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karanga

26-11-2011, 14:21

Ancic and Soderling must be so mad at Federer at the moment, supposedly implying that they are weaker than him! Having a very mild form of mono is a WHOLE lot different from a full blown out one. But people may end up taking Fed's comments at face value and believe Federer grrrrrrrrrrrrrrr

I just read a 10 balls article about Andy and Novak being the whiners at O2. Ignoring more important comments made by others! Poor IMO

Be warned this will make you mad! 10 balls (http://www.10sballs.com/2011/11/25/biggest-whiners-on-tour/) but hopefully someone will be able to say something proper in the comments. Too annoyed to lol

Treat that article with the contempt it deserves. Did it not occur to the writer that Andy, if he didn't comment on Daveed's performance, was feeling bad because he more than likely knew that the injury would force him out of the WTFs and that his fans would be disappointed at not seeing him compete in the O2 arena.

This article has got me going as well especially the final sentence. :grrr:

http://www.10sballs.com/2011/11/25/roger-federer-showing-leadership-and-maturity/

I'm tired of reading about St Roger and how virtuous he is in both carefully planning his schedule so that he is able to dominate the sport at the end of what has been for the other top players a demanding and exhausting year and playing through mono and a bad back.

I'm sure that Ancic, Soderling and players like Marcos, Fena, and Delboy will be annoyed with him. St Roger is a great player but he is really demeaning himself with these off court jibes. He should be counting his lucky stars that he only had a minor form of mono and has never incurred illnesses and serious injuries that kept him out of the game for months. In the case of Ancic mono led to a series of injuries and illness which brought what was a very promising career to a premature end and Soderling was on the brink of a great tennis career when he was stricken down with the illness that has lost him his ranking at the top of the game and kept him from playing for months.

Everyone seems to have forgotten St Roger's tears at Melbourne when he lost that final to Rafa - tears that prevented Rafa from enjoying his moments of victory. Sportsmanship and gracious in defeat :grrr:

RoastLamb

26-11-2011, 14:59

So it begs the question: Why do the players AND the fans keep voting for Federer in the awards??? Why can't they see through him? And I include the brown-nosing journalists as well.

VamosVixs

26-11-2011, 15:01

Who knows, he has got everyone (bar us) under his spell?

Seriously though, perhaps they choose not to see it, he can do nothing wrong in their eyes?

RoastLamb

26-11-2011, 15:07

I particularly don't understand how after the amazing year Djokovic has had why he didn't win the awards. Fed has had a very lacklustre year up until Basel. :confused:

VamosVixs

26-11-2011, 15:11

I know it's crazy but people see Fed as the GOAT and there is no changing their opinions, so until he retires noone else gets a look in.

lynne

26-11-2011, 15:17

So it begs the question: Why do the players AND the fans keep voting for Federer in the awards??? Why can't they see through him? And I include the brown-nosing journalists as well.

I must admit I do love your tweets to Neil Harman!!!!:thumbup:............because your right!!!!:thumbup:

RoastLamb

26-11-2011, 15:49

It's not just NH, Stu Fraser was gushing all over Fed last night. Ick.

supergran

26-11-2011, 16:00

Treat that article with the contempt it deserves. Did it not occur to the writer that Andy, if he didn't comment on Daveed's performance, was feeling bad because he more than likely knew that the injury would force him out of the WTFs and that his fans would be disappointed at not seeing him compete in the O2 arena.

This article has got me going as well especially the final sentence. :grrr:

http://www.10sballs.com/2011/11/25/roger-federer-showing-leadership-and-maturity/

I'm tired of reading about St Roger and how virtuous he is in both carefully planning his schedule so that he is able to dominate the sport at the end of what has been for the other top players a demanding and exhausting year and playing through mono and a bad back.

I'm sure that Ancic, Soderling and players like Marcos, Fena, and Delboy will be annoyed with him. St Roger is a great player but he is really demeaning himself with these off court jibes. He should be counting his lucky stars that he only had a minor form of mono and has never incurred illnesses and serious injuries that kept him out of the game for months. In the case of Ancic mono led to a series of injuries and illness which brought what was a very promising career to a premature end and Soderling was on the brink of a great tennis career when he was stricken down with the illness that has lost him his ranking at the top of the game and kept him from playing for months.

Everyone seems to have forgotten St Roger's tears at Melbourne when he lost that final to Rafa - tears that prevented Rafa from enjoying his moments of victory. Sportsmanship and gracious in defeat :grrr: Hear, hear!!! In agreement with you. Well put!!

silver

26-11-2011, 16:05

Great post Karanga. You expressed what so many of us feel

Alis

26-11-2011, 16:17

Couldn't agee more Karanga!

Raven

26-11-2011, 17:14

So it begs the question: Why do the players AND the fans keep voting for Federer in the awards??? Why can't they see through him? And I include the brown-nosing journalists as well.

1. Sadly many "fans" just know nothing about the sport, bar Federer's (and Nadal's name). Just think about the average talks you can over-hear at any tennis tournaments.

2. Sadly many journos confuse the greatness of his tennis talent with a greatness on a more personal and human level. He's so perfect with his tennis they can't grasp it doesn't automatically mean he's a perfect human being.

3. About the players... who knows? Who votes? Those who have to deal with his nastiness or all and those who just admire his tennis talent and have never crossed his path? (It's a honest question, I don't know how the awards work, and it's the reason I don't give a care about them. Call it my statistical side, if I don't know how the survey has been planned I can't trust nor comment any result)

Alis

26-11-2011, 17:19

An interesting comment I thought from Petchey today - he pointed out that actually Fed's results in the last two years have not really been much worse than in previous years - he just hasn't won the same number of tournaments. He thought it wasn't so much that Fed had declined but the other top 10 players had caught him up and in some cases passed him. I think I also read somewhere that the year Hewitt finished as world number 1 he had fewer points than any of the top 4 this year. I don't know if that's true but, if it is, it just shows how dominant the 'Big 4' are at the moment.

RoastLamb

26-11-2011, 17:22

But Fed didn't win any grand slams this year. Previous years he's always won at least one if not more. :confused:

silver

26-11-2011, 17:32

Most of these commentators seem to have SELECTIVE MEMORY when it comes to drooling over the GOAT

Alis

26-11-2011, 17:45

silver

26-11-2011, 18:14

Sorry Alis. You did explain yourself perfectly. I was just talking about the media and commentators generally not Petch who does actually behave fairly towards Andy on most occasions.

Genbrit

26-11-2011, 18:22

To be fair to Petch in this case he wasn't drooling - he was actually making the point that he thought Fed had probably played as well as he always had but that others had played better and so beaten him in the latter stages of tournaments that he would have won in the past. The inference I take from that is that Fed is actually playing as well as he always has but finds it much harder to win now and can only actually post a win when the others either aren't there or are well below par. Sorry if I've confused everyone by not explaining myself very well - another sign of age I'm afraid!

Good for Petch, I think the fact that Fed couldn't win a slam speaks volumes this year. - What gets me the most is how Fed always seems to get the favorable order of play. I looked at the WTF since it came to London as I would have thought that Group A would have played first on the first day. In 2009 that was the case. In 2010 & 11 it was Group B that started. In all 3 years Fed was in the group that started. In 2009 & 2010 Andy was in the group that started. So, seems stacked in Feds favor as usual. Of course, i know, this is the LUCK of the draw isn't it. It is completely RANDOM how these draws are made. Of course, he still has to get through to the finals and he only managed to do that once this year. Roll on 2012 and Andy let's make it your year. I BELIEVE you are more than ready and I BELIEVE you can do it, with or without luck. Just ignore the ranting of a certain former #1, as he likes to be known, who will play head games which in his own way prove that he fears you and I think only you. You are in his head, ha!! ha!! ha!! Please stay there.

Linda

26-11-2011, 19:08

Madeline

26-11-2011, 19:55

I think Petch is wrong there. We see Fed often shanking shots nowadays which he never would have done. Although he may play with his former brilliance for a few games, he can't sustain it for a whole match. His level is definitely not what it was.

I freely admit it, I used to be a Federer fan, and I still like the way he plays when he is playing really well, such as against Rafa this week. But to say he is still playing at his old level is plainly ridiculous. The reason he is shanking so many shots is because he is slower than he was (naturally, only to be expected) which means he is not really in the right place to play the shot. He still comes up with brilliance, but so often now he comes up with some real rubbish - but commentators, reporters and fans just see the brilliant bits and conveniently forget all about the rest. On a good day he can still sweep everybody else off the court, but the good days are coming so very rarely now.

I used to find excuses for his arrogance and smugness, but for quite a long time now I have been unable to find those excuses. His sideswipes at the moment seem to be concentrated on Andy, but I can remember when Rafa and Novak were the victims of his barbed tongue. You won't find him making that type of remarks about his "bunnies". Strange as it may sound, I think the man feels insecure.

Raven

26-11-2011, 20:00

Strange as it may sound, I think the man feels insecure.

That's my thought as well. And I fully agree with your post.

Alis

26-11-2011, 21:30

I agree Madeline - certainly would seem like a sign of insecurity.

Fina

27-11-2011, 07:58

Good to see Andy at the Arsenal match yesterday. It was mentioned on Match of the Day.

Raven

27-11-2011, 08:45

Good to see Andy at the Arsenal match yesterday. It was mentioned on Match of the Day.

Andy, Dani and Will :) (Here a little pic, courtesy of Tang_Viola :) http://img.ly/aSHs )

VamosVixs

27-11-2011, 11:35

Good to see Andy managing to get to some footie! :thumbup:

cazza99

27-11-2011, 17:28

Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/arts/article-2066714/Boris-Johnson-blasts-dismal-MPs-refusing-beam-Olympic-heroes-Parliament.html)- Boris blasts 'dismal' MPs for refusing to beam Olympic heroes onto Parliament

This is Local London (http://www.thisislocallondon.co.uk/news/9387404.Andy_Murray___s_mum_helps_teach_pupils_ten nis_tricks/)- Andy Murray’s mum visited Cherry Orchard Primary School in Charlton

"On the Andy Murray activity kids had to try and hit the ball between their legs, while on the Novak Djokovic activity the children had to see how many times they could bounce the ball in 30 seconds."

silver

28-11-2011, 11:01

Fed blowing his own trumpet on BBC teletext again!!

harriet

28-11-2011, 18:20

this is from an arrticle by Kevin Mitchell in the guardian - "The Swiss, a master of insouciance as well as the court, sees less cause to complain about the schedule than Nadal, Murray and others, who contemplated strike action after the US Open. Talk of insurrection appalled the essentially conservative and self-sufficient Federer. He says it is about sensible schedule management. And he is right, although he is not looking at the wider picture. Federer has the luxury, as a senior player, to pick and choose his fights more selectively.
He timed his charge here perfectly, ignoring Asia and returning after a decent rest to pick over the bones of his weary foes in Basel and Paris. He was short of his best yet irresistible, not so much a seasonal new-born king but a reborn one, an old-fashioned survivor in an inflexible modern playground of sport."
this website was down earlier, when i wanted to post a better piece, but i do think 'managing the schedule' is an issue andy would do well to address

harriet

28-11-2011, 19:49

guardian (http://guardian.newspaperdirect.com/epaper/viewer.aspx)
it is an interesting articcle, kevin mitchell.
if you click on the title it will open up as a readable page

cazza99

28-11-2011, 20:00

guardian (http://guardian.newspaperdirect.com/epaper/viewer.aspx)
it is an interesting articcle, kevin mitchell.
if you click on the title it will open up as a readable page

I couldn't find it from your link Harriet - but this one may work - http://www.guardian.co.uk/sport/blog/2011/nov/28/roger-federer-andy-murray

lynne

29-11-2011, 12:11

Tennis Grandstand......................http://www.tennisgrandstand.com/archives/11108

Sporting Life..............................http://www.sportinglife.com/tennis/news/story_get.cgi?STORY_NAME=tennis/11/11/29/TENNIS_Leconte.html&BID=553

Bettor.com................................http://blogs.bettor.com/Andy-Murray-in-surge-of-finding-a-new-coach-Tennis-News-a115199

Tennis.com(Nadal)......................http://bleacherreport.com/tb/bc9Yf

cazza99

29-11-2011, 13:01

Tennis Grandstand......................http://www.tennisgrandstand.com/archives/11108

Think that pink dress would suit Andy ;)

cazza99

29-11-2011, 13:11

Montreal Gazette (http://www.montrealgazette.com/sports/much+time+regroup+tennis+pros/5782737/story.html) - Not much time to regroup for tennis pros

ESPN (http://www.espn.co.uk/tennis/sport/story/123868.html) - Survival of the fittest

karanga

29-11-2011, 14:05

The Swiss won his last grand slam title at the 2010 Australian Open and was overshadowed by Novak Djokovic, Rafa Nadal and to a lesser degree Andy Murray this year but after winning a record sixth ATP World Tour Finals title on Sunday, he looks primed for a new assault on major silverware.

http://www.bworldonline.com/content.php?section=Sports&title=Federer-upbeat-on-2012-bid&id=42428

Although about Fed and his 'probable' rise to the #1 next year Andy does get a mention.

RoastLamb

29-11-2011, 18:18

Nice balanced end of year thoughts from Tom Perrotta. (http://www.tennis.com/articles/templates/features.aspx?articleid=15248&zoneid=9) Finally, a journo giving Djoko the respect he deserves.

