Newspaper and internet reports [Archive] - Page 27

LC the fan

12-07-2018, 18:52

It was so good to see Andy with Tim and Sue, and great to hear his voice (do think those croaky deep tones are so sexy)
He truly came across as so knowledgeable about the game and it was interesting to hear the things that he found difficult when playing Rafa, and also the shots that Rafa was not too keen on.
We've always known Andy was a great thinker about tennis and it came over in his commentary. One day I hope we'll hear a lot more....but please not yet - more tennis first !!!

RoastLamb

16-07-2018, 01:16

Sports Illustrated's Jon Wertheim's summary of Wimbledon includes a wee gem about Andy but it won't let me cut and paste so here's the article in its entirety:
(https://www.si.com/tennis/2018/07/15/wimbledon-2018-jon-wertheim-50-thoughts-djokovic-kerber?utm_campaign=si-tennis&utm_source=twitter.com&utm_medium=social&xid=socialflow_twitter_si)

patlowe

16-07-2018, 07:12

RoastLamb, I really enjoyed the above whole article. Thank you for posting.

goldfish

16-07-2018, 07:36

Quote from the SI article -

'Andy Murray was missed, suffering—as he still is—from injury. But if he continues commentating, that’s at least some consolation for the rest of us. He is equal parts insightful and witty in the booth.'

piscesperson

16-07-2018, 22:15

Andy Murray drops to world number 839 in latest tennis rankings
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/tennis/44849260

Josephine

22-07-2018, 08:41

Andy was at Dani Vallverdu's wedding. Looking good.....

1388

jackie55

22-07-2018, 09:09

Andy was at Dani Vallverdu's wedding. Looking good.....

1388

Lovely photo, Andy said when being interviewed by Sue at Wimbledon that he was going to a friend's wedding before going to America:thumbup:

harriet

22-07-2018, 11:52

glad they've stayed friends

lovetennis

22-07-2018, 13:45

Andy posted a photo on Instagram yesterday that looked like he was in the Alps - I guess he was on his way to the wedding

lynne

22-07-2018, 16:46

Andy posted a photo on Instagram yesterday that looked like he was in the Alps - I guess he was on his way to the wedding

Strange it's not on my Instagram account :confused:

angiebabez

22-07-2018, 20:17

It was a "story" Lynne. You need to actually click on Andy's stories it wouldn't just come up on your newsfeed

lynne

22-07-2018, 21:05

It was a "story" Lynne. You need to actually click on Andy's stories it wouldn't just come up on your newsfeed

Cheers Angie, learn something every day!:thumbup:

Got i!t cheers again Angie!

piscesperson

28-07-2018, 09:24

Andy Murray to play Mackenzie McDonald in Washington Open
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/tennis/44990861

HoopGirl

28-07-2018, 13:06

A series of lovely videos:

Andy Murray and Brent Hoberman - Beginings

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xL6qbqJpGaI

Andy Murray and Brent Hoberman - Family

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=08dzevOfKmE

Andy Murray and Brent Hoberman - Entrepreneurship
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QZ7JMz96u50

piscesperson

28-07-2018, 14:38

Footage of Andy and Wayne Rooney
https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b0bbxhbk/breakfast-28072018
from 1 hour 38mins 55 seconds

HoopGirl

29-07-2018, 15:56

Pre - tournament presser in Washington

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rV42F1gUdII

cazza99

29-07-2018, 18:17

Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/tennis/article-6001277/Andy-Murray-invites-Wayne-Rooney-court-Washington-game-foot-tennis.html)- Andy Murray invites Wayne Rooney on to court in Washington for a game of foot tennis as he continues to prepare for the US Open

Indian Express (https://indianexpress.com/article/sports/tennis/andy-murray-takes-cheeky-dig-at-donald-trump-after-arriving-in-washington-dc-5281533/) - Andy Murray is in USA to make his competitive return at the Washington Open.

Sunday Times (https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/norrie-aiming-for-first-world-tour-final-bp7prhj57) - Norrie aiming for first World Tour final

harriet

29-07-2018, 20:27

rooney has smashed his nose, blood everywhere, let's hope he's had running repairs before taking on Andy (https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/44996686)

Hawkeye

30-07-2018, 12:54

Andy "starting from scratch again" - BBC (https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/tennis/44990861)

lovetennis

30-07-2018, 20:18

Andy is running a poll on his Instagram story to decide which kit combo he will wear tonight.

anor

31-07-2018, 10:14

I really liked the bright shirt which he wore at the start of the match. I hope he has banished the dull grey ones to the bottom of his bag!

Teresa

02-08-2018, 07:17

Nice review of the Kyle match in The Telegraph.

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/tennis/2018/08/02/andy-murray-powers-past-kyle-edmund-scot-takes-another-step/

harriet

02-08-2018, 11:36

PA report from the Guardian (https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2018/aug/01/andy-murray-kyle-edmund-report-tennis)
“It was much better, just in terms of the way I actually played the match,” Murray told the ATP official website after victory in Washington DC.
in some of the important moments in the third set ... I was being more offensive. I was a lot happier with the way I approached the match.”

ljs

02-08-2018, 12:37

http://www.tennis.com/pro-game/2018/08/andy-murray-citi-open-washington-kyle-edmund-much-needed-win/75713/

Interview with Andy after the match

scrapaddict

02-08-2018, 14:47

So Lendl is now going to help Zverev??? Interesting.

Monica

02-08-2018, 15:49

That’s not what was said a few days ago. Sascha has done some training with Lendl but not as a permanent coach role.

JAMES4578

02-08-2018, 15:56

Certainly cannot see anything confirming a Lendl appointment , would seem to be speculation again.

Teresa

02-08-2018, 17:11

Paragraph from another Telegraph report

“The contrast with Edmund yesterday could not have been greater. Edmund, a mild-mannered sort, barely uttered a word all match. Murray by contrast was like an over-excited child at the end of a long school day, bouncing around the baseline with feverish energy and intensity. Edmund was eventually forced into the role of long-suffering parent, reluctantly giving in to their kid's demands.

Seeing Murray so pumped up and invested in the match was heartwarming for his fans and tennis in general, which has been poorer for the absence of one of the greatest fighters to have played the game.”

cazza99

02-08-2018, 20:39

BBC (https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/tennis/45041718) - Andy Murray beats Kyle Edmund to reach Washington Open third round

BBC (https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/tennis/45016423) - Andy Murray beats Mackenzie McDonald in Washington Open

harriet

03-08-2018, 08:10

emotional win in Washington, Guardian (https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2018/aug/03/andy-murray-cries-after-win-marius-copil-late-finish-washington)
"Copil broke back to force a tie-break. Murray dug deep to win it 7-4 and reach the last eight, before being overcome by emotion."

cazza99

03-08-2018, 08:20

BBC (https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/tennis/45055266) - Andy Murray beats Marius Copil to reach Washington Open quarter-finals

piscesperson

03-08-2018, 16:09

Andy Murray 'may not play' Washington Open quarter-final after 3am finish
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/tennis/45055266

It includes footage of the crying :crying:

Teresa

04-08-2018, 07:22

https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/sports/wp/2018/08/03/andy-murray-takes-aim-at-citi-open-scheduling-after-his-match-ends-at-3-a-m/?utm_term=.2dd5562383a6

Read and fume- The Tournament Director is a complete and utter xxxx

Read the comments - they all think The Tournament Director is a complete incompetent, and that her comments were totally out of order. They think Murray was right to withdraw.

jeannie13

04-08-2018, 10:20

I couldn't manage to get the Wash. post article, Teresa.

harriet

04-08-2018, 10:42

guardian, re Andy's withdrawing after the 3am finish (https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2018/aug/03/andy-murray-cries-after-win-marius-copil-late-finish-washington)

Teresa

04-08-2018, 10:45

I couldn't manage to get the Wash. post article, Teresa.

This is the bit that made me fume

“I hope that Andy really takes into consideration this role in his sport and as a global role model to guys and girls on the tour and kids around the world that, when things are difficult and tough and the conditions aren’t great, it’s not okay to just give up,” said O’Brien, who is in her second year helming the tournament. “I hope we see him on court tonight, fighting like he did last night, because that, I believe, is the right message for anyone in this sport. Certainly, if he can’t play because of his injury, that’s one thing. But he’s a fighter, and he doesn’t give up, and he needs to have everyone see that.”

Murray’s quarterfinal was scheduled to be the last of four matches on Stadium Court on Friday. Before rain disrupted the schedule again, Arlington’s Denis Kudla had been scheduled to play Andrey Rublev at 7 p.m., and Murray’s match was to follow. Neither match ended up being played.

The poor chap would have been in exactly the same position again.

I bet they wouldn’t have done it to Saint Rodger

Josephine

04-08-2018, 10:53

Well he wouldn't because he wouldn't have played... but would have had to play twice today if by some miracle he had won first match.

Think the TD backed down a bit as condemned on twitter (including by me) and issued conciliatory statement when Andy did withdraw.

clancy

04-08-2018, 10:58

Keely O'Brien's quote: "He's a fighter and he needs to have everyone see that" infuriated me. In my opinion, Andy has proved he is a fighter hundreds of times and he doesn't need to show it to a handful of spectators at a ridiculous hour because of her inept scheduling.

Josephine

04-08-2018, 11:21

https://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/andy-murray-crying-tennis_uk_5b6446e4e4b0b15abaa23378?guccounter=1&guce_referrer_us=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZmFjZWJvb2suY29tL w&guce_referrer_cs=8P6eco3uKcF30yEw_2AxhA

cazza99

04-08-2018, 14:08

BBC (https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/tennis/45065912) - Andy Murray withdraws from Citi Open & Rogers Cup in Toronto

lovetennis

04-08-2018, 14:17

Kelly O'Brian's quote: "He's a fighter and he needs to have everyone see that" infuriated me. In my opinion, Andy has proved he is a fighter hundreds of times and he doesn't need to show it to a handful of spectators at a ridiculous hour because of her inept scheduling.

