ago
Spoke with Ivan Lendl today about the disruption to Andy Murray's Wimbledon preparations caused by sore hip. Is he concerned? "Not at all".
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DDhLZEmXcAEAGsO.jpg
BBC (http://www.bbc.com/sport/tennis/40454648) - Wimbledon 2017: Andy Murray to start title defence against qualifier
BBC Sport's David Ornstein is watching Murray and said: "Andy Murray had his second practice session of the day on court nine after earlier training on the Aorangi Courts.
"He looked reasonably comfortable in rallies, but was limping heavily, bending over and grimacing in between. Murray was serving at pretty much full pelt and didn't seem to be holding back, occasionally joking around with coach Ivan Lendl in between serves."
Sorry I have not been around much to post articles but I should be around more from Monday when Wimbledon starts.
Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/tennis/article-4654254/Andy-Murray-visibly-struggles-ahead-Wimbledon.html#v-6582381880591532281) - Andy Murray visibly struggles during practice session as fears grow Scot won't be fit to defend Wimbledon title
He says hes fine , but visibly limping in that video clip :sad:
piscesperson
01-07-2017, 08:50
Wimbledon 2017: Andy Murray feeling 'good' after three practice sessions on Friday
http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/tennis/40460886
Andy Murray: Can 'hunted' world number one cast aside vulnerability for Wimbledon?
http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/tennis/40458642
http://metro.co.uk/2017/07/01/rafael-nadal-assesses-andy-murrays-chances-at-wimbledon-6748606/
Rafa talks Andys chances
Rosalind
01-07-2017, 22:52
Just had to share..... man bites stepdad in row over Andy.:facepalm:http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/andy-murray-british-scottish-bites-stepdad-ear-off-chunk-wimbledon-champion-tennis-inverness-a7818636.html?amp
Andy Murray fit and hopes to have the last laugh against Alexander Bublik....
https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2017/jul/01/andy-murray-fit-alexander-bublik-wimbledon-first-round
exislander
02-07-2017, 11:31
Press conf on Radio Scotland just now he was not willing to discuss baby dates. Said hip was long standing issue and not a problem today - could play seven matches ok. Will take anti inflams if necessary.
If you're quick you can rewind to hear Andy's press conference (http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio/player/bbc_radio_scotland_fm). Rewind to about -1:50:00 but it will disappear in about the next 10 minutes and won't be on the iplayer later.
The success of Andy and Jamie Murray has given Scotland a gilt-edged opportunity to grow tennis. To encourage more kids away from smartphones and computer games to play sport. But we need facilities. Not a single new indoor court has been built since Andy Murray first arrived on the pro tour in 2005. This is nothing short of a national sporting disgrace. And why have our politicians not grabbed hold of the issue? Is tennis perceived as a minority middle class sport? If it is, let’s change it.
http://www.scotsman.com/sport/tennis/leader-let-s-live-up-to-andy-murray-s-example-1-4492379
piscesperson
03-07-2017, 11:14
Andy being interviewed by children (Mini Murrays) on BBC Breakfast this morning
http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b08wv1jc/breakfast-03072017
2 hours 58 mins into the programme
Please discuss the lovely news of a second baby on here - http://www.andymurrayfanforum.com/forums/showthread.php?2929-Second-baby-on-the-way-)-)&p=223454#post223454
Just had to share..... man bites stepdad in row over Andy.:facepalm:http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/andy-murray-british-scottish-bites-stepdad-ear-off-chunk-wimbledon-champion-tennis-inverness-a7818636.html?amp
I could not get the link to work but this one should be OK http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/andy-murray-british-scottish-bites-stepdad-ear-off-chunk-wimbledon-champion-tennis-inverness-a7818636.html
Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/tennis/article-4655776/Andy-Murray-builds-perfect-tennis-player.html)- Andy Murray builds dream machine of the perfect player as eagerly-awaited Wimbledon fortnight edges closer
Reuters (http://in.reuters.com/article/tennis-wimbledon-del-potro-idINKBN19O0M6) - 'Big Four' still the ones to beat at Wimbledon, says del Potro
BBC (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/av/uk-40478382/peppa-pig-s-wimbledon-advice-for-andy-murray) - Peppa Pig's Wimbledon advice for Andy Murray
Evening Standard (http://www.standard.co.uk/news/london/wimbledon-thousands-of-tennis-fans-camp-overnight-for-tournament-amid-antiterror-measures-a3578086.html) - 7,000 Wimbledon fans line up for grounds tickets amid heightened security on opening day as Andy Murray prepares to defend his title
Telegraph (http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2017/07/03/duchess-cambridge-arrives-wimbledon-watch-andy-murraydefend/) - Duchess of Cambridge tells Wimbledon ball boys and girls: 'You make the game happen'
http://www.standardlife.co.uk/c1/news-and-blog/andy-murray-teamwork-summer-2017/ (http://www.standardlife.co.uk/c1/news-and-blog/andy-murray-teamwork-summer-2017/?utm_source=SL_ecomms&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=mp0617_e5_05&spMailingID=29625483&spUserID=MTU3MTc5NzM4MDkyS0&spJobID=1080297461&spReportId=MTA4MDI5NzQ2MQS2)
piscesperson
03-07-2017, 16:49
His lucky charm! Mother-to-be Kim Murray looks glowing as she arrives to support Andy at Wimbledon (after the tennis ace denied her pregnancy would be a 'distraction')
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-4661384/Mother-Kim-Murray-looks-glowing-Wimbledon.html
Instagram ... Under Armour UK ........
underarmouruk@AndyMurray is keeping it clean ahead of his Wimbledon title defense. #UACuts #IWILL
https://www.instagram.com/p/BWExq68jtOy/?taken-by=underarmouruk
Follow the link for the video!!
Wimbledon (http://www.wimbledon.com/en_GB/news/articles/2017-07-03/schoolchildren_take_centre_stage_for_coin_toss.htm l) - Schoolchildren take centre stage for coin toss
BBC (http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/tennis/40483265)- Wimbledon 2017: Andy Murray begins defence with win over Alexander Bublik
BBC (http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/tennis/40487908) - Adrenaline helped me through pain - Murray
part of press interview - video
Independent (http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/tennis/wimbledon/wimbledon-2017-andy-murray-hip-injury-fitness-worry-match-of-the-day-andre-agassi-a7821681.html) - Wimbledon 2017: Andy Murray as impressive as ever but his fitness really is a worry going forward
Nick Bollettieri casts his eye over the world No 1's opening of the tournament on centre court
Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-4660826/Tennis-fans-queuing-Wimbledon-spirit.html)- Andy Murray breezes through first round on Centre Court after TWO stoppages for rain - but was it a lucky break for the hobbling Wimbledon champion?
Scotsman (http://www.scotsman.com/news/cerne-abbas-given-tennis-racket-in-honour-of-andy-murray-1-4493714) - Cerne Abbas given tennis raccquet in honour of Andy Murray
I won't erm post the picture on here.
Metro (http://metro.co.uk/2017/07/03/andy-murray-reveals-funny-mid-match-alexander-bublik-chat-as-he-looks-ahead-to-dustin-brown-contest-6752239/) - Andy Murray reveals funny mid-match Alexander Bublik chat as he looks ahead to Dustin Brown contest
Wimbledon (http://www.wimbledon.com/en_GB/news/articles/2017-07-03/2017-07-03_useful_workout_for_murray.html) - Murray's opener delights crowd
Transcript of Andy's pretournament presser
http://www.wimbledon.com/en_GB/news/articles/2017-07-03/2017-07-02_andy_murray_prechampionships.html
Monday, 3 July 2017
13:20 PM BST
Andy Murray: Pre-Championships
Andy Murray talks to the media before the start of The Championships.
Q. You and Kim must be thrilled with your news. I wanted to know, will this be an added stress at all this year in the tournament?
ANDY MURRAY: No. I wouldn't have thought so. We're both obviously very happy and looking forward to it.
Q. According to Roger, you are very good in the first week, and you use it to get back in shape again. Will it be so simple?
ANDY MURRAY: No. I mean, obviously no matches are easy. The last few days have been very good. Practice each day has got a little bit better. It's been slightly stop-start preparations. But each day I've felt better.
But a little bit like at the French Open, where maybe I didn't come in as well-prepared, I still found a way with each match to feel a bit better, and built confidence each day.
So, you know, I'm hoping that's the case here.
Q. When it comes to playing, are you able to get in a mental zone that blocks out other things? Are you going to be able to stop thinking about your family life when you're playing tennis?
ANDY MURRAY: Well, I mean, I've had family the whole time I've been playing tennis, so yeah, I'll be fine dealing with that. It's certainly not a distraction in the slightest.
Q. With the injury you had the last week or two, was there any stage where you feared you might not even be able to play here?
ANDY MURRAY: I mean, you never know. I haven't been in that sort of position too often, like only a few days before a slam, and not felt good at all. Hasn't really happened to me much.
Obviously this is an extremely important tournament, so you worry a little bit. It's a little bit stressful if you can't practice for a few days, you really want to be preparing, you know, training as much as you can to get ready and make you feel better, especially when you hadn't had any matches.
But, you know, just tried to think positively. I tried to make the best decisions along with my team to give myself the best chance to feel good on Monday. I feel like I've done that.
Q. This is not your first time going into a Grand Slam as the defending champion. How does that maybe feel different than when you are attacking a Grand Slam when you're not the defending champion? Does it feel different this time around than the previous time?
ANDY MURRAY: Yeah, obviously a little bit more experience, a bit older now. Yeah, hopefully I'm able to deal with things better this time round.
But, I mean, really once you get out there, I don't feel like I'm coming in trying to defend something. I'm going out there trying to win Wimbledon again. I want to try to win the competition, you know.
Maybe adds a little bit extra pressures. Maybe a few more nerves especially at this slam with the way the scheduling is, that you're the first one out there on Centre Court. You know, you feel like you're opening up the tournament a little bit, and that adds a few more nerves.
But I feel okay. You know, I've felt fairly calm the last few days, considering how I've been feeling.
Q. What actually is the hip problem? Was it something you, like, suffered in training or was it just some pain that came on?
ANDY MURRAY: No, I've had hip problems since I was very young. You know, it's not something new to me. It's just been very sore the last few weeks. It was giving me quite a lot of trouble moving to certain shots and getting into certain positions.
So that was why I needed to take the break, to try and give it a chance to settle down, calm down a bit. You know, spent a lot of time with my physio and doing some extra exercises in my warmup, strengthening exercises, a lot of stuff to try to loosen off that area.
It's felt much better the last few days.
Q. There's four players, yourself and three others, who can finish this tournament at world No. 1. Been quite a while since it's been that close. Does that add an extra element of, I don't know, pressure?
ANDY MURRAY: I think it certainly could do, maybe potentially more towards the end of the event, if there was quite a few players left in, and there's maybe matchups that really influence it.
I don't think loads of the guys -- for me, I'm not thinking about that right now. That's not what my focus is. But maybe if, you know, there's a match later in the tournament where you know if you win, for me I would stay at world No. 1, or if I lose, maybe I would lose the ranking to one of the other guys. But not right now.
Q. Will you be needing to take painkillers for the injury? Will you be starting the tournament if you knew you couldn't play and win seven matches?
ANDY MURRAY: No, I'll be fine to play the event and play seven matches. I mean, providing things can happen obviously when you're playing. I mean, players have got injured during tournaments.
But as I am today, if I feel like I am today, I'd be delighted and have no issues getting through. You know, if necessary, I can take some antiinflammatories if my hip flares up. Hopefully that's not the case.
Q. Similar question, Andy. But if this was, say, a regular ATP event, do you think you'd be playing?
ANDY MURRAY: Well, as I feel today, yeah, I would be able to play. I would play, for sure. Maybe the way that we looked at it might have changed because I missed, you know, three days of practice. Maybe I wouldn't have traveled somewhere on the Saturday or the Friday, not knowing how I was going to be feeling over the weekend.
But, yeah, I mean, I don't know. As I feel today, for sure I would be playing, yeah.
Q. When did you and Kim find out? Will she be coming to Wimbledon this year?
ANDY MURRAY: She'll be coming to Wimbledon, yeah. And we found out a while ago. But not interested in discussing the dates of that in here.
Q. Your opponent tomorrow is a bit of a character. Off the court I'm wondering what you know about him, what you think for you will be the most important factor on the court tomorrow?
ANDY MURRAY: Yeah, I mean, I haven't played against him, and I've not seen him play loads. I've heard a few things from some of the players. I chatted to him a little bit at Indian Wells earlier in the year. He's obviously a big personality. You know, he's not a quiet guy.
Yeah, from what I've heard, he's pretty entertaining on the court in terms of the way he plays, how he is. You know, quite unorthodox. He plays a lot of unexpected shots, a lot of dropshots, mixes his game up a lot, takes chances, tries some more sort of shots that guys may play in exhibitions, he tries when he's out there. That's what I've heard.
But I'm not sure. I'll try and watch a bit of video this evening with my team, see what we can get hold of, take it from there. But, yeah, be an interesting match.
Q. Apart from last year, do you have any favorite moments or memories from Wimbledon, especially as you were growing up?
ANDY MURRAY: Favorite memories? I mean, when I was growing up, obviously I followed Tim Henman a lot. I remember the match he played against Ivanisevic. Not necessarily a good memory, but it was obviously, I don't know, a match that a lot of people in Britain, British tennis remember very well.
I mean, I was actually on the tour at the time. But the match with Roger and Rafa in the final, the five-set final. I actually came to watch that as a fan. I watched that in the crowd with one of my close friends, as well.
Yeah, there's a couple.
Q. Would you say Ostapenko's success in Paris would rub off on the younger players in both draws here? As a young player yourself, did the success of your peers have an effect on you?
ANDY MURRAY: Not so much, really, no. Everyone obviously can see things differently. It wouldn't have had much impact on me. I think maybe more the way that she played rather than her winning the event was, you know, what was most impressive, like in that situation, that she just went for it. She took her chances. She didn't blink. She stuck to the way she played the whole event. That's what was most impressive for someone so young playing, you know, in the finals of a slam for the first time.
But I don't think that that result impacts, like, the next tournaments. I really don't.
Q. Has Ivan had any specific advice or maybe a change of approach to this tournament, just given the difficulty of the buildup you've had with the injury problems?
ANDY MURRAY: Not really. I think, you know, with something like that, a lot of it has to really come from the player because you know what you can and can't tolerate. We made the decision on Tuesday that, after I hit for a little bit in the morning, I needed to take a few days' break if I was going to give myself the best chance to be ready. There was no use pushing for, like, three or four days, making myself worse.
So we did that. We talked about it as a team. But a lot of it, you know, when it comes to an injury or pain that you're getting in your body, everyone feels different things. You know, everyone has different pain thresholds. You need to be the one that makes those decisions.
But once you tell the coaches, Right, I'm good to go, it's back over to them to get you doing the right things on the practice court.
Q. You have spoken before about how much time you think you've got left competing at the very top. Does that change your attitude, now you're not in the final stretch, but a limited amount of time you're going to appear here again? Does that change your attitude? Do you savor it more, these events?
ANDY MURRAY: You want to make the most of every tournament you play. I think you realize that a little bit more as you start to get older. I hope I'm still playing here for five, six, seven more years, if possible. But I don't know obviously what's going to happen.
I think just because of what Federer's doing just now, which is incredibly rare, a lot of people think everyone is going to start doing that now. I'm not sure that's going to be the case.
I want to make sure I make the most of all of these chances that I have left.
Q. That's what I was alluding to. A lot of people's favorite is a 35-year-old for the men's singles. Can you envision you being a favourite to win at 35?
ANDY MURRAY: I haven't given it that much thought. Also, I mean, whether someone's the favorite or not to me is not relevant. You know, who wins the tournament at the end is what's important, not who the favorite is on paper.
Q. From a practical point of view, you spend all year on the road. This is in some ways a local tournament to you, house in Surrey. Does that change anything in your routine around the games? Do you treat it like any other tournament? Does that actually add pressure because you can leave the bubble and go to a normal life at times?
ANDY MURRAY: Yeah, I mean, there's pressure on this event because it's one of the most important we play during the whole year. So, you know, if I wasn't nervous or didn't feel any pressure, then I'd be very worried by that. I'm not sure I'd be wanting to keep playing if that was the case.