Something about Andy:

Department of Bad Luck
Andy Murray looks great all fall, the British press are gleeful—and then a freaky injury and quiet end to the year. Poor Murray. Things never seem to break his way at the sport’s most important events. The popular question is, will he win a major in 2012? I wonder if he can afford to not win a major in 2012. Another year without and Murray will have to think that it just might not be his lot in life to win a Slam. For those who say he has enough talent to win one, I agree. But it might be the case that he doesn’t have enough to win multiple Slams, not with a forehand and serve that are less formidable than those of the men in front of him in the world rankings. Those are the two biggest shots in tennis. It’s tough to win a major when you can’t rely on them.

RoastLamb

29-11-2011, 21:19

James La Rosa picks the best and worst matches of 2011 (http://www.tennischannel.com/news/NewsDetails.aspx?newsid=10062) and Andy features in both of 'em. Video clips included.

davech

29-11-2011, 21:24

This is Local London (http://www.thisislocallondon.co.uk/news/9387404.Andy_Murray___s_mum_helps_teach_pupils_ten nis_tricks/)- Andy Murray’s mum visited Cherry Orchard Primary School in Charlton

"On the Andy Murray activity kids had to try and hit the ball between their legs, while on the Novak Djokovic activity the children had to see how many times they could bounce the ball in 30 seconds."

Only just read this - hilarious! Love the Djokovic activity! :rolling:

Hawkeye

30-11-2011, 12:24

ATP Player Locker Auction Raises Nearly $60,000 For Charity

http://www.atpworldtour.com/News/Tennis/2011/11/48/London-Finals-Player-Locker-Auction.aspx

cazza99

30-11-2011, 15:19

The Journal (http://www.journal-online.co.uk/article/8370-murraymania) - Murray-mania

Sportsvibe (http://www.sportsvibe.co.uk/news/court-sports/goran-backs-murray-for-major-glory-13867) - Goran Backs Murray for Major Glory

Sportsmole (http://www.sportsmole.co.uk/tennis/news/end-of-season-reports-2011-andy-murray_9034.html) - End-of-season reports 2011: Andy Murray

BBC (http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/tennis/15862811.stm) - British tennis boss wants tax exemption for foreign players

RoastLamb

30-11-2011, 23:51

Jon Wertheim (in his weekly Wed. mailbag) (http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2011/writers/jon_wertheim/11/30/djokovic-mailbag/1.html) thinks that Andy has a better chance of winning a grand slam than Wozniacki.

ljs

01-12-2011, 02:41

I agree with Jon !!!

lynne

01-12-2011, 14:15

Sportal.co(Henman)................http://www.sportal.co.in/tennis-news-display/henman-for-shorter-season-150119

John McEnroe.......................http://www.metro.co.uk/sport/883447-john-mcenroe-andy-murray-needs-a-more-positive-approach-to-win-a-final

Krajiceck.............................http://www.tennisworldusa.org/ATP-Champions-Tour---Cash-beats-Krajiceck-in-serve-n-volley-battle-articolo2386.html

TennisX..(Tsonga)................http://bleacherreport.com/tb/bcaHF

Tennis.com.........................http://bleacherreport.com/tb/bcaHL

TenisX..(Djokovic)................http://bleacherreport.com/tb/bcaHH

Los Angeles Times................
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/963566-andy-murrays-chances-of-winning-a-major-50-50

Scottish Daily Record.............http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/tennis-news/2011/11/30/scots-tennis-ace-andy-murray-urged-to-relax-as-he-chases-first-grand-slam-86908-23599353/

cazza99

01-12-2011, 15:19

ESPN (http://www.espn.co.uk/tennis/sport/story/124074.html)- Ivanisevic backs Murray for major glory

BBC (http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/tennis/15924809.stm) - Kyle Edmund beaten in Mexico junior tennis final

Eurosport (http://uk.eurosport.yahoo.com/tennis/simon-reed/article/8181/)- Federer and Murray will clean up in 2012 (by Simon Reed)

"If that proves to be the case, Federer and Murray must surely mop up 2012 between the two of them.

Murray has to make this his time. He will simply never have a better chance to win Grand Slams, and the only person standing in his way is Roger Federer."
...........
"Whether Murray can step up as well remains to be seen, though he'll never have a better opportunity. What he doesn't need, though, is to face Federer in a Grand Slam final - particularly in Australia, where another defeat in the last match of the tournament could set him back once again.

Should Murray face up against anyone else in the world in a Grand Slam final next year, I'm convinced he'd win. Against Federer, I'd have serious worries that he will fall short once again. "

cazza99

01-12-2011, 21:11

BBC (http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/tennis/15995087.stm)- McEnroe says Murray must learn to control his 'demons'
"It's difficult to wrestle with the demons inside," McEnroe said. "I was someone who went through periods of negative energy which helped [my opponents] and hurt me.

"The fact [Murray] was knocking on the door all the time [in 2011] makes you more optimistic he'll finally get the breakthrough.

"But seeing the way he reacted [at big moments] made me worried whether he'd be able to handle it all the way through - to get through a Nadal and a Federer, a Nadal and a Djokovic... is obviously extremely difficult."

Viagogo (http://www.viagogo.co.uk/News/Could-Andy-Murray-win-a-third-Queens-Tennis-Championship/_A-2228) - Could Andy Murray win a third Queen's Tennis Championship?

BBC (http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/tennis/15913013.stm)- Mayor Boris Johnson holds up ATP World Tour Final (video)

karanga

02-12-2011, 11:33

Super brat John McEnroe has told Andy Murray to cut out the tantrums if he wants to win a Grand Slam.

http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/more-sport/tennis/2011/12/02/john-mcenroe-tells-andy-murray-to-ditch-the-tantrums-115875-23603709/

RoastLamb

02-12-2011, 14:32

karanga

02-12-2011, 16:25

That's rich coming from him! :shocked:

That's what I thought. :angry:

jeannie13

02-12-2011, 16:42

cazza99

02-12-2011, 20:24

Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/tennis/article-2068795/Why-I-think-2012-cracker-tennis-king-McEnroe.html?ito=feeds-newsxml) - Why I think 2012 will be a cracker, by former tennis king McEnroe

"Andy is so busy looking at people in his box all the time. He had a really strong, consistent year with a final and three semis at the Slams, and he has a 50 per cent record against the other three — not many can say that.

It feels like he is right there, you just want to get over that hump and it’s so
close. Does he need an experienced coach? Maybe if he knew the person well enough. But if he starts shouting at his box I don’t know how well that would work. Ivan Lendl brought in Tony Roche and he ended up beating me."

ESPN (http://www.espn.co.uk/tennis/sport/story/124512.html)- Murray must curb his emotions - McEnroe

tennisworld (http://www.tennisworldusa.org/ATP-Brisbane---Murray-is-the-top-seed-in-Brisbane-articolo2404.html) - ATP Brisbane - Murray is the top seed in Brisbane

The Australian (http://www.theaustralian.com.au/news/sport/no-method-in-murrays-madness-mac/story-e6frg7mf-1226212720506)- No method in Murray's madness: Mac

Yorkie

04-12-2011, 19:54

That's rich coming from him! :shocked:

But McEnroe often seemed to channel his anger in a positive way for him and a negative way for his opponent where as with Andy it seems to be more negative for himself so I think if he could at least channel his emotion in a better way that would only be good for Andy.

cazza99

04-12-2011, 21:10

Telegraph (http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/tennis/8932151/Tennis-still-has-issues-despite-rise-in-net-profits.html)- Tennis still has issues despite rise in net profits

Express (http://www.express.co.uk/posts/view/287701/John-Newcombe-NO-more-racket-please-Andy-Murray)- JOHN NEWCOMBE: NO MORE RACKET PLEASE, ANDY MURRAY

cazza99

04-12-2011, 21:39

Bleacher - (http://bleacherreport.com/articles/961660-scariest-faces-in-tennis) Scariest Faces in Tennis

Bleacher (http://bleacherreport.com/articles/883172-mens-tennis-10-unknowns-who-will-break-onto-the-scene-and-compete-in-2012) - Men's Tennis: 10 Unknowns Who Will Break Onto the Scene and Compete in 2012

Bleacher (http://bleacherreport.com/articles/964074-novak-djokovic-and-the-odds-of-the-top-10-tennis-players-winning-a-major-in-2012)- Novak Djokovic and the Odds of the Top 10 Tennis Players Winning a 2012 Major

Hawkeye

06-12-2011, 19:10

Thanks to the ATP Facebook page.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=7lhahZ6DdBc

silver

06-12-2011, 19:32

I wonder what would happen if just for once no-one sat in Andy's box. Would it make a difference or would he just turn any frustration in on himself?

Sallydaisy

06-12-2011, 19:49

I wonder what would happen if just for once no-one sat in Andy's box. Would it make a difference or would he just turn any frustration in on himself?
The press pack would have apoplexy trying to work out why he'd been 'deserted' and twitter would crash with speculative comments. Andy would probably win the match 'cos he can be a bit of cuss can't he?
;)

Alis

06-12-2011, 20:21

I don't know - Andy said he tried to curb it at the Aussie Open this year and just succeeded in feeling 'flat'.

cazza99

06-12-2011, 21:11

Telegraph (http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/tennis/8937730/Andy-Murrays-mother-Judy-in-talks-to-become-next-Fed-Cup-captain-says-LTA.html)- Andy Murray's mother Judy in talks to become next Fed Cup captain, says LTA

BBC (http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/tennis/16058006.stm) - Judy Murray ponders Fed Cup role, talks to LTA

Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/tennis/article-2070809/Elena-Baltacha-backs-Judy-Murray-Fed-Cup-role.html?ito=feeds-newsxml)- Baltacha backs plan to install Murray's mum Judy as Britain's Fed Cup captain

Eurosport (http://uk.eurosport.yahoo.com/06122011/58/becker-key-tennis-success-chess.html)- Becker: Key to tennis success is chess

si.com (http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2011/writers/jon_wertheim/12/05/davis-cup-spain/)- Best of Three: Spain emerges as clear powerhouse tennis nation
:rolling: video of Wozniacki imitating Serena Williams - link near end of article

Evening Standard (http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/standard-sport/article-24017898-richard-krajicek-wants-to-be-the-tours-biggest-hitter.do) - Richard Krajicek wants to be the Tour's biggest hitter

Linda

06-12-2011, 22:15

I wonder what would happen if just for once no-one sat in Andy's box. Would it make a difference or would he just turn any frustration in on himself?

What an interesting idea! Perhaps you could suggest it to Dani - obviously in an unimportant 250 event just in case it affected Andy adversely - but it would certainly be interesting if he turned round ready to give them a mouthful and found no-one there! Come to think of it, it's surprising none of his coaches has tried it!

Madeline

07-12-2011, 00:47

http://www.brisbaneinternational.com.au/2011/11/andy-murray-coming-to-brisbane#respond - Brisbane International Tournament Director Cameron Pearson said he is pleased he has been able to secure the world No.3 for the Brisbane International.

“Andy is arguably one of the best players on the men’s tour at the moment and he will be a real asset to the Brisbane International in 2012,” Pearson said.

cazza99

07-12-2011, 22:37

bettor.com (http://blogs.bettor.com/Richard-Krajicek-believes-Andy-Murray-will-bag-a-Major-Title-in-2012-Tennis-News-a116609) - Richard Krajicek believes Andy Murray will bag a Major Title in 2012 – Tennis News

Bleacher (http://bleacherreport.com/articles/969609-roger-federer-and-andy-murray-could-one-of-them-become-world-no-1-in-2012) - Roger Federer and Andy Murray: Could One of Them Become World No. 1 in 2012?

10sballs.com (http://www.10sballs.com/2011/12/07/judy-murray-to-be-named-britain%E2%80%99s-fed-cup-captain/) - Judy Murray to be Named Britain’s Fed Cup Captain

cazza99

08-12-2011, 13:48

Eurosport (http://uk.eurosport.yahoo.com/tennis/simon-reed/article/8330/)- The Davis Cup is a drug like no other
by Simon Reed

"Next season will see the end of the so called 'top four' with Del Potro, Jo-Wilfried Tsonga and Tomas Berdych all in the mix for every big tournament.

We have clearly seen the dominance of the top four diminished throughout this season, and I think the players who have been on the periphery will continue to grow in stature."

Yahoo (http://sports.yahoo.com/tennis/blog/busted_racquet/post/If-Juan-Martin-Del-Potro-is-in-Nadal-8217-s-top;_ylt=A9mSvd19v.BOsEYAJaYQPBh.;_ylu=X3oDMTExcXN kdHFhBHNlYwNzcgRwb3MDMQRjb2xvA2lyZAR2dGlkAwRsA1dTM Q--?urn=ten-wp3947) - If Juan Martin Del Potro is in Nadal’s top four, who’s out of it?