She lacked the self-awareness to see the irony in her statement - telling Andy to not give up! The man has never given up for a single second in his life. Withdrawing because his body is not ready for the exertion caused by the rubbish scheduling isn't giving up, it's sheer good sense and probable necessity

rimarli

04-08-2018, 15:02

JAMES4578

04-08-2018, 15:39

At best O'Brien's comments were insensitive and seemed as if she was trying to exert pressure. Clearly all Tournament Directors would prefer the big names to be there as long as possible but Andy was clearly spent a just was not given enough consideration at this stage of his comeback. Doubt Federer would play here nowadays but couldn't imagine same treatment and unlikely to attract too many going deep at Wimbledon. Whilst the latest statement was conciliatory in a sense the damage was done. It was claimed matches didn't start earlier some of the days as players had complained about the heat in the past but clearly in the circumstances a poor decision.

lovetennis

04-08-2018, 15:44

Well said lovetennis. As has been said Federer would never have been treated in this way. I.remember Andy racing from his home to play in Federer's place when he backed off in London. I cyber Flederer doing the same.

Yes the Federer incident occurred to me too - and he wasn't coming back from an injury either - he just wanted to save himself for the DC Final the following week so that he could tick it off on his CV, binning off the WTF because he'd already won it several times

Gary D

04-08-2018, 18:46

Well said lovetennis. As has been said Federer would never have been treated in this way. I.remember Andy racing from his home to play in Federer's place when he backed off in London. I cyber Flederer doing the same.

I disagree with bringing any other player, Federer included into this. It's speculative & irrelevant. Murray chose to do what he did, & he probably didn't give one iota of thought as to what any other player would think.

Would Murray be happy at attempts to drag Federer's name into this....? I know what I think. The two of them get on ok & respect each other.

Teresa

04-08-2018, 21:10

I disagree with bringing any other player, Federer included into this. It's speculative & irrelevant. Murray chose to do what he did, & he probably didn't give one iota of thought as to what any other player would think.

Would Murray be happy at attempts to drag Federer's name into this....? I know what I think. The two of them get on ok & respect each other.

I disagree. I don’t think Federer has any respect for anyone other than himself. I can’t imagine they get on in anything other than a professional sense.

I also think recognising that the treatment given out to players, varies according to “how much noise” they make is a valid point.

Gary D

04-08-2018, 22:59

I disagree. I don’t think Federer has any respect for anyone other than himself. I can’t imagine they get on in anything other than a professional sense.

That's an outrageous thing to suggest.
Don't be thinking I'm a Federer fan, I'm not. But I respect what he's achieved & what he can do on a tennis court.

Would Murray have got him to come to Scotland if your suggestion is correct....? Would he have AGREED to come to Scotland......

Teresa

05-08-2018, 07:39

That's an outrageous thing to suggest.
Don't be thinking I'm a Federer fan, I'm not. But I respect what he's achieved & what he can do on a tennis court.

Would Murray have got him to come to Scotland if your suggestion is correct....? Would he have AGREED to come to Scotland......

I still disagree with you. Something that is true, is not outrageous. Respecting what Federer has achieved on a tennis court, is one thing, that is indisputable - however as a man, I think he repeatedly demonstrates that he is not a particularly nice man.
1) I suggest you look at how Federer treats his opponents, and the comments he has made about them. He never loses because the other person played well, but only because he Federer wasn’t on top form. He doesn’t complement other players, except with barbs.

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/tennis/2016/02/16/roger-federers-top-10-bust-ups/roger-federer-and-andy-murray-lift-trophy-and-shield-respectivel/

There are many, many more examples. There have been a lot quoted on here. Federer’s arrogance is often cited.

2) As for Federer agreeing to come to Scotland, I think that is nothing more than normal professional interactions. I was at both the charity matches in Glasgow. Dimitrov was fully engaged in the process, Federer looked like he was there under duress.

RosieBear

05-08-2018, 08:16

Something that is true, is not outrageous.

Ah, but who is to say that what you've said is true? You? :) You've posted some strong opinions which is your perfect right but they are still just subjective opinions so to deem them 'true' is bold. You don't like Federer so you interpret everything about him in a negative way, others either like him or at least his tennis so interpret things differently. It's more a matter of taste than truth. You're free to say whatever you like (within forum rules) but freedom of expression isn't freedom from disagreement, and strong opinions will often attract strong objections which are *equally valid* (rather than true).

Josephine

05-08-2018, 08:24

Andy and Roger clearly respect and like each other. Federer at Glasgow under duress? I certainly didn't see that. I seem to remember him being game enough to put on a woman's kilt and give Andy the 'Jimmy' wig. He asked Andy to play in Switzerland in his exho and returned the favour. Why would he have invited Andy in the first place.

I personally find Federer a bit arrogant too, but I think your comments are insulting to Andy to suggest he pretends to both like and admire Roger. You can pick out incidents between many tennis players on court. That doesn't mean they don't get on off court.

Gary D

05-08-2018, 08:30

I don't come on here often, but diatribe in the post three above doesn't encourage me to do so. Andy Murray seems a decent, thoroughly grounded individual, - I very much doubt he'd want to be connected to the remarks above.

Josephine

05-08-2018, 08:34

Just argue back. We do. Politely of course. :thumbup:

Gary D

05-08-2018, 08:40

Just argue back. We do. Politely of course. :thumbup:

I appreciate you disagreeing with her, but stuff like the above should not be on here. Sounds like I've missed a few 'gems' before....thankfully.

lovetennis

05-08-2018, 09:01

The real point is nothing to do with what Andy thinks of Federer or vice versa - I'm sure they have a very professional relationship these days. The original discussion was that (at least in my view) the tournament director would not have made the comments she made if it had been Federer not Andy. All speculation of course, but I don't recall any officials criticising Fed for that pull-out in the WTF.

Josephine

05-08-2018, 09:10

lovetennis

05-08-2018, 09:17

Why choose Federer though? It makes no difference to what happened. The person said a ridiculous thing, was given a bashing on twitter, realised they were an idiot and said the right thing eventually (far too late)

And people also have a right not to feel unwelcome on the forum.

Why Federer ? Because of the comparison with him pulling out of the WTF

And yes of course people should feel welcome on the forum.

Teresa

05-08-2018, 09:32

I think we need to agree to disagree on this one.

cazza99

09-08-2018, 20:07

upi.com (https://www.upi.com/Sports_News/Tennis/2018/08/07/Hip-surgeon-Andy-Murray-needs-to-handle-lesser-tournaments-before-US-Open/2081533574932/) - Hip surgeon: Andy Murray needs to handle lesser tournaments before U.S. Open

Sky Sports (http://www.skysports.com/tennis/news/12110/11463184/andy-murray-climbs-457-places-in-the-latest-atp-rankings) - Andy Murray climbs 457 places in the latest ATP rankings

tennis 365 (https://www.tennis365.com/tennis-features/meet-the-mentor-who-guided-andy-murray-and-is-now-masterminding-alexander-zverevs-road-to-the-top/) - Meet the mentor who guided Andy Murray and is now masterminding Alexander Zverev’s road to the top

tennis.com (http://www.tennis.com/pro-game/2018/08/andy-murray-tenniscom-podcast-irina-falconi-montreal-zverev/75866/) - TENNIS.COM Podcast: Montreal, Murray's emotions, and sibling rivalries

Telegraph (https://www.telegraph.co.uk/tennis/2018/08/07/tennis-podcasttears-tennis-andy-murray-pete-sampras-broke/) - Tennis Podcast: Tears in tennis – how Andy Murray and Pete Sampras broke down barriers

jagmad

09-08-2018, 23:18

Andy Murray’s hilarious response on Instagram when asked which male player he would date

https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/6981492/andy-murray-instagram-feliciano-lopez/

Andy not funny eh?

Sorry if it's already been posted else where.

cazza99

10-08-2018, 16:30

Tennis World (https://www.tennisworldusa.org/tennis/news/Editors_Thoughts/58504/andy-murray-s-healthy-return-is-important-for-the-atp-tour/) - Andy Murray's healthy return is important for the ATP Tour

karanga

10-08-2018, 21:27

Andy's promising week in Washington ended in withdrawal

https://www.scotsman.com/sport/tennis/andy-murray/all-you-need-to-know-about-andy-murray-s-citi-open-withdrawal-1-4778919

Stell

11-08-2018, 07:36

I saw this on the breakfast news, earlier this morning: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HaCNSALNeH8 The sports reporter claimed that Andy did apologise for his swearing. I found the sound goes off after about two or so minutes.

jagmad

11-08-2018, 16:32

cazza99

13-08-2018, 20:03

BBC (https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/tennis/45176414) - Cincinnati Masters: Andy Murray out in first round after Lucas Pouille defeat

lynne

14-08-2018, 20:05

Breaking News ......The Long Road Back .... https://www.breakingnews.ie/sport/the-long-road-back-key-issues-facing-andy-murray-four-tournaments-into-his-return-862110.html

Sky Sports (video),.. I need consistency ...http://www.skysports.com/watch/video/11472444/murray-i-need-consistency-on-court

Sport360....Staying Positive ... http://sport360.com/article/tennis/298251/andy-murray-staying-positive-despite-first-round-exit-in-cincinnati-to-lucas-pouille

RosieBear

16-08-2018, 10:29

Interview with Andy in NYT. https://www.nytimes.com/2018/08/15/sports/tennis/andy-murray.html

Amongst other things Andy advocates bo3:

“As a player, I really like best-of-five; it’s been good to me,” he said. “I feel like it rewards the training and everything you put into that. But then, when I sat and watched the match — that Nadal-del Potro match in the commentary booth — it was an amazing match, it was a brilliant match, but it was really, really long to sit there as a spectator for the first time.”

The match, which lasted 4 hours 48 minutes — long, but well shorter than either of the subsequent men’s semifinals — disrupted Murray’s day.

“That evening I had a meeting planned, and I missed my dinner,” he said. “People that are sitting there during the week watching that all, I don’t think you can plan to do that. A lot of people are going to be getting up and leaving the matches and not actually watching the whole thing. The people while in the stadium loved it, but I don’t think it — as well, what happened in the semifinals — is good for tennis.”

Have to say I'm pretty suprised by his stance: maybe keep bo5 slam prestige and just get dinner elsewhere?? Losing bo5 from slams would just about be the last straw, fo me.

patlowe

16-08-2018, 11:06

And the debate rumbles on...Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic weigh in on best-of-five debate

https://metro.co.uk/2018/08/16/roger-federer-novak-djokovic-weigh-best-five-debate-7845386/amp/

Federer calls for more 5 set matches outside of Grand Slams as "it's an opportunity wasted"

Djokovic: "I would have Grand Slams the best of 3"

My question to Federer would be *would you actually be playing in all these events you would make b of 5, my friend*!!