I want to be nervous. I want to feel the pressure at these events. But the nice thing about it is at the end of the days, like when I leave the courts, I can get away from it maybe a little bit more than at some of the other tournaments just because I'm at home with my family in my own house. That's nice.
Q. Just going back to Bublik. What is your recollection of Indian Wells? He interviewed you. According to him, he said he wanted to call you sir, and you were having none of it.
ANDY MURRAY: Yeah, I think he interviewed a lot of the players there, and was asking what he thought were funny questions I think to, yeah, all of the players. That was his one to me.
But, yeah, we chatted a little bit away from the camera as well. He seemed like, like I said, pretty fun. He's a pretty confident guy, yeah. He was good fun in the limited time I spent with him.
Metro (http://metro.co.uk/2017/07/03/dustin-brown-ready-to-challenge-andy-murray-as-crowd-favourite-by-drawing-on-rafael-nadal-experience-at-wimbledon-6752013/) - Dustin Brown ready to challenge Andy Murray as crowd favourite by drawing on Rafael Nadal experience at Wimbledon
BBC (http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/tennis/40489130) - Andy Murray column: 'I've had an ice bath every night to be fit for Wimbledon'
I've had a sore hip for a long time off and on, since I was 22 or 23, so it's nothing new for me, but a couple of days after I played Stan Wawrinka at the French Open (http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/tennis/40224502) it felt pretty sore.
That's no great surprise after a match like that, but each day I was practising on the grass it wasn't really feeling better, it was getting worse.
Obviously I then didn't play particularly well at Queen's, losing in the first round. (http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/tennis/40347469)
I wasn't feeling great, went back to practising and I was like, 'Guys, I can't keep doing this. I need to take a few days' break because it's getting worse and it's affecting how I'm playing and performing in practice. I can't compete at Wimbledon if I feel like that.'
We just decided to take a few days to look after it, get it treated and give me the best chance to be fit for Wimbledon.
I feel much better, it was a good decision. It's lucky we made it when we did on Tuesday morning. If I'd waited and practised again on Wednesday or Thursday, it would have been a big mistake, so the timing actually worked out pretty well.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W5-CJHgMT3w
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a6fFb9RfA2o
Interview transcript after first round.
Monday, 3 July 2017
17:10 PM BST
Andy Murray: First round
Andy Murray talks to the media after his 6-1, 6-4, 6-2 win against Alexander Bublik in the first round
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Q. You looked pretty comfortable on court in terms of the hip. How did it feel today?
ANDY MURRAY: Yeah, I played pretty good. Moved quite well. I mean, it's not the easiest match to play because of the way he plays. There's not loads of rhythm. He's kind of doing different stuff on each point. I mean, he served some huge, huge serves on first and second serves. He was hitting some 130-mile-an-hour second serves, which you don't really see much these days. Yeah, just kind of going for his shots. Wasn't loads of rhythm.
But I hit the ball well. I don't feel like I made too many unforced errors. I hit the ball pretty clean, got through a tough moment at the end of the second set, did pretty well.
Q. After a buildup that was anything but normal, how much of a relief was it to get back on court and actually be playing?
ANDY MURRAY: Yeah, I mean, I was a bit nervous this morning. Yeah, I hadn't been able to do as much as I would have liked in the buildup. Didn't know the guy I was playing. Obviously, first match at a slam, there's always a few extra nerves.
Once I got out there and got the early break, saved a few breakpoints my first service game, I felt good. I moved well. So, yeah, for a first match, considering how I was feeling five, six days ago, it was really positive.
Q. You said you moved well. In between points, sometimes you looked in a little bit of discomfort. Is that still the case?
ANDY MURRAY: Yeah, I don't know if that's something that's come over the last couple of weeks when my hip's been sore. I've always done it, and everyone is sort of saying that I'm walking that way because of my hip. But I have no idea.
I'm not in a lot of pain when I'm walking, that's for sure. Whether it's something that's just happened these last couple of weeks, like, subconsciously, my hip's been sore, I have no idea. But I'm certainly not hurting between the points.
Q. It didn't feel sore at all?
ANDY MURRAY: Certainly not in between the points. When I'm walking, it was fine.
Q. Increasingly you've been known for your thoughtful comments about all aspects, tennis. As a major star you've had to deal with different aspects of being an elite athlete. In this room about 10 minutes ago, Venus was asked in reference to the car accident. She broke down in tears. If you could give some advice or a word to Venus of dealing with an unfortunate situation in the midst of trying to win a trophy, what would you say?
ANDY MURRAY: I mean, really, I don't know. Yeah, I mean, that's a situation that I don't know how you can help someone unless they've maybe been through that before.
I don't know exactly what happened. I just read kind of more like headlines rather than the whole stories about it. But it's obviously, you know, horrific when anything like that happens.
I'm sure it must be tough for her to focus on her tennis just now. But, yeah, I don't know how you advise someone on that. Yeah, it's obviously horrible. I think, unless you've been through it, you don't know. You don't know what to do.
Q. Have you been in touch with Dan at all? Your thoughts on that whole situation. Obviously a very difficult time for him.
ANDY MURRAY: Yeah, will be a difficult time for him. But, you know, he put himself in that position. The rules are very clear. He broke those rules, and deserves his suspension. However long that's going to be, I don't know. But it's going to be, you know, a pretty long, long period, I'd imagine.
In what was looking like going to be the best sort of few years of his career, he got himself into a position to play in all the big events. You know, he's going to have a few years away from the game now. You make your decisions. He's obviously made a really, really bad one there.
Q. Have you been in touch with him at all?
ANDY MURRAY: I spoke to him the day -- the evening before it was announced, I spoke to him.
Q. Dustin Brown next, first time in a long time. To the extent you never have a fun match in a Grand Slam, is that a potentially fun match?
ANDY MURRAY: I mean, I don't know. I mean, like today's match is similar. He plays a similar way in terms of being pretty unpredictable, going for different shots. You know, a lot of power. Dustin plays a lot more up at the net than Bublik.
I mean, certainly to watch, for anyone watching, he tends to come out with some great shots. Very entertaining guy to watch. He's a great mover. Really, really good athlete. He's a good personality, as well. Always fun, fun guy to watch.
Q. I spoke to Bublik. He was talking about the chats you had during the rain breaks. Can you tell us what was said?
ANDY MURRAY: Yeah, so we were waiting to go out the beginning of the third set. I think I had just broken him. When I got interviewed by him in Indian Wells earlier in the year, I think I spoke to him right before the interview, I asked him how his match had gone there.
He said, Oh, I served like 20 double-faults. He asked me if I had any advice for him in the interview.
I said, Try not to serve 20 double-faults.
Then he said to me just before he went on, he said, Yeah, thanks for the advice about not serving 20 double-faults.
I said, You served a few.
He said, Yeah, I think I'm only on about 10 right now.
I said, Well, there's still time to get to 20.
But, yeah, it was just funny. It's rare that you speak to someone, like, during a match. Just asked him how he liked Centre Court, all that stuff, yeah. Just had a little chat.
Q. What do you think it is that your group, the big four, has had such a hold particularly at Wimbledon since Lleyton Hewitt won in 2002? Other guys have not been able to break in, where at least a little bit at some of the other majors.
ANDY MURRAY: Yeah, I don't know. I mean, maybe the surface here, because it's a little bit slower than what it was in the past, I think if it was like it was 25, 30 years ago, it's more likely there would have been more upsets.
I think with the court being a bit slower now, it's maybe a little bit harder to beat the top guys over five sets when you're not getting maybe as many free points as you would be if the courts were quicker. It's tough.
But, yeah, it's still a pretty amazing stat. Apart from that, I can't really say why, you know, that would have been the case.
Q. Sometimes in a game like that, is it difficult to concentrate when the mood is a bit lighter than, say, a more intense match?
ANDY MURRAY: Yeah, it was actually -- I was fine until the rain breaks. I felt pretty locked in, was concentrating really well. It's just tricky when you stop for 10 or 15 minutes, then go back out, play a game, stop again. You're in a good position, and maybe if you don't have the break, you kind of just keep going as you are, you keep the momentum.
But sometimes, you know, something like a rain delay, that can change the match. I think it's a bit normal maybe to find -- I don't know, maybe feel a little bit more stressed or tense in those moments. Apart from that, I felt good.
Q. I had a chat with Cameron Norrie earlier. He talked about how impressed he was with how willing you are to help the other Brits, himself included. You have been practicing with Aidan McHugh. Do you still see that as a big part of your responsibilities, something that you like to, maybe even more so because you're No. 1 now?
ANDY MURRAY: Yeah, I mean, not more so because of my ranking. It's been a little bit different the last couple of years because some of the guys that I spent quite a bit of time with, like, during training blocks and stuff, Jamie Baker was one of them, James Ward, Kyle, and obviously Dan. But then when they first come along to training blocks, normally you kind of do what you want. You know, you try to help them whilst they're there. But the practices are more sort of tailored to you.
Once someone like Kyle or Dan, if they get into top 50 in the world, it's not the same. You're still trying to help them when you can, but the practices, it's more you're doing it together, and they're working on their own things, as well.
Yeah, but now obviously with guys like Aidan and Cameron, yeah, whenever I get the chance to, I practice with them. I had Jay Clarke in Paris with us a couple days. I practiced with him a bit this morning.
I enjoy it. I like doing it. I like to see the other British players, you know, doing well. If I can help them a little bit, too, then that's great obviously.
Q. Chatting to Dustin earlier, he said he was going to be honored to play you. He said he's lining up a few special things for when he's going to play you. Does that have extra pressure for you being the defending champion, home slam, world No. 1? More on Dustin, what are you expecting from him?
ANDY MURRAY: I mean, I know Dustin pretty well. We get on well with each other. We message each other from time to time. I like him. He's really, really a nice guy.
But, yeah, in terms of the match, I expect him to be very aggressive. I think he'll go for his shots. I think he'll come forward a lot. You know, he's unpredictable. You know he's going to go for it. Also you know he hits a lot of dropshots. He can play slice. Sometimes he hits two first serves, goes for a huge second serve. It's not easy to play players like that.
He's obviously had a big win here in the past against Rafa. Whether he respects me or not, I'm going to go out on the court, you know, expecting to play great tennis, give it a good shot. I'll need to be ready.
Q. The other day you said you might have to play yourself in like you did at the French Open. I know it's only been one match, but you seem to be feeling better about your game than you were in Paris. Is that fair to say, at the start?
ANDY MURRAY: Yeah, I think more because it's the surface I feel a little bit more comfortable on. Obviously on the clay, it's a surface that I've done well the last couple years, but it's not my most natural surface.
If I'm not feeling confident, I haven't won a lot of matches, I'm not feeling great, then that one's going to feel a little bit worse. I'll be a bit more nervous going into a tournament than maybe this one where I know I didn't have many matches.
But I feel a lot more comfortable on the grass courts. I love playing on Centre Court, feel really comfortable out there. So, you know, that definitely helps.
Q. Were there any points today where, because of the hip, you didn't go for a ball, just playing safe when you didn't need to, or did the hip not affect you at all?
ANDY MURRAY: No, my hip felt good. It's a little bit sore, but I was moving really good on the court today. You know, that's the most important thing. If you're in a little bit of pain, but you can still run as you normally do, that doesn't affect how you play. It's when it's affecting your movement and some of the shots that you play when it becomes a problem.
Today, you know, certainly wasn't the case at all. So I'm really positive about that because it's the most amount of points I played in a match since obviously -- since against my match against Jordan Thompson. I haven't played sets like that in practice really either. It was really positive. Hopefully feels good again tomorrow.
BBC (http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/tennis/40500934) - Injuries, tantrums, silky skills & day two funnies
Oddschecker (https://www.oddschecker.com/insight/tennis/20170703-andy-murray-losing-popularity-amongst-wimbledon-punters) - Andy Murray losing popularity amongst Wimbledon punters
Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/tennis/article-4664462/Andy-Murray-works-fitness-Wimbledon.html) - Andy Murray works to improve his fitness in training as he prepares to face 'unpredictable' Dustin Brown
Express (http://www.express.co.uk/sport/tennis/824672/Andy-Murray-OUT-of-WImbledon-Alexander-Bublik-Dustin-Brown-Novak-Djokovic) - Andy Murray OUT of Wimbledon? Watch moment he limps away from practice... AGAIN
Former coach Mark Petchey yesterday admitted Murray was not 100 per cent fit and said: "At this stage of the tournament I think you want to say that you're fit and you don't want to give anything away but I think the reality is that he's been far from 100 per cent in terms of his preparation coming in.
"Given the nature of the surface, given that that's such a huge attribute for Andy, his movement on the court, it is still a little bit of cause for concern.
"I think he's been thinking about it twice already but because of the magnitude of the tournament and his willingness to come here and because Father Time is still ticking for him, he doesn't know how many Wimbledons he has left, obviously he wants to play.
"If he does walk out there, what you do know is that you will get 100 per cent of the best of Andy, whatever that is."
Sun (https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/3937803/dustin-brown-wimbledon-andy-murray-opponent/) - DREDDY IS READY: Who is Dustin Brown? Where is he from, what has he won and what is his top Wimbledon finish?
http://www.thenational.scot/sport/15387808.Tennis__These_hips_do_lie_as_Andy_Murray_ shrugs_off_limping_claim/
I watched the express clip. He didn't look particularly lame to me, (and I know a bit about lameness). I imagine his hip is still a bit sore, particularly after practice, but by the sounds of it he is used to it.
Whatever will be, will be.
I watched the express clip. He didn't look particularly lame to me, (and I know a bit about lameness). I imagine his hip is still a bit sore, particularly after practice, but by the sounds of it he is used to it.
Whatever will be, will be.
They'll say anything for a story.
They'll say anything for a story.
Exactly and anyway I think it is best to ignore all these headlines. I pay no heed to them at all! I also think Andy is walking more with his usual lolloping sort of gait than with a limp.
BBC (http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/tennis/40495443) - Wimbledon 2017: Andy Murray & Johanna Konta face tough tests in round two
Guardian (https://www.theguardian.com/sport/shortcuts/2017/jul/04/wimbledon-groan-most-disheartening-sound-in-tennis-tim-henman-pat-cash) - The Wimbledon groan – the most disheartening sound in tennis
Independent (http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/tennis/wimbledon/wimbledon-2017-next-gen-bright-future-andrey-rublev-alexander-zverev-a7823781.html) - Wimbledon 2017: The 'Next Gen' offer bright future for tennis but must first topple dominant 'Big Four'
BBC (http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/tennis/40508093) - Wimbledon 2017: Andy Murray & Johanna Konta makes it four Britons in round three
Wimbledon (http://www.wimbledon.com/en_GB/news/articles/2017-07-05/murray_hits_cruise_control_to_ease_past_brown.html ) - Murray hits cruise control to ease past Brown
BBC (http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/tennis/40514013) - Murray 'very happy' with early progress
post match BBC interview video
BBC (http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/tennis/40512315) - Murray beats Brown in entertaining clash
match highlights
Andy's second round presser -
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gyKVW_Ec69U
Express (http://www.express.co.uk/sport/tennis/825246/Wimbledon-2017-Andy-Murray-Dustin-Brown-SW19-Second-Round-Scores) - Wimbledon 2017: Dustin Brown admits Andy Murray taught him a tennis lesson
Guardian (https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2017/jul/05/andy-murray-dustin-brown-wimbledon-match-report) - Andy Murray makes light work of Dustin Brown to go into Wimbledon third round
Independent (http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/tennis/wimbledon/wimbledon-2017-andy-murray-beats-dustin-brown-report-highlights-a7825766.html)- Wimbledon 2017: Dominant Andy Murray cruises past Dustin Brown in straight sets to reach third round
Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/tennis/article-4668664/Andy-Murray-eases-past-Dustin-Brown-Wimbledon.html) - Andy Murray seals straight-sets win over Dustin Brown in entertaining second-round clash at Wimbledon
Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/tennis/article-4668994/Andy-Murray-feels-good-cruising-round-three.html) -Andy Murray 'feels good' after cruising into round three at Wimbledon... and world No 1 is not fazed by strange request to sign fan's artificial leg
Telegraph (http://www.telegraph.co.uk/tennis/2017/07/05/wimbledon-2017-andy-murray-vs-dustin-brown-live-score-updates/) - Flawless Andy Murray gives Dustin Brown a Centre Court schooling
Well those are better headlines....much more positive!