Guardian (http://www.guardian.co.uk/sport/2011/dec/07/novak-djokovic-record-earnings)- Novak Djokovic's £8m prize money in 2011 is record for a season

Newspaper articles regarding Judy becming Fed Cup captain from 2012 are on this thread
http://www.andymurrayfanforum.com/forums/showthread.php?450-Federation-Cup-Great-Britain.-***-Judy-to-be-Captain-from-2012-***&p=22492#post22492

cazza99

08-12-2011, 14:22

Bleacher (http://bleacherreport.com/articles/972356-10-hilarious-tennis-quotes-that-will-have-you-in-stitches) - 10 Hilarious Tennis Quotes That Will Have You in Stitches

Bleacher (http://bleacherreport.com/articles/951020-11-shortest-fuses-in-tennis-history) - 11 Shortest Fuses in Tennis History

tennis.com (http://bleacherreport.com/tb/bcnFg) - Former No. 1 Marat Safin elected to Russian parliament

ljs

09-12-2011, 14:46

http://rutube.ru/tracks/5060720.html

cazza99

10-12-2011, 09:00

bettor.com (http://blogs.bettor.com/Andy-Murray-is-not-totally-obsessed-with-a-Grand-Slam-crown-Tennis-News-a117130) - Andy Murray is not totally obsessed with a Grand Slam crown – Tennis News

bahamas weekly (http://www.thebahamasweekly.com/publish/bahamas_mark_knowles_Tennis/11th_Annual_Mark_Knowles_Charity_Event_Raises_150_ 00019156.shtml) - (Photos) 11th Annual Mark Knowles Charity Event Raises $150,000
by Matt Fitzgerald

RoastLamb

10-12-2011, 14:32

si.com roundup of 2011. (http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2011/tennis/12/09/atp-roundtable/1.html)

Katie

13-12-2011, 13:31

The AO website have launched a new feature this year called the AOTV Vault (http://vault.australianopentv.com/game/797SR023_s02/Rafael_Nadal/Fernando_Verdasco/NaN). It's a brilliant resource with selected full-length matches available to watch for free. Here's (http://www.australianopen.com/en_AU/news/articles/2011-12-13/201112121323707450307.html) more info about it. Andy's featured matches are against Djokovic (2011), Ferrer (2011), Federer (2010) and Cilic (2010).

Linda

13-12-2011, 18:14

Thanks Katie - that's certainly well worth knowing! They have the fantastic 2009 match between Rafa & Verdasco too. The only problem is, can I find the time to rewatch any of these matches?

karanga

13-12-2011, 18:41

Congratulations to Bob and Mike Bryan who have just begun their 271st week on top of the ATP rankings beating McEnroe's record by 1. :clap: :clap: :clap:

http://www.sportinglife.com/tennis/news/story_get.cgi?STORY_NAME=tennis/11/12/13/manual_074225.html&BID=553

cazza99

13-12-2011, 19:28

Bleacher (http://bleacherreport.com/articles/979171-rafael-nadal-and-the-10-greatest-spanish-players-of-all-time) - Rafael Nadal and the 10 Greatest Spanish Players of All Time

Metro (http://www.metro.co.uk/sport/extra/884664-andy-murray-and-rafael-nadal-will-be-gunning-for-olympic-gold-elena-baltacha) - Andy Murray and Rafael Nadal will be gunning for Olympic gold - Baltacha

Tennis Grandstand (http://www.tennisgrandstand.com/archives/11333)- Andy Murray Could Open the Floodgates With a Slam Win in 2012

Sport Review (http://www.thesportreview.com/tsr/2011/12/tennis-matches-of-the-year-andy-murray-roger-federer/) - Tennis matches of the year part 2: Murray, Federer and Stosur surge

Eurosport (http://uk.eurosport.yahoo.com/tennis/tramlines/article/5363/)- Alternative review of the year

ATP site (http://www.atpworldtour.com/News/Tennis/2011/12/Features/Best-ATP-Matches-Of-2011.aspx) - The 2 Best ATP World Tour Matches Of 2011
Andy vs Nole in Rome semi is the top one

Telegraph (http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/tennis/8952303/Anne-Keothavong-keen-to-make-most-of-instant-exposure-provided-by-LTA-appointment-of-Judy-Murray.html)- Anne Keothavong keen to make most of instant exposure provided by LTA appointment of Judy Murray

ESPN (http://www.espn.co.uk/tennis/sport/story/126026.html)- Keothavong eyes Olympic boost

Sport Review (http://www.thesportreview.com/tsr/2011/12/tennis-matches-of-the-year-2011-novak-djokovic-rafael-nadal/) - Tennis matches of the year 2011: Djokovic and Nadal dominate

Eurosport (http://uk.eurosport.yahoo.com/tennis/simon-reed/article/8363/)- Murray set to unlock potential in 2012
by Simon Reed
mostly about Judy but a bit about Andy too

RoastLamb

13-12-2011, 21:29

Tom Tebbutt's latest blog (http://www.lovemeansnothing.ca/blog/wimbledons-special-day)in which he publishes photos he took of the middle Sunday at Wimbledon. He interviews media reporters about what the one thing they'd change about tennis if they could. One of them on this blog says he'd like to change the Davis Cup final into a fortnight event with the top 8 teams. I think that's a fabby idea.

RoastLamb

14-12-2011, 21:11

Jon Wertheim's mailbag (http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2011/writers/jon_wertheim/12/14/mailbag-djokovic/index.html) in which he's not very nice about our Andy. :sad:

cazza99

14-12-2011, 21:38

BBC (http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/jonathanoverend/2011/12/djokovic_an_outrageous_season.html) - Djokovic's 'outrageous' season
Jonathan Overend's blog

BBC (http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/tennis/16190056.stm) - LTA chief shies away from setting rankings target

Metro (http://www.metro.co.uk/sport/884783-greg-rusedski-hailed-by-great-britains-new-tennis-golden-generation) - Greg Rusedski hailed by Great Britain's new tennis golden generation

RoastLamb

14-12-2011, 22:24

Tennis.com's worst matches of 2011. (http://blogs.tennis.com/tennisworld/2011/12/its-worst-of-time.html) Unfortunately Andy appears in two of them.

Katie

14-12-2011, 22:52

I definitely don't agree with the Tokyo final being one of the worst to watch - that was great! Rafa was really strong in the first set but watching Andy being able to turn the match around was interesting to watch. If they wanted to put really bad Andy matches in there though, I'd have selected his IW/Miami Donald Young and Alexander Bogomolov matches!

RoastLamb

15-12-2011, 02:15

Yes, I didn't get it either. I think maybe he's trying to say it was one of Rafa's worst matches. But, even then, I don't think it was.

supergran

15-12-2011, 03:12

Nice to read something positive from the young 'uns re Greg. Good on yer mate. We await your results.

Alis

15-12-2011, 09:54

I have ekp the Tokyo final and sit and watch it every now and again when I need cheering up!

Mickey

15-12-2011, 12:05

I have ekp the Tokyo final and sit and watch it every now and again when I need cheering up! I do exactly the same, also his Shanghai win this year.

Alis

15-12-2011, 14:41

Me too - along with the final of Shanghai from last year!

Raven

15-12-2011, 18:44

Tennis.com's worst matches of 2011. (http://blogs.tennis.com/tennisworld/2011/12/its-worst-of-time.html) Unfortunately Andy appears in two of them.

I guess Bodo didn't watch Tokyo final. The quality of the first two sets was amazing and even in the third set (in which Andy's quality was super) Nadal's dropped his level only in the second half, when his belief shattered.

But looking at the other Bodo's choices I think he just doesn't know what "worst" means. A loopsided match doesn't always mean its quality is awful. Nadal vs Verdasco in Cincinnati (76 67 76) was without doubt the worst match I watched this year as quality goes, ie.

RoastLamb

15-12-2011, 20:05

I do exactly the same, also his Shanghai win this year.

Me too - along with the final of Shanghai from last year!

Same here.

cazza99

15-12-2011, 21:21

ESPN (http://www.espn.co.uk/tennis/sport/story/126396.html) - I need to train like Nadal - Broady

tennis.com (http://espn.go.com/tennis/blog/_/name/tennis/id/7356777/tennis-roger-federer-players-thrive-age) - These players thrive with age

Fina

16-12-2011, 16:51

Good to read.
This includes some of the comments Andy made to 5Live this morning http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/tennis/16217619.stm

cazza99

16-12-2011, 17:04

Sporting Life (http://www.sportinglife.com/tennis/news/story_get.cgi?STORY_NAME=tennis/11/12/13/manual_190942.html&BID=553) - MURRAY AIMING FOR JUMP START

karanga

17-12-2011, 23:05

Cronin on Andy

http://www.tennisreporters.net/archives/6260

patmoren

18-12-2011, 10:19

There are so many of these assessments about Andys game and as with others this has some valid points but at the end of the day it is all down to Andy. Nobody is on court with him and he needs the self belief and focus to do what we all know he can.

supergran

18-12-2011, 12:57

Exactly Pat. Everyone is an expert when analysing Andy's game....but only Andy can win a Major. Please God it's in 2012!!

Mickey

18-12-2011, 13:48

Exactly Pat. Everyone is an expert when analysing Andy's game....but only Andy can win a Major. Please God it's in 2012!!Ditto supergran. I think if he wins the the Aussie Open he will win more GS's. I wouldn't be surprised if he won the French.

Alis

18-12-2011, 13:55

Please, please, please let the stars align for him in Melbourne this year and open the flood gates!

xenon21

20-12-2011, 00:09

Interview with Judy about her Fed Cup role

BBC (http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/tennis/16254486.stm)

Mickey

20-12-2011, 08:25

Please, please, please let the stars align for him in Melbourne this year and open the flood gates! This is my wish for Andy as well. He really deserves it.:merry christmas::happy new year:

RoastLamb

20-12-2011, 17:54

Tom Tebbutt looks back at 2011. (http://www.lovemeansnothing.ca/blog/tennis-in-2011-a-look-back)He predicts two of the top four will fall out but doesn't say who.

Katie

20-12-2011, 18:48

Tom Tebbutt looks back at 2011. (http://www.lovemeansnothing.ca/blog/tennis-in-2011-a-look-back)He predicts two of the top four will fall out but doesn't say who.

That's a bold prediction - I wonder who he has in mind to drop out? And who he thinks is consistent enough to be in the top 4 instead? Del Potro could enter the top four again at some point but I think he'd struggle to stay there unless he wins a slam again.

Madeline

20-12-2011, 21:18

http://www.atpworldtour.com/News/Tennis/2011/12/Features/Rivalries-Nadal-Murray.aspx - ATP site, Rivalries 2011, Nadal v Murray

RoastLamb

22-12-2011, 16:17

Jon Wertheim's 2011 awards. (http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2011/writers/jon_wertheim/12/21/baggie-awards/index.html)

Tennis.com reviews Andy's year. (http://www.tennis.com/articles/templates/features.aspx?articleid=15452&zoneid=9)

Another tennis.com article about Andy. (http://blogs.tennis.com/tennisworld/2011/12/murray.html)

Madeline

22-12-2011, 20:22

http://www.atpworldtour.com/News/Tennis/2011/12/Features/Rivalries-Djokovic-Murray.aspx - yesterday it was Nadal, today the Djokovic/Murray rivalry in 2011

hfwardhouse

23-12-2011, 22:59

Nice article in the Telegraph (http://aggbot.com/Sport-News/article/15723130)!

patmoren

24-12-2011, 09:31

Thanks everyone for some good articles.

Jan

24-12-2011, 10:40

Thanks for the Telegraph article - I'm fed up with reading how people were disgusted that Andy couldn't be bothered to go to SPOTY.

MurrayAOne

24-12-2011, 23:26

Thanks for the Telegraph article - I'm fed up with reading how people were disgusted that Andy couldn't be bothered to go to SPOTY.

I know it's ridiculous. People should realise he is a man of integrity. Still - if they don't - it's their loss.

cazza99

25-12-2011, 12:39

10sballs.com (http://www.10sballs.com/2011/12/21/andy-and-jamie-murrays-mum/)- Andy and Jamie Murray’s Mum

Sky News (http://news.sky.com/home/world-news/article/16136386)- Tennis Ace Murray Cancels Christmas Day

Oregon Live (http://blog.oregonlive.com/tennis/2011/12/andy_murray_and_tennis_other_9.html) - Andy Murray and the rest of tennis' 99 percent vie for 2012 Grand Slam glory

"ANDY MURRAY. Of course. Britain’s 62 million souls have been waiting for their mumblecore hero to step up for quite a while now. So far, he’s had bad luck: One or more of the three guys who simply are better than him have played their best tennis in every major tournament of his career. Murray can still improve -- we all can still improve -- but that shouldn’t be a source of anxiety for him. He knows by now that Nadal, Djokovic and Federer always will be more gifted than he is. He has to concentrate on what he can control, which means getting comfortable with his top level so he can stay at that level for longer periods during best-of-five matches. Then good things can happen.
......
Murray’s ready, too. He has learned to mix up his impromptu drop shots and lullaby groundstrokes with aggressive, first-strike tennis. He has what it takes. With a little bit of luck -- like he had at the 2011 Australian Open when Rafa retired on him mid-match -- he can find himself in another major final, and then it’ll simply be about him putting his head down and wailing away. The guy across the net -- Djokovic? Federer? -- just might have a slightly off day. It can happen. Remember the 2009 U.S. Open final?
Percentage chance of winning a major in 2012: 50"

cazza99

27-12-2011, 22:39

Bleacher (http://bleacherreport.com/articles/994858-predicting-the-2012-australian-open-mens-favorites) - Predicting the 2012 Australian Open: Men's Favorites

Telegraph (http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/sport-review-of-the-year/8973642/Review-of-the-year-2011-tennis.html) - Review of the year 2011: tennis

BBC (http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/tennis/16341889.stm)- Alex Corretja appointed Spain Davis Cup captain

david1610

28-12-2011, 01:44

Madeline

28-12-2011, 10:01

"Andy Murray, the No.1 men’s seed, will debut on Pat Rafter Arena on Tuesday night, 3 January."

http://www.brisbaneinternational.com.au/2011/12/first-look-at-brisbane-schedule

Jan

28-12-2011, 11:46

Thanks Madeline - looking forward to the new season!!

karanga

28-12-2011, 19:46

Corretja will hold talks with Rafa and David in coming days.

http://www.sportsmole.co.uk/tennis/davis-cup/news/corretja-plans-nadal-ferrer-talks_11603.html

:santa smile:

cazza99

28-12-2011, 20:23

Herald Sun (http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/tennis/sportsday-the-grill/story-fn77kxzt-1226231612481)- Q & A with Brisbane International tournament director Cameron Pearson

The National (http://www.thenational.ae/thenationalconversation/sport-comment/only-few-ranking-spots-away-from-big-four-but-miles-apart-in-abu-dhabi) - Only few ranking spots away from big four, but miles apart in Abu Dhabi

BBC (http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/tennis/16344535.stm) - Heather Watson ruled out of season opener with ankle injury

Linda

28-12-2011, 22:44

Interesting quote from Rafa at http://tennis.com/articles/templates/news.aspx?articleid=15483&zoneid=25
Discussing his losses to Djokovic this year:
" "From Indian Wells to Wimbledon and the Olympic Games in London, that’s where I have to be my best," he said."