Josephine

16-08-2018, 11:09

I think his point is how many people can sit through a 5 set match on TV? We certainly would if it featured Andy. It depends on the players and many wouldn't attract an audience. 6 hours of Anderson / Isner or whatever it was? I watched a bit of last set, turned over and just checked back to see final outcome. Don't think it has to do with eating your dinner. (Andy missed his dinner because he had do do something else afterwards so not to do with where he had it). I think the Rafa /Del Potro one I watched as much as I could and of course the last set and a half. But in the meantime I had other things to do - earn my living by doing some work!

Also 3 sets of Federer annihilating some poor bloke in early rounds? I switch off after first set.

I also like best of 5 matches - and I hope they remain in slams but I think there is a valid point to be made about watching a really long match. Perhaps a compromise would be 5 sets from QF onwards with tiebreak at 10 or 12 all in final set.

patlowe

16-08-2018, 11:41

RosieBear

16-08-2018, 12:02

I too would definitely like the b of 5 to remain in slams, but have shifted my stance somewhat on final set TB's. Perhaps some way of shortening final sets could be introduced, but we have already discussed this after Wimbledon and I apologise if this is going off-topic here!

Yip Pat, I also agree with a fifth set tb, maybe at 10 or 12 all. But I'd be heartbroken to lose bo5 as Andy suggests - the viewing figures tend to be higher for slams than other tournaments, people can't wait for them to come around, so that tells us something. When I think of the greatest matches of all time, (not just ones featuring Andy) they are the 5 setters that seem have it all, swing this way then that, possess a level drama there simply isn't time for in bo3. Plus it would be beyond sad to kill off one of the greatest challenges in tennis - coming back from 2 sets down.

(sorry, missed the post-Wimbledon debate on this topic - would/should have posted there. Maybe I'll move these posts, if I can remember how :-/ )

Hawkeye

16-08-2018, 12:34

Andy would have one less Slam with bo3. Bo5 is what makes Slams special.

Josephine

16-08-2018, 13:01

Well Federer would have gone out in round 1 whatever year it was. Think he went on to win. That can't be an argument against change as we could list examples for ever. In any case you can't totally judge a match. Perhaps whoever you are referring to (Verdasco?) would have got nervous and not won in 2.

Anyway my suggestion is 5 sets from QF onwards.

harriet

16-08-2018, 16:44

i like bo5 in Slams, that's what makes them special in my mind. and i'd keep bo5 throughout a Slam, it's in the early rounds that most upsets happen i think, of the sort that aren't possible in bo3. (hasn't andy been 2 sets down v gasquet twice? not that i'm advocating special pleading)
and i like bo5 in Davis Cup, including in dubs..
but i'd have a tb after 6-6 in all sets, possibly a tb10 to decide 5th set, i see no virtue in playing for ever a la isner/mahut fiasco/festival.
andy and novak both think tennis as a spectacle has to appeal to the short attention span, or simple lack of time of the 'youngsters' (persons under 28?)
after all football is a fixed 90 mins (plus the extra 5mins Man U time), and cricket is 20/20.
and that tennis needs to recruit more fans is evident - the anguished discussions in the DC thread show how we fear the fans lose out in the battle v the big bucks. committed fans may revel in long matches, tho perhaps 'the youngsters' need to be enticed in with the more dramatic bo3 games.
for me the bo5 Slam battles are rather more satisfying, the result seems more conclusive than the one set shoot-out in bo3.

lovetennis

16-08-2018, 20:15

Genbrit

16-08-2018, 20:34

I also like the 5 set slams but think a tiebreak at 12-12 in 5th set would be sensible.

It seems Andy has gained his perspective from being in the commentary box for that length of time. It seems to have put him off commentating at all when he retires, which I think is a shame. It would be good to have him commenting on occasional matches, he's a natural.

It's a little different I would imagine than being anywhere else, and watching on TV, where you can quickly grab a snack, make dinner, put on pause and catch up during change of ends to go to the bathroom. The commentary box doesn't seem to be that big and to be committed to being there throughout a long match must be difficult.

If I am watching Andy, I usually have my eyes glued to the match no matter how long it is. Anything else has to fit into commercial breaks at change of ends!!!! It doesn't matter how long the match is!!

lovetennis

16-08-2018, 20:46

If I am watching Andy, I usually have my eyes glued to the match no matter how long it is. Anything else has to fit into commercial breaks at change of ends!!!! It doesn't matter how long the match is!!

LOL so I'm not the only one who lake the commercial break toilet dash then

WimbledonWestie

16-08-2018, 22:02

It's amazing what can be accomplished over many change of ends. Have become a master at various household chores etc during the break.

piscesperson

22-08-2018, 16:26

Andy Murray’s changed landscape highlighted by Lendl-Zverev link-up
https://www.theguardian.com/sport/blog/2018/aug/22/andy-murray-ivan-lendl-alexander-zverev-us-open

piscesperson

24-08-2018, 21:13

Andy Murray not expecting to go far at US Open in New York
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/tennis/45303165

Josephine

25-08-2018, 10:07

Andy Murray column.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/tennis/45306457

RosieBear

25-08-2018, 10:36

Andy Murray: I want to enjoy US Open but winning is unrealistic: https://www.thetimes.co.uk/edition/sport/andy-murray-i-want-to-enjoy-us-open-but-winning-is-unrealistic-qpw55wg0v

The article confirms, in passing, that Andy's second daughter is named Edie: "He arrived in New York at the start of this week, and has been joined by his wife Kim and two children, Sophia and Edie."

Alis

25-08-2018, 14:57

Edie does seem to be an 'in' name at the moment.

Josephine

25-08-2018, 17:48

This just made me laugh.....think of all their dads - not so far out

https://twitter.com/TennisMagazine1/status/1032974423396179969:rolling:

Andy's kept his figure at least!

angiebabez

25-08-2018, 19:34

This just made me laugh.....think of all their dads - not so far out

https://twitter.com/TennisMagazine1/status/1032974423396179969:rolling:

Andy's kept his figure at least!

That's so funny haha. Rogers hit the pies after retirement by looks of things :laugh:

cazza99

25-08-2018, 20:17

This just made me laugh.....think of all their dads - not so far out

https://twitter.com/TennisMagazine1/status/1032974423396179969:rolling:

Andy's kept his figure at least!

:rofl:

karanga

26-08-2018, 22:44

Andy Murray wants tennis to get behind next year’s revamped Davis Cup but is concerned that the changes to the historic team event might not be in the competition’s best long-term interests.

https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/tennis/andy-murray-roger-federer-davis-cup-format-us-open-tennis-a8507566.html

Josephine

28-08-2018, 17:06

Andy's next column

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/tennis/45326530

karanga

30-08-2018, 13:38

Andy's post Verdasco match presser

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VYNhj3ypdQM

Nice fair words from Fernando.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ckxgg6eJgqA

cazza99

30-08-2018, 15:15

BBC (https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/tennis/45352830) - Andy Murray jokes #liarliarpantsonfire in Fernando Verdasco heat break disagreement

BBC (https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/tennis/45352500) - US Open 2018: Andy Murray says it is 'normal' to have doubts over tennis future

BBC (https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/tennis/45350013) - US Open 2018: Andy Murray loses to Fernando Verdasco in second round

lynne

31-08-2018, 17:51

Andy's Press Conference after the Verdasco match .....

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VYNhj3ypdQM&t=134s

Please remove cazza if it's on the wrong thread!

harriet

31-08-2018, 18:05

rather late but this is a fulsome kevin in the gdn
(https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2018/aug/29/andy-murray-us-open-defeat-fernando-verdasco)
sample "A toxic mix of match rust and drained stamina had turned Murray’s features a weird pink after two and a half hours of gut-busting effort but his blood was raised also by the fact Verdasco had consulted with his team during the break, contravening the protocols."

and also, re davis cup https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2018/aug/30/andy-murray-aims-for-davis-cup-return-after-encouragement-of-us-open

piscesperson

31-08-2018, 22:49

Judy Murray praises Andy's performance at US Open, saying 'rust comes off if you polish it'
http://www.thenational.scot/sport/16616383.judy-murray-praises-andys-performance-at-us-open-saying-rust-comes-off-if-you-polish-it/

Alis

01-09-2018, 16:49

I just love Judy's enthusiasm and positivity - well done, Mum!! :thumbup: :clap:

karanga

02-09-2018, 11:29

Baggy wades in to give his opinion of the Andy/Fernando controversy

https://www.tennisworldusa.org/tennis/news/Andy_Murray/59758/marcos-baghdatis-reflects-on-andy-murray-fernando-verdasco-controversy/

Josephine

02-09-2018, 12:01

Well confirming that Verdasco did speak to his coach- which he denied - so he was lying. Whatever was said it was against the rules and the officials were doing nothing!

Hawkeye

04-09-2018, 12:39

Trolls out in force in the comments, so beware!

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/tennis/45405578

piscesperson

07-09-2018, 22:37

Alison Rowat: If this is cheerio, Sir Andy, we wish you well
http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/16690387.alison-rowat-if-this-is-cheerio-sir-andy-we-wish-you-well/

angiebabez

08-09-2018, 11:17

Why are all these articles hinting at him retiring?!!! All he said was he may not play competitively In Scotland again.

WimbledonWestie

08-09-2018, 11:22

Exactly. Like they missed the point - anything to fill space?

lovetennis

08-09-2018, 13:54

Why are all these articles hinting at him retiring?!!! All he said was he may not play competitively In Scotland again.