BBC (http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/tennis/40508516) - Andy Murray column: 'It can be good to let your emotions show on court'
BBC (http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/tennis/40514507) - Wimbledon 2017: Johanna Konta enjoys British success while Andy Murray wants more
BBC (http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/tennis/40521545) - 'What's the strangest thing you've ever signed?'
BBC (http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/tennis/40510035) - Swarm of flying ants descend on SW19
Britwatch Sports (http://www.britwatchsports.com/murray-expects-tough-fight-against-dangerous-shot-maker-fognini-in-wimbledon-third-round/)- Murray expects tough fight against ‘dangerous shot-maker’ Fognini in Wimbledon third round
Metro (http://metro.co.uk/2017/07/06/wimbledon-round-three-preview-andy-murray-v-fabio-fognini-6759785/) - Wimbledon round three preview: Andy Murray v Fabio Fognini
Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/tennis/article-4671288/Fabio-Fognini-Andy-Murray-s-Wimbledon-opponent.html) - Andy Murray faces his first real test at Wimbledon in Fabio Fognini... the fiery Italian thrashed him in Rome and has seriously impressed on grass this year
Transcript of Andys presser after the second round.
Wednesday, 5 July 2017
19:32 PM BST
Andy Murray: Second round
Andy Murray speaks to the media after the 6-3, 6-2, 6-2 win against Dustin Brown
Q. Given the importance of this and the circumstances around it, is that as pleasing of a performance you have had within the last year or so?
ANDY MURRAY: No, I don't think so. I mean, it was a good match from my end. I mean, I served well until really the last few games. I returned well. I didn't make many mistakes. I hit a lot of good passing shots. So, I mean, I was really happy with it, obviously.
But, I mean, I played quite a few big matches the last year. So I wouldn't say it was my best match more because maybe the importance of it, only second round and, you know, the scoreline. But it was definitely a good one.
Q. This is the most Brits in the third round already, with hopefully one more to come, since for 20 years. Has there been a growing sense in the locker room today that this has been a good day for the country's tennis?
ANDY MURRAY: I haven't spoken to anyone in the locker room about it, to be honest. It's obviously good to have more players playing in the slams and winning matches. You know, that's a positive thing. I know Heather and Jo won today. I saw Aljaz won, too. Hopefully we can keep going.
You know, I wouldn't say, like, this is the target to get like five -- I don't know how many it is, maybe five players into the third round.
I mean, obviously want to try and do better than that.
Q. If you could go back in time and talk to your younger self, give him one advice or two, what would it be?
ANDY MURRAY: I'd give more than two (smiling). I mean, there are so many things that you'd do differently. I think, to be honest, I mean, I think everyone is the same. I mean, maybe I would have changed some of the ways that I trained to maybe avoid the back surgery in the middle of my career. That was difficult and probably could have been avoided.
I would have enjoyed the earlier part of my career more, for sure. You know, I wish I'd done that. I found, you know, the years maybe between like 21 and 24, 25 quite difficult at different stages.
I mean, there are a couple of things. I definitely would enjoy my tennis more at the beginning part of my career, that's for sure.
Yeah, there were a couple of things.
Q. In 2013 when you finally won the title here, it was just unbelievable for the whole country. Now there is also a female player, Konta, who is probably able to win the title here. Could you imagine what would happen to the United Kingdom, to the whole country, if you and her would win the title in same year?
ANDY MURRAY: Like, I have never thought about that, but obviously it's not impossible for that to happen. You know, it would be amazing if that was the case. I still say it's unlikely, but it's possible. I mean, Jo has played extremely well the last 18 months. She's certainly good enough to, you know, win the tournament here. She got through a great match today.
You know, I believe that I can have a good run here, you know. I can win, for sure. It's going to be extremely difficult, but, you know, it's possible. That's obviously exciting for any tennis fans in the country to have players going deep on both the women's and the men's draw at slams.
You know, that's really exciting.
Q. Just wondering, can you remember a tournament or a slam where you have played sort of the first week three players of this kind of genre, kind of entertainers, if you like? Because you have obviously played two quite extrovert players and another one coming up now.
ANDY MURRAY: Yeah, I don't think so. I mean, certainly the first two rounds have been -- I mean, Fognini is an incredible shot maker, but he's a slightly different sort of player to Dustin and Sasha Bublik. In my opinion, he plays certainly a more orthodox style of tennis. He's more solid but can play some incredible shots.
I mean, certainly first two matches have been, you know, difficult to come up with game plans, because you don't know exactly how the two guys are going to play.
I think against Fabio, although he's been a better player over the years than the two guys I played first two matches, it's maybe easier to come up with a game plan because there will be a bit more structure and strategy in the match rather than just, you know, reacting and sort of more kind of instinctive points. So yeah, hopefully it will easier to prepare in that respect.
Q. Having experienced fatherhood and knowing it's completely different than motherhood, what are your thoughts on Azarenka coming back as the mother of a young baby to the tour?
ANDY MURRAY: I didn't understand the first bit of that question.
Q. You're looking forward to a new baby coming and thinking about all of that and being a father. What are your thoughts on Azarenka coming back as the mother of a young baby to the tour as quickly as she has and with the early success that she's having?
ANDY MURRAY: Yeah, I mean, look, obviously there is differences for the men and women coming back after having children. You know, the physical, you know, changes we don't have to go through. It is obviously a lot more challenging. Takes a little bit more time probably for the women.
But, I mean, Azarenka seems to be doing really good. You know, Clijsters obviously is a player that I'm sure a lot of the women will look to, came back after giving birth and did fantastic. You know, physically was in excellent, excellent shape.
So there is absolutely no reason why Vika can't get back right to the top of the game. I'm sure if and when it happens, if Serena wants to come back, I'm sure she will be able to get back to the top of the game, as well.
Q. It was a disappointing day for people on Centre Court yesterday, the retirements, seven retirements total on the men's first round. Seems like some of the guys were stopping once the match seemed out of reach. They would pull out. Relatively small twinge. How much obligation do you think players have to push all the way to the finish line even of a best-of-five match when they feel there is no plausible way to come back and win it?
ANDY MURRAY: Yeah, it's a difficult one to answer. I mean, I think there is a big difference if you get injured -- you know, if you're injured going into the match, then I think you need to be pretty certain you're going to be okay to, you know, play and be able to compete before stepping out there, because, one, you can do more damage to yourself. You're playing injured and you could potentially make it worse.
But also, you know, for the tournament and the fans and the TV and everyone that's watching, it's not good to have guys going on the court already injured and knowing maybe they're not going to be able to complete the match. That's not ideal.
But I think, you know, there is a way to fix that is by, you know, if you're indirectly that you get the prize money even if you're injured and the Lucky Loser comes in and has the opportunity to play for more prize money.
But it's a bit frustrating, because, you know, for a long time there has been a lot of players asking, you know, wanting more prize money and trying to get more prize money in the early rounds of the slams. But then you get situations like there has been yesterday, and it's really not positive for the tour. Well, for tennis.
Yeah, hopefully they will make some changes and avoid more situations like that.
Q. What you said earlier about the number of Brits being through, you're saying it's not a cause for great celebration. What sort of level do you think we should be aiming at in terms of how many people we are getting through in Grand Slams and what, if anything, is your reaction to the announcement the LTA made last week about investing £250 million over 10 or so years into participation in tennis?
ANDY MURRAY: I didn't actually see that. I wasn't aware of that.
I don't know what the level is, but, like, aim as high as you can. Like why not try and get five, six players into the quarterfinals of slams? Why not? Like, it's better to set the goal as high as possible and fall a little bit short than go, Yeah, we're delighted with five or six players in the second or third round of a slam.
You know, I'd rather set the goal at reaching second weeks and quarterfinals and contending for slams. Yeah, that's the goal of most players to have great runs in these events. It's not to say that getting to the third round is good, you know, but some of the players, like, Kyle and Heather and Jo, you know, they're capable of doing more than that. So let's aim to try and go further. You know, there is not a problem with falling short of high targets.
But saying, I want to win one round at a slam, when you're capable of doing more, I don't agree with that.
Q. I think it's maybe been a year or so since you chose to kind of spend more time closer to home, obviously with changes in your family and spending more time in Miami. How do you feel your preparation and your life in general, your working life, has changed now that you've got a bit of context on it? Does it help spending a bit more time here?
ANDY MURRAY: I mean, I'm spending a little bit less time, a little bit less time in Miami, but, you know, not too much. You know, unfortunately this year I have spent more time at home than I actually would have liked because of the various issues that I have had this year and also early losses in tournaments, in Rome and Madrid, tournaments like that, where after I lost first round Rome on a Tuesday, I'm back home for four or five days before I head off to Paris. I would have liked to have been in Rome until the Sunday and going directly to Paris.
But the positive of me not doing well is that I get to spend more time at home with my family. You know, I love that, as well. But I'm also still very dedicated to, you know, tennis and I want to do the best that I can with the time that I have left. If that means, you know, spending a little bit more time in warmer climates, you know, then that's what I've got to do.
We make the compromise, you know, with my family and we certainly plan a little bit further in advance than I used to so that I could, you know, make sure that I see my family as much as possible.
Q. A lot of players seem to be pestered by bugs on court today. I saw you swatting a couple. Is that normal at Wimbledon?
ANDY MURRAY: I have never noticed that before. I mean, there was maybe one time today when there was a fly went just as I was about to serve, but I have never noticed that before, and I didn't realize that was an issue for some of the players. Never seen it before.
Q. Flying ants, apparently.
ANDY MURRAY: Flying ants. Okay. I didn't know there was such a thing, but okay (smiling).
Q. I just wanted to tell you that, okay, Fognini has never went beyond the third round. Today he won in three straight sets without ever losing the serve versus Vesely was in the fourth round last year. What do you expect? Because you lost to him in Naples, you lost to him in Rome, which is clay, so completely different surface. Do you think he can play so well on some grass, and how dangerous do you think he is?
ANDY MURRAY: I think he's always dangerous. Like I said, he's a shot maker and, you know, he's very solid off his forehand and backhand side, but he can also hit winners from both sides.
I mean, a lot of guys maybe have a big forehand and are maybe more consistent on the opposite wing. Whereas Fabio, you know, can hit winners off both sides. He has good hands up at the net.
I don't think I have ever played against him on grass. He moves extremely well on the other surfaces. I don't know how well he moves on the grass. I haven't played him on it. But, yeah, I mean, he certainly can play well.
I remember watching, you know, he was up a couple of sets last year on Lopez. Lost in five sets. Lopez obviously a very good grass court player. He started the tournament well here.
So I expect it to be very tough. You know, when Fabio is switched on, he's really, really tough to beat.
Transcript of Fognini's presser after second round and before playing Andy - http://www.wimbledon.com/en_GB/news/articles/2017-07-05/2017-07-05_fabio_fognini_second_round.html
Goodhousekeeping (http://www.goodhousekeeping.co.uk/news/judy-murray-explains-why-andy-is-so-set-on-meeting-his-fans) - Judy Murray explains why Andy is so set on meeting his fans
Mirror (http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/tennis/who-fabio-fognini-everything-you-10750377) - Who is Fabio Fognini? Everything you need to know about Andy Murray's third round Wimbledon opponent
BBC (http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/tennis/40521924) - Wimbledon 2017: Andy Murray & Johanna Konta lead British challenge in round three
Guardian (https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2017/jul/06/andy-murray-fabio-fognini-wimbledon-critics) - Andy Murray boosted by critics and compatriots as he faces Fabio Fognini
Herald (http://www.heraldscotland.com/sport/15396039.Leon_Smith_column__Expect_fireworks_from_ Fabio_but_Andy_should_be_too_strong/) - Leon Smith column: Expect fireworks from Fabio but Andy should be too strong
National (http://www.thenational.scot/sport/15396040.Tennis__Andy_Murray_says_doubts_over_fitn ess__motivate__him_as_he_prepares_to_face_Fabio_Fo gnini/) - Tennis: Andy Murray says doubts over fitness 'motivate' him as he prepares to face Fabio Fognini
ANDY Murray has always taken an inordinate amount of pleasure in proving people wrong. His former coach Mark Petchey likes to recount a tale, for instance, of how he heard banging upstairs one night and found the teenage Scot up in his daughter’s room, engaged in the deadly serious business of a challenge to beat her record score on electronic dance game Bop-It.
Telegraph (http://www.telegraph.co.uk/tennis/2017/07/06/judy-murray-exclusive-interview-sport-good-roots-need-invest/) - Judy Murray exclusive interview: 'Any sport is only as good as its roots - we need to invest'
Don't know if this has been posted, so delete if it has please....
BBC Andy Murray faces toughest interview yet!!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rkq1pylMW_Q
:big grin:
Don't know if this has been posted, so delete if it has please....
BBC Andy Murray faces toughest interview yet!!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rkq1pylMW_Q
:big grin:
Andy's favourite TV program is Pepper Pig :lol:
BBC (http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/tennis/40540127) - Wimbledon 2017: Andy Murray wins thrilling contest against Fabio Fognini
From the Guardian comments section
He does tend to test ones control of the sphincter.
supergran
07-07-2017, 21:49
Would one of the mods please move my post about match to the correct place please. Just been reading all comments after match and wondered where I'd posted mine. I did have a couple of glasses during the match but that was ages ago.:facepalm::confused:
Sallydaisy
07-07-2017, 22:11
;)
CaroWozniacki @caro_woz (https://twitter.com/caro_woz) 3h3 hours ago (https://twitter.com/caro_woz/status/883408502684889088)
****** me off the way Andy doesn't get the support he should be getting out there!
Get behind your man and lift him up!!
Andys third round presser https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q0jfZx4UCFw
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q0jfZx4UCFw
BBC (http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/tennis/40539925) - Andy Murray column: I don't lock myself in a room just thinking about tennis
Telegraph (http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2017/07/08/british-junior-aidan-mchugh-helped-reigning-champion-andy-murray/) - How British junior Aidan McHugh helped reigning champion Andy Murray prepare for Wimbledon
Transcript of Andy's presser - http://www.wimbledon.com/en_GB/news/articles/2017-07-07/2017-07-07_andy_murray_third_round.html
Friday, 7 July 2017
11:16 AM BST
Andy Murray: Third round
Andy Murray speaks to the media after the 6-2, 4-6, 6-1, 7-5 win against Fabio Fognini
Q. How keen were you to sort of try and finish things off at the end and avoid presumably a bit of a nervous wait and the roof closing and stuff?
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ANDY MURRAY: Well, I mean, ultimately, yeah, it worked out great in that respect. But when I was down 5-3, I wasn't thinking about finishing the match off because it was looking like it was probably going to go to a fifth set.
You know, had I been up, when he started to come back at me, maybe I would have thought about that a little bit more. It was obviously great to come back there at the end and finish it.
It was actually really dark. Normally, I mean, I felt like I played quite a bit later than that, like played until 10, quarter past 9. I don't know what time exactly we finished that, but it was really dark at the end.
Q. How fit are you? Was your hip bothering you tonight?
ANDY MURRAY: I didn't feel like I moved as well as I did in the first two matches. It was also a completely different match for me. You know, I was playing against two guys that were hitting dropshots all the time, coming forward, serve-volleying quite a lot.
You know, I had no real rhythm after the first couple of matches. Then today from Fabio there were a lot more rallies from the back of the court and stuff. It's partly down to the way he plays as well. I felt a little bit off balance. I didn't feel like I moved particularly well tonight.
I don't know if that was anything to do with my hip or not. But, yeah, that's something I hopefully will do a bit better the next match. Didn't move so well tonight.
Q. A lot of players in the past have said sometimes they divide this fortnight into two tournaments, get through the first week, then get going again in the second week. After all the buildup, the issues, how are you feeling sort of to have come through the first week relatively scot-free?
ANDY MURRAY: Yeah, obviously three tricky opponents. Tonight's match, I didn't think it was the best match. I didn't feel like I played my best tennis. But I won and I got through it. You know, that's a really positive thing, obviously.
Now I've got two days to work on some things, rest up a little bit, and get used to the conditions that we're playing in just now. The courts definitely have gotten a lot quicker than at the beginning of the event. It will be good to get a couple days' practice in those conditions before another match on Monday.
But, you know, I'm pleased obviously to be in the second week. Anything can happen from here.
Q. You saved five set points in the fourth set; two with your serve, then two when you were down 40-15, then a fifth later. Which one were the most difficult, where you felt in danger? Were you confident if you were going to the fifth set that you could have made it anyway physically and everything?