Wonder if that means he does not feel he will be fully ready for the AO?

You should definitely not put your money on Rafa for AO. He currently has a shoulder injury which is preventing him from practising his serve. He's also just had yet another virus. And he was only able to play his DC finals matches with cortisone injections in both knees. Hopefully he will regain his fitness before long.

Alis

28-12-2011, 23:14

Poor Rafa!

-J-

29-12-2011, 18:49

Jonathan Overend | (http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/jonathanoverend/2011/12/ever_seen_those_collages_on.html)
From Melbourne to New York - a quickfire review

Raven

29-12-2011, 20:49

You should definitely not put your money on Rafa for AO. He currently has a shoulder injury which is preventing him from practising his serve. He's also just had yet another virus. And he was only able to play his DC finals matches with cortisone injections in both knees. Hopefully he will regain his fitness before long.

I hope Rafa will feel fine for the Oz, but if he is still injured and sick why on earth is he playing Abu Dhabi and Doha? I know they pay a lot in appareance fees, but it's not like he can't afford to skip them.

xenon21

30-12-2011, 01:20

Posted on Jamie's part but here would go well

Andy's consistent year and Jamie interviewing Andy (http://edition.cnn.com/video/?hpt=ite_t1#/video/sports/2011/12/27/open-court-jamie-andy-murray-2011.cnn)

Love that video soooo much!

xenon21

30-12-2011, 01:23

From

The Australian (http://www.theaustralian.com.au/news/sport/andy-murrays-back-and-he-means-business/story-fnbe6xeb-1226232875318): Andy's back and he means business

lynne

30-12-2011, 08:49

Just a few articles about Andy & other players after clearing out my e-mail................

The Mail (James Ward).........http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/article-2078061/Johnnie-Jackson-James-Ward-interview.html

Oregon Live.......................http://blog.oregonlive.com/tennis/2011/12/andy_murray_and_tennis_other_9.html

Tennistalk.........................http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20111227/Gilbert_to_pick_up_a_racquet_in_Adelaide_exho

Bleacher Report.................http://bleacherreport.com/articles/998648-david-ferrer-can-he-find-grand-slam-glory-in-2012

Bleacher Report.................http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1001405-andy-murrays-problem-mental-or-physical

Bettor.com.......................http://blogs.bettor.com/Roger-Federer-aims-to-overtake-Pete-Sampras-record-in-2012-ATP-season-Tennis-Special-a120924

Bardot

30-12-2011, 13:24

http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/xyx-tennis/andy-murray-knee-deep-in-pain/story-e6frfgao-1226233557413

I'm sure it's just the ongoing issue Andy has with his knee but he has been wearing strapping on it in a couple of the recent training pictures from Dani.

cazza99

30-12-2011, 18:17

Brisbane Times (http://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/sport/tennis/murray-no-certainty-for-brisbane-crown-haas-20111230-1pfhf.html) - Murray no certainty for Brisbane crown: Haas

Halifax Courier (http://www.halifaxcourier.co.uk/news/local/how_andy_murray_s_big_game_hit_blood_donations_1_4 101337)- How Andy Murray’s big game hit blood donations

Daily Tennis News (http://www.tennisnews.com/exclusive.php?pID=35007) - Bob Larson's Daily Tennis Briefs
"Britain’s Andy Murray was the first of the world’s top four to arrive Down Under for the Australian Open that begins in 17 days time and the Scot showed he had completely recovered from the groin injury that cut short his progress at last month’s Barclays ATP World Tour Finals in London."

"Rafael Nadal has announced he is taking a calculated gamble in bidding to reclaim the Australian Open title and intends to take a full month of rest following his return from Melbourne in order to overcome a shoulder injury that has been troubling him for some time."

National Post (http://sports.nationalpost.com/2011/12/30/2011-in-sport-the-best-tennis-photos-of-the-year/)- 2011 in Sport: The best tennis photos of the year

The Australian (http://www.theaustralian.com.au/news/sport/there-are-a-few-danger-men-for-andy-murray-to-face-in-season-opener/story-fnbe6xeb-1226233601719) - There are a few danger men for Andy Murray to face in season opener

Live Tennis Guide (http://www.livetennisguide.com/2011/12/30/pete-sampras-moya-believes-roger-federer-can-be-no-1/) - Pete Sampras, Moya Believes Roger Federer can be No.1
"Sampras while speaking about Federer’s rivals Nadal, Djokovic and Murray has said that, “It will be an interesting year to see if Novak Djokovic can repeat what he did. Rafael Nadal will still be there for all the majors. Andy Murray has all the talent to challenge anyone."

ESPN (http://www.espn.co.uk/tennis/sport/story/128217.html) - Murray arrives in Australia ahead of 2012 charge

Courier Mail (http://www.couriermail.com.au/sport/tennis/stronger-tomic-to-power-up/story-fn793zm5-1226232914632) - Bernard Tomic bulks up to raise hopes of becoming tennis powerhouse
"Scotland's Andy Murray arrived in Australia yesterday wary of Tomic.

He is the Brisbane tournament's top seed but praised the unseeded hometown hope who could be a dangerous threat in the early rounds.

"Bernard's good, a very unorthodox player, very different to what a lot of the guys play now," the world No.4 said. "That helps when guys aren't used to your style.""

lynne

30-12-2011, 19:10

Couriermail.com.au..................http://www.couriermail.com.au/sport/tennis/long-road-for-hurting-murray/story-fn793zm5-1226233602612 this is not the same report as Cazza's....it's to do with Andy's knee!

National Post(pics)..................http://sports.nationalpost.com/2011/12/30/2011-in-sport-the-best-tennis-photos-of-the-year/

Halifax Evening Courier.............http://www.halifaxcourier.co.uk/news/local/how_andy_murray_s_big_game_hit_blood_donations_1_4 101337

cazza99

30-12-2011, 21:42

Tennis Grandstand (http://www.tennisgrandstand.com/archives/11496)- Top 20 Tennis Gifs of 2011

10sballs.com (http://www.10sballs.com/2011/12/30/murray-arrives-in-australia-getting-ready-to-play-brisbane/) - Murray Arrives in Australia, Getting Ready to Play Brisbane

david1610

31-12-2011, 01:12

http://www.atpchampionstour.com/
Article on the atp champions tour site: Champions Predict Andy Murray’s Best Is Yet To Come
http://www.atpchampionstour.com/news208.html

Richard Kraijeck: On Andy Murray:

"The way he played against Rafael Nadal in the first set of their semifinal at Wimbledon this year is as good as anybody I've seen play."

cazza99

31-12-2011, 16:28

Sydney Morning Herald (http://www.smh.com.au/sport/tennis/murray-charts-new-path-20111231-1pgkc.html)- Murray charts new path

Scotsman (http://www.scotsman.com/lifestyle/features/scottish_sport_s_highs_and_lows_of_the_past_12_mon ths_1_2031795) - Scottish sport’s highs and lows of the past 12 months

Sydney Morning Herald (http://news.smh.com.au/breaking-news-sport/murray-points-to-tomic-as-a-danger-20111231-1pg8s.html) - Murray points to Tomic as a danger

ABC news (http://www.abc.net.au/news/2011-12-31/haas-says-murray-no-certainty-for-brisbane-win/3753522?section=qld) - Murray 'no certainty for Brisbane win'

cazza99

31-12-2011, 21:43

Setanta (http://www.setanta.com/ie/Articles/2011/12/31/Murray-learns-Aussie-opener/gnid-123853/)- Murray to face Kukushkin

The Roar (http://www.theroar.com.au/2012/01/01/murray-points-to-tomic-as-a-danger/) - Murray points to Tomic as a danger

ATP site (http://www.atpworldtour.com/Tennis/Media/Videos/2012/01/Brisbane/Brisbane-2012-Murray-Ferry-Feature.aspx?utm_source=ATPMailing&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=ATP%20World%20Tour%20Insider%2052%20-%20December%2031%202011%20%282%29) - Murray on Cruise Control - video
2 minute video of Andy on a boat in Brisbane

Fina

01-01-2012, 10:17

A few more quotes from Andy over the Lendl appointment http://www.atpworldtour.com/News/Tennis/2012/01/1/Brisbane-Sunday-Murray-To-Work-With-Lendl.aspx

Exciting times - Happy New Year to all!

xenon21

01-01-2012, 19:09

Ah that 1st set against Nadal at Wimbledon was amazing! Can only think of what ifs though

cazza99

01-01-2012, 19:33

LTA (http://www.lta.org.uk/News/2011/December/2011-12-19/Tennis-Review-of-the-Year-2011---Part-I/) - British Tennis Review Part 1

LTA (http://www.lta.org.uk/News/2011/December/2011-12-26/British-Tennis-Review-of-the-Year-2011---Part-II/) - British Tennis Review Part 2

LTA (http://www.lta.org.uk/News/2011/December/2011-12-26/British-Tennis-Review-of-the-Year-2011---Part-III/) - British Tennis Review Part 3

LTA (http://www.lta.org.uk/News/2011/December/2011-12-26/British-Tennis-Review-of-the-Year-2011---Part-IV/) - British Tennis Review Part 4

cazza99

02-01-2012, 19:33

TennisEarth (http://www.tennisearth.com/news/tennisNews/Andy-Murray-vs-Mikhail-Kukushkin-2011-Brisbane-International-match-preview-37825.htm) - Andy Murray vs. Mikhail Kukushkin-2011 Brisbane International match preview

cazza99

02-01-2012, 19:39

sibaseline (http://tennis.si.com/2012/01/02/daily-bagel-murray-hires-lendl-petkovic-debuts-the-dunk/) - Daily Bagel: Murray hires Lendl, Petkovic debuts the dunk

Youtube (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iDp93jOrJHk)- New Years Day 2012: Brisbane International 2012
video

cazza99

02-01-2012, 20:00

CNN (http://edition.cnn.com/video/?hpt=ite_t1#/video/sports/2011/12/27/open-court-jamie-andy-murray-2011.cnn)- Andy Murray's consistent year
video - 7.30 min. World Number 4 Andy Murray talks to CNN special interviewer Jamie Murray about his "consistent" 2011 season.

I don't think this has been posted before but sorry if it has.

-J-

02-01-2012, 20:02

seen it somewhere

cazza99

03-01-2012, 12:49

BBC (http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/tennis/16391778.stm)- Andy Murray beats Mikhail Kukushkin in Brisbane opener

ESPN (http://www.espn.co.uk/tennis/sport/story/128710.html)- Desert shindig undermines serious scheduling concerns

Sport Review (http://www.thesportreview.com/tsr/2012/01/2012-tennis-fires-up-nadal-federer-murray-begin-campaigns/) - 2012 tennis fires up: Nadal, Federer, Murray begin campaigns

Eurosport (http://uk.eurosport.yahoo.com/03012012/58/murray-survives-early-scare-brisbane.html) - Murray survives early scare in Brisbane

Sydney Morning Herald (http://news.smh.com.au/breaking-news-sport/murray-limps-to-three-set-win-20120103-1pjuf.html)- Murray limps to three set win

AFP (http://www.google.com/hostednews/afp/article/ALeqM5iXqWO-YZ2ZfJpvcACbYslSK2_ulw?docId=CNG.867beb5cbb6c27f50 454ac435f5c04cd.261) - Murray into second round at Brisbane International

"He was hitting winners from all over the place," Murray said.

"I was a little bit slow but I wasn't expecting him to come out swinging like that.

"He was hitting the ball great so I was glad I was able to turn it around.

"You're meant to be ready from the start and I wasn't quite there today," he added.

"But I played better towards the end, I started to move a little bit better. My body loosened up a little bit so hopefully I will pull up okay tomorrow."

Guardian (http://www.guardian.co.uk/sport/2012/jan/03/andy-murray-mikhail-kukushkin-brisbane) - Andy Murray survives setback to beat Mikhail Kukushkin in Brisbane

RoastLamb

03-01-2012, 20:41

Tom Tebbutt's chips in about his thoughts on Andy and Ivan. (http://www.lovemeansnothing.ca/blog/sunrise-in-the-gong)

JAMES4578

03-01-2012, 21:19

Tebbut doesn't seem that positive about the appointment, apparently thinking it could put more pressure on Andy whilst others on balance believe it'll be beneficial. The Australian though will be too early in the partnership to assess the impact properrly.

cazza99

03-01-2012, 21:25

Brisbane Times (http://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/sport/tennis/murray-confident-despite-faltering-start-and-niggling-injuries-20120104-1pk1a.html) - Murray confident despite faltering start and niggling injuries

The Metro (http://www.metro.co.uk/sport/football/886300-andy-murray-plays-down-australian-open-injury-fears-after-brisbane-win) - Andy Murray plays down Australian Open injury fears after Brisbane win
‘(My body) just takes time to get used to playing competitive matches again,’ he said.