Think a lot of articles like this have been written by journalists with virtually zero tennis knowledge and don't know about/understand the DC changes so totally missed the point of what Andy said in his statement about not playing the tie. Then they turned t into a suggestion he may retire just for the headlines

Mickey

08-09-2018, 14:41

They really make sick with their ridiculous Headlines, it is obvious they have no idea of tennis or of Andy and his determination to get back to the standard he was playing at before his injury. It is real scare mongering.:grrr: I would like to :smashed: over their head!

piscesperson

13-09-2018, 10:08

‘Murray isn’t done with Davis Cup’
http://thenational.scot/sport/16840039.murray-isnt-done-with-davis-cup/

piscesperson

14-09-2018, 09:08

Dan Evans and Cameron Norrie land on centre stage for a Davis Cup finale
https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2018/sep/13/great-britain-cameron-norrie-dan-evans-davis-cup--ennis-scotland-finale-uzbekistan

Contains this wee snippet about Andy:
"There is symmetry, too, in the return against Uzbekistan of Dan Evans, who has played some excellent tennis in his team’s cause, in Andy Murray’s home city – while the Scot will be watching from Philadelphia, where he is still working on his comeback."

piscesperson

22-09-2018, 11:29

Andy Murray promotes The Daily Mile in the first of four short films.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/av/uk-scotland-45598637/andy-murray-promotes-the-daily-mile

piscesperson

22-09-2018, 11:30

Andy Murray to end comeback season early after competing in China events
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/tennis/45611857

piscesperson

23-09-2018, 12:00

Scotland's Insider Guide: Dunblane
http://www.thenational.scot/news/16885996.scotlands-insider-guide-dunblane/

Alis

23-09-2018, 13:00

Andy Murray promotes The Daily Mile in the first of four short films.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/av/uk-scotland-45598637/andy-murray-promotes-the-daily-mile

Just proved to me that I read what I think is there .................... I read that as: 'Andy Murray promotes The Daily Mail in the first of four short films'!:laugh:

harriet

27-09-2018, 19:32

ATP report of the Murray/Goffin game (https://www.atpworldtour.com/en/news/murray-goffin-shenzhen-2018-thursday)

cazza99

27-09-2018, 20:48

BBC (https://www.bbc.com/sport/tennis/45669870) - Andy Murray beats David Goffin to reach Shenzhen Open quarter-finals

piscesperson

28-09-2018, 16:58

Andy Murray beaten by Fernando Verdasco at Shenzhen Open
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/tennis/45683803

cazza99

05-10-2018, 21:06

New York Times (https://www.nytimes.com/2018/10/02/travel/andy-murray-hotel.html?partner=rss&emc=rss) - Andy Murray Has a Place for You to Stay

supergran

07-10-2018, 07:55

So Alyson Kreuger is unaware that Andy is a knight of the realm. Strange that she used Mr Murray rather than just Andy but if she preferred to be formal then it should be Sir Andy or even Sir Andrew.:sirandy::knight:

piscesperson

11-10-2018, 15:00

Andy Murray: Why Hibs' Ryan Porteous has tennis champion on speed dial
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/45810175

piscesperson

16-10-2018, 21:04

Andy Murray surprises four club members celebrating their birthdays by asking them to play tennis with him
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/tennis/2018/10/16/andy-murray-surprises-four-club-members-celebrating-birthdays/

Guerkins2

16-10-2018, 22:03

More information about Andy’s rehab

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/tennis/2018/10/16/andy-murrays-road-recovery-takes-philadelphia-specialist/

Stell

17-10-2018, 07:26

I heard the sports reporter, on radio five live, talk about Andy going to see a rehab specialist who had helped Tiger Woods and Jonny Wilkinson in the past. The reporter couldn't remember the man's name, because he'd forgotten his notes. When he did remember his notes, he did wonder if Andy would become the old Andy and win more titles and Grand Slams.

cazza99

17-10-2018, 09:08

Older article but I don't think that has been posted before (and has a a video of Kyle vs Andy in some short games like keepy uppies)

Sky (https://www.skysports.com/tennis/news/12110/11507874/exclusive-andy-murray-hints-at-reducing-clay-court-events) - Exclusive: Andy Murray hints at reducing clay-court events

Tennis World (https://www.tennisworldusa.org/tennis/news/Tennis_Interviews/61524/andy-murray-tennis-has-given-me-so-much/) - Andy Murray: Tennis has given me so much

Tennis World (https://www.tennisworldusa.org/tennis/news/Andy_Murray/61545/andy-murray-is-the-big4-player-i-am-closest-to-novak-djokovic/) - Andy Murray is the Big-4 player I am closest to, Novak Djokovic

Tennis World (https://www.tennisworldusa.org/tennis/news/Tennis_Interviews/61525/judy-murray-andy-murray-is-a-little-bit-like-me/) - Judy Murray: Andy Murray is a little bit like me

Eurosport (https://www.eurosport.co.uk/tennis/tennis-news-andy-murray-passionate-about-mentoring-young-talent_sto6968670/story.shtml) - Tennis news - Andy Murray ‘passionate’ about mentoring young talent

Tennis World (https://www.tennisworldusa.org/tennis/news/Novak_Djokovic/61709/novak-djokovic-i-suffered-two-tough-football-losses-against-andy-murray-/) - Novak Djokovic: 'I suffered two tough football losses against Andy Murray'

Mirror (https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/tennis/how-good-andy-murray-tennis-13324526) - How good is Andy Murray at tennis? Mirror man finds out the hard way in Wimbledon masterclass

Tennis World (https://www.tennisworldusa.org/tennis/news/Tennis_Interviews/60809/andy-murray-tennis-does-a-fantastic-job-of-equal-pay-at-grand-slams/) - Andy Murray: Tennis does a fantastic job of equal pay at Grand Slams

cazza99

17-10-2018, 09:11

Tennis 365 (https://www.tennis365.com/atp-tour/jack-draper-on-his-surreal-wimbledon-run-his-idol-andy-murray-and-the-future/) - Jack Draper on his ‘surreal’ Wimbledon run, his idol Andy Murray and the future

Who is your sporting idol and why?
Jack Draper: “My tennis idol is actually Andy Murray. Not because he’s British – but one of the things that inspired me the most growing up, was I had tickets to watch him play against [Novak] Djokovic at the Final of Wimbledon. I’d watched him lose the year before in the Final – and to go and win with all the pressure he’s had on him – Olympics, Wimbledon – it’s very inspiring. With Wimbledon, he had so many nearly moments – and then to actually do it, it’s very inspiring for younger people, for sure.”

cazza99

17-10-2018, 12:10

Mail (https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-6228203/Sir-Andy-Murrays-wealth-rises-25million-despite-tennis-ace-barely-playing-year.html) - Smashing it! Sir Andy Murray’s wealth rises by £3million despite the tennis ace barely playing this year as he battles a hip injury

Tennis365 (https://www.tennis365.com/atp-tour/exclusive-marcus-buckland-on-the-joy-of-watching-andy-murray-win-first-slam-life-after-the-big-five-and-more/) - EXCLUSIVE: Marcus Buckland on watching Andy Murray win his first Slam, life after Big Five and more

Tennis365: If you had to pick out your best memory from your time covering tennis at Sky, what would it be?
Marcus Buckland: “My 11 years in this job has basically covered the rise of Andy Murray and it has been a joy to watch him win the US Open in 2012 and rise to the world No 1 ranking. It was a joy for all of us to see him win that first Grand Slam title at Flushing Meadows six years ago and if I had to pick out one moment that I will remember from my time working on tennis with Sky, that may well be the highlight.”

Tennis World (https://www.tennisworldusa.org/tennis/news/Andy_Murray/61611/hibernian-fc-defender-speaks-on-his-relationship-with-mentor-andy-murray/) - Hibernian FC defender speaks on his relationship with mentor Andy Murray

cazza99

17-10-2018, 13:39

Tennis 365 (https://www.tennis365.com/tennis-videos/video-funniest-player-andy-murray-novak-djokovic-nick-kyrgios-or-gael-monfils/) - VIDEO: Funniest player? Andy Murray, Novak Djokovic, Nick Kyrgios or Gael Monfils?

Guardian (https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2018/oct/02/ballboy-tennis-fernando-verdasco-novak-djokovic) - Djokovic's kindness and Nadal's water bottles: my life as a tennis ballboy

Andy Murray could be grumpy but he was never abusive.

Mail (https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/tennis/article-6283355/Andy-Murray-brings-Mario-Balotellis-fitness-guru-cure-injury-woes.html) - Andy Murray brings in Mario Balotelli's fitness guru to cure his injury woes

The Australian (https://www.theaustralian.com.au/sport/tennis/tennis-andy-murray-working-with-tiger-woods-reconditioning-specialist/news-story/3930067ef4cb8e666e61648c566d9fac) - Tennis: Andy Murray working with Tiger Woods’ reconditioning specialist

Tennis365 (https://www.tennis365.com/tennis-features/johnny-nic-on-why-jamie-and-not-andy-murray-is-the-most-successful-player-in-his-family/) - Johnny Nic on why Jamie, and not Andy Murray, is the most successful player in his family

Mail (https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/tennis/article-6282551/Andy-Murray-asks-fans-want-game-local-tennis-club-surprises-them.html)- Andy Murray asks fans if they want a game after he surprises them at their local tennis club on their birthdays

Hawkeye

19-10-2018, 10:19

Wimbledon to have final set tie-breaks at 12-12 - BBC Sport (https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/tennis/45913728)

RosieBear

19-10-2018, 11:13

Definitely agree with Wimbledon's decision - Kevin A could barely move in the final, something had to be done and I think 12-12 tiebreak is perfect compromise. These super tiebreaks will be really exciting to watch as well.

Jan

19-10-2018, 11:49

suttontennis

19-10-2018, 12:24

sorry I've also posted about this in the General ATP thread.
12-12 is probably the best choice. I guess you won't see many deciding tie breaks, and is winning 13-12 any less worthy than winning 14-12. I don't think so.

cazza99

19-10-2018, 16:07

BBC (https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/tennis/45906025) - Serena Williams' coach says allowing on-court coaching would improve tennis

BBC (https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/45810175) - Andy Murray: Why Hibs' Ryan Porteous has tennis champion on speed dial

supergran

19-10-2018, 23:01

12 all is sensible for the players. Don't really think there will be many TBs.

cazza99

21-10-2018, 16:17

BBC (https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/tennis/45933929) - European Open: Britain's Kyle Edmund seals maiden title

BBC (https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/tennis/45932008) - Wimbledon: John Isner backs new rule to stop marathon matches

LC the fan

22-10-2018, 10:39

I have always been against tie-breaks in final sets (to be honest I dont like TBs much anyway) but thye health of the players is of prime importance and we all saw what happened at Wimbledon this year.
I do think 12-12 is a far compromise - I would hate to see someone lose a final over a couple of rushed points in a tie-break but that's the equivalent of a further 4-5 games. Hope it works out well.