ANDY MURRAY: Yeah, I think physically I certainly could have played a fifth set if it was required. I mean, I finished very strong actually in the end. So did okay physically at the end.
But, yeah, I don't remember loads about the set points. I think on my serve I hit some good first serves on a couple of them. I think a got a couple of free points, which was good. Then obviously one of them, when he was serving, I think the return was in. I don't know what it showed on the TV, but I felt like the return was in. He challenged with none left, so that was obviously -- I think psychologically points like that can be quite difficult for Fabio, or for any player. But the player that's in that position, it's not easy to deal with that.
Yeah, I saved them pretty well with some good shots, big serves. Yeah, it was good.
Q. Given the physical issues that you have had for the last week or two, how valuable is it going to be to have the extra day of rest before the next match?
ANDY MURRAY: I don't know, to be honest. I think you got to just try and use it as best you can. If you're in the other half, you get into the rhythm of playing every other day, it's quite rare to have this break in the middle of the tournament. You know, I'll try to use it as best I can with some good practice. Like I said, try and work on some things.
You know, obviously, missed a few days' practice last week. I'm sure I'll work on some of the things I would have done before the tournament if I had those days there. I'll try to get a lot out of it, if possible.
Q. What is your opinion on Bernard Tomic being fined and losing his racquet sponsor for essentially being very honest with his struggles about motivation?
ANDY MURRAY: Yeah, I mean, it's a pretty difficult one. Yeah, obviously you're being honest, which is a good thing. But if you're saying you're taking injury timeouts and stuff purely, you know, to try and throw the opponent's rhythm off, to use it tactically, that isn't good. Something has to happen with that. That's breaking the rules intentionally. I'm not saying he's the only player that does it. But, you know, if you go and say that, obviously you're going to get fined.
With Head, obviously it's a tough one. I don't know what's maybe happened with them in the past potentially. If that's the first time he's done something like that or said something that they found unprofessional, something they can't support, then that's a bit harsh. But I don't know if they've had previous, which is possible, over the last few years.
Yeah, it's up to them.
Q. Fabio came in and said that the court was in bad condition compared to previous years. Other players have said it today and yesterday. How are you finding the state of the courts here this year? With respect to your injuries, does it help? Does it damage it? Does it cause you more concern?
ANDY MURRAY: In terms of moving on the court, I've felt fine. The court I don't think is in as good of condition as previous years. There's quite a few spots on the court, like just behind the baseline and just in front of the baseline, where there's quite big lumps of grass, sort of almost like little divots there, which I don't remember really being the case.
I don't know if it's anything to do with the weather that they've had over the last, you know, few weeks and months. It's been pretty hot, pretty extreme conditions. Not much rain. So I don't know if that's affected it.
But the court, when I played the first match, was great. I think it's just getting a bit beaten up early. A few of the players have said that about some of the outside courts, as well.
There's also been on the outside courts a lot of tennis played on them because there's been no rain. A lot of the times there isn't as much tennis played on them. So, yeah, I don't know if that has anything to do with it.
Q. Just like four years ago, you have some company going to the second week of Wimbledon. I don't know how much you saw, if anything, of Jo's match today. How positive are you about your chances in the second week and hers?
ANDY MURRAY: I didn't see any of the match today. I mean, I spoke about this quite a lot the other day, you know, about Jo and her chances here. I think her game's pretty well-suited to the grass.
I think, you know, mentally she's pretty strong, fairly calm on the court, and seems to handle things pretty well. And, yeah, there's a lot of players in the women's draw that have a shot of winning.
I'm probably going to get this wrong, but maybe Venus is the only past winner left in the women's draw maybe. So, yeah, not many of them have experienced it before. There's a chance there for a lot of players.
Q. We just spoke with Fabio. He was quite satisfied, even if he lost, about his match, his game. Were you surprised the way he played, since he has never been considered a grass court player? Did you think he played very well, so-so, some lapses?
ANDY MURRAY: Well, I mean, the match was pretty up and down, I think, from both of us. It wasn't the best match.
For me, in my opinion, there's absolutely no reason why he can't play well, or really well, on the grass court. At times tonight he played great tennis. So it's a matter of playing at that level for longer if he wants to go further. But also if in your head you don't think you're very good on grass, and it's not a surface that you play well on -- I heard Monfils has said the same thing -- I see no reason why either of those guys can't play really, really well on grass.
Fabio has got good timing. I think the quicker court helps his serve a little bit. He puts a lot of returns back in play. He moves well. He has a good slice, volleys very well. In my mind, there's no reason why he can't play well on grass.
I think tonight at times he showed that he's a very good player on grass courts. The last few years he also hasn't played any warmup events. I don't know if he sort of decided, I don't really like the grass very much. But he can play well.
Q. Fabio got two penalty points, one for smashing the racquet, also for some kind of obscenity. How do you think that angry mentality can affect a player's game?
ANDY MURRAY: He only got one point penalty. The first one, you don't get -- first warning you get, you don't lose a point for that.
He's always very emotional, you know, on the court. At times it can help. Sometimes it doesn't.
You know, I don't know whether tonight it was a positive thing for him, letting his emotions out, or not. It's better to ask him how he feels about that.
Q. You had some unpredictable opponents so far. Are you expecting a bit more of the same against Benoit Paire?
ANDY MURRAY: Yeah, I mean, he again has a different game to a lot of the guys now. He has very good hands, moves well, takes a lot of chances, goes for his shots. Again, he can be quite up and down. But he seems to have played pretty well so far at this event.
And, yeah, I expect that to be tricky. I've never played him on the grass before. I think until this year he hasn't played so well on the grass himself. But, again, I see no reason why he can't play good grass court tennis.
I think I only played him once before, and it was a really tight match.
Paire's presser after 3rd round - http://www.wimbledon.com/en_GB/news/articles/2017-07-07/2017-07-07_benoit_paire_third_round.html
exislander
08-07-2017, 19:28
Telegraph (http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2017/07/08/british-junior-aidan-mchugh-helped-reigning-champion-andy-murray/) - How British junior Aidan McHugh helped reigning champion Andy Murray prepare for Wimbledon
Saw some of Aidan's match today - think he had heat/hydration issue mid match and fought back from 1-4 in 3rd set. Reminded me of someone?
Saw some of Aidan's match today - think he had heat/hydration issue mid match and fought back from 1-4 in 3rd set. Reminded me of someone?
Impressive comeback. I think Andy's practising with all the promising juniors so he can sign them up his sports agency when he retires. ;)
Guardian (https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2017/jul/07/andy-murray-wimbledon-fabio-fognini-report) - Andy Murray admits to fitness concerns after thrilling win over Fabio Fognini
Guardian (https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2017/jul/08/wimbledon-complaints-quality-grass-slipping-court-18) - Wimbledon faces complaints that the quality of the grass is slipping
Independent (http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/tennis/wimbledon/wimbledon-2017-andy-murray-fabio-fognini-highlights-report-a7830021.html) - Andy Murray earns fourth round place after battling back against Fabio Fognini
Independent (http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/tennis/wimbledon/wimbledon-2017-andy-murray-fabio-fognini-centre-court-condition-a7830561.html) - Wimbledon 2017: Andy Murray hits out at the condition of Centre Court
Independent (http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/tennis/wimbledon/wimbledon-2017-andy-murray-royal-box-dress-code-schedule-tickets-a7830926.html) - Wimbledon allow Andy Murray to break strict dress code for surprise cameo appearance in Royal Box
Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/tennis/article-4675870/Andy-Murray-fourth-round-Wimbledon.html) - Andy Murray through to fourth round of Wimbledon after beating Italian Fabio Fognini in four sets
Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/tennis/article-4677624/Andy-Murray-clutches-knee-Wimbledon-practice.html) - Andy Murray sparks concern by clutching his knee during Wimbledon practice as Tim Henman calls on the world No 1 to 'up his game'
Scotsman (http://www.scotsman.com/sport/tennis/five-things-we-learned-from-andy-murray-s-defeat-of-fabio-fognini-1-4498422) - Five things we learned from Andy Murray’s defeat of Fabio Fognini
Star (http://www.dailystar.co.uk/sport/other-sports/628265/Wimbledon-2017-Johanna-Konta-Andy-Murray-tennis-Centre-Court-grand-slam) - Wimbledon 2017: Johanna Konta explains Andy Murray motivation to winning grand slam
Wimbledon (http://www.wimbledon.com/en_GB/news/articles/2017-07-07/2017-07-07_murray_stops_fognini_fightback_to_make_last_16. html) - Murray stops Fognini fightback to make last 16
piscesperson
08-07-2017, 23:01
Pregnant Kim Murray looks elegant in a floral shift dress as she excitedly cheers on husband Andy during day five of Wimbledon Championships
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-4676394/Pregnant-Kim-Murray-cheers-husband-Andy-Wimbledon.html
really enjoyed the last piece, from the Wimbledon site, written by Alix Ramsay, one super remark "So comprehensive has been the coverage of the Scot’s most recent injury that Murray’s hips are probably more famous now than Marilyn Monroe’s."
One for the Geeks. Craig O'Shannessy who does the "Brain Game" analysis for the ATP, analysis Andy's play during his match with Fognini. Starts at about 5:27:25.
https://youtu.be/v6o5LSjz31g?t=14243
I hope Paire hasn't watched this. ;)
Guardian (https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2017/jul/09/andy-murray-recalls-previous-win-over-benoit-paire-as-good-wimbledon-omen) - Andy Murray recalls previous win over Benoît Paire as good Wimbledon omen
Tennis World (http://www.tennisworldusa.org/news/news/UK_Tennis/45232/tim-henman-murray-and-konta-are-role-models-in-uk/) - Tim Henman: Murray and Konta are role models in UK
Scotsman (http://www.scotsman.com/sport/tennis/wimbledon-break-point-is-vital-to-andy-murray-1-4498612) - Wimbledon break point is vital to Andy Murray
BBC (http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/tennis/40537910) - Wimbledon 2017: Andy Murray & Johanna Konta target quarter-finals
Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/tennis/article-4679510/Andy-Murray-expects-tough-against-unorthodox-Benoit-Paire.html)- Andy Murray expects tough against unorthodox Frenchman Benoit Paire in the fourth round at Wimbledon
Scotsman (http://www.scotsman.com/sport/tennis/five-key-questions-ahead-of-andy-murray-s-fourth-round-tie-1-4499215) - Five key questions ahead of Andy Murray's fourth round tie
Independent (http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/tennis/wimbledon/wimbledon-2017-andy-murray-benoit-paire-fabio-fognini-fourth-round-a7831251.html) - Wimbledon 2017: Andy Murray knows he must improve to go deep into tournament ahead of Benoit Paire meeting
BBC (http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/tennis/40562201) - Wimbledon 2017: Sam Querrey to play Andy Murray after win over Kevin Anderson
BBC (http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/tennis/40558531) - Wimbledon 2017: Andy Murray & Johanna Konta reach quarter-finals
piscesperson
10-07-2017, 19:58
Ouch! Pregnant Kim Murray massages her back as she cheers husband Andy to victory in a £65 maternity smock from Séraphine
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-4682214/Kim-Murray-wears-65-maternity-frock-Wimbledon.html
piscesperson
11-07-2017, 17:48
Andy Murray column: My first Wimbledon, the Lions, and learning from boxing
http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/tennis/40564227
Transcript of Andy's presser -
Monday, 10 July 2017
18:40 PM BST
Andy Murray: Fourth round
Andy Murray speaks to the media after the 7-6(1), 6-4, 6-4 win against Benoit Paire
http://wimbledonprogressivedl.edgesuite.net/2014/thumbnails/3506358525001/2017/07/3506358525001_5500833804001_5500819638001-th.jpg?pubId=3506358525001 (http://www.wimbledon.com/en_GB/news/articles/2017-07-10/2017-07-10_andy_murray_fourth_round.html#)
Q. How does it feel to play tennis on a Manic Monday?
ANDY MURRAY: The same as most days really. Obviously, you know, in the slams, all of the days feel maybe a bit different to some of the other matches and days that you play during the year because these are the biggest events and the ones that you want to perform your best at. So you feel maybe a little bit more pressure.
But I don't feel much different today than I did last Monday.
Q. You talked a lot before the tournament about your lack of grass court preparation time, concerns about the hip pain. Do you feel more confident now than you did a week ago about your ability to give of your best all the way to Sunday if it goes that far?
ANDY MURRAY: Yeah, I mean, like I said at the beginning of the tournament, I'll be able to get through seven matches if that's what I have to do. Obviously I want to try to get to the final.
And, yeah, I've done a good job so far here. I mean, today was by far the best I hit the ball, the cleanest I hit the ball. I was happy about that. Last couple of days, practice has been really good, as well. I didn't feel great during my last match. I didn't feel like I played so well, not loads of rhythm in the first two matches.
I definitely felt better today. You know, that's positive moving into the last few days of the tournament.
Q. What did you make of the scheduling of the women's matches, particularly the fact that Kerber, the No. 1, was out on Court 3 against Muguruza?
ANDY MURRAY: I wasn't paying loads of attention to the scheduling outside of my own matches. But, you know, it's pretty much always been the case here, you know, that you got two men's matches and a women's match on the Centre Court. I think that sometimes varies, you know, on the other courts.
Obviously I think ideally you would have two men's and two women's on Centre, potentially starting the matches a bit earlier would allow for that, I think. There's also situations I think like at the Aussie Open where there's three women's matches, two men's pretty much every day on the stadium court, as well.
Need to maybe find a way of allowing for an equal split of the men's and women's matches across the tournament rather than just looking at one day. If there's better matches on the women's side than the men's side, you can flip it. If there's better matches on the men's side, then that has to go first, as well.
But I don't make the schedules. I don't create them. It's not up to me.
Q. I think you mentioned coming off court that his backhand is probably better than his forehand. Most people are the other way around, aren't they?
ANDY MURRAY: Yeah, I mean, it's just more the way that he -- some guys might have, you know, better backhands than forehands. But most players generate more power and try to hit their winners off the forehand side just because it's a little bit easier. You tend to have a little bit more power on that side.
But he doesn't. He hits the ball bigger off his backhand side. He has great timing on that shot, great feel. Most guys move around their backhand to hit forehands. He moves the other way. So it's quite rare to see that. It takes a bit of time to adjust to that.
So yeah, had to play maybe slightly differently than maybe I would against some other guys.
Q. If you had to pick the four most unorthodox players in the draw, they would have been probably the four you played consecutively. What did that do to your rhythm? Are you getting it now?
ANDY MURRAY: Yeah, I think the first couple, you know, it's really difficult. I mean, Dustin and Sascha played quite differently to Fabio and Benoit, in terms of length of rally and stuff. Benoit still hit quite a lot of dropshots, but nowhere near as many as Dustin. I think the first three games he hit nine or ten dropshots.
The last couple of matches have been better, you know, in terms of longer rallies to feel how I'm hitting the ball. Today, like I said, felt a lot better than the last match.
Q. Back to the scheduling question. Every day on Centre have been two men's matches and one women's. Five of the seven days Court No. 1 has been the same case. If it were the opposite, would you have felt that it's fair for the men?
ANDY MURRAY: Well, I don't think anyone's suggesting it is fair. I'm not suggesting that it is.
I do also think that is the case - I could be wrong - at the Aussie Open. I think on the center court it's three women's matches and two men's matches every day. Is that right? I think so, just because of timing, as well.
Like I said, it would be much better if there was four matches. You know, you have the two men's and the two women's, obviously.
But, like I said, I'm not the one that decides the schedule. When you start at 1:00, and you can't play under the lights, you have a very limited amount of time. Like the other day when I played Fognini, we had hardly any light left. The matches were not particularly long that day, and we almost ran out of time, you know.
So maybe starting the matches a little bit sooner, a little bit earlier in the day, and splitting them between the men and women. It's not the hardest thing to do.
Q. There were a lot of sporting heroes watching from the Royal Box today. You seemed to sort of interact with them at the end. Billie Jean King, big names in sport watching you play.
ANDY MURRAY: I knew some of the boxers that were there. I've met them quite a few times. Been to some of their fights. Stay in touch with them a bit during the year. So, yeah, I mean, it's nice when people from other sports come to enjoy your one.