"‘I've had a few little niggles over the past couple of weeks but they'll be gone by the Australian Open. I just need to play through them now and hopefully feel better.

‘I've always turned up for the first few matches a bit sore, so it's nothing to worry about.’"

Telegraph (http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/tennis/atptour/8989915/Andy-Murray-plays-down-injury-fears-after-surviving-battle-with-Mikhail-Kukushkin-at-Brisbane-international.html) - Andy Murray plays down injury fears after surviving battle with Mikhail Kukushkin at Brisbane international

cazza99

03-01-2012, 21:45

ATP site (http://www.atpworldtour.com/Tennis/Media/Videos/2012/01/Brisbane/Brisbane-2012-Tuesday-Murray-Interview.aspx)- Andy's post match interview (after beating Kukushkin)

pabbers

04-01-2012, 15:00

Relieved to read what he says about injury! He certainly looked physically better, although still clutching his side from time to time, against Muller.

karanga

04-01-2012, 20:23

Katie

04-01-2012, 20:39

Lendl is not there to make Andy more fun at parties, he has been brought into the Murray set up to win him a Slam – no other reason, and no reason to beat about the bush.

http://www.10sballs.com/2012/01/03/murray-and-lendl-get-the-party-started/

I don't understand why tennis writers say that Andy doesn't have a weapon - his backhand is one of the best on the tour! His first serve too, and I'd also say that his variety is a weapon - he may not be a power player with a huge forehand but he's able to change tactics mid-match and surprise opponents which is definitely an asset.

MurrayAOne

04-01-2012, 20:59

I don't understand why tennis writers say that Andy doesn't have a weapon - his backhand is one of the best on the tour! His first serve too, and I'd also say that his variety is a weapon - he may not be a power player with a huge forehand but he's able to change tactics mid-match and surprise opponents which is definitely an asset.

Oh dear whatever tennis writer was that? Needs to lose the adjective.

karanga

04-01-2012, 21:02

Andy's weapons are his tactical awareness, his first serve and his terrific two handed backhand. :wave:

Hawkeye

04-01-2012, 21:06

His two main weapons are fear and surprise! And his backhand! Three! Three main weapons! etc etc.

patmoren

04-01-2012, 21:19

THanks for some more interesting articles, sometimes you wonder whether they are all talking about the same person!

cazza99

04-01-2012, 22:41

BBC (http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/tennis/16410894.stm) - Andy Murray beats Gilles Muller at Brisbane International

Telegraph (http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/tennis/andymurray/8992069/Andy-Murray-made-to-work-again-but-beats-Gilles-Muller-in-three-sets-at-Brisbane-International.html)- Andy Murray made to work again but beats Gilles Muller in three sets at Brisbane International

Sydney Morning Herald (http://www.smh.com.au/sport/tennis/murray-too-relaxed-for-his-own-good-20120105-1plpo.html) - Murray too relaxed for his own good

Sydney Morning Herald (http://news.smh.com.au/breaking-news-sport/murray-doing-it-the-hard-way-in-brisbane-20120105-1pljy.html)- Murray doing it the hard way in Brisbane

AFP (http://www.google.com/hostednews/afp/article/ALeqM5hAzl4Ool3DFLauERhEMtydNGqsCA?docId=CNG.bfbee 2cfad4b5d2ac9c3a61aa67ffe8f.5e1)- Murray back from the brink in Brisbane

Eurosport (http://uk.eurosport.yahoo.com/04012012/58/murray-recovers-muller.html) - Murray recovers to down Muller

Inside the Games (http://www.insidethegames.biz/sports/summer/tennis/15376-three-week-gap-between-wimbledon-and-olympic-tennis-tournament-is-enough-says-baltacha) - Three week gap between Wimbledon and Olympic tennis tournament is enough, says Baltacha

cazza99

05-01-2012, 14:57

Press Association (http://www.google.com/hostednews/ukpress/article/ALeqM5j1JAMe2_pq9jrBdKdk9dKlm1gSdg?docId=N07990413 25748850663A) - Double losses for Murray brothers

New Zealand Herald (http://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/news/article.cfm?c_id=4&objectid=10776893) - Tennis: Murray to play Kooyong tour

Independent (http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/tennis/murray-battles-on-after-another-sluggish-start-6284928.html)- Murray battles on after another sluggish start

Sydney Morning Herald (http://news.smh.com.au/breaking-news-sport/tomic-eyes-big-chance-in-brisbane-20120106-1pn8p.html)- Tomic eyes big chance in Brisbane

lynne

05-01-2012, 15:18

Telegraph...........http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/tennis/andymurray/8992586/Ivan-Lendl-is-the-machine-that-can-give-Andy-Murray-the-shove-he-needs-towards-greatness.html

The Nation.........http://www.thenationonlineng.net/2011/index.php/football-golf-boxing/32171-lendl-i-was-like-murray.html

10sballs.com.......http://www.10sballs.com/2012/01/04/ivan-lendl-is-not-andy-murray%E2%80%99s-only-coach/

ESPN.................http://www.espn.co.uk/tennis/sport/story/129145.html

cazza99

05-01-2012, 15:39

Just a reminder that we are putting all articles about Lendl coaching Andy on a special thread.

http://www.andymurrayfanforum.com/forums/showthread.php?493-Andy-Murray-announces-new-coach-to-be-Ivan-Lendl/page13

david1610

05-01-2012, 21:18

Sydney Morning Herald (http://www.smh.com.au/sport/tennis/murray-too-relaxed-for-his-own-good-20120105-1plpo.html) - Murray too relaxed for his own good

This article talks about Andy, then mentions Baggy has a new coach - Miles - and does not seem to know Miles used to be Andy's coach (he does not mention it which seems crazy not to unless not known).

cazza99

05-01-2012, 21:29

Crunchsports (http://www.crunchsports.com/category/Tennis/ATP-Brisbane--Andy-Murray-vs-Marcos-Baghdatis-201201050082/)- Andy Murray vs. Marcos Baghdatis (00:30 GMT)

"Baghdatis is looking to play aggressive tennis this year, and it will be interesting to see how Murray deals with his new approach."

Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/article-2082650/Andy-Murray-face-David-Nalbandian-Australian-Open.html) - Britain's big hope Murray to face Nalbandian in final preparation for Australian Open

Bleacher (http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1011011-andy-murray-whats-stopping-him-from-being-as-successful-as-his-contemporaries) - Andy Murray: What's Stopping Him from Being as Successful as His Contemporaries?

Bleacher (http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1004664-2012-australian-open-is-the-seasons-first-major-up-for-grabs)- 2012 Australian Open: Is the Season's First Major Up for Grabs?

lynne

05-01-2012, 23:16

karanga

06-01-2012, 16:08

pabbers

06-01-2012, 16:17

The Guardian Andy Murray....states ambition to be world number 1 in 2012 (http://www.guardian.co.uk/sport/2012/jan/06/andy-murray-marcos-baghdatis-brisbane?newsfeed=true)

harriet

06-01-2012, 16:29

well, a real hostage to fortune there. and this the man who couldn't hang on to the 3 spot!
i applaud the ambition, but fedX doesn't get injured and andy does. i hope he keeps fit the whole year.

Sallydaisy

06-01-2012, 16:45

well, a real hostage to fortune there. and this the man who couldn't hang on to the 3 spot!
i applaud the ambition, but fedX doesn't get injured and andy does. i hope he keeps fit the whole year.
Fedex has just withdrawn from Doha with a strained back ........

ljs

06-01-2012, 16:46

anyone see this match ? http://ca.reuters.com/article/sportsNews/idCATRE80515B20120106?pageNumber=1&virtualBrandChannel=0

cazza99

06-01-2012, 17:08

Roger Federer and Andy Murray get on just fine, according to the 16-time grand slam champion's coach Paul Annacone.

http://www1.skysports.com/tennis/news/23800/7415215/Murray-and-Federer-get-along-fine-

Thanks the original interview the facts were taken from can be found here - http://www.thetennisspace.com/on-court/exclusive-interview-with-roger-federers-coach/

cazza99

06-01-2012, 17:25

The Roar (http://www.theroar.com.au/2012/01/07/tomic-has-a-good-tennis-iq-says-murray/)- Tomic has a good tennis IQ, says Murray

"Murray, 24, has never officially played Tomic but a series of hit-outs with him – and the teen’s stellar run – has ensured the Scot will be wary on Saturday.

“He’s very unorthodox, very intelligent on court, got a good tennis IQ,” Murray said.

“You have to be very focussed against him.

“He can play a couple of games when he doesn’t do much then play three or four great games.”

Told of Murray’s comments, a beaming Tomic said: “It is a good feeling for him to say that.

“Tomorrow will be a test for me to see where I am.”"

Sky Sports (http://www1.skysports.com/tennis/news/12110/7414124/Murray-targets-top-spot) - Murray targets top spot

BBC (http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/tennis/16437937.stm) - Andy Murray beats Marcos Baghdatis to reach Brisbane semi-finals

Brisbane site (http://www.youtube.com/brisbanetennis#p/u/6/u0haxuwX0g0) - Andy post Baggy press conference video

Brisbane site (http://www.youtube.com/brisbanetennis#p/u/5/6zxkQetSTQ0) - Tomic press conference video

Evening Standard (http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/standard-sport/article-24025702-andy-murray-storms-into-brisbane-semi-finals.do)- Andy Murray fits the bill as he bids to end major duck

Australian (http://www.theaustralian.com.au/news/sport/murray-mindful-of-tomics-iq/story-fnbe6xeb-1226238570170) - Andy Murray mindful of Bernard Tomic's IQ

The Age (http://www.theage.com.au/sport/tennis/tomic-ready-and-waiting-for-murray-20120106-1pom3.html) - Tomic ready and waiting for Murray

Sydney Morning Herald (http://www.smh.com.au/sport/tennis/ill-need-to-be-on-the-ball-says-murray-of-unpredictable-tomic-20120106-1poh1.html) - I'll need to be on the ball, says Murray of 'unpredictable' Tomic

Sky news (http://news.sky.com/home/article/16143571) - Murray Into Brisbane Semis
includes short video interview of Andy

The Age (http://news.theage.com.au/breaking-news-sport/tomic-has-a-good-tennis-iq-murray-20120106-1pn8p.html)- Tomic has a good tennis IQ: Murray

ljs

06-01-2012, 17:33

Tomic saying that Andy is a great person off court , how nice , knew I liked him :)

cazza99

06-01-2012, 17:39

AFP (http://www.google.com/hostednews/afp/article/ALeqM5gKduS_yaKK4XMKf3sRjk0gWHhc6A?docId=CNG.7ebb0 78dcfb456ae2356e56108225f60.631) - Murray hits form in Brisbane

"I played very well today in hot conditions," Murray said.

"I felt like I moved very well right from the start which wasn't the case in my first two matches. That's a huge part of my game and when that goes well the rest of my game improves a lot.

"I can dictate more of my points and make it harder for my opponents to get the ball through me and that's what I did from the start."

Murray said his slow start this week was simply a case of needing time to get used to the courts in Brisbane.

"It took me a while to get used to the conditions," he said. "Playing in practice is completely different to the matches and sometimes your legs are a little bit heavy and sometimes there are nerves.

"I hadn't played for six or seven weeks and it takes time to get used to it again."

ATP site (http://www.atpworldtour.com/News/Tennis/2012/01/1/Brisbane-Friday-Murray-Finds-Form.aspx) - Murray Finds Form To Dismiss Baghdatis; Faces Tomic In SFs

ESPN (http://www.espn.co.uk/tennis/sport/story/129398.html)- Murray returns to form in Brisbane

Eurosport (http://uk.eurosport.yahoo.com/06012012/58/murray-eases-brisbane-semis.html) - Murray eases into Brisbane semis

Telegraph (http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/tennis/andymurray/8996734/Andy-Murray-brushes-aside-Marcos-Baghdatis-in-straight-sets-to-reach-semi-finals-of-Brisbane-International.html) - Andy Murray brushes aside Marcos Baghdatis in straight sets to reach semi-finals of Brisbane International

cazza99

06-01-2012, 22:52

Tennis Space (http://www.thetennisspace.com/on-court/wishes-for-2012/) - What do you want from this tennis year?

"Tim Henman:
“It’s a tough one for me, as Murray and Federer are my two favourites. I suppose, from a British point of view, Murray to win a slam, and preferably the Australian Open. If he won in Australia, that would set him up for the year. I don’t think that’s easy, the fact he’s been in three slam finals already, and lost them. To get that monkey off the back early in the year, that would be great for him.”"
.....
"Mark Petchey:
“I would like to see Andy Murray win in Australia, because then the pressure would be off. The way the calendar works off, there aren’t many warm-up tournaments. He obviously trains like crazy going into it. That’s an easier tournament for him to go into. He had a great clay-court season last year, but the French Open is always going to be a tough one for him to win. Suddenly, he’s under immense pressure at Wimbledon, and then there’s only one left, the US Open. So for him to win the Australian Open would be great.”"