JAMES4578

22-10-2018, 13:32

I would have preferred the TB earlier in deciding sets but obviously varying opinions and most will be relatively happy with the compromise. In a sense quite radical for Wimbledon to make the change now, even if overdue.

cazza99

24-10-2018, 18:32

Tennis World (https://www.tennisworldusa.org/tennis/news/Andy_Murray/62003/andy-murray-recalls-terrible-feelings-after-2012-wimbledon-vs-roger-federer/) - Andy Murray recalls terrible feelings after 2012 Wimbledon vs Roger Federer

Tennis World (https://www.tennisworldusa.org/tennis/news/Andy_Murray/62083/andy-murray-set-to-play-marseille-in-february/) - Andy Murray set to play Marseille in February

Edinburgh Live (https://www.edinburghlive.co.uk/sport/football/tennis-hero-andy-murray-joins-15322212) - Tennis hero Andy Murray joins Neil Lennon in singing praises of Hibs duo who signed long-term deals

Sunday Post (https://www.sundaypost.com/fp/tennis-star-andy-murray-helps-serve-up-new-contracts-for-hibs-youngsters/) - Tennis star Andy Murray helps serve up new contracts for Hibs youngsters

lovetennis

25-10-2018, 18:12

Jamie Delgado tweeted that he's on his way from London to the USA. Maybe a meet up with Andy, who was still in Philadelphia last week so maybe still there

lynne

29-10-2018, 13:09

Tennis 365 .... Marcus Buckland talks insight into Andy Murray ... https://www.tennis365.com/tennis-features/marcus-buckland-talks-to-tennis365-as-he-offers-insight-into-the-real-andy-murray/

lynne

03-11-2018, 20:32

Tennis 365 ... "He asked to play" ..Andy Murray ....https://www.tennis365.com/atp-tour/he-asked-to-play-andy-murrays-shock-marseille-open-appearance-explained/

cazza99

06-11-2018, 20:06

BBC (https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/tennis/46116002) - Andy Murray: Britain's former number one to play Open Sud de France in Montpellier

tennis365 (https://www.tennis365.com/a-to-z-of-tennis/tennis365s-a-to-z-of-tennis-for-october-unpretentious-andy-murray-wwes-serena-williams-wish/) - Tennis365’s A to Z of tennis for October: An ‘unpretentious’ Andy Murray, WWE’s Serena Williams wish

lynne

08-11-2018, 16:02

Tennis365 ... Andy Murray: I am getting stronger........includes video ...

https://www.tennis365.com/atp-tour/andy-murray-fitness-comeback/?fbclid=IwAR1N4JqYbO8jFp4FIrPmA3WSPgau_d6u3Q5l6Ty7 1UvX93ys_sfcCMvVSok

themass15

08-11-2018, 18:12

Good to hear!

cazza99

09-11-2018, 20:57

BBC (https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/tennis/46139772) - Andy Murray feeling 'better every day' before Brisbane return

"I going to get to Miami for three or four weeks to train in the hot conditions and spend a lot more time on the court to get ready for the tournament in Brisbane," said the three-time Grand Slam winner.

"I'm planning to get to Brisbane pretty early, probably a week before the start of the tournament.

"I've been practising already for a few days and I've still got a couple of months to get myself in the best shape for the start of the tournament."

cazza99

09-11-2018, 21:05

Tennis 365 (https://www.tennis365.com/atp-tour/roger-federer-beats-andy-murray-to-most-popular-tennis-player-in-uk-title/) - Roger Federer beats Andy Murray to most popular tennis player in UK title

The 20-time Grand Slam winner came second overall in the most popular contemporary sports personality in the UK poll, which was done by YouGov Ratings (https://yougov.co.uk/topics/sport/ratings(popup:ratings/sport/contemporary-sports-personalities/all)).

In case you were wondering, YouGov “measures the popularity and fame of anything and everything, based on millions of responses from the British public”.

Four-time Olympic gold medallist and distance runner Mo Farah topped the poll as he got a positive response from 73% of the respondents.
Federer was second with a 62% positive opinion while 90% have heard of the Swiss player. However, he did attract a 4% negative opinion.
Generation X had a 65% positive opinion, Baby Boomers 62% and Millennials 55%.
Three-time Grand Slam winner Andy Murray was third overall and second in the tennis category with a 58% positive opinion. Ninety-five per cent have heard of him while he also attracted a 14% negative opinion.
Murray scored highly with Millennials as 60% had a positive opinion with Baby Boomers second on 57% and Gen X third with 52%.

Tennis 365 (https://www.tennis365.com/atp-tour/exclusive-judy-murray-urges-tennis-to-shed-its-elitist-tag-and-open-its-doors-to-the-masses/) - EXCLUSIVE: Judy Murray urges tennis to shed its elitist tag and open its doors to the masses

Tennis 365 (https://www.tennis365.com/tennis-videos/video-andy-murray-does-his-own-carpool-karaoke-to-i-wont-back-down/) - VIDEO: Andy Murray does his own ‘carpool karaoke’ to ‘I Won’t Back Down’

https://twitter.com/twitter/statuses/1060007996569407489

lynne

12-11-2018, 22:08

Auto Express .....Andy Murray talks cars..... https://www.autoexpress.co.uk/jaguar/i-pace/105168/andy-murray-talks-cars-ferrari-jaguar-i-pace-and-electric-car-charging

STV ...Soft play & skiing, Murray's Unorthodox .... https://stv.tv/sport/tennis/1432744-soft-play-and-skiing-andy-murray-s-unorthodox-training-methods/

cazza99

13-11-2018, 22:02

Stuart Fraser‏Verified account @stu_fraser (https://twitter.com/stu_fraser) 4h4 hours ago (https://twitter.com/stu_fraser/status/1062406756519829511)

Andy Murray arrived back in the UK this morning after his reconditioning block in Philadelphia...

Stuart Fraser Retweeted Bill Knowles

https://pbs.twimg.com/ext_tw_video_thumb/1062406325601091584/pu/img/O5hbx6QaZfHdGzWG.jpg 0:42

Bill Knowles @Billknowles_HPS
A great team effort over the past 6 weeks supporting an intensive Reconditioning Camp for Andy Murray. Restoring athletic normal and preparing for 2019! @DelgadoJamie @MattLittleSandC

link to video
https://twitter.com/Billknowles_HPS/status/1062406403606937600

HoopGirl

14-11-2018, 07:19

That's amazing! Looks fantastic!

Hope it's sorted Andy and really look forward to seeing his return in 2019.
Glad to see Matt hasn't been sidelined - was a bit worried when I first heard about Knowles involvement.

Wonder if Bill would help with my right side tightness!??

RosieBear

14-11-2018, 09:27

I'd say 'unbelievable', but it's Andy we are talking about, and he has defied the odds his whole career. It was never going to be a quick process, but his incredible inner strength over the months means there's so much great tennis to come from him. Definitely worth the wait and, who knows, he could do a Kevin Anderson and play the best tennis of his life when he returns. Roll on Aus!:no worries::skippy:

themass15

14-11-2018, 10:30

And Kevin is a year older so very possible!

piscesperson

17-11-2018, 19:47

Hewitt and Kuerten on Murray return & managing fitness
BBC Sport's Sue Barker chats with Lleyton Hewitt and Guga Kuerten about Andy Murray and his return to tennis after a hip operation

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/av/tennis/46247705

2mins 55secs in.

piscesperson

21-11-2018, 19:32

Andy Murray: How the Scot is using handstands to gear up for the new season
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/46276148

lynne

27-11-2018, 15:05

themass15

27-11-2018, 15:39

Daily Record ... Andy Murray pipped to title .... https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/tennis/andy-murray-pipped-title-greatest-13648606?fbclid=IwAR02enPhKkxweaSLcV3GkMr5iLVs0ikb T-1XVFUb4IRiahToGeejsv3veKc

I saw this and was surprised it was Bobby Moore who won. Some of the names on the list are surprising.

cazza99

27-11-2018, 17:07

Mail (https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/tennis/article-6433093/Andy-Murray-shows-ripped-torso-relaxes-Maldives-beach.html) - Andy Murray shows off ripped torso as he relaxes on Maldives beach and shoots golf balls into the sea ahead of injury comeback

cazza99

27-11-2018, 17:08

Sport 360 (https://sport360.com/article/tennis/311337/atp-2018-season-alternative-awards-novak-djokovic-andy-murray-among-winners) - ATP 2018 season alternative awards: Novak Djokovic, Andy Murray among winners

BEST INSTAGRAMMER
Andy Murray
Murray stepping away from Twitter and embracing Instagram is the plot twist we never knew we needed this season. The Scot’s posts have been nothing short of legendary. Whether he’s drawing attention to gun violence issues in America, posting childhood photos of himself accompanied by emotional messages about his injury struggles, bantering with other players in the comments, sharing videos of his impressively acrobatic workouts, and his most recent contribution: A photo of himself on the beach standing next to an inflatable ice cream lilo (https://www.instagram.com/p/Bqp_Z7EFusT/). Murray on Instagram could be a show on Netflix.

cazza99

29-11-2018, 20:32

tennis 365 (https://www.tennis365.com/atp-tour/andy-murray-cincinnati-open/) - Furious Andy Murray hits back at Cincinnati Masters after criticisms

Independent (https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/tennis/andy-murray-citi-open-washington-keely-o-brien-criticism-a8654851.html)- Andy Murray won’t return to Citi Open in Washington after criticism from tournament director

Washington City Paper (https://www.washingtoncitypaper.com/sports/article/21033974/andy-murray-says-he-probably-wont-return-to-citi-open-after-criticism-from-tournament-director) - Andy Murray Says He 'Probably' Won't Return to Citi Open After Criticism from Tournament Director

cazza99

29-11-2018, 20:40

Mai (https://www.dailymail.co.uk/wires/pa/article-6435689/5-things-learned-Andy-Murray-s-impromptu-Instagram-Q-A.html)l - 5 things we learned from Andy Murray´s impromptu Instagram Q&A

WimbledonWestie

29-11-2018, 20:44

piscesperson

05-12-2018, 09:26

Australian Open: Andy Murray to use protected ranking to play in Melbourne
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/tennis/46451905

piscesperson

05-12-2018, 09:31

Andy Murray Responds Angrily To Ballon D'Or Twerking Fiasco
https://www.balls.ie/football/andy-murray-2-402155

'Ridiculous' Andy Murray rages at Ballon d’Or host for ‘sexist’ comments towards winner Ada Hegerberg – ‘Why do women still have to put up with this s***?’
https://talksport.com/football/455745/andy-murray-ballon-dor-sexist-twerk-ada-hegerberg/

Stell

08-12-2018, 13:11

I saw a quick clip on the BBC's breakfast news, this morning, of Andy doing a workout with a couple of hula hoops and a stick. But, I can't seem to find it anywhere on the internet.