Matt Fitzpatrick, a golfer, I met him a couple of times as well. He was there watching today, which was nice. Yeah, it's cool to get to chat to them about their sports. There's sometimes a crossover between the different sports. I like that. It's one of the nice things about what we do, is getting to chat to people that we watch on the TV about what they do.
Q. Benoit said after the match, the same way as Dustin Brown, played a lot of dropshots to test your movement. After two or three, he indicated you were moving like a rabbit. No matter what's going on fitness-wise, once it happens, is it instinctive movement, because you did it so often today?
ANDY MURRAY: I'm moving well. I didn't feel like I moved that well against Fabio. But the first two matches and today, I felt like I moved really good. I certainly feel like I've been tested in that department a lot because the guys I've played against have done a lot of forward movements. I've been pushed around the court quite a bit. I've moved well.
Today certainly that was one of the most pleasing things about the match, was that I felt like I was able to track down a lot of his shots. I came up with some good shots on the run and made it difficult for him to hit loads of winners past me. That's a big part of my game.
If I'm struggling and not moving well, it affects my performance maybe more than other guys who don't rely on their movement as much.
Q. Your service speeds are a bit lower than previous tournaments. Are you having any physical issues on the serve, or is more you're going for placement?
ANDY MURRAY: No, I'm not trying to place it more. I do think most of the players seem to be down a bit this year. I don't know if the balls are a little bit slower.
I could be wrong, but my second serve speed seems fairly decent, you know, around what it usually is. First serve speeds certainly was a little bit down in some of the matches. I'm not sure exactly why that is.
We've checked a few of the other players. They've also been down on the first serve speed this year a bit. I don't know if that's to do with the balls, if they're slightly slower this year.
Q. When we were all getting excited about having players in the third round, you said, Come back to me next week if I've got any company the middle of the second week. How pleasing is it for British tennis to have two people in the quarterfinals, a man and a woman, for the first time since '73? What difference, if any, do you think that will make to the way you feel as you approach the business end of this tournament?
ANDY MURRAY: I think it's great. I think Jo has done -- it's not just about this tournament, but over the last 18 months, two years, has done great.
It's important to have various different role models in the sport, players competing for the biggest events. I do think it makes a difference to the interest in the sport, because a lot of people who follow tennis in this country won't enjoy watching me play. It's true, you know.
So it's great if you have someone like Jo or Kyle or whoever it is, just different players to follow. People like different game styles, different personalities. That's important.
It's great that she's doing well. Hopefully she keeps going the next few days.
Q. Kind of a similar question. You said it might feel a bit calmer when you were asked about it last week having someone else sharing the spotlight. Is that how you feel at all?
ANDY MURRAY: I was saying it's possible. I mean, I'm in the quarterfinals of Wimbledon. I don't feel calmer this year than I did in previous years. I'm still pumped to get out there regardless of whether there's other British players playing the tournament or not.
I'm here to try and do as well as I can. Now that I'm in the quarters, obviously I want to keep going further. Yeah, I don't feel much different just 'cause there's another Briton in the draw just now.
Q. Do you feel like you're getting stronger match by match as you go through this tournament? You said at the beginning that you get stronger as you progress through the tournament. Are you feeling that way?
ANDY MURRAY: I said, yeah, today I felt that was the best I hit the ball. I felt like I moved well. Maybe I could have served a little bit better behind my first serve, but was very effective on the second serve. That was good.
Yeah, hopefully in a couple of days I'll feel better again. But today was much, much better in terms of how I hit the ball, how clean I was hitting it, how aggressive I was able to be on the ball. My timing was better. I felt like I hit way more winners from the back of the court. Like against Fabio, I hit three or four in four sets. It's not easy to win matches like that. It's really hard when you're not hitting many winners, not getting many free points.
Today I felt like I did. I don't know what it says on here. Yeah, I hit 25 winners total, which is a lot better than it was the other day.
Q. What are your feelings about reaching a 10th straight quarterfinal and also about the specific challenge of Sam Querrey?
ANDY MURRAY: Yeah, obviously getting to the quarters again is good. But Sam, you know, he obviously likes the conditions here. He played really well last year. He's had some good wins here, some tight matches as well. He'll be confident going in.
Obviously a big serve. Goes for his shots. Very aggressive player. So I'll need to, you know, like today, I maybe played one or two service games in the first set that weren't the best. Against him, you can't really afford that. He's not an easy guy to break. When he's ahead, he can serve well. He's a good frontrunner. I'll need to make sure I'm serving well and, you know, not letting him dictate too much.
When he's standing up on the baseline, hitting forehands, dictating, he's a very dangerous player.
Q. Andre Agassi says he's not being paid by Novak Djokovic to coach him. He said partly so he can be on an equal footing with him, he likes that feeling. In your experience, when you pay a coach, can it be difficult sometimes between coach and player? Maybe the coach doesn't feel like he can say some things, some harsh words, when he needs to?
ANDY MURRAY: I definitely think that can be the case. It's possible. But, I mean, as a player, it's not always easy to hear, like, the truth. Certainly for me, as I've got older, it's become more the case that if I don't feel like I'm getting that from the coach, whoever it is that I'm working with, then it's pointless. You're basically wasting your money.
It's much better that you're paying guys to help you, and to tell you, you know, what's actually going on. It's possible that you have disagreements with that. Obviously coaches and trainers and physios, they're not right all of the time. But you want them to tell you things that you might not necessarily want to hear. It's the only way to improve and to get better.
I think when you're younger, it can be a little bit harder to hear some of those things. But I think as you get older, you learn it's really important that the people you have around you are telling you the truth, not just telling you the things that you maybe want to hear.
Q. Very abstract question. Neuroscientists say at your level when you're playing, the ball travels so fast that you don't have time to process any information from the point that the ball gets to the net and then gets to you. Were you aware of that? Does that strike you as weird?
ANDY MURRAY: Well, I've been asked when you're playing, what you're thinking, like in the middle of a rally. When you're playing your best, what are you thinking.
Actually, I feel like I play my best when I'm not thinking. I've told many coaches that. I do think that's the case. You're relying on instinct. That's why practice and repetition is extremely important, so when you're out there in a tight moment, you don't want to be overanalyzing, thinking too much. If you are, that's when things start to go wrong, especially technically.
Yeah, I think the less you're thinking on the court, the better. I think that you can, like when someone hits the ball, there is time to think stuff. But it's often that when you are, it's not good, it's bad stuff.
I don't know if I'm explaining myself well. It feels like it's making sense in my head. I don't know if the words are.
Yeah, it's not an easy one to explain. But I certainly have felt that I played my best tennis the less I'm thinking during the points.
Andy's fouth round presser video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LrBKudOJw7U
piscesperson
11-07-2017, 18:08
Andy Murray: the feminist that tennis needs
https://www.theguardian.com/sport/shortcuts/2017/jul/11/andy-murray-the-feminist-that-tennis-needs
Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/tennis/article-4683608/Wimbledon-criticised-postponing-Djokovic-s-match.html) - Wimbledon come under fire for their decision to postpone Novak Djokovic's match due to safety concerns
????????? excuses.
Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/tennis/article-4682618/Andy-Murray-Wimbledon-quarter-finals.html) - Andy Murray secures safe passage to Wimbledon quarter-finals with straight-sets victory over Benoit Paire
Guardian (https://www.theguardian.com/sport/shortcuts/2017/jul/11/andy-murray-the-feminist-that-tennis-needs) - Andy Murray: the feminist that tennis needs
Independent (http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/tennis/wimbledon/wimbledon-2017-andy-murray-quarter-finals-straight-set-victory-benoit-paire-a7834131.html) - Wimbledon 2017: Andy Murray reaches quarter-finals with straight-set victory
Wimbledon (http://www.wimbledon.com/en_GB/news/articles/2017-07-10/2017-07-10_murray_marches_into_10th_successive_quarterfina l.html) - Murray into 10th successive quarter-final
Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/tennis/article-4683334/Murray-plays-Querrey-Wimbledon-eight-he.html) - Andy Murray will play Sam Querrey in Wimbledon quarter-finals... who is the American who will take on world No 1
BBC (http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/tennis/40555765)- Wimbledon 2017: Courts are as good as they've ever been, says chief executive
BBC (http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/tennis/40343105) - Johanna Konta: The British number one - by those who know her well
Posting this on the Konta thread too, but posted here as it will get lost in all the live scoring.
BBC (http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/tennis/40570679) - Wimbledon 2017: Andy Murray plays Sam Querrey in quarter-finals
Scotsman (http://www.scotsman.com/sport/tennis/andy-murray-reveals-wife-kim-prefers-little-tennis-players-1-4501165) - Andy Murray reveals wife Kim prefers little tennis players
National (http://www.yorkpress.co.uk/sport/15404080.NATIONAL__Rusedski_backs_Murray_to_reach_ another_Wimbledon_final/)- NATIONAL: Rusedski backs Murray to reach another Wimbledon final
Reuters (http://au.eurosport.com/tennis/wimbledon/2017/hewitt-expects-federer-and-murray-to-face-off-in-final_sto6250496/story.shtml) - Lleyton Hewitt expects Federer and Murray to face off in final
Daily Record (http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/tennis/family-man-andy-murray-says-10778396) - Family man Andy Murray says sacrifices of his parents helped put him on path to the top
Telegraph (http://www.telegraph.co.uk/tennis/2017/07/11/andy-murray-kim-wont-like-style-match-against-sam-querrey/) - Andy Murray: Kim won't like the style of my match against Sam Querrey
BBC (http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/tennis/40571953) - Wimbledon 2017: Jamie Baker believes Andy Murray is coping well with hip injury
BBC (http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/tennis/40570679)- Ivanisevic: Querrey has nothing to lose
Querrey presser after 4th round BEFORE playing Andy
http://www.wimbledon.com/en_GB/news/articles/2017-07-10/2017-07-10_sam_querrey_fourth_round.html
angiebabez
12-07-2017, 21:33
http://www.scotsman.com/news/opinion/leader-a-true-champion-shows-what-he-s-made-of-in-defeat-1-4502351
WimbledonWestie
12-07-2017, 21:40
Lovely article
Josephine
12-07-2017, 22:12
Absolutely. And would have been nice to hear a bit more appreciation about the way he dealt with that defeat from the Beeb. Having to listen to McEnroe on Today at Wimbledon didn't help.
Great article from The Scotsman - well done!:cheer: I make a point of not listening to McEnroe - he's a prize plonker in my book!
piscesperson
13-07-2017, 09:45
Wimbledon 2017: 'Andy Murray may consider extended break' - Jamie Baker
http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/tennis/40590068
piscesperson
13-07-2017, 10:00
‘That’s my boy!’ Andy Murray praised online by his fans and his mother after calling out reporter at press conference over ‘sexist’ remark
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-4690534/Andy-Murray-praised-calling-reporter-sexism.html
Absolutely. And would have been nice to hear a bit more appreciation about the way he dealt with that defeat from the Beeb. Having to listen to McEnroe on Today at Wimbledon didn't help.
Mats Wilander was very sympathetic about Andy - he thinks Andy reaching the semifinals in Paris and the qfs in Wimbledon is heroic. He thinks that both Andy and Novak should both take extended breaks from the sport to work on a few things. They should do this in order to challenge Federer.
BBC (http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/tennis/40589553)- Wimbledon 2017: 'You only have one body' - Boris Becker's advice to Andy Murray
BBC (http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/tennis/40585801) - Wimbledon 2017: Andy Murray 'proud' despite Sam Querrey defeat
Andy's press conference after being beaten in the quarters - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Klb5YLwX7OE
Querrey's press conference - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LB3fpfSlw4k
Sky Sports (http://www.skysports.com/tennis/news/32498/10946483/roger-federer-wishes-andy-murray-and-novak-djokovic-well-after-injuries) - Roger Federer wishes Andy Murray and Novak Djokovic well after injuries
The Tennis World Cup (http://tennisworldcup.com/) is scheduled to take place in New York next July (after Wimbledon) featuring 12 teams and this is apparently the British Team although Stuart Fraser is reporting that Andy hasn't confirmed his participation. It has a format all of its own including a mixed singles (as well as men's singles, women's singles & mixed doubles) where every point starts with the woman serving and where the winning team is the one who wins most games in an 80 minute time period.
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Transcript of Andy's press interview after losing in the quarters
Wednesday, 12 July 2017
17:37 PM BST
Andy Murray: Quarter-final
Andy Murray speaks to the media after the 3-6, 6-4, 6-7(4), 6-1, 6-1 defeat against Sam Querrey
http://wimbledonprogressivedl.edgesuite.net/2014/thumbnails/3506358525001/2017/07/3506358525001_5504251598001_5504250442001-th.jpg?pubId=3506358525001 (http://www.wimbledon.com/en_GB/news/articles/2017-07-12/2017-07-12_andy_murray_quarterfinal.html#)
Q. How would you analyze or critique your own game today?
ANDY MURRAY: I think I had chances in the first three sets. I mean, the second set, I think I was up 4-3, then got broken twice there. That obviously turned out to be quite an important part of the match.
I did manage to win the third. You know, maybe I could have got the match done in three sets there had I closed out the second after getting the break.
Sam served extremely well at the end of the match, you know, loosened up, was going for his shots. Nothing much I could do.
Q. Were you in pain at any time?
ANDY MURRAY: The whole tournament I've been a little bit sore. But I tried my best right to the end. You know, gave everything I had. I'm proud about that.
But it's obviously disappointing to lose, you know, at Wimbledon. There's obviously an opportunity there. So I'm sad that it's over.
Q. At what point did the injury problem start to become a real issue today? How important was it for you not to retire? By the end, looked like you were in serious pain.
ANDY MURRAY: Well, I knew I wasn't going to do any major damage by playing. So obviously wanted to try, you know, if possible, find a way at the end. Obviously it wasn't the case.
Like I said, I mean, Sam served great. The end of the fourth set and fifth set, felt like he hardly missed any first serves. He was acing me pretty much every time. I wasn't getting enough power on my serve to put him in any bother there. So he was dictating all of the points.
But, yeah, that was it.
Q. Have you had any specific discussions at this point with your team about how to fix this problem that you clearly had?
ANDY MURRAY: No, no. I mean, before the tournament, you know, it was very short-term because, you know, you want to play Wimbledon. You want to play all of the slams and give your best chance there. You know, we were looking at short-term solutions.
Obviously managed to get through a bunch of matches and did okay. Now I'll sit down with my team and look at the next step, look a little bit longer term. The US Open's, I don't know, six, seven weeks away maybe, something like that. You know, sit down with my team tomorrow and come up with a plan for what I have to do next.
Q. There's a possibility your No. 1 ranking could go after this tournament to Novak, I believe. How tough would that be for that to happen, having worked so hard to get to that point?
ANDY MURRAY: Not very. I spoke about that a lot the last few months. I mean, it was going to happen at some stage. I don't think anyone has ever stayed at No. 1 their whole career. It always comes to an end.
I haven't played well enough this year to deserve to stay there for much longer. If it doesn't happen by the end of this tournament, it will happen, you know, by the end of the US Open.
You know, that's fine. Obviously I would rather be ranked No. 1 than 2, 3 or 4. You know, I go away now and try and find a way to get back there. Hopefully I can do that.
Q. You looked in particular pain in the fourth and fifth sets. Was calling the trainer ever a possibility? Obviously you had the problem for a long time, but was calling the trainer a possibility for you at that stage?
ANDY MURRAY: No. Nothing much you can do there in that situation.
Q. You said at the start of the tournament you would be fit to play seven matches, if necessary. Did you really think at the start of the tournament that you did have a chance to go on and win the title with how you were feeling?
ANDY MURRAY: I was pretty close today. It wasn't like I was, like, a million miles away from winning the match.
Obviously the end was a bit of a struggle. But, you know, I almost found a way to get into the semis. I wasn't that far away from doing that.
So, yeah, I did think. I was close-ish. I mean, I got through, you know, five matches. Obviously, like I said, the end of the match today was tough. But, you know, I wasn't far away from doing that.
Q. Is there any sense of relief that this year is over in some way, you'll be able to go back to your family, relax for a bit?
ANDY MURRAY: The year being over? You mean Wimbledon?
Q. Wimbledon.
ANDY MURRAY: No, no, it's not relief.
Q. Sam is the first U.S. player to reach a major semifinal since 2009.
ANDY MURRAY: Male player.
Q. I beg your pardon?
ANDY MURRAY: Male player.