Telegraph (http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/othersports/squash/8998141/Andy-Murray-has-much-to-learn-from-James-Willstrop-Britains-new-world-No1-squash-player.html) - Andy Murray has much to learn from James Willstrop, Britain's new world No1 squash player

Sydney Morning Herald (http://www.smh.com.au/sport/tennis/tomic-confident-before-step-into-the-unknown-against-murray-20120106-1posm.html) - Tomic confident before step into the unknown against Murray

alex_willis Alexandra Willis

Woah. Fisticuffs. RT @TennisReporters: RT @onthegotennis: Here's some video of the Mardy/Grisha fight RT @Da_Bookie: bit.ly/A1YwDf - link in tweet is http://tennis.sportal.bg/video.php?video=42048

cazza99

06-01-2012, 22:55

TennisReporters Matt Cronin

Good news for Andy Murray fans: he did not wear a knee bandage in easy win over Marcos Baghdatis. To play Tomic. Big match 4 Aussie teen

cazza99

07-01-2012, 12:52

BBC (http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/tennis/16453888.stm)- Andy Murray beats Bernard Tomic to reach Brisbane final

ATP site (http://www.atpworldtour.com/News/Tennis/2012/01/1/Brisbane-Saturday-Murray-Dolgopolov-Final.aspx)- Murray To Face Dolgopolov In Final

Sydney Morning Herald (http://www.smh.com.au/sport/tennis/murray-ends-tomic-run-to-blast-into-brisbane-final-20120107-1pp6s.html) - Murray ends Tomic run to blast into Brisbane final

Adelaide Now (http://www.adelaidenow.com.au/sport/tennis/bernard-tomic-outclassed-by-andy-murray-in-brisbane-international/story-fn792jp2-1226238912110) - Andy Murray destroys Bernard Tomic in Brisbane International semi-final

si.com (http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2012/tennis/wires/01/07/3000.ap.ten.brisbane.2nd.ld.writethru.0796/index.html) - Murray beats Tomic, moves into Brisbane final

The Australian (http://www.theaustralian.com.au/news/sport/murray-dumps-tomic-from-brisbane-international/story-fnbe6xeb-1226238932084) - Murray dumps Tomic from Brisbane International

Press Association (http://www.google.com/hostednews/ukpress/article/ALeqM5gVuKgebWBwkiexI9WlONKZk0RMnA?docId=N08446413 25919893705A) - Murray books Brisbane final spot

Guardian (http://www.guardian.co.uk/sport/2012/jan/07/andy-murray-bernard-tomic?newsfeed=true)- Andy Murray sees off Bernard Tomic to reach final in Brisbane

Sydney Morning Herald (http://news.smh.com.au/breaking-news-sport/murray-downs-tomic-at-brisbane-inter-20120107-1pp72.html) - Murray downs Tomic at Brisbane Inter

Telegraph (http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/tennis/andymurray/8999399/Andy-Murray-reaches-Brisbane-International-final-as-Ivan-Lendl-begins-tenure.html) - Andy Murray reaches Brisbane International final as Ivan Lendl begins tenure

cazza99

07-01-2012, 13:04

Brisbane/Youtube (http://www.youtube.com/brisbanetennis#p/u/2/Cquv9rvJEgY) - Andy Murray post Tomic press conference

Brisbane/Youtube (http://www.youtube.com/brisbanetennis#p/u/3/FUIhkPNnxyY) - Tomic post Andy press conference

Brisbane/Youtube (http://www.youtube.com/brisbanetennis#p/u/4/3bYDnZ3aEHU) - Dolgopolov before Andy press conference

Sallydaisy

07-01-2012, 13:07

Times online (http://www.thetimes.co.uk/tto/sport/tennis/article3279228.ece) (£sign up needed).

"That was very good.” As coaching reactions go, it was not the most startling one has ever heard but Ivan Lendl smiled widely as he spoke the words. Day one and a job well done.
"In the early hours of Sunday morning, UK time, Murray will play Alexandr Dolgopolov, the reed-slim 23 year old from Ukraine who - the final against Novak Djokovic apart - gave the Scot his hardest match in last year’s Australian Open before losing in four sets in the quarter-finals. Murray knows exactly how tough it is going to be to win on his first full appearance in Queensland. "

Neil Harman is in OZ for the duration and he's been writing some cracking pieces this week from Brisbane.
Unfortunately, you need to pay to read it online ... it's about £2/week but that includes The Times and The Sunday Times and is a lot cheaper than going out to buy the paper for Harman's write-ups. I wouldn't normally buy the paper anyway but decided to register for the on-line version because I really enjoy reading the pieces and I'll probably get my money's worth especially over Wimbledon and other big events.

RoastLamb

07-01-2012, 14:30

I hate you have to pay. I used to really enjoy their books section. But luckily our Globe and Mail usually prints Neil's articles so I often get to read them here in my own paper.

Sallydaisy

07-01-2012, 14:34

I hate you have to pay. I used to really enjoy their books section. But luckily our Globe and Mail usually prints Neil's articles so I often get to read them here in my own paper.
Yes, so do I. However, the printed newspaper costs £1 to buy on weekdays and £2.20 for the Sunday Times making £8.20 pw.So £2/week is a reasonable deal for the online versions.

ljs

07-01-2012, 15:19

I see such a difference in Andy now during pressies , he has matured in the last year alot !!!!!

cazza99

07-01-2012, 16:03

I hate you have to pay. I used to really enjoy their books section. But luckily our Globe and Mail usually prints Neil's articles so I often get to read them here in my own paper.

Its a shame they don't put them all on-line. I've just done a google - they have a few but not many on-line.

pabbers

08-01-2012, 10:48

Mickey

08-01-2012, 11:18

Feel free to move this if it's not really in the right place but in this interview with Potty, Andy is very conspicuous by his absence!!!

The Times of India: Djokovic has target on his back (http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/tennis/interviews/Djokovic-has-target-on-his-back-del-Potro/articleshow/11412009.cms) It doesn't make sense feel there is misprint and Andy was left out because he says there are only three who can dethrone Novak....Fed,Nadal and Novak, he can,t dethrone himself?

cazza99

08-01-2012, 12:17

It doesn't make sense feel there is misprint and Andy was left out because he says there are only three who can dethrone Novak....Fed,Nadal and Novak, he can,t dethrone himself?

I read it that they were trying to say that there were only three who could have such a good year as Nole did last year.

cazza99

08-01-2012, 12:38

ATP site (http://www.atpworldtour.com/News/Tennis/2012/01/1/Brisbane-Final-Murray-Beats-Dolgopolov.aspx)- Murray Beats Dolgopolov For Brisbane Title

BBC (http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/tennis/16459136.stm)- Andy Murray wins in Brisbane ahead of Australian Open

BBC (Andy Murray excited by Ivan Lendl partnership) - Andy interview with Radio 5 live
includes chat on Brisbane and Lendl

Herald Sun (http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/tennis/andy-murray-blitzes-alexandr-dolgopolov-to-win-brisbane-international-final/story-fn77kxzt-1226239263150) - Andy Murray blitzes Alexandr Dolgopolov to win Brisbane International final

ESPN (http://espn.go.com/tennis/story/_/id/7438409/andy-murray-rolls-alexandr-dolgopolov-brisbane-final)- Andy Murray wins Brisbane title

AFP (http://www.google.com/hostednews/afp/article/ALeqM5iGhRyEemjwnZm9JhnF2rp5P7qcLg?docId=CNG.61734 8677ac41a42d29fe1cad16b703a.81)- Murray wins Brisbane Open

Sporting Life (http://www.sportinglife.com/tennis/news/story_get.cgi?STORY_NAME=tennis/12/01/08/TENNIS_Murray_Nightlead.html&BID=553) - MURRAY : IVAN EXCITING FUTURE WITH LENDL
also includes stuff on Brisbane

Sydney Morning Herald (http://news.smh.com.au/breaking-news-sport/murray-claims-brisbane-international-title-20120108-1ppxu.html) - Murray claims Brisbane International title

The Australian (http://www.theaustralian.com.au/news/sport/andy-murray-wins-brisbane-title-with-new-coach-ivan-lendl-watching-in-stands/story-fnbe6xeb-1226239286465)- Andy Murray wins Brisbane title with new coach Ivan Lendl watching in stands

Eurosport (http://uk.eurosport.yahoo.com/08012012/2/tennis-mean-murray-crushes-lame-dolgopolov-brisbane.html)- Tennis-Mean Murray crushes lame Dolgopolov in Brisbane

Telegraph (http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/tennis/andymurray/9000543/Andy-Murray-wins-Brisbane-International-after-beating-Alexandr-Dolgopolov-in-straight-sets.html) - Andy Murray wins Brisbane International after beating Alexandr Dolgopolov in straight sets

Guardian (http://www.guardian.co.uk/sport/2012/jan/08/andy-murray-alexandr-dolgopolov-brisbane) - Andy Murray beats Alexandr Dolgopolov to win Brisbane title

Guardian (http://www.guardian.co.uk/sport/2012/jan/08/elena-baltacha-heather-watson-hobart)- Elena Baltacha knocked out of Moorilla Hobart International

cazza99

08-01-2012, 12:45

Just a reminder that we are putting articles/videos/interviews on Lendl coaching Andy on this thread - http://www.andymurrayfanforum.com/forums/showthread.php?493-Andy-Murray-announces-new-coach-to-be-Ivan-Lendl

cazza99

08-01-2012, 12:57

Brisbane/youtube (http://www.youtube.com/brisbanetennis#p/u/0/kz-S9fTshtE) - Andy's winning press conference

Brisbane/Youtube (http://www.youtube.com/brisbanetennis#p/u/1/qk5W0HqgYIM) - Dolgopolov's post final press conference

cazza99

08-01-2012, 16:00

Sport Review (http://www.thesportreview.com/tsr/2012/01/andy-murray-wins-brisbane-international-title/) - Andy Murray launches Australian Open campaign with Brisbane title

CNN (http://edition.cnn.com/2012/01/08/sport/tennis/tennis-murray-brisbane-zheng/?hpt=hp_t2)- Murray cruises to Brisbane title with straight sets victory

Sun (Murray warms up for Oz Open in style) - Murray warms up for Oz Open in style

Australian (http://www.theaustralian.com.au/news/sport/murray-has-first-win-on-australian-soil-now-turns-his-sights-to-the-big-one/story-fnbe6xeb-1226239350305)- Murray has first win on Australian soil, now turns his sights to the big

Fox Sports (http://msn.foxsports.com/tennis/story/andy-murray-says-he-can-win-australian-open-010812) - Murray says he can win Australian Open

Courier Mail (http://www.couriermail.com.au/sport/tennis/older-wiser-and-set-for-shot-at-open/story-fn793zm5-1226239396245) - Andy Murray set for shot at Australian Open after commanding Brisbane International win

Independent (http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/tennis/andy-murray-secures-brisbane-title-6286802.html)- Andy Murray secures Brisbane title

Brisbane Times (http://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/sport/tennis/murrays-polished-final-suggests-he-can-deal-with-his-demons-in-open-20120108-1pq6o.html) - Murray's polished final suggests he can deal with his demons in Open

cazza99

08-01-2012, 16:12

I've put this on the Sydney thread but thought it belonged here too. :rolling: :rolling:

TheSliceTweets The Slice

A twist! @RoscoHutchins & @colin_fleming take @ATPWorldTour's microphone at @SydneyTennis party & interview Baghdatis! bit.ly/wiJXiB

working links below

Youtube (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zOsaRegzgcg&feature=g-u&context=G2cbdaa3FUAAAAAAAAAA) or ATP site (http://www.atpworldtour.com/Tennis/Media/Videos/2012/01/Sydney/Sydney-2012-Player-Party-Baghdatis-Interview.aspx)

cazza99

08-01-2012, 16:34

A few tweets

darren_cahill Darren Cahill

Murray beats Dolgopolov in @Brisbanetennis final. Lendl moves to 1/0 in coaching career. 2/0 is the number he's looking for @AustralianOpen

ATPWorldTour ATP World Tour

With coach #Lendl in the stands, @andy_murray win his 22nd #ATP World Tour title at @BrisbaneTennis with a 61 63 win over #Dolgopolov

NeilHarmanTimes Neil Harman

Centre of attention http://twitpic.com/84nbvs

GBtennis Steven

LOL @ where the stream froze. What a big right arm Lendl has, I thought, then realised it was Jez Green's head :-) http://yfrog.com/eso62eaj

crosscourt1 Craig Gabriel

love the fact that andy murray thanked his team... and his new coach who he referred to as mr. lendl.

darren_cahill Darren Cahill

Mr Lendl? Kinda wondering how I got stuck with the name Dazzler? Guessing 8 majors makes a difference, hey Muzza?

NeilHarmanTimes Neil Harman

@crosscourt1 He often refers to me as Mr Harman. You have to be kind to the over fifties!!

crosscourt1 Craig Gabriel

@NeilHarmanTimes i thought i heard him make another reference when i asked him about you:)

NeilHarmanTimes Neil Harman

@crosscourt1 He's already told me off for missing the practice this morning - one sneakily re-arranged to throw me off the scent :-)

crosscourt1 Craig Gabriel

suppose i should say "well done" to my mate ivan lendl as murray wins brisbane. hope IL doesnt have scissors in melb. i like my ties.

NeilHarmanTimes Neil Harman

@crosscourt1 You've got enough to choose from....

NeilHarmanTimes Neil Harman

Mr Murray on the phone to Garry Richardson for the BBC Sportsweek programme. Always worth a listen http://twitpic.com/84oeq1

danielvallverdu Daniel Vallverdu

22 and counting...Melbourne tonight!

judmoo judy murray

@danielvallverdu well done team! Love it! See u soon x

bgtennisnation Brad Gilbert

headed out for and early dinner with killer he met at the airport and once again a full cooler of cold beers,i told him i was in training ?