themass15

08-12-2018, 15:07

I saw a quick clip on the BBC's breakfast news, this morning, of Andy doing a workout with a couple of hula hoops and a stick. But, I can't seem to find it anywhere on the internet.
It was on the BBC Sports News at 8.30 but not repeated an hour later.

patlowe

08-12-2018, 22:52

I saw a quick clip on the BBC's breakfast news, this morning, of Andy doing a workout with a couple of hula hoops and a stick. But, I can't seem to find it anywhere on the internet.

https://t.co/IlQbFErFn6
(https://twitter.com/BenRothenberg/status/1071068984114601984?s=09)

cazza99

09-12-2018, 16:14

ATP (https://www.atpworldtour.com/en/news/best-of-2018-series) - ATP World Tour: Best of 2018

MATCHES
Best ATP Matches Nos. 3-5 (https://www.atpworldtour.com/en/news/best-atp-world-tour-matches-2018-5-to-3)
Best ATP Matches Nos. 2-1 (https://www.atpworldtour.com/en/news/best-atp-world-tour-matches-2018-2-to-1)
Best Grand Slam Matches Nos. 3-5 (https://www.atpworldtour.com/en/news/best-grand-slam-matches-2018-5-to-3)
Best Grand Slam Matches Nos. 2-1 (https://www.atpworldtour.com/en/news/best-grand-slam-matches-2018-2-to-1)

RIVALRIES
Nadal vs. Thiem (https://www.atpworldtour.com/en/news/best-rivalries-2018-nadal-thiem)
Federer vs. Coric (https://www.atpworldtour.com/en/news/best-rivalries-2018-federer-coric)
Thiem vs. Tsitsipas (https://www.atpworldtour.com/en/news/best-rivalries-2018-thiem-tsitsipas)
Djokovic vs. Cilic (https://www.atpworldtour.com/en/news/best-rivalries-2018-djokovic-cilic)

STORY OF THE SEASON
Novak Djokovic (https://www.atpworldtour.com/en/news/djokovic-season)
Rafael Nadal (https://www.atpworldtour.com/en/news/nadal-season)
Roger Federer (https://www.atpworldtour.com/en/news/federer-season)
Alexander Zverev (https://www.atpworldtour.com/en/news/zverev-season)

ATP WORLD TOUR AWARDS presented by Moët and Chandon
Tournaments of the Year (Indian Wells, Queen's, Stockholm) (https://www.atpworldtour.com/en/news/atp-awards-2018-tournaments-of-the-year-indian-wells-queens-stockholm)
Most Improved Player of the Year (Stefanos Tsitsipas) (https://www.atpworldtour.com/en/news/tsitsipas-atp-awards-2018-most-improved-player)
Newcomer of the Year (Alex de Minaur) (https://www.atpworldtour.com/en/news/de-minaur-atp-awards-2018-newcomer-of-the-year)
Stefan Edberg Sportsmanship Award (Rafael Nadal) (https://www.atpworldtour.com/en/news/nadal-atp-awards-2018-stefan-edberg-sportsmanship-award)

OTHER
Doubles Year In Review (https://www.atpworldtour.com/en/news/best-of-2018-doubles-review)
Milestones Of 2018 (https://www.atpworldtour.com/en/news/best-of-2018-milestones)

lynne

14-12-2018, 22:10

Mail Online ..... Andy Murray turns to new Nike shoes as he ......https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/tennis/article-6496483/Andy-Murray-turns-Nike-shoes-looks-manage-hip-condition-ahead-comeback-2019.html

Tennis Tonic .... Hilarious Andy Murray admits to being ..... https://tennistonic.com/tennis-news/52675/hilarious-murray-admits-being-part-of-the-illuminati/

Tennis Tonic ..... Andy Murray sends .... https://tennistonic.com/tennis-news/52662/murray-sends-nasty-reply-to-kyrgios-to-defend-verdasco/

piscesperson

17-12-2018, 09:13

Sports Personality of the Year: Billie Jean King given lifetime achievement award
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/sports-personality/46551058

Andy is quoted in the article.

lynne

20-12-2018, 17:46

Baseline .... Watch Andy Murray beat His Mom at ....... http://baseline.tennis.com/article/78407/judy-murray-hula-hoop-contest-andy-murray-miami/draft

Hawkeye

20-12-2018, 19:07

BBC - Andy to head to Brisbane early.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/tennis/46636796

cazza99

20-12-2018, 20:09

Christmas in Australia if so.

cazza99

20-12-2018, 20:19

Mail (https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/tennis/article-6505295/Wimbledon-set-pay-record-40million-Lawn-Tennis-Association.html)- Wimbledon set to pay out a record £40million to Lawn Tennis Association to buck trend of shrinking profits

Mirror (https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/tennis/andy-murray-can-great-again-13694330) - Andy Murray can be great again says tennis legend John McEnroe

"If he is at 100 per cent or close to it, I would expect he would be in the top ten within six to nine months.

"He has to handle the pressure emotionally knowing there's a full year ahead."

Metro (https://metro.co.uk/2018/12/06/andy-murray-can-emulate-roger-federer-rafael-nadal-says-john-mcenroe-8214911/) - Andy Murray can emulate Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal, says John McEnroe

Metro (https://metro.co.uk/2018/12/20/rafael-nadal-provides-injury-update-andy-murray-step-2019-returns-8268165/) - Rafael Nadal provides injury update as he and Andy Murray step up 2019 returns

Aside from ongoing fitness concerns, one of the biggest questions facing the former world No. 1 is over what he will be wearing during 2019. His clothing deal with Under Armour expired this season and he has been testing out several brands during the off season.

One of those brands was little-known Castore – a high-end sports company founded by brothers Phil and Tom Beahon. Metro.co.uk understands that Murray has not signed a deal with Castore to be his main clothes sponsors next season, though they are among the brands in the running to land the three-time Grand Slam champion. The Brit has been wearing Nike shoes during his training stint in Miami and it’s expected he will continue to do so next year, with an announcement on his clothing sponsors expected ahead of his first appearance of the season in Brisbane.

Mickey

20-12-2018, 20:43

Christmas in Australia if so.
He is having Christmas with his family then flying to Australia according to Shirley and Roy. Also Jamie Delgado tweeted they were flying to London.

cazza99

20-12-2018, 20:52

BBC (https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/tennis/46624276) - Final tennis corruption report recommends no live streaming of lowest-tier events

cazza99

23-12-2018, 19:11

Metro (https://metro.co.uk/2018/12/22/australian-summer-will-tell-us-if-well-see-the-real-andy-murray-again-8272430/) - Australian Summer will tell us if we'll see the real Andy Murray again.

cazza99

24-12-2018, 19:28

Tennis 365 (https://www.tennis365.com/atp-tour/tommy-haas-andy-murray-likely-to-only-play-his-best-tennis-in-the-summer-again/) - Tommy Haas: Andy Murray likely to only play his best tennis in the summer again

cazza99

27-12-2018, 16:10

tennis 365 (https://www.tennis365.com/tennis-today/tennis-today-andy-murray-gets-advice-from-naomi-osaka-while-genie-bouchard-gets-new-babies/) - Tennis Today: Andy Murray gets advice from Naomi Osaka while Genie Bouchard gets new ‘babies’
includes short vid of Andy arrivig in Brisbane.

tennis 365 (https://www.tennis365.com/atp-tour/andy-murray-i-still-have-a-bit-of-pain-in-my-hip-but/)- Andy Murray: I still have a bit of pain in my hip, but…

“I still have some pain in my hip, but I need to play matches and see how it feels when I am able to play three, four, five matches in a row and take it from there,” he told The Courier Mail.

“Last year when I came here it was tough, I was struggling quite a lot. It definitely feels a bit better than it did coming here last year. I’ve always loved playing here.
“I’m in a better place than I was a few months ago.”

Mail (https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/tennis/article-6532463/Naomi-Osaka-pleased-share-court-Andy-Murray-ahead-Brisbane-international.html) - ‘I don’t know why you let me hit with you but thank you’: Naomi Osaka pleased to share court with Andy Murray as former world No 1 prepares for Brisbane International

Tennis World (https://www.tennisworldusa.org/tennis/news/Andy_Murray/64224/you-have-to-enjoy-the-pain-on-your-way-to-success-andy-murray-s-mum/) - You have to enjoy the pain on your way to success - Andy Murray's mum

Courier Mail (https://www.couriermail.com.au/sport/tennis/brisbane-international-andy-murray-looking-forward-to-testing-injured-hip-under-match-conditions/news-story/b4f5783e862a6ff2855cbbb474fc1ad1) - Brisbane International: Andy Murray cautiously optimistic as he prepares to return from painful spell on sidelines

Asked what he hoped to achieve in Australia, Murray said: “I would just like to get through the tournaments and feel likeI am able to compete and not be restricted by my hip.’’

Mail (https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/tennis/article-6531293/Andy-Murray-arrives-Australia-former-world-No-1-looks-kick-start-new-season.html) - Andy Murray arrives in Australia as former world No 1 looks to kick-start new season at Brisbane International

Telegraph (https://www.telegraph.co.uk/tennis/2018/12/27/andy-murray-still-feeling-pain-hip-going-brisbane-international/) - Andy Murray still feeling pain in hip going into Brisbane International return

Alis

27-12-2018, 20:06

Oh dear ....... from those reports I don't know whether to be optimistic or pessimistic! :shrug:

david1610

27-12-2018, 21:41

Oh dear ....... from those reports I don't know whether to be optimistic or pessimistic! :shrug:
Optimistic and resolute! :)
Andy would not be there just to make up the numbers but, honest as ever, he simply does not know what will happen if he starts having to play four or five games on the trot so... optimistic he is ready to try, fingers crossed and, looking at the bigger picture that it may, as Haas says - speaking from experience - take a few months for Andy to get back to, or near, his best.

cazza99

28-12-2018, 20:38

BBC (https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/tennis/46699705) - Andy Murray: Briton still has pain in hip but feels better than last year

david1610

30-12-2018, 19:50

There seem to be two or three newish articles on Andy's ATP profile at https://www.atptour.com/en/players/andy-murray/mc10/overview

"“I owe it to myself to give myself a chance to get back to the level that I’m happy competing at… I want to go out on my own terms. If I stopped six months ago or not given the hip time to recover, I may look back and regret that decision,” he said Friday."