Q. First male player. How would you describe the adjustments he made today and his overall game?
ANDY MURRAY: I think he's obviously played well this tournament. He's looking to be aggressive. I think, you know, with the strengths that he has, and the power that he has, that gives him the best chance to do well in these events.
He obviously had a good run here last year. You know, when he's serving well - I think going into the match he was averaging 25 aces a match - it maybe allows him to be a little bit freer in the rest of his game and go for his shots.
He's coming forward a bit more than he used to in the past. He's certainly competent at the net. You know, he makes his volleys. He's a big guy up there. That's definitely one adjustment he's made, he seems to be looking to come forward a bit more.
Yeah, that's the main difference I would say I saw in his game.
Q. I know you say you'll have discussions with your team tomorrow. Given the physical issues you've had this year, do you think you might benefit from a longer break and possibly miss some of the hard court tournaments?
ANDY MURRAY: I don't know. Depends. I mean, I'll get the best advice I can, then stick with that. If it means, you know, taking a few weeks' rest, then so be it. If it means training and doing the right, you know, rehab and stuff, then I'll do that.
I have no idea of exactly what that's going to be. Just like I said, you know, before Wimbledon, it's a very short-term mindset. You're trying to get yourself in the best shape possible for this tournament, and I did that. I did the best that I could.
Then, yeah, now I'll listen to my team and, you know, get the best advice I can, make a decision after that.
Q. With Jo's results, is the tough loss today just a tad tougher because there could have been a British double?
ANDY MURRAY: No, no, it isn't. It's tough today. It would have been tough regardless of Jo's results. You know, I hope she goes on to win the tournament. She's certainly got, you know, a fantastic chance. I saw quite a lot of the match yesterday. She played extremely well under a lot of pressure, at the end of that second set especially.
So, you know, she keeps playing like that, there's no reason why she can't do it. Hopefully she goes on to win.
Q. You reportedly were one of several people affected by that significant traffic incident on the A3 this morning, delaying your arrival to the club. Did that affect your prematch preparation today at all?
ANDY MURRAY: Not really. I did arrive a bit later than I anticipated. But I always give myself enough time in case something goes wrong. You know, things can happen. Sometimes, you know, getting here a bit earlier, in case it rains, you know, I plan to arrive about four and a half hours before the match. I got here four hours before the match. You know, it wasn't a big deal.
Q. Sam is entering his first semifinal now. What does he have to do in order to win this tournament? I'm specifically thinking about from the mental approach.
ANDY MURRAY: Believe that he can win is the most important thing. You know, obviously go out and play his game, play the way that's got him here.
But, yeah, he needs to believe he can win. That goes a long, long way. When you step on the court, the semis, finals of a major, you need to believe you can do it.
That isn't always the case when you haven't been there before. First-time experience. You can maybe be pleased to be in that position. I think it's good to be happy to be there, but you want to go out there and win. Hopefully he does that.
Q. Now that your tournament is over, can you perhaps be a bit more specific about the exact nature of the injury, where it is? Have you been playing with any injections?
ANDY MURRAY: I'm not going to go into all the details of exactly what my hip issues are.
Like I said, I've been dealing with it for a very long time during my career. Obviously as you get older, things are a little bit tougher to manage than they are when you're younger. There's a bit more wear and tear there. Yeah, and that's it.
I've managed to deal with it for a very long time. I'm sure moving forward I'll be able to, you know, get through it. Yeah, I just need to do all of the right things and be even more diligent and professional than I have been recently.
I feel like I've done all of the right stuff, but I'll try to do more, try to get myself in better shape. Hopefully I'll come through the other side of it a better player, a better athlete. That's what I'll try and do.
Q. Considering all the things you're saying, all the talk of these injuries, right down to the end there, it was the last point of the second-to-last game when you turned and twisted, played a backhand into play, what does it mean to you to still keep trying to chase down these things when it's almost gone?
ANDY MURRAY: Well, you're just trying to do your best. I mean, ultimately that is all you can do. Number one priority when you go out there on the day, I think for most athletes, you want to win. That's the first and foremost. In reality you're not going to win every single match, so all you can do is give your best on the day.
I tried to do that throughout the whole tournament. That was the same today.
Q. Will you seek any fresh medical advice before discussing your hip and how to deal with it? If you do end up having a break, will you look at other aspects of your setup or are you generally happy with how things are going?
ANDY MURRAY: Yeah, I will get the best advice possible, speak to my team about where I go next. I mean, that's what I have to do just now.
You know, this year has obviously been frustrating at times. It's not been the easiest. But, you know, I'll want to obviously come back and try and compete for majors. Yeah, that's what I'll try and do.
Q. Are you generally happy with your setup?
ANDY MURRAY: What do you mean 'happy with'?
Q. Sometimes it's time to reassess when you're not playing.
ANDY MURRAY: In terms of my team?
Q. Your team, everything else.
ANDY MURRAY: I'm fine with my team, yeah.
Q. You mentioned obviously you will discuss with your team about your forthcoming schedule. What about the next immediate two or three days, how do you kind of unwind from the disappointment of today? What will you do?
ANDY MURRAY: Like, I go home and spend time with my family. That will be, you know, immediately what I'll do. Then tomorrow, yeah, back to work. Sit down, like I said, with my team. I'll sit down with them tomorrow and discuss the best plan moving forward. That starts tomorrow.
Q. Tomorrow?
ANDY MURRAY: Yeah, no time to waste there.
Querrey's press interview transcript after beating Andy - http://www.wimbledon.com/en_GB/news/articles/2017-07-12/2017-07-12_sam_querrey_quarterfinal.html
This ones a bit concerning (an orthopaedic chap's take on AM).
http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/tennis/wimbledon/wimbledon-2017-andy-murray-hip-injury-injured-us-open-miss-out-a7839456.html
For context - A long time ago I was at a meal, and one of the other people was a retired surgeon. He was obviously curious about how I walked, and what was wrong with me. He was invited to guess. He was able correctly diagnose hip dysplasia in me, even though I was also in a full blown rheumatoid attack at the time.
WimbledonWestie
13-07-2017, 21:30
It is but let's remember this guy hasn't actually seen Andy's hip #tryingtobepositive
I reckon every 'hip specialist' is going to chip in with their tuppence worth from now on! It's all speculation. No two cases are ever the same. Andy has his own experts who will deal with his specific problem and I would be happy to trust them to do what is best for Andy.
Josephine
14-07-2017, 00:17
Nice article about Andy. Was discussing tennis with a colleague today who likes Federer because he is 'such an ambassador for the game' - but he usually sits on the fence when any controversy arises - which of course is one way to stop anyone disliking you.
http://www.shortlist.com/entertainment/sport/andy-murray-sexism-tennis-wimbledon-john-inverdale-serena-williams
Serena Williams comments on Andy's "First male player" response in his press conference. From about 2:05
https://youtu.be/9fBF8R-_YOA?t=125
"We love Andy Murray". :thumbup:
BBC (http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/tennis/40599328) - New pants please?! Underwear mix-up in boys' doubles
Well at least they did not have to change them on court.
BBC (http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/tennis/40606775) - Wimbledon 2017: Serena Williams says female players 'love Andy Murray'
"That is who he is and what we love about him," said American Williams, 35.
.........
She told ESPN show The Six: "I do not think there is a woman player who is not totally supportive of Andy Murray.
"He has spoken up for women's issues and women's rights, especially in tennis, forever. He has done it again.
"He has such a wonderful mother, who has been such a strong figure in his life and he has done so much for us on our tour. We love Andy Murray."
Evening Standard (http://www.standard.co.uk/news/crime/tennis-fan-attacks-woman-on-henman-hill-during-andy-murray-match-a3587951.html) - Wimbledon 2017: Tennis fan attacks woman on Henman Hill during Andy Murray match
Scotsman (http://www.scotsman.com/sport/tennis/alix-ramsay-painful-to-see-talent-treated-like-machines-1-4503557) - Alix Ramsay: Painful to see talent treated like machines
WimbledonWestie
14-07-2017, 15:51
That Evening Standard article..... oh my!
The Scotsman article... wise words!
Angie posted this on the Leon thread but it belongs here too
Herald (http://www.heraldscotland.com/sport/15411314.Leon_Smith_Column__Don__39_t_panic_over_h ip_problems_____Andy_usually_has_the_answer/) - Leon Smith Column: Don't panic over hip problems ... Andy usually has the answer
So what now? Obviously I imagine he spent yesterday sitting with his team and talking everything through. They know what the injury is, they will have had the scans done and everything else. That is why he played - he knew he wasn’t going to damage himself any more. The next step is to make a plan. What is your main goal? If it is the US Open, how many tournaments do you feel you need to play to give yourself preparation for it? If that includes the Rogers Cup in Montreal in early August then fine. If not then do something else.
One thing he certainly doesn’t need to do is chase being No 1 any more. He achieved that goal and My God did he work hard to get there. Andy played 87 matches during 2016 and that is an unbelievable amount, especially when you consider the amount of training and preparation that also has to go in to each one. Say a minimum of 45 minutes of treatment, 25-30 minutes of physical preparation, with a hit for two and a half, three hours on non match days. For me, it is more about winning slam titles for him now, being very motivated like he is, at the big events, to win those. In the short term there is one more slam up for grabs this year, the US Open and that will be the main focus this year.
piscesperson
16-07-2017, 16:30
Andy Murray rides to the rescue... again
https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2017/jul/16/andy-murray-rides-to-rescue-again-tennis
piscesperson
16-07-2017, 16:39
Judy Murray on sibling rivalry, sexism in sport ... and why she's finally taking the lead in the game of being herself
http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/15405911.Judy_Murray_on_sibling_rivalry__sexism_in _sport_____and_why_she_s_finally_taking_the_lead_i n_the_game_of_being_herself/?ref=mrb&lp=6
(There is stuff on Andy and Jamie so I thought I'd post it here.)
Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/tennis/article-4699786/Andy-Murray-battles-save-season-hip-injury.html) - Andy Murray battles to save his season as outgoing Wimbledon champion ponders options on hip problem plaguing his future
Whatever happens, he is guaranteed to keep the world number one position until at least next month’s Canadian Open.
Daily Record (http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/scottish-news/try-your-nuts-off-andy-10806535) - 'Try your nuts off' Andy Murray's pep talk to Wimbledon wildcard teen Aidan McHugh spurred him to the third round
Times (https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/time-to-rest-even-if-murray-misses-us-open-and-djokovic-is-out-until-next-year-wfkxb0lwk) - Time to rest, even if Murray misses US Open and Djokovic is out until next year (by Pat Cash)
I believe Murray will overcome the hip problem that marred his title defence. He has seen a couple of specialists and I am hopeful he will be sufficiently fit to return in a few weeks. If he is advised to rest for a couple of months and misses the US Open, however, then so be it.
Tennis World (http://www.tennisworldusa.org/news/news/Andy_Murray/45426/andy-murray-s-team-breaks-rule-at-wimbledon/) - Andy Murray's team breaks rule at Wimbledon
Wimbledon is very strict on any rule and the advertising one wasn't an exception this year. Two members of Andy Murray (http://www.tennisworldusa.org/player/101/andy_murray/)'s team, it means his coach Jamie Delgado and Davis Cup captain Leon Smith wore baseball hats in the players' box during the World No.
Express (http://www.express.co.uk/sport/tennis/828800/Wimbledon-2017-Tim-Henman-Andy-Murray-hip-injury-Sam-Querrey) - Wimbledon 2017: Tim Henman sends message to Andy Murray on live TV
They obviously don't follow Andy on his facbook page which indicates he is flying off on holiday.
Guerkins2
17-07-2017, 13:26
I think this could well be guess work by the Mirror http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/tennis/andy-murray-visits-specialist-bid-10814223
themass15
17-07-2017, 13:28
I think this could well be guess work by the Mirror http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/tennis/andy-murray-visits-specialist-bid-10814223
I think that is probably correct.
WimbledonWestie
17-07-2017, 13:30
Yes I thought there was a lot of surmising in it. For all we know Andy could've used a google image to post that pic to throw folk off the scent so they didn't hound him Sunday to see if he was going to watch Jamie.
http://www.scotsman.com/sport/tennis/wimbledon-2017-teenager-aidan-mchugh-keeps-saltire-flying-1-4502464
A glimpse of the future possibly with 17 year old unseeded Aidan McHugh beating the 5th seed in the boys' singles.
piscesperson
18-07-2017, 11:11
Andy Murray set for summit on hip problem after shuttling off to see Swiss specialist
http://www.heraldscotland.com/sport/15417154.Andy_Murray_set_for_summit_on_hip_problem _after_shuttling_off_to_see_Swiss_specialist/
Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/andy_murray/article-4704708/Andy-Murray-trip-Swiss-expert-advice-injury.html) - Andy Murray made trip to Switzerland for advice on hip injury from specialist before returning to Wimbledon to congratulate brother Jamie on win
BBC (http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/tennis/40624785) - Johanna Konta up to fourth in rankings, Andy Murray remains number one
Rosalind
18-07-2017, 20:06
Now we understand the mountains picture and then sudden appearance/return at Wimbledon. It's been like an Inspector Morse mystery! Phew!
Scotsman (http://www.scotsman.com/sport/tennis/andy-murray-watching-hibs-always-made-me-cry-1-4508248)- Andy Murray: Watching Hibs always made me cry
Scotsman (http://www.scotsman.com/sport/tennis/morrisons-at-wimbledon-rebrands-to-honour-jamie-murray-1-4507831) - Morrisons at Wimbledon rebrands to honour Jamie Murray
Gazzette Review (http://gazettereview.com/2017/07/andy-murray-net-worth-wealthy-tennis-player-now/) - Andy Murray Net Worth – How Wealthy is the Tennis Player Now?
Sporting Life (https://www.sportinglife.com/tennis/news/djokovic-to-skip-laver-cup/88134) - Laver Cup: Big Four all qualify but Novak Djokovic won't play
Milngavie and Bearsdon Herald (http://www.milngavieherald.co.uk/sport/more-sport/tennis-star-mchugh-takes-inspiration-from-the-murrays-1-4509377) - Tennis star McHugh takes inspiration from the Murrays
Blasting News (http://us.blastingnews.com/sports/2017/07/the-reason-why-people-respect-andy-murray-so-much-001860723.html)- The reason why people respect Andy Murray so much
STV (https://stv.tv/sport/more/1394055-judy-murray-andy-did-well-to-make-wimbledon-semis/) - Judy Murray: Andy assessing options before US Open
Murray was defeated by American Sam Querrey at the All England club last month but she says her son is getting back on track.
She said: "It was a very special occasion and I think Andy did very well getting to where he got to given that his preparation coming into the tournament wasn't as he would have liked it.
"But the great thing about tennis, there is always a tournament around the corner. I've seen quite a bit of him because obviously he is in London taking a well earned break.
"I'm not sure what his thoughts are about [US Open] - at the moment he is currently assessing his options in terms of what he needs to do in order for his hips to get better."
Scotsman (http://www.scotsman.com/sport/tennis/andy-murray/scottish-tennis-fan-to-partner-andy-murray-in-doubles-match-1-4509293) - Scottish tennis fan to partner Andy Murray in doubles match
Daily Record (http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/scotland-now/outlander-fans-call-andy-murray-10849939) - Outlander fans call on Andy Murray to star in hit show after Ed Sheeran’s Game of Thrones cameo
Elizabeth
24-07-2017, 12:09
I love Outlander and would love to see Andy in it.
Telegraph (http://www.telegraph.co.uk/tennis/2017/07/25/andy-murray-steps-rehabilitation-boost-us-open-chances-novak/) - Andy Murray steps up rehabilitation from hip injury to boost US Open chances but Novak Djokovic a major doubt
Sky Sports (http://www.skysports.com/tennis/news/12110/10961188/andy-murray-must-be-fit-to-contend-at-us-open-says-tim-henman) - Andy Murray must be fit to contend at US Open, says Tim Henman
includes video interview with Tim
Scottish Sun (https://www.thescottishsun.co.uk/news/1344878/andy-murray-99-year-old-birthday-cromlix-hotel-dunblane/) - MURRAY HAPPY RETURNS: Andy Murray makes 99-year-old tennis fan’s day when he gives her the perfect birthday surprise at luxury Dunblane hotel
Sun (https://www.thesun.co.uk/uncategorized/4122857/man-almost-bit-his-step-fathers-ears-off-in-a-row-over-whether-andy-murray-was-scottish-or-british/) - FOUL PLAY Man almost bit his step father’s ear off in a row over whether Andy Murray was Scottish or British
Daily Mirror (http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/tennis/see-inside-andy-murray-apartment-10910812) - See inside Andy Murray's stunning luxury Miami apartment that tennis star sold for £1.8million
The article doesn't mention that Andy still owns a home in Miami preferring to say "If he's to remain based there during the winter he'll have to look for somewhere else to stay come this November though after parting with the swanky pad." :rolleyes:
Moved posts concerning ATP tennis being on Amazon rather than Sky to "Ways to watch tennis on TV" thread - http://www.andymurrayfanforum.com/forums/showthread.php?2261-Ways-to-watch-tennis-on-TV&p=228890#post228890
Please discuss over there.