NeilHarmanTimes Neil Harman

@bgtennisnation Beej and the Dazzler. Sounds like a US sitcom

bgtennisnation Brad Gilbert

@NeilHarmanTimes going to dinner at 630 earlybird special? Muzzard looked all good in his last 3 matches,Lendl will be a huge help

5livetennis 5livetennis

Congratulations to Andy Murray and "Mr Lendl" for a first title together. Perfect preparation for the Australian Open!

cazza99

08-01-2012, 22:59

The Roar (http://www.theroar.com.au/2012/01/09/great-scot-murray-in-top-shape/)- Great Scot Murray in top shape

Brisbane Times (http://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/sport/tennis/murrays-major-drought-ready-to-break-20120109-1pqno.html) - Murray's major drought ready to break

cazza99

09-01-2012, 14:16

BBC (http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/tennis/16464869.stm)- 2012 Australian Open: GB's Andy Murray seeded fourth

BBC (http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/tennis/16467471.stm) - Heather Watson edged out by Tsvetana Pironkova in Hobart

Sydney Morning Herald (http://www.smh.com.au/sport/tennis/a-lot-of-people-described-him-as-a-choker--and-he-went-on-to-become-one-of-the-best-20120109-1prug.html)- 'A lot of people described him as a choker ... and he went on to become one of the best'

Interview with Andy - general stuff and Lendl

"LP: You started and finished the year at No.4, despite reaching four grand slam semis and one final and winning five titles, including an Asian hat-trick late in the season. Do you sometimes feel like you're going up and down on the spot?

AM: Last year, I think was my fault … I should never have finished [number] four last year. The last month or so went as badly as it could have done really, so this year the goal will be to move up the rankings and, yeah, win the slams. Whoever wins the most matches, they're going to be there at the end of the year and I didn't do that at the end. I got injured. I missed Basel and had to miss the [ATP World Tour Finals at the] O2, so if I hadn't missed that I'm sure I would have finished a bit higher."

Guardian (http://www.guardian.co.uk/sport/2012/jan/09/andy-murray-australian-open-seedings) - Andy Murray is No4 as Australian Open seedings announced

Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/tennis/article-2084110/Andy-Murray-No-4-seed-looking-better-Australian-Open-2012.html?ito=feeds-newsxml)- Third time lucky? No 4 seed Murray looking to go one better at Aussie Open

Bleacher (http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1015890-atp-rankings-following-andy-murray-milos-raonic-titles-6-players-heading-up) - ATP Rankings Following the January 9th Update: 6 Players on the Up

Independent (http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/tennis/murray-and-lendl-off-to-melbourne-on-a-high-6286935.html) - Murray and Lendl off to Melbourne on a high

cazza99

09-01-2012, 14:25

Only just found this

Eurosport (http://uk.eurosport.yahoo.com/blogs/simon-reed/reed-tennis-awards-2011-090522532.html)- Reed’s tennis awards for 2011

RoastLamb

09-01-2012, 14:30

Milos Raonic tweet:
"I've reached a career high number 1, in the ATP 2012 race, tied with Murray and Tsonga. Hahaha"

Jan

09-01-2012, 17:00

Milos Raonic tweet:
"I've reached a career high number 1, in the ATP 2012 race, tied with Murray and Tsonga. Hahaha"
:rolling:

Sallydaisy

10-01-2012, 11:19

Neil Harman is doing sterling work out in Australia with a string of reports about Andy.
You can find them in the Times Online (yes, £'s to pay, mutter mutter) and I reckon the £2 per week is worth it. We'd be breaking copyright law to reproduce them in full so here are some extracts from today's pieces with links to the full articles.

Ivan Lendl lets Andy Murray do the talking
http://www.thetimes.co.uk/tto/sport/tennis/article3280406.ece"Ivan Lendl will make himself available for one round-table discussion later this week to talk about what lured him back to tennis full time. Then, as best he can, he will retreat from the debate and let Andy Murray do all the talking.
The former world No 1 does not want the fascination surrounding his return as Murray’s coach to overshadow the job he wants to do with the British No 1, the subtleties of which will hopefully become apparent in the next few months."
He had to have his arm twisted to say anything. “I thought Andy was great today,” the coach said. “He fought for every point, it could not have been much better, and I thought that his composure was fantastic.”
The final comment was the nugget.

Andy Murray embarks on a life less ordinary
http://www.thetimes.co.uk/tto/sport/tennis/article3280424.ece
Ask Andy Murray what he considers the best thing about being Andy Murray and initially he gives an off-the-cuff response. Then, two hours later, he sends a message saying that the best thing about being Andy Murray is “being normal”.
Now there are those who may regard this as a remarkable statement, because he is quite the opposite. For a start, Murray is a British tennis player of world-class standards, above and beyond anyone the country has produced for seven decades, which makes him distinctly abnormal.
We assume, therefore, he is simply telling everyone that he is really nothing special but a young man with dreams who is doing everything he can to fulfil them — and in that, he finds normality. The Australian Open, starting in Melbourne a week today, is his 25th grand-slam event and he is settling into the consequences of a decision that is regarded as anything but “normal” — employing as his coach someone who has never coached before and was regarded with some contempt in his playing career .

“Someone like Lendl is not going to let me get away with 90 per cent. I’ll give everything I can and he will make sure I’m prepared as well as possible and have the right mindset for the big events.
“I’m really looking forward to it and I hope he is as well.”

cazza99

10-01-2012, 13:03

Independent (http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/tennis/murray-named-fourth-seed-for-melbourne-6287469.html)- Murray named fourth seed for Melbourne

Aussie Andy

10-01-2012, 22:38

Andy Murray embarks on a life less ordinary[/B]
http://www.thetimes.co.uk/tto/sport/tennis/article3280424.ece
Ask Andy Murray what he considers the best thing about being Andy Murray and initially he gives an off-the-cuff response. Then, two hours later, he sends a message saying that the best thing about being Andy Murray is “being normal”.
Now there are those who may regard this as a remarkable statement, because he is quite the opposite. For a start, Murray is a British tennis player of world-class standards, above and beyond anyone the country has produced for seven decades, which makes him distinctly abnormal.
We assume, therefore, he is simply telling everyone that he is really nothing special but a young man with dreams who is doing everything he can to fulfil them — and in that, he finds normality. The Australian Open, starting in Melbourne a week today, is his 25th grand-slam event and he is settling into the consequences of a decision that is regarded as anything but “normal” — employing as his coach someone who has never coached before and was regarded with some contempt in his playing career .

“Someone like Lendl is not going to let me get away with 90 per cent. I’ll give everything I can and he will make sure I’m prepared as well as possible and have the right mindset for the big events.
“I’m really looking forward to it and I hope he is as well.”

This was pretty much quoted word for word in The Australian. It seems Lendl has spoken to Murray about his on-court behaviour.

Fina

11-01-2012, 08:38

It seems Lendl has spoken to Murray about his on-court behaviour.

Referring to Andy's on-court demeanour, Lendl is said to have replied "All that will be said to Andy on that subject will be said by me to him and to nobody else." Hope their relationship is allowed some 'space' without the media picking over every detail.

cazza99

11-01-2012, 16:08

CNN (http://edition.cnn.com/2012/01/11/sport/tennis/tennis-road-murray-barbados/index.html) - On the road: Barbados' twist on tennis

BBC (http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/tennis/default.stm)- Ward trails when play suspended

supergran

11-01-2012, 17:18

CNN (http://edition.cnn.com/2012/01/11/sport/tennis/tennis-road-murray-barbados/index.html) - On the road: Barbados' twist on tennis Enjoyed video of Andy playing road tennis. Thanks.:thanks:

BBC (http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/tennis/default.stm)- Ward trails when play suspended Wasn't going to add another comment but keep getting message that my first post re road tennis was too short???? So I shall keep on typing until I think that my message is long enough for the silly computer to recognise that my first post of 8 words plus smiley was not short at all. Should I stop now or should I go on?

cazza99

11-01-2012, 17:24

It looks like you wrote your message inside the quote box Supergran. Any words inside the quotes do not count, but any outside the quotes do.

But :thanks: for the thanks.

Guerkins2

11-01-2012, 17:56

Referring to Andy's on-court demeanour, Lendl is said to have replied "All that will be said to Andy on that subject will be said by me to him and to nobody else." Hope their relationship is allowed some 'space' without the media picking over every detail.

Excellent reply by Mr Lendl!

Linda

11-01-2012, 18:54

Sounds like Lendl is going to quite rightly put the media in their place! :thumbup:

Alis

11-01-2012, 19:44

He always did!

cazza99

11-01-2012, 21:13

Sporting Life (http://www.sportinglife.com/tennis/australianopen2012/news/story_get.cgi?STORY_NAME=tennis/12/01/10/TENNIS_Column.html&BID=553)- 2012: WHAT WE'VE LEARNED SO FAR

10sballs.com (http://www.10sballs.com/2012/01/11/murray-feels-confident-about-this-year%E2%80%99s-australian-open/) - Murray Feels Confident About This Year’s Australian Open

cazza99

12-01-2012, 13:41

BBC (http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/tennis/16484884.stm) - Australian Open 2012: Ward, Robson & Broady win in qualifying

Guardian (http://www.guardian.co.uk/sport/2012/jan/12/australian-open-2012-murray-clijsters?newsfeed=true) - Australian Open 2012: injuries take toll as roadshow heads to Melbourne

Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/tennis/article-2085597/Australian-Open-2012-BBC-cuts-coverage.html) - BBC cuts Australian Open coverage with only singles finals to be screened live

Live tennis (http://www.livetennisguide.com/2012/01/12/toni-nadal-djokovic-murray-huge-favorites-at-2012-australian-open/)- Toni Nadal: Djokovic & Murray huge favorites at 2012 Australian Open

The Sun (http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/news/4054855/Andy-Murrays-extra-large-serve-ing.html) - Murray's extra large serve ... ing
errrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr

Bleacher (http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1016822-the-worst-draw-andy-murray-could-get-in-the-australian-open-2012)- 2012 Australian Open: The Worst Draw Andy Murray Could Get

Telegraph (http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/tennis/australianopen/9009649/Australian-Open-2012-British-trio-of-Laura-Robson-Naomi-Broady-and-James-Ward-win-opening-qualifiers.html) - Australian Open 2012: British trio of Laura Robson, Naomi Broady and James Ward win opening qualifiers

Fina

12-01-2012, 22:45

Oh dear - re The Sun pic.
Andy's had a few 'pocket malfunctions' in the past which have caused him some distraction during matches. Surely adidas could have sorted it out by now.

cazza99

12-01-2012, 23:48

BBC (http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/tennis/16539280.stm) - Australian Open 2012: Andy Murray plays Ryan Harrison in opener

lynne

13-01-2012, 11:17

Telegraph (lovely pic of Andy).............http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/tennis/andymurray/9011466/Andy-Murray-I-am-in-the-best-shape-ever-now-the-time-has-come-to-prove-my-critics-wrong.html

Sporting Life.............http://www.sportinglife.com/tennis/news/story_get.cgi?STORY_NAME=tennis/12/01/13/TENNIS_Australian_Men_2nd_Lead.html&BID=553

Guardian..................http://www.guardian.co.uk/sport/2012/jan/12/australian-open-2012-murray-clijsters?newsfeed=true

Mail........................http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/tennis/article-2085597/Australian-Open-2012-BBC-cuts-coverage.html

-J-

13-01-2012, 13:04

BBC Ivan Lendl: Andy Murray is a pleasure to work with (http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/tennis/16541865.stm)

xenon21

13-01-2012, 14:40

Telegraph (http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/tennis/andymurray/9011466/Andy-Murray-I-am-in-the-best-shape-ever-now-the-time-has-come-to-prove-my-critics-wrong.html): Andy says he's in the best shape of his life

Guerkins2

13-01-2012, 16:21

BBC Ivan Lendl: Andy Murray is a pleasure to work with (http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/tennis/16541865.stm)

Worth a listen. Once again Ivan's handling the media very well!

Jan

13-01-2012, 16:54

BBC Ivan Lendl: Andy Murray is a pleasure to work with (http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/tennis/16541865.stm)
A very good interview - I hope Lendl continues in the same way - I thought he handled it really well.

david1610

13-01-2012, 17:11

BBC Ivan Lendl: Andy Murray is a pleasure to work with (http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/tennis/16541865.stm)
Love it!!!! Just as canny in his interviewing as in his playing!
"“..I think just having someone around who has been there played a very similar game and so on and so on and have somebody to just ask questions and listen to.”
Makes it sound so simple. The more I see this partnership, the more I think it is going to be a great year, whatever happens in the next two or so weeks!

cazza99

13-01-2012, 17:54

Telegraph (http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/tennis/andymurray/9012475/Meet-Andy-Murrays-2012-Australian-Open-first-round-opponent-Ryan-Harrison.html) - Meet Andy Murray's 2012 Australian Open first round opponent Ryan Harrison

ESPN (http://espn.go.com/tennis/blog/_/name/bodo_peter/id/7458639/australian-open-tough-tests-andy-murray-andy-roddick-aussie)- Tough tests for the Andys at the Aussie
Peter Bodo's blog

Guardian (http://www.guardian.co.uk/sport/2012/jan/13/djokovic-nadal-federer-australian-open?newsfeed=true)- Djokovic-Nadal-Federer triumvirate looks vulnerable at Australian Open

si.com (http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2012/writers/jon_wertheim/01/13/australian-open-mens-draw/)- Australian Open men's seed report

si.com (http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2012/writers/jon_wertheim/01/13/australian.open.women/index.html) - Aussie Open women's seed report

tennisworld (http://blogs.tennis.com/tennisworld/2012/01/omg-what-a-horrible-great-draw.html) - OMG! What a Horrible (Great) Draw

Telegraph (http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/tennis/australianopen/9010583/Australian-Open-2012-Melbournes-long-journey-to-the-centre-of-the-tennis-world.html) - Australian Open 2012: Melbourne's long journey to the centre of the tennis world

ESPN (http://www.espn.co.uk/tennis/sport/story/130639.html)- Murray's big chance

ESPN (http://www.espn.co.uk/tennis/sport/story/130726.html)- Murray angered by vicious critics

Daily Record (http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/tennis-news/2012/01/13/australian-open-andy-murray-to-begin-his-challenge-against-us-teen-ryan-harrison-86908-23697329/) - Australian Open: Andy Murray to begin his challenge against US teen Ryan Harrison

cazza99

13-01-2012, 18:07

Scotsman (http://www.scotsman.com/sport/tennis/australian_open_andy_murray_to_face_us_teenager_ry an_harrison_in_the_first_round_1_2053664) - Australian Open: Andy Murray to face US teenager Ryan Harrison in the first round

Guardian (http://www.guardian.co.uk/sport/2012/jan/13/andy-murray-australian-open-tennis)- Andy Murray drawn against Ryan Harrison in Australian Open first round

Telegraph (http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/tennis/australianopen/9012393/Laura-Robson-and-James-Ward-one-win-away-from-reaching-Australian-Open-main-draw.html)- Laura Robson and James Ward one win away from reaching Australian Open main draw

Mirror (http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/latest/2012/01/13/murray-wins-exhibition-115875-23697122/)- Murray wins exhibition

Madeline

13-01-2012, 19:03

Well said, Mr. Lendl.