HoopGirl

31-12-2018, 08:02

Mickey

31-12-2018, 08:36

Andy's surgeon makes some comments - he does have ongoing issues and who knows what he can achieve because he's not a normal person.
https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/tennis/andy-murrays-surgeon-raises-concerns-13795099
I’m sure Andy’s surgeon would not give any information about Andy’s condition it would be entirely unethical. I’m sure Andy would give him a piece of his mind.

cazza99

31-12-2018, 18:39

BBC (https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/43634915) - Andy Murray: Briton still has pain in hip but feels better than last year

cazza99

31-12-2018, 18:42

Times (https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/andy-murray-playing-through-the-pain-of-hip-injury-t86g6vzk9) - Andy Murray playing through the pain of hip injury

Offering further insight into Murray’s problems yesterday was the surgeon who operated on his hip in Melbourne at the beginning of this year. Speaking on BBC Radio Five Live, John O’Donnell said that it was likely that the pain would never completely dissipate.

“That wouldn’t be surprising because he has had problems with his hip for some time,” O’Donnell said. “It had reached a point where he couldn’t play. It wasn’t really at a stage where we could attempt to make his hip normal, it was just to try and make it as [good] as we could. He’s certainly improved but he still has problems with it.
“I think he has been walking a tightrope for some time. It’s just his intense desire to do really well that’s kept him going as well as he has. It’s pretty hard to predict [how successful he can be in the future] because he’s not like a normal person.
“He just does things that are beyond what I could normally understand. It is really hard to know quite how far he can push it. If it comes down to will, he will certainly do extremely well — but he has had a lot of challenges to deal with.”

cazza99

31-12-2018, 18:48

Sky Sports (https://www.skysports.com/tennis/news/12110/11595155/andy-murray-to-begin-season-against-james-duckworth-in-brisbane) - Andy Murray to begin season against James Duckworth in Brisbane

Courier Mail (https://www.couriermail.com.au/sport/tennis/brisbane-international-leading-world-tennis-players-get-in-party-mood-before-the-real-business-begins/news-story/990e7081e6dd5376c19d3aa2c132d4c4) - Brisbane International: Leading world tennis players get in party mood before the real stuff begins

piscesperson

01-01-2019, 10:39

Andy Murray makes winning return in Brisbane with defeat of James Duckworth
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/tennis/46727911

"It's been a really hard 18 months, a lot of ups and downs - it's been tricky to just get back on the court competing again.

"So I'm happy I'm back out here again. I want to try and enjoy it as much as I can and just try and enjoy playing tennis as long as I can. I don't know how much longer it's going to last but we'll see."

piscesperson

01-01-2019, 10:56

Emotional Andy Murray back with win but unsure how long he can go on for
https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2019/jan/01/konta-upsets-former-us-open-winner-to-progress-in-brisbane

david1610

01-01-2019, 15:04

Andy Murray’s class and vulnerability both on display in long-awaited return https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2019/jan/01/andy-murray-class-return-tennis-james-duckworth-brisbane-international

lynne

01-01-2019, 15:50

Andy's press conference #Brisbane

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ogLbncJM5hs

piscesperson

02-01-2019, 13:57

Andy Murray and Kyle Edmund beaten at the Brisbane International
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/tennis/46734233

lynne

02-01-2019, 14:24

Andy's press conference after his loss #Brisbane

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OiKBTaWf-IA

HoopGirl

02-01-2019, 18:04

He sounds pretty upbeat despite the loss.

piscesperson

04-01-2019, 13:44

There are a variety of Andy and Judy related products on this website http://www.eathaggis.com/products

http://www.eathaggis.com/product/best-mum-since-judy-mug
http://www.eathaggis.com/product/have-a-murray-christmas
http://www.eathaggis.com/product/best-mum-since-judy
http://www.eathaggis.com/product/have-an-ace-birthday-card
http://www.eathaggis.com/product/andy-murray-mug
http://www.eathaggis.com/product/andy-murray-coaster
http://www.eathaggis.com/product/c-mon-andy-tshirt

WimbledonWestie

04-01-2019, 18:35

Recommend that site- a friend got me the mug for my birthday and I then used it to buy my brother one- arrived really promptly!

RosieBear

04-01-2019, 21:45

Good article by Eve Muirhead in The Courier. Much better than the hot take, overly dramatic reports.

'There was a lot made of Andy Murray’s comments after his first game back in 2019. Murray had just won and then said that he wants to enjoy his tennis as much as he can because he doesn’t know “how much longer it’s going to last”. What followed was a series of headlines about fresh doubts over his career. That wasn’t how I took it. For me, he was only stating the facts.'

https://www.thecourier.co.uk/fp/opinion/eve-muirhead/795537/eve-muirhead-andy-murray-just-stating-the-facts/

cazza99

04-01-2019, 21:56

Telegraph (http://Australian Open 2019: When is the draw, who could Andy Murray face and what are our predictions?) - Australian Open 2019: When is the draw, who could Andy Murray face and what are our predictions?

Hawkeye

04-01-2019, 22:22

lynne

06-01-2019, 17:52

The Scottish Sun ... Andy Murray hits back at ....... https://www.thescottishsun.co.uk/news/scottish-news/3711472/andy-murray-tennis-australian-open-melbourne/

Stell

07-01-2019, 08:45

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/tennis/467800040

Teresa

07-01-2019, 09:15

Link doesn’t work.

piscesperson

09-01-2019, 10:02

Andy Murray's expectations 'tempered' before Australian Open
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/tennis/46793299

karanga

09-01-2019, 14:31

Former world No 1 Andy Murray is unlikely to last long at the Australian Open and playing pain-free would be a victory for the Scot, according to John McEnroe.

https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/tennis/australian-open-andy-murray-injury-latset-john-mcenroe-a8719111.html

karanga

09-01-2019, 17:16

piscesperson

10-01-2019, 09:58

Australian Open 2019: Andy Murray faces Roberto Bautista Agut in first round
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/tennis/46808399

piscesperson

10-01-2019, 10:17

Australian Open 2019: Murray and Konta carry slim British hopes
https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2019/jan/09/australian-open-2019-british-murray-edmund-konta-tennis

Andy Murray's Australian Open hopes dealt blow during practice session
https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2019/jan/10/andy-murrays-australian-open-hopes-dealt-blow-during-practice-session

ljs

10-01-2019, 13:25

So in his first week back after the best part of 18 months away, Andy isn't ready to compete with the likes of world no 1, Novak. Well, I'm shocked! :rolling:

thats not the reason for me , it was what he said about not being sure how much longer it would last , cant see him openly saying that , if things were going the way he'd hoped

HoopGirl

10-01-2019, 14:44

How lovely from Andy to a fan on Instagram - sorry I couldnt be more entertaining - have a ticket to my match! what a lucky fan!

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/tennis/article-6577199/Andy-Murray-offers-fan-ticket-Australian-Open-round-clash-Roberto-Bautista-Agut.html

banskogirl

10-01-2019, 19:05

[QUOTE=piscesperson;263431]Australian Open 2019: Murray and Konta carry slim British hopes
https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2019/jan/09/australian-open-2019-british-murray-edmund-konta-tennis

Ha Ha back to Andy being our slim British hope..........the good old days!

cazza99

10-01-2019, 22:35

Andy will play a practice match against Novak tomorrow as part of his preparations for the Australian Open. Australian Open organisers said the match on the Margaret Court Arena show court would be open to the public.

Wish we could see it.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/tennis/46809771

Please discuss this in the between tournaments thread. Posts have been moved there. http://www.andymurrayfanforum.com/forums/showthread.php?2254-Between-tournament-discussion-of-Andy&p=263427#post263427

JAMES4578

11-01-2019, 00:36

Sad news coming through , Andy wishes to retire at Wimbledon (pain too much) but possibility Australian Open could be last tournament Murray Reveals Retirement Plans (https://www.tsn.ca/murray-to-retire-hopes-to-play-wimbledon-1.1239525)

piscesperson

11-01-2019, 05:58

Tearful Andy Murray says Australian Open could be last tournament
https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2019/jan/11/tearful-andy-murray-to-retire-after-2019-wimbledon-australian-open

https://www.theguardian.com/sport/live/2019/jan/11/andy-murray-announces-impending-retirement-from-tennis-live

piscesperson

11-01-2019, 06:06

Andy Murray breaks down in tears as Britain's greatest ever tennis player announces he will retire at Wimbledon this year after failing to overcome hip injury... but problem may even force him to quit as early as NEXT WEEK
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/tennis/article-6579745/Andy-Murray-retire-year.html

piscesperson

11-01-2019, 10:00

‘I can’t keep doing this’: Murray to call time
https://ausopen.com/articles/news/i-cant-keep-doing-murray-call-time

piscesperson

11-01-2019, 10:09

Emotional Murray Says Australian Open Could Be His Last Tournament
https://www.atptour.com/en/news/murray-says-australian-open-could-be-his-final-tournament-2019

Social Media Reacts To Murray's Retirement Announcement
https://www.atptour.com/en/news/social-media-reacts-to-murray-announcement-australia-2019

piscesperson

11-01-2019, 10:14

Andy Murray retirement: Billie Jean King, Kyle Edmund and Johanna Konta pay tribute to ‘Britain’s greatest’
https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/tennis/andy-murray-retirement-australian-open-tributes-britains-greatest-ever-sportsman-a8722371.html

Andy Murray to retire at Wimbledon but admits Australian Open could be his last match due to hip injury
https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/tennis/andy-murray-retire-australian-open-wimbledon-hip-injury-latest-news-retirement-quit-a8722256.html

piscesperson

11-01-2019, 10:16

Goodbye Andy Murray, a human in the land of the Gods, a testament to the power of dreams
https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/tennis/andy-murray-retires-news-worth-hip-australian-open-retirement-jonathan-liew-a8722456.html

piscesperson

11-01-2019, 10:19

Andy Murray – a career in pictures
https://www.theguardian.com/sport/gallery/2019/jan/11/andy-murray-a-career-in-pictures-tennis-retire

piscesperson

11-01-2019, 10:23

Andy Murray: a career of grit and triumph nears an emotional close
https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2019/jan/11/andy-murray-british-tennis-hails-arguably-nations-best-sportsman-ever

piscesperson

11-01-2019, 10:31

Andy Murray announces retirement from tennis in tearful speech
https://www.scotsman.com/sport/tennis/andy-murray-announces-retirement-from-tennis-in-tearful-speech-1-4854976