Cryptocoin news (https://www.cryptocoinsnews.com/tennis-star-andy-murray-among-customers-to-pledge-over-22-million-to-fintech-revolut/) - Tennis Star Andy Murray Among Customers to Pledge Over $22 Million to FinTech Revolut
Miami Herald (http://www.miamiherald.com/entertainment/ent-columns-blogs/jose-lambiet/article164747647.html)- Tennis star Andy Murray is out of the Miami real estate game
Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-4749706/Andy-Murray-finally-sells-2-4million-luxury-Miami-flat.html) - Andy Murray finally sells his $2.4million luxury Miami flat with wraparound views - netting a $825,000 profit after more than two years on the market
BBC (http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/tennis/40820706) - Andy Murray: British world number one withdraws from Rogers Cup
BBC (http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/tennis/40823511) - Davis Cup: Proposal to reduce matches to best-of-three sets rejected by ITF
Well I, for one, am delighted that the ITF have rejected the proposal. I love the best of five in Davis Cup and the Majors.
Leif Shiras expresses concern for Andy
http://www.skysports.com/tennis/news/12110/10973801/andy-murrays-hip-injury-is-a-worrying-situation-says-leif-shiras
ATP (https://www.atpworldtour.com/en/news/nadal-path-to-no-1-montreal-2017)- Rafa Eyes No. 1 In Montreal After Murray Withdrawal
ATP (https://www.atpworldtour.com/en/news/nadal-path-to-no-1-montreal-2017)- Rafa Eyes No. 1 In Montreal After Murray Withdrawal
Someone is going to get it sooner or later ... personally can't think of anyone I'd rather took it.
themass15
07-08-2017, 15:53
I would far prefer it to be Rafa than Mr Smug
angiebabez
08-08-2017, 22:20
https://atlasbyetihad.com/life-travel-andy-murray/
Telegraph (http://www.telegraph.co.uk/tennis/2017/08/08/rafael-nadal-can-supplant-andy-murray-world-no-1-montreal/) - How Rafael Nadal can supplant Andy Murray as world No 1 in Montreal - but will Roger Federer end year at top?
Telegraph (http://www.telegraph.co.uk/tennis/2017/08/08/rafael-nadal-can-supplant-andy-murray-world-no-1-montreal/) - How Rafael Nadal can supplant Andy Murray as world No 1 in Montreal - but will Roger Federer end year at top?
This bit is really :grrr:
"I think it's going to be a three or four-way race, or two-way race between me and Rafa Nadal," Federer said of the No 1 ranking after winning his eighth Wimbledon title last month. "I hope it's me and not Rafa because it means a lot to me to get back to number one."
Typical Fed but then it probably would mean a lot to him to get back to number one at 36!
piscesperson
09-08-2017, 21:35
Andy Murray: British world number one pulls out of Cincinnati Masters
http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/tennis/40880994
Under Armour are selling "Andy Murray" specific branded t-shirts but for some reason seem only available on their USA site.
https://s14.postimg.org/5deszldm9/adc.png (https://postimages.org/)
Eurosport (http://www.eurosport.co.uk/tennis/_sto6289535/story.shtml) - Last two years have taken heavy toll on Murray, says mum Judy.
Judy has admitted that she fears Andy will not be playing professionally for much longer.
http://www.scotsman.com/lifestyle/judy-murray-fears-andy-may-not-play-for-much-longer-1-4533006#comments-area
themass15
16-08-2017, 11:19
Judy has admitted that she fears Andy will not be playing professionally for much longer.
http://www.scotsman.com/lifestyle/judy-murray-fears-andy-may-not-play-for-much-longer-1-4533006#comments-area
This is very sad but we must remember the last 10+ fantastic years he has given us.
Judy has admitted that she fears Andy will not be playing professionally for much longer.
http://www.scotsman.com/lifestyle/judy-murray-fears-andy-may-not-play-for-much-longer-1-4533006#comments-area
I am not so sure this is news ... it's obvious that in the scheme of his career he doesn't have long left. She is trying to get her tennis centre past planning and is rightly wanting to do this on the back of Andy and Jamie's success. I honestly don't think it's any more than that.
Judy has admitted that she fears Andy will not be playing professionally for much longer.
http://www.scotsman.com/lifestyle/judy-murray-fears-andy-may-not-play-for-much-longer-1-4533006#comments-area
Agree that this sounds bleak but the context of Judy's quote was the frustration which she is rightly experiencing with the delayed planning decision on her sports site and so she may be egging the danger of Andy no longer playing to put pressure on the Scottish Govt.
This has been my fear too. Whilst I feel my interest in tennis will diminish, I will be ever-lastingly grateful for all he has fought for and achieved (none of it has come easy) I wouldn't want him to continue unless his heart, his mind and his body were all in tune for the continued rigours of the professional game.l
I would rather he retired before he destroyed his joints like Borg has. With him not playing, I have lost interest. The Sharapova business, the gamesmanship and the pathetic punishment for Errani have switched me off.
Guerkins2
16-08-2017, 14:32
I am not so sure this is news ... it's obvious that in the scheme of his career he doesn't have long left. She is trying to get her tennis centre past planning and is rightly wanting to do this on the back of Andy and Jamie's success. I honestly don't think it's any more than that.
Absolutely - this headline needs to be read in context!
Absolutely - this headline needs to be read in context!
I agree. This smacks of total frustration on Judy's part and, with all the dilly-dallying that has been going on, who can blame her?
https://s3.postimg.org/454zsym4j/adc.png (https://postimages.org/)
RosieBear
17-08-2017, 12:33
I am not so sure this is news ... it's obvious that in the scheme of his career he doesn't have long left. She is trying to get her tennis centre past planning and is rightly wanting to do this on the back of Andy and Jamie's success. I honestly don't think it's any more than that.
https://s3.postimg.org/454zsym4j/adc.png (https://postimages.org/)
Well done Caro and subsequently Anna on dismissing the bs :clap: .. some people just enjoy being demoralised/demoralising others as a past time.:shrug:
Apologies if this has been posted before. I've only just come across it.........:shocked:
http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/scottish-news/wildlife-campaigners-plead-andy-murray-9204725
Josephine
18-08-2017, 16:31
Not the only dubious thing about Under Armour. Shame Andy is associated with them, but impossible to avoid all moral quagmires.
Josephine
18-08-2017, 16:32
https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2017/aug/18/andy-murray-fit-us-open?CMP=share_btn_tw
Looks like Andy may play US Open.
lovetennis
18-08-2017, 17:43
https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2017/aug/18/andy-murray-fit-us-open?CMP=share_btn_tw
Looks like Andy may play US Open.
Jamie Delgado has tweeted a pic of himself on a plane, along with a pic of the plane's GPS flight tracker screen - it's heading out towards the Atlantic. Cryptic clue that that Team Murray are US-bound?
Jamie Delgado has tweeted a pic of himself on a plane, along with a pic of the plane's GPS flight tracker screen - it's heading out towards the Atlantic. Cryptic clue that that Team Murray are US-bound?
jamie delgadoVerified account @DelgadoJamie (https://twitter.com/DelgadoJamie) 20m20 minutes ago (https://twitter.com/DelgadoJamie/status/898597397110022144)
Never grow old of Wifi on a plane!!! Kid in a candy store https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/72x72/1f60a.pnghttps://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/72x72/1f60a.pnghttps://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/72x72/1f60a.png
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DHh1fxaXYAAm6nJ.jpg
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DHh1f0RXkAAudVO.jpg
:boogie:Stuart Fraser has tweeted that Andy is on his way to New York to practice on site. Hurray have really missed him.:thumbup:
:boogie:Stuart Fraser has tweeted that Andy is on his way to New York to practice on site. Hurray have really missed him.:thumbup:
Stuart FraserVerified account @stu_fraser (https://twitter.com/stu_fraser) 27m27 minutes ago (https://twitter.com/stu_fraser/status/898600353758826499)
Some positive news on the injury front... Andy Murray is on a flight to New York today to begin preparations on site for the US Open.
Been away all day. Very positive news to come home to. :thumbup:
Guardian (https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2017/aug/18/andy-murray-fit-us-open?CMP=share_btn_fb) - Andy Murray set to play at US Open after overcoming hip injury
Scotsman (http://www.scotsman.com/sport/tennis/andy-murray/andy-murray-heads-to-new-york-but-us-open-appearance-still-in-doubt-1-4536138) - Andy Murray heads to New York but US appearance still in doubt
Sky Sports (http://www.skysports.com/tennis/news/12110/10994874/murray-heads-to-new-york-ahead-of-us-open) - Murray heads to New York ahead of US Open
The plan has always been for Murray to play at Flushing Meadows and it is understood he is flying to America ahead of the weekend, but it remains to be seen how his hip holds up amid heavy practice.
Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/tennis/article-4803516/Andy-Murray-flies-New-York-ahead-Open.html)- Andy Murray flies to New York to begin US Open preparations as Scot believes he has overcome injury problems
Doubts had emerged about his fitness to contest the final Grand Slam of the year after he pulled out of back-to-back Masters 1,000 events in first Montreal and then Cincinnati.
But that was part of a deliberate policy to combine intensive treatment on the hip injury he carried through Wimbledon with carefully planned rest and the noises coming from the Murray camp on Friday suggested they are now happy with his condition.
Great news but hope Andy has fully recovered from the hip injury. :yahoo: :yahoo: :yahoo:
Sunday Times (https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/murrays-legacy-must-be-at-grass-roots-level-2wfv9fb89) - Murray’s legacy must be at grass-roots level
Murray made the point that the centre, if approved, would take at least two years to build. Andy Murray has been playing at the top of his sport for 12 years. By the time work starts on the project, he could have retired and the moment could be lost. But instead of opening a debate about a national tennis centre and the legacy Scotland can build from the Murray brothers’ extraordinary success, the comments merely fuelled “Andy Murray to quit” rumours.
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Apologies if this has been posted before. I've only just come across it.........:shocked:
http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/scottish-news/wildlife-campaigners-plead-andy-murray-9204725
Yes, I remember seeing this, it's from last year. I can't believe Andy doesn't know about UA's association with big game hunting now. I can't imagine he would approve of it at all and I'd be surprised and disappointed if he was still happy being sponsored by them, but maybe he can't get out of the 4 year contract.
Elle (http://www.elle.com/culture/celebrities/a46900/game-changer-andy-murray-profile/) - Game Changer: Andy Murray
What a great article - well done, 'Elle'!
You missed the chance to say an Elle of an article!
You missed the chance to say an Elle of an article!:rolling:
goldfish
23-08-2017, 10:50
I think that has to be one of the best articles I have read about Andy - long but so worth reading.
Telegraph (http://www.telegraph.co.uk/tennis/2017/08/23/tennis-debate-andy-murray-should-not-play-us-open/) - The Tennis Debate: Andy Murray should not play the US Open
Independent (http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/tennis/andy-murray-tennis-equal-pay-amelie-mauresmo-men-women-gender-sexist-texts-a7907971.html) - Andy Murray proud of equal pay in tennis but discloses sexist texts received about Amelie Mauresmo
Telegraph (http://www.telegraph.co.uk/tennis/2017/08/23/next-saying-going-work-dog-andy-murray-reveals-players-response/) - 'Next you'll be saying you're going to work with a dog' - Andy Murray reveals player's response to hiring a female coach
National (http://www.thenational.scot/sport/15489106.Tennis__Andy_Murray_has_to_be_100_per_cen t_for_NY__says_Tim_Henman/) - Tennis: Andy Murray has to be 100 per cent for NY, says Tim Henman
Scotsman (http://www.scotsman.com/sport/tennis/andy-murray/glasgow-charity-teams-up-with-andy-murray-for-exhibition-match-1-4539674) - Glasgow charity teams up with Andy Murray for exhibitin match
Scottish Sun (https://www.thescottishsun.co.uk/news/476699/andy-murray-live-2017/) - Muzza live and unleashed: What is Andy Murray Live, when is the 2017 event and what’s it all about?
tennis.com (http://www.tennis.com/pro-game/2017/08/floyd-mayweather-conor-mcgregor-fight-boxing-andy-murray-mma-tennis/68670/) - Boxing fan Andy Murray breaks down upcoming Mayweather-McGregor fight
STV (https://stv.tv/sport/tennis/1394209-andy-murray-s-horror-year/) - Andy Murray: HowS: With Andy Murray and Roger Federer battling injuries is this year merely a survival of the fittest?
Blasting News (http://us.blastingnews.com/sports/2017/08/new-world-no-2-andy-murray-sends-positive-signs-hits-practice-at-us-open-001942159.html) - New world No. 2 Andy Murray sends positive signs, hits practice at US Open
Sky Sports (http://www.skysports.com/tennis/news/12110/10978628/atp-world-tour-finals-whos-on-track-to-feature-at-the-season-ending-tournament-in-london) - ATP World Tour Finals: Who's on track to feature at the season-ending tournament in London?
livetennis (http://www.livetennis.com/category/tournaments/us-open-mens-singles-preview-20170821-0006/) - US Open Men's Singles Preview: Rafael Nadal, Andy Murray and Roger Federer lead a wobbly top order as opportunity looms for the rest of the the field in New York
BBC (http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/scotland/41037435) - Murray's path to the top inspires Stewart
video
david1610
26-08-2017, 01:57
http://www.tennis.com/pro-game/2017/08/us-open-mens-preview-kyrgios-murray-federer-nadal-dimitrov-zverev/68773/ Making Andy the favourite! ;)
http://www.tennis.com/pro-game/2017/08/us-open-mens-preview-kyrgios-murray-federer-nadal-dimitrov-zverev/68773/ Making Andy the favourite! ;)
Interesting!
JAMES4578
26-08-2017, 11:15
Might be intrguing but wouldn't count on that projection, though as long as Andy gets through first week suppose chances increase with the absence of a few top players.
Josephine
26-08-2017, 12:05
Semi final choices assuming quite a bit there.
Considering Andy hasn't played a hard court match since losing in first round of Miami, when the whole of the top competition was in another quarter, nothing can be taken for granted.
The Guardian ... Andy Murray Pulls Out ... https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2017/aug/26/andy-murray-pulls-out-us-open-hip-injury
If any further motivation was required for Cameron Norrie to win tomorrow then maybe this recent interview (http://norcaltennisczar.blogspot.co.uk/2017/08/tursunov-q-part-ii-many-as-talented-as_26.html) with Tursunov provides it. Talking about the "Big 4".
Andy is definitely not as spectacular a player. He kind of puts you to sleep. He looks pretty harmless. He doesn't hit these great shots, but somehow your game magically falls apart when you play him. He's pretty good at breaking your rhythm down, putting the ball where you don't like it, not giving you the same shot twice. He kind of drags you into that little swamp where you drown yourself with unforced errors.
Rafa physically clubs you to death. Roger is able to come up with great shots to which you can't do anything. When you come off the court (against them), you feel like, I lost to a good player. With Andy, you always feel like, "S---, I gotta figure out why the hell did I lose today. He didn't do anything. He was struggling, he was moaning, he was screaming, he hated every moment out there," yet somehow he finds a way to win. He's very deceptive in that sense.
Andy, I would say, is the least impressive of them all. He has the game that in juniors people hate playing against because everyone feels like he doesn't deserve to win because he forces you to make a lot of unforced errors.
Andy has a 6-0 H2H over Tursunov, the best of the big 4.
RosieBear
27-08-2017, 16:29
If any further motivation was required for Cameron Norrie to win tomorrow then maybe this recent interview (http://norcaltennisczar.blogspot.co.uk/2017/08/tursunov-q-part-ii-many-as-talented-as_26.html) with Tursunov provides it. Talking about the "Big 4".