Andy Murray retirement: Tennis stars pay tribute to ‘role model’ Scot
https://www.scotsman.com/sport/tennis/andy-murray/andy-murray-retirement-tennis-stars-pay-tribute-to-role-model-scot-1-4854989

piscesperson

11-01-2019, 11:51

Andy Murray: Billie Jean King leads tributes to Briton who plans to retire this year
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/tennis/46834942

piscesperson

11-01-2019, 15:04

'Best way to feel better after a tough day': Andy Murray embraces mum Judy after breaking down in emotional press conference as Britain's greatest ever tennis player announces he will retire at Wimbledon after failing to overcome hip injury
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/sportsnews/article-6581843/Andy-Murray-embraces-mum-Judy-announcing-retirement.html

piscesperson

11-01-2019, 17:08

Andy Murray: How tennis star helped create golden period for British sport
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/tennis/46840844

cazza99

11-01-2019, 18:06

Thanks everone for posting the newspaper articles on here. Please keep on posting them. Please discuss on a special thread for Andy's retirement (it is OK to double post the newspaper articles on there too) http://www.andymurrayfanforum.com/forums/showthread.php?3661-Andy-announces-plan-to-retire/page2 .

piscesperson

11-01-2019, 18:07

Andy Murray: Women praise tennis star for role in fighting sexism
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-46836509

Superfan's tributes to Andy Murray as he announces tennis retirement (but also quotes from Andy's former tennis coach Brian Melville speaking from Dunblane )
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-46836749

Andy Murray: Seven times the Briton made us laugh, cry & just feel proud
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/tennis/46838327

lovetennis

11-01-2019, 23:01

Not sure if anyone has already posted this one, but it's an absolutely lovely tribute.

https://www.theguardian.com/sport/blog/2019/jan/11/feminism-andy-murray-global-icon-tennis-amelie-mauresmo?CMP=Share_AndroidApp_Facebook&fbclid=IwAR0J3Q3OfpfNU5W8jRnl6Jmr9kt9HPPi4aTjnq-0-qLRazWksOqwMJBBbXE

banskogirl

11-01-2019, 23:18

Just wanted to share this..........Matt Little just posted this on Twitter.......
1410

lovetennis

12-01-2019, 13:09

This New York Times article includes some great quotes from Mark Petchey

“He was a kaleidoscope of talent, of emotion, of movement, spirit and authenticity,” said Petchey, a former British player who introduced Murray to Kim Sears, who would become Murray’s wife. “He was a winner, but he became a champion. A champion not just on the court but a champion of causes off it. He leaves as he arrived. Tennis never changed him, but he changed tennis."

https://www.nytimes.com/2019/01/11/sports/andy-murray-retirement.html

lovetennis

12-01-2019, 13:31

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/tennis/article-6582555/Andy-Murray-extraordinary-magical-man.html

WimbledonWestie

12-01-2019, 14:15

Loved that

ljs

12-01-2019, 14:35

a few tributes :(

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9K6ekKFLFjA

Alis

12-01-2019, 15:52

I just love Petch's, 'He leaves as he arrived. Tennis never changed him but he changed tennis.' Says everything about Andy I think.

lovetennis

12-01-2019, 19:37

I just love Petch's, 'He leaves as he arrived. Tennis never changed him but he changed tennis.' Says everything about Andy I think.

I think it's my favourite comment so far, and means a lot coming for Petchey who got to know Andy well, and played a part in his journey

Guerkins2

12-01-2019, 22:54

I think it's my favourite comment so far, and means a lot coming for Petchey who got to know Andy well, and played a part in his journey

Where did you find this comment from Petchey? I have read several articles & not seen it yet. I was sure he must have been asked

Linda

12-01-2019, 23:01

https://www.lequipe.fr/explore/murray/

Teresa

12-01-2019, 23:02

Where did you find this comment from Petchey? I have read several articles & not seen it yet. I was sure he must have been asked

It’s in this quote from lovetennis

https://www.nytimes.com/2019/01/11/sports/andy-murray-retirement.html

Rosalind

12-01-2019, 23:03

I just love Petch's, 'He leaves as he arrived. Tennis never changed him but he changed tennis.' Says everything about Andy I think.

My favourite quote too. Wonderful!

RoastLamb

13-01-2019, 02:43

Pam Shriver reflects on the Oz Open and Andy Murray. (https://www.pamelashriver.com/2019/01/12/reflections-prior-to-ao-2019/)

lovetennis

13-01-2019, 09:21

WimbledonWestie

13-01-2019, 09:44

This one might require tissues too. Jamie Murray retweeted the link so I think we can take it he approves of every word

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/tennis/article-6585281/OLIVER-HOLT-Outsider-Andy-Murray-rebuilt-faith-sport.html

Reminds me of the articles when he won Wimbledon in 2013 quoting 'stop all the clocks'. If only we could now.

piscesperson

13-01-2019, 10:14

Pain, regrets and post-tennis plans: Andy Murray on his hardest decision
In his first major interview since his tearful announcement of imminent retirement, Britain’s tennis great talks of his first-round tie in Melbourne – and how he’ll cope afterwards
https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2019/jan/13/andy-murray-tennis-retirement

Nick Kyrgios: ‘I wasn’t as scared of Rafa and Roger as I was Andy Murray’
https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2019/jan/12/nick-kyrgios-andy-murray-australian-open-tennis

piscesperson

13-01-2019, 10:35

Andy Murray embraced the pressure like no one did before him... I could never deal with being British No 1 (John Lloyd)
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/tennis/article-6585323/Andy-Murray-embraced-pressure-like-no-one-did-him.html

piscesperson

13-01-2019, 10:38

Peter Ross: An open love letter to Andy Murray
https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/17354309.peter-ross-an-open-love-letter-to-andy-murray/

piscesperson

13-01-2019, 10:41

Aidan Smith: Andy Murray meant we no longer had to accept plucky loserdom
https://www.scotsman.com/sport/tennis/andy-murray/aidan-smith-andy-murray-meant-we-no-longer-had-to-accept-plucky-loserdom-1-4855651

piscesperson

13-01-2019, 10:44

Andy Murray: If it is my last match I want to try to enjoy it
https://www.scotsman.com/sport/tennis/andy-murray/andy-murray-if-it-is-my-last-match-i-want-to-try-to-enjoy-it-1-4855661

piscesperson

13-01-2019, 10:47

What made Andy Murray so exceptional was also what led to the end of his career
https://www.thenational.scot/news/17354250.what-made-andy-murray-so-exceptional-was-also-what-led-to-the-end-of-his-career/

Australian Open: Murray takes a step into the unknown
https://www.thenational.scot/sport/17354301.australian-open-murray-takes-a-step-into-the-unknown/

Scotland thanks Andy Murray as he announces his retirement
https://www.thenational.scot/news/17353202.scotland-thanks-andy-murray-as-he-announces-his-retirement/

piscesperson

13-01-2019, 10:53

Andy Murray: How well do you know Britain's three-time Grand Slam champion?
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/tennis/46823617

Andy Murray: Why Scotland adores one of their favourite sons
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/tennis/46840871

Andy Murray can reflect on 'incredible career', says former team-mate Tim Henman
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/tennis/46846515

Andy Murray: Briton's retirement will be 'devastating', says Sue Barker
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/tennis/46843529

Medals, microphones & socks - six memorable Murray moments (by Kheredine Idessane)
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/tennis/37884239

piscesperson

13-01-2019, 11:05

Pundit? Tech investor? Politician? What next for Andy Murray?
https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2019/jan/11/andy-murray-next-pundit-politician-tennis

Andy Murray: from gangly kid to genuine sporting grownup
https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2019/jan/11/andy-murray-from-gangly-kid-to-genuine-sporting-grown-up

'He’s an idol': Dunblane reacts to Andy Murray's impending retirement
https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2019/jan/11/hes-an-idol-dunblane-reacts-to-andy-murrays-impending-retirement

The Guardian view on Andy Murray: great Scot, great guy, great backhand
Editorial
https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2019/jan/11/the-guardian-view-on-andy-murray-great-scot-great-guy-great-backhand

'A champion on and off the court': sport pays tribute to Andy Murray
https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2019/jan/11/andy-murray-tennis-world-sport-tribute

lynne

13-01-2019, 17:46

Sport Industry Group ...Murray confirms Castore Partnership ...... https://www.sportindustry.biz/news/murray-confirms-castore-partnership

lovetennis

13-01-2019, 22:27

Andy's getting a statue at Wimbledon. Hope it's better than that bust Cristian Ronaldo got :eek:

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/tennis/2019/01/13/wimbledon-chief-confirms-plans-place-andy-murray-statue-sw19/

piscesperson

14-01-2019, 16:57

Andy Murray 1R interview
https://ausopen.com/articles/interviews/andy-murray-1r-interview

Murray battles, but bows out
https://ausopen.com/articles/match-report/murray-battles-bows-out

Andy Murray: ‘If today was my last match, it was a brilliant way to finish’
https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2019/jan/14/andy-murray-last-match-brilliant-finish-australian-open-tennis

Andy Murray loses possible farewell match at Australian Open to Roberto Bautista Agut
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/tennis/46860925

Watch some of Andy Murray's best moments from his epic five-set loss to Roberto Bautista Agut in the Australian Open first round in what could be his farewell match.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/av/tennis/46866087

Andy Murray: Did we all just retire the Briton too soon?
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/tennis/46865814

Sometimes the most brave thing to do is to walk away
https://www.thenational.scot/sport/17355013.sometimes-the-most-brave-thing-to-do-is-to-walk-away/

Murray says he struggles to walk his dogs due to hip pain as Scot insists he'd be OK if Australian Open first round loss is his final time on court
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/tennis/article-6590267/Andy-Murray-says-struggles-walk-dogs-hip-pain.html

'He could sort out Brexit': Fans in awe of Andy Murray's display in Australian Open five-set thriller despite defeat by Roberto Bautista Agut
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/tennis/article-6589737/He-sort-Brexit-Fans-awe-Andy-Murrays-display-Australian-Open.html

'There will only be ever be one Andy Murray... thanx for the memories': Fans pay tribute to Brit during Australian Open during first-round defeat by Roberto Bautista Agut as brother Jamie and mum Judy watched on
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/tennis/article-6588983/Andy-Murray-fans-pay-tribute-Australian-Open-round-clash.html