"Andy is definitely not as spectacular a player. He kind of puts you to sleep. He looks pretty harmless. He doesn't hit these great shots, but somehow your game magically falls apart when you play him. He's pretty good at breaking your rhythm down, putting the ball where you don't like it, not giving you the same shot twice. He kind of drags you into that little swamp where you drown yourself with unforced errors.
Rafa physically clubs you to death. Roger is able to come up with great shots to which you can't do anything. When you come off the court (against them), you feel like, I lost to a good player. With Andy, you always feel like, "S---, I gotta figure out why the hell did I lose today. He didn't do anything. He was struggling, he was moaning, he was screaming, he hated every moment out there," yet somehow he finds a way to win. He's very deceptive in that sense.
Andy, I would say, is the least impressive of them all. He has the game that in juniors people hate playing against because everyone feels like he doesn't deserve to win because he forces you to make a lot of unforced errors."
Andy has a 6-0 H2H over Tursunov, the best of the big 4.
Kind of says it all really; Tursunov seemingly hasn't progressed from the junior mentality. And saying in one breath that Rafa "physically clubs you to death" (true) and in the next breath that he feels that is losing to a "good player", is, in my view, utterly bizarre.
Go on Cam, kick his backside Andy- (and Wardy-) style :swingin:
BBC (http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/tennis/41063581) - Andy Murray withdraws from US Open because of ongoing hip injury
Scottish Sunday Mail (http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/scottish-news/i-want-legacy-champions-future-11061281) - Andy Murray says he wants his legacy to be champions of the future
lovetennis
27-08-2017, 22:15
Hope Cameron gives Tursanov a duffing. Never did like him after he beat Henman at Wimbledon.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/tennis/41072250
themass15
28-08-2017, 12:15
http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/tennis/41072250
I was just about to post that. It certainly makes the current situation more positive.
BBC (http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/tennis/41071538) - US Open 2017: Andy Murray, Novak Djokovic and Milos Raonic among those missing
Josephine
28-08-2017, 15:41
From the above article
"From January, however, Murray will have total freedom in designing his own schedule.
By then, he will have played more than 600 matches, completed 12 years of service and celebrated the New Year as a thirty-something for the first time: players who have fulfilled all three criteria have complete exemption from the Tour's player commitment rules."
Well thank goodness for that and let's hope if he is back, he takes full advantage of that. Only sensible way to keep playing healthily beyond 30.
RosieBear
28-08-2017, 15:45
So nice to read Leon's comments in that BBC article (thanks, Stell). He's such a good guy - can always rely on him to be the voice of positivity and reason :thumbup::thumbup::thumbup:
What a contrast Leon's words are to the doom-laden articles from Simon Briggs & Mike "Dicko" Dickson which are purely speculative (they know as much about Andy's hip as we do) but written almost as fact and include having Lendl dump Andy and look for a new challenge. :rolleyes:
RosieBear
28-08-2017, 17:47
What a contrast Leon's words are to the doom-laden articles from Simon Briggs & Mike "Dicko" Dickson which are purely speculative (they know as much about Andy's hip as we do) but written almost as fact and include having Lendl dump Andy and look for a new challenge. :rolleyes:
Choosing between reading Briggs or Dickson is like choosing between lethal injection or the electric chair. Yellow journalism at its worst. So disrespectful to Andy and Lendl.:grrr:
Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/tennis/article-4827620/Why-t-tennis-Andy-Murray-fit-Open.html) - As Andy Murray joins Novak Djokovic, Stan Wawrinka, Kei Nishikori and Milos Raonic in pulling out of the US Open... why can't men's tennis keep its players fit for the Grand Slams?
Independent (http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/tennis/andy-murray-us-open-out-tournament-draw-schedule-roger-federer-rafael-nadal-a7914661.html) - Andy Murray withdraws from US Open with hip injury just two days before tournament start
Guardian (https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2017/aug/27/andy-murray-us-open-surgery-knee) - Andy Murray considering surgery as last-resort solution for injured hip
piscesperson
30-08-2017, 19:41
Ministers back Judy Murray sports centre plan in Dunblane
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-tayside-central-41095537
Thank you John.
McEnroe told Eurosport that “I don’t blame Murray at all because he waited as long as he can to see if that hip would react in a positive way, so I think it’s just bad luck for him that he didn’t. I think he just said, ‘Look I can’t go all the way here.’”
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/tennis/2017/08/30/john-mcenroe-springs-andy-murrays-defence-us-open-withdrawal/
themass15
03-09-2017, 13:31
In today's Sunday Mail http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/tennis/article-4847328/Andy-Murray-s-troublesome-hip-pain-felt-British-tennis.html
It has obviously escaped the Sunday Mail that the USO features a doubles tournament as well as singles!
It has obviously escaped the Sunday Mail that the USO features a doubles tournament as well as singles!
The same applies to some of the commies. One of them kept insisting that Kyle was the last Brit standing - but we know better. It really is so insulting to the doubles players not to be recognised.
Shapovalov and Mischa do not want to see Andy and Novak come back too soon.
http://www.firstpost.com/sports/us-open-2017-denis-shapovalov-mischa-zverev-dont-want-novak-djokovic-andy-murray-to-hurry-back-4002997.html
WimbledonWestie
03-09-2017, 15:51
It's the Mail on Sunday, not The Sunday Mail- 2 completely different newspapers.
JAMES4578
03-09-2017, 16:02
Annoying but if doubles is mentioned often seems an afterthought, may not be as popular as singles but still has appeal. On the technical note the paper is indeed called The Mail on Sunday, The Sunday Mail is a scottish publication.
It's the Mail on Sunday, not The Sunday Mail- 2 completely different newspapers.
Sorry!
Annoying but if doubles is mentioned often seems an afterthought, may not be as popular as singles but still has appeal. On the technical note the paper is indeed called The Mail on Sunday, The Sunday Mail is a scottish publication.
Sorry again!
WimbledonWestie
03-09-2017, 19:07
Sorry!
No offence taken. It was just that I think the Sunday Mail might be more likely to give Jamie credit for his presence.
Interesting article about patch advertising but mainly for the insight on Sam Querrey. ;)
New York Times (https://www.nytimes.com/2017/09/03/business/media/guinot-patch-tennis.html) - Guinot, the French Cosmetics Company, Bets on Tennis Underdogs
The retired player Mardy Fish said he had always rejected one-match offers.
“Whenever I endorse a company, I want to know who it is, what’s behind it, who they are,” Fish said. “I wanted it to look good, to be on my shirt, to be part of the company, a member of the team, so to speak. I’m sure I’m a rare case, because it is easy money.”
Fish’s hesitation does seem to be rare. Sam Querrey, for example, wore a Guinot patch in his Wimbledon quarterfinal win this year over the top-seeded Andy Murray, but replaced it in the semifinals with a patch from Wheels Up, a private aviation company that compensates him with money and the use of its jets.
“You literally just go with who pays you the most; I don’t care what’s on there,” Querrey said. “I just put it on and get paid, that’s all I care about. I don’t even know what Guinot and Mary Cohr are.”
To think I used to get confused between Fish & Querrey. :barmy:
Querrey has never been a favourite of mine unlike Isner and Fish, hope I can take to the upcoming young Americans as I have done to Denis! So hope doesn't win the US; it's unlikely but it's proving such a weird tournament!
BBC (http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/tennis/41171849) - Andy Murray: World number two 'most likely' to miss rest of season with hip injury
Please discuss in this thread - http://www.andymurrayfanforum.com/forums/showthread.php?2254-Between-tournament-discussion-of-Andy&p=231402#post231402
RosieBear
07-09-2017, 12:50
Not sure if this has already been covered, but Andy has signed a 3 year deal to start his season in Australia. It's just a snippet at the very end of the article, so maybe more detail will follow.
https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/andy-murray-most-likely-to-miss-rest-of-season-fr5wmbw83
(have also posted on the between tournament discussion thread as it pertains to the conversation there).
Andy is at his very best when he faces a challenge. Give him a mountain to climb and he will do it. Give him a 5-0 lead and his focus will probably wander.
Andy will be back and he might just be better than ever.
Read more at: http://www.scotsman.com/news/opinion/leader-comment-andy-murray-will-prove-his-mettle-1-4553035
angiebabez
07-09-2017, 16:16
Andy is at his very best when he faces a challenge. Give him a mountain to climb and he will do it. Give him a 5-0 lead and his focus will probably wander.
Andy will be back and he might just be better than ever.
Read more at: http://www.scotsman.com/news/opinion/leader-comment-andy-murray-will-prove-his-mettle-1-4553035
Now that is more like it!!!
Guardian (https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2017/sep/06/andy-murray-injury-rest-of-season-tennis) - Andy Murray out until new year to focus on slow recovery from hip injury
Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/tennis/article-4859266/Andy-Murray-right-avoid-surgery-says-Greg-Rusedski.html) - Andy Murray right to avoid surgery on troublesome hip, says Greg Rusedski
BBC (http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p05ffjt2) - ‘Murray has a weathered body’ - Becker
Sky Sports (http://www.skysports.com/tennis/news/15538/11025995/andy-murray-unlikely-to-return-before-end-of-season-but-mark-petchey-backs-him-to-come-back-stronger) - Andy Murray unlikely to return before end of season, but Mark Petchey backs him to come back stronger
....
"So I have no idea the cause of it. I obviously just want to see him back on court as quickly as possible."
.....
"Andy's appetite for winning will never stop," said Petchey. "The only thing that will slow him down is Father Time. It's not going to be his desire. His desire will stay unconditional to the sport that he loves.
"We've seen it from Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal this year. The only time that they have been derailed at any stage in terms of racking up the success when they would like is when their bodies have not been able to stand the rigours of the sport and the tour.
"I would imagine that Andy will come back even more hungry than ever. If his hunger had been diminished then he wouldn't have been in New York desperate to try and play."
Metro (http://metro.co.uk/2017/09/09/kevin-anderson-thanks-novak-djokovic-and-andy-murray-for-skipping-the-us-open-after-reaching-final-6914363/) - Kevin Anderson thanks Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray for skipping the US Open after reaching final
piscesperson
18-09-2017, 07:52
Andy Murray: Tennis women make the same sacrifices as men
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-41082938
Well said, Andy. No wonder the female players love him - what a role model!
Andy’s fan base is large and it covers several continents but it is closer to home that the hard core fans gather: in the women’s locker room, the world No 3 is revered. :yahoo:
Read more at: http://www.scotsman.com/sport/tennis/andy-murray-s-great-parents-instilled-perfect-qualities-1-4572064
Shame about the ****s in the comments.
lovetennis
28-09-2017, 17:44
I'm currently reading Judy's book and no doubt Andy is well aware of the sexism she describes encountering, and this has encouraged him to speak his mind on the subject. A very well raised boy, indeed.
Shame about the ****s in the comments.
You don't let the words of the uneducated, misogynistic, pig bother you, do you?
I noticed they didn't comment on "Dellacqua thinks, when Murray’s career is over, it is his words and actions that will remembered as much as cups and trophies"
Actually I feel it's not words as they are cheap it will be his actions that will stand out.
He backs up his words with his actions. People for instance site the UA hunting link.
He should drop them.
I say:
How can he change the way his sponsor behaves best? By leaving? No! they'll just carry on regardless.
If you think he hasn't had a word in their shell like you must be mad.
People don't change over night, not when education is involved. No it's a slow process.
Just as it will be for the comment writers.
Patience my dear.
Footie stuff.
http://www.andymurray.com/feature/murray-talks-football-favourites-and-becoming-the-best-with-fifa-com/
piscesperson
10-10-2017, 19:48
Andy Murray & Serena Williams 'will be back' at Australian Open - tournament boss
http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/tennis/41564480
Deadline ... Andy Murray offers charity tennis lesson with him and Federer ... http://www.deadlinenews.co.uk/2017/10/11/andy-murray-offers-charity-tennis-lesson-federer-50k/
Andy is back hitting balls again at the All England Club, sources have confirmed, :yahoo:
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/tennis/2017/10/12/andy-murray-back-practice-eyes-exhibition-comeback-match-against/?WT.mc_id=tmg_share_em
Andy is back hitting balls again at the All England Club, sources have confirmed, :yahoo:
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/tennis/2017/10/12/andy-murray-back-practice-eyes-exhibition-comeback-match-against/?WT.mc_id=tmg_share_em
Only the headline is noteworthy as the article has doom merchant Briggs still at it. :rolleyes:
He has seen more than half-a-dozen specialists, but remains of the opinion that he can return to top-level tennis without surgery. Should he be forced to go under the knife, he would probably be out for six months, and then perhaps take another year to rediscover his best form. By which time he would be pushing 32.
BT Sport (http://sport.bt.com/tennis/andy-murray-provides-injury-update-S11364222613048) - Andy Murray provides injury update
Scotsman (http://Andy Murray gives fans a chance to win Wimbledon racket Read more at: http://www.scotsman.com/sport/tennis/andy-murray-gives-fans-a-chance-to-win-wimbledon-racket-1-4593709) - Andy Murray gives fans a chance to win Wimbledon racket
Mirror (http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/tennis/andy-murray-auction-tennis-memorabilia-11394418) - Andy Murray to auction off tennis memorabilia for charity - including Ivan Lendl's racquet
Express (http://www.express.co.uk/sport/tennis/869999/Andy-Murray-Roger-Federer-Rafael-Nadal) - Andy Murray 'dying to compete' with Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal - will it be in Paris?
Metro (http://metro.co.uk/2017/10/22/andy-murray-posts-footage-of-him-on-court-ahead-of-roger-federer-meeting-7018163/) - Andy Murray posts footage of him on court ahead of Roger Federer meeting
Independent (http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/tennis/andy-murry-injury-fitness-return-australian-open-a8042646.html) - Andy Murray targets a New Year comeback in Australia but warns his fans - ‘I'm not prepared to rush back’
RosieBear
07-11-2017, 20:09
Independent (http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/tennis/andy-murry-injury-fitness-return-australian-open-a8042646.html) - Andy Murray targets a New Year comeback in Australia but warns his fans - ‘I'm not prepared to rush back’
So overall positive outlook, just not going to happen over night. I'll definitely take that. His best is worth waiting for.
piscesperson
07-11-2017, 20:52
Reporting Scotland
https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b09bzxbj/reporting-scotland-evening-news-07112017#
22 mins 51 seconds in
BBC (http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/tennis/41907123) - Andy Murray "hopes" to return from injury in January but only if 100% fit
BBC (http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/tennis/41911993) - ATP World Tour Finals: BBC extends broadcast deal by two years up to 2020
piscesperson
08-11-2017, 21:33
Reporting Scotland
https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b09bzxcf/reporting-scotland-evening-news-08112017
16 mins 17 seconds in
A nice little video from Head Tennis for us to Watch!!!! .... :thumbup:
The Radical Scientist !!!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=waXF_QqsFaw
:big grin:
lovetennis
11-11-2017, 12:06
Not sure of the veracity of this tweet but if it's correct, it seems very positive for Andy following his workout in the Glasgow event a few day ago https://twitter.com/thetennisspace
Must be a bit strange for him being a practice partner for the guys competing, but good news that he's out there hitting with the best even if it is just on the practice court
Edit: Now been confirmed by the official ATP twitter account https://twitter.com/ATPWorldTour/status/929324483395162113
so great news that Andy is out there hitting
Fed says he was surprised how well Andy Murray played during their charity match last week as the Scot continues his recovery from a hip injury.
http://www.scotsman.com/sport/tennis/roger-federer-impressed-by-andy-murray-s-fitness-progress-1-4611545
Jamie Delgado: Andy Murray can get back to his best after injury...
https://amp.theguardian.com/sport/2017/nov/14/jamie-delgado-confident-andy-murray-best-after-injury
ATP (http://www.atpworldtour.com/en/news/wu-yibing-london-2017-thursday) - I haven't seen Wu Yibing play but I like what I hear. :thumbup: ;)
"I was hoping that I might have a chance to hit with Andy Murray because he is my favourite player. I love everything about him. It’s a shame that it did not happen, but I did run into him during this trip. It was a bit awkward as I just get out from the toilet at the gym centre as he was about to get in. He said hi to me but I was completely frozen. Andy and I both had a training session to finish that day in the gym and even though I really wanted to have a picture with him, I thought maybe it’s best to leave him alone since he is so focused on the training."
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