Edit - Ooops, caught by not seeing there was another page yet again - this of course was re the BBC video.

Linda

13-01-2012, 20:03

I do that all the time, madeline :thumbup:

david1610

13-01-2012, 21:38

Jonathan Overend on Five Live now talking about Andy and Mr Lendl

cazza99

13-01-2012, 23:03

Nick's Picks (http://nickstennispicks.com/) - 2012 Australian Open – 1st Round Picks and Thoughts

Telegraph (http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/tennis/9014406/Australian-Open-2012-Andy-Murrays-hopes-of-landing-first-slam-hinge-on-semi-final-against-Novak-Djokovic.html) - Australian Open 2012: Andy Murray's hopes of landing first slam hinge on semi-final against Novak Djokovic

Telegraph (http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/olympics/tennis/9013673/London-2012-You-cannot-put-a-price-on-Olympic-gold-says-Rafael-Nadal.html) - London 2012 : 'You cannot put a price on Olympic gold,' says Rafael Nadal

Sun (http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/tennis/4059946/Ivan-Lendl-says-it-took-guts-for-Andy-Murray-to-hire-him.html) - It took guts for Andy to hire me

Helen Parish blog (http://helenparish.co.uk/2011/01/20/grand-slam-predictions-just-got-interesting/) - Grand Slam Predictions Just Got Interesting…

cazza99

13-01-2012, 23:47

10sballs.com (http://www.10sballs.com/2012/01/13/ryan-harrison-has-big-test-he-plays-murray-in-melbourne%E2%80%99s-first-round/) - Ryan Harrison Has Big Test – He Plays Murray in Melbourne’s First Round

cazza99

14-01-2012, 13:43

Herald Sun (http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/tennis/oz-open-officials-on-alert-over-player-strike/story-fn77kxzt-1226244519747) - Oz Open officials on alert over player strike

Bleacher (http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1023874-andy-murrays-draw-at-the-2012-australian-open-ryan-harrison-up-first) - Andy Murray's Australian Open 2012 Draw: Ryan Harrison Up First

Independent (http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/tennis/andy-murray-the-route-to-the-australian-open-final-6289289.html) - Andy Murray: The route to the Australian Open final

cazza99

14-01-2012, 14:11

BBC (http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/tennis/16543983.stm) - Australian Open 2012: James Ward and Laura Robson reach main draw

Oz Open site (http://www.australianopen.com/en_AU/news/articles/2012-01-14/201201141326527893887.html) - Robson breaks through for main draw berth

Telegraph (http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/tennis/australianopen/9014788/Australian-Open-2012-Laura-Robson-and-James-Ward-qualify-to-see-six-Britons-reach-main-draw-in-Melbourne.html) - Australian Open 2012: Laura Robson and James Ward qualify to see six Britons reach main draw in Melbourne

cazza99

14-01-2012, 16:07

Montreal Gazette (http://www.montrealgazette.com/sports/guns+hobble+into+Aussie+Open/5995426/story.html)- Big guns hobble into Aussie Open
Top seeds on both sides battle injuries in first Grand Slam of year

cazza99

14-01-2012, 18:38

Youtube (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F1mCELGRsqY&feature=youtu.be)- Andy Murray press conference

cazza99

14-01-2012, 21:55

Eurosport (http://uk.eurosport.yahoo.com/video/14012012/58/simon-reed-talks-andy-murray.html) - Video: Simon Reed talks to Andy Murray
This is worth a look. Video 4.20 minutes.

Youtube (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jykgly03EDM&feature=youtu.be) - Andy drinking beer in Kooyong exhibition match

Eurosport (http://uk.eurosport.yahoo.com/blogs/simon-reed/federer-kvitova-thrive-australia-154948901.html) - Federer and Kvitova to triumph in Australia (Simon Reed)

cazza99

14-01-2012, 22:52

5livetennis 5livetennis

A punchy Player Meeting last night. As Murray thought it would, in 'that' interview from months ago, the subject of a strike came up.

cazza99

14-01-2012, 23:22

10sballs.com (http://www.10sballs.com/2012/01/14/murray-will-see-better-days%E2%80%94nathan%E2%80%99s-notice/) - Murray will see Better Days—Nathan’s Notice

Telegraph (http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/tennis/australianopen/9015208/Australian-Open-2012-qualification-successes-bring-British-contingent-up-to-six-for-first-time-at-a-Grand-Slam-since-1992.html) - Australian Open 2012: qualification successes bring British contingent up to six for first time at a Grand Slam since 1992

Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/tennis/article-2086748/Australian-Open-2012-Murrays-copycat-tactics-Scot-hopes-Lendl-road-major-glory.html?ito=feeds-newsxml)- Murray's copycat tactics: Scot hopes to take the Lendl road to major glory

"Tennis stars voted to demand a greater share of the prize-money at Grand Slams with strike action a possibility at the French Open in May."

Guardian/Observer (http://www.guardian.co.uk/sport/2012/jan/14/laura-robson-australian-open-tennis) - Birthday girl Laura Robson no innocent abroad as she faces tough tie

ESPN (http://espn.go.com/video/clip?id=7459899)- Australian Open Draw analysis
video

Madeline

14-01-2012, 23:27

Eurosport (http://uk.eurosport.yahoo.com/blogs/simon-reed/federer-kvitova-thrive-australia-154948901.html) - Federer and Kvitova to triumph in Australia (Simon Reed)

Well, that is those two well and truly jinxed then!

cazza99

15-01-2012, 11:02

Australian Open/Youtube (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MXhDVYQlmQU&feature=youtu.be) - Open Minds: What The Top Seeds Think
includes Andy

New York Times (http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2012/01/15/sports/tennis/AP-TEN-Australian-Open.html?_r=1&smid=tw-NYTStraightSets&seid=auto) - Rafa, Roger Rift Emerges at Australian Open

Telegraph (http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/tennis/australianopen/9015292/Australian-Open-2012-Andy-Murray-takes-another-small-step-towards-a-Grand-Slam-victory.html) - Australian Open 2012: Andy Murray takes another small step towards a Grand Slam victory

BBC - (http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/tennis/16565536.stm) Australian Open predictions

tennis.com (http://www.tennisworldusa.org/Roddick-says-wide-gap-between-to-4-and-the-rest-articolo3027.html)- Roddick says wide gap between to 4 and the rest

Eurosport (http://uk.eurosport.yahoo.com/15012012/58/australian-open-exclusive-elena-baltacha-q.html) - Australian Open - Exclusive: Elena Baltacha Q&A
"How do you rate Andy Murray’s prospects at this Grand Slam – will it represent one of his best chances to win?
Andy Murray has absolutely everything: the complete package. It all just depends on what the other players produce because he is playing in an era with three all-time legends. I am really confident for Andy that he will win a Grand Slam soon and if it’s not this one then it will come. I am very, very sure of it. He has everything required to do so, and I believe in his ability."

Scotsman (http://www.scotsman.com/sport/tennis/andy_murray_s_assault_on_another_grand_slam_booste d_by_experienced_coach_who_is_also_an_unlikely_jok er_in_the_pack_1_2057989) - Andy Murray’s assault on another grand slam boosted by experienced coach who is also an unlikely joker in the pack

Miami Herald (http://www.miamiherald.com/2012/01/14/2590219/some-of-tennis-top-players-limping.html)- Some of tennis' top players limping into the Australian Open

Independent (http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/tennis/murray-could-strike-at-wimbledon-over-money-6289875.html)- Murray could strike at Wimbledon over money

lynne

15-01-2012, 12:58

:thanks: Cazza for a lot of interesting articles!!!:thumbup:

Manaus

15-01-2012, 15:07

Nadal coming out and criticising Fed :shocked:. Might try to find a bit more about this.

BBC (http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/tennis/16568225.stm) - Rafael Nadal says Roger Federer should speak more on player issues

Telegraph (http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/tennis/rafaelnadal/9016038/Rafael-Nadal-criticises-Roger-Federer-for-failing-to-speak-up-about-strains-of-life-on-tour.html) - Rafael Nadal criticises Roger Federer for failing to speak up about strains of life on tour

ESPN (http://espn.go.com/tennis/story/_/id/7464173/2012-australian-open-rafael-nadal-calls-gentleman-roger-federer-pollyanna) - Rafael Nadal-Roger Federer rift emerges

RoastLamb

15-01-2012, 15:12

Nadal coming out and criticising Fed :shocked:. Might try to find a bit more about this.

BBC (http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/tennis/16568225.stm) - Rafael Nadal says Roger Federer should speak more on player issues

More on this. (http://tennis.com/articles/templates/news.aspx?articleid=15797&zoneid=25)

And this. (http://blogs.tennis.com/thewrap/2012/01/slow-burn.html)

Rafa is going to get a lot of abuse for his comments. :sad:

cazza99

15-01-2012, 15:24

Guardian (http://www.guardian.co.uk/sport/2012/jan/15/rafael-nadal-criticism-roger-federer) - Rafael Nadal aims criticism at Roger Federer over tour schedule

BBC (http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/tennis/16567722.stm?utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=twitter)- Australian Open: Laura Robson among Britons in action on Monday

Guardian (http://www.guardian.co.uk/sport/blog/2012/jan/15/rafa-nadal-striking-australian-open) - 'Red Rafa' Nadal will not lead by striking example at Australian Open

ESPN (http://www.espn.co.uk/tennis/sport/story/131056.html)- Nadal takes pop at 'fresh as a daisy' Federer

Talking Balls (http://talkingballs-tennis.blogspot.com/) - BAKER BESET BY MORE BAD LUCK
A bit about Andy lower down.

cazza99

15-01-2012, 18:32

ESPN (http://espn.go.com/sports/tennis/picks/_/tournament/8)- Tennis Expert Picks - Australian Open

cazza99

15-01-2012, 20:37

ATP site (http://www.atpworldtour.com/News/DEUCE-Tennis/DEUCE-Australian-Open-2012/Shark-Bites.aspx?utm_source=ATPMailing&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=ATP%20World%20Tour%20Weekly%20#3%20-%20January%2016%202012%20%281%29)- Shark Bites: Australian Open Special

"Most Consecutive Finals Won
Andy Murray opened the season by winning his sixth consecutive ATP World Tour final since a runner-up effort at the Australian Open last year. Roger Federer is the all-time leader with 24 consecutive finals won from 2003-05. Here are the players with six or more final wins in a row:"

"Player No. Years
1) Roger Federer (SUI) 24 2003-05
2) Rafael Nadal (ESP) 14 2005-06
3) Roger Federer (SUI) 10 2006-07
Lleyton Hewitt (AUS) 10 2001-02
5) Novak Djokovic (SRB) 9 2011 (current)
6) Andy Roddick (USA) 8 2003-04
7) Tommy Haas (GER) 7 2004-09 (current)
Rafael Nadal (ESP) 7 2010
9) Nikolay Davydenko (RUS) 6 2006-08, 2009-10
Andy Murray (GBR) 6 2010-11 (current)
David Nalbandian (ARG) 6 2005-08"

Lets hope Andy makes it 7 at this Oz Open. There are also some other interesting stats in the article. Most players who have won 3 or slams in one year do not do as well the next year.

cazza99

15-01-2012, 21:46

Tennis Space (http://www.thetennisspace.com/opinion/no-one-wins-if-the-players-go-on-strike/) - Noone wins if the players go on strike

NeilHarmanTimes Neil Harman

http://yfrog.com/nzsww1j Andy Murray's column in The Australian starts today

One has to pay to subscribe to the Australian to read it unfortunately http://www.theaustralian.com.au/news/sport/my-not-so-secret-new-weapon-ivan-lendl/story-e6frg7t6-1226244870198

The Roar (http://www.theroar.com.au/2012/01/16/presenting-the-2012-australian-open-dark-horses/) - Presenting the 2012 Australian Open dark horses

cazza99

16-01-2012, 00:09

Telegraph (http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/tennis/australianopen/9016849/Australian-Open-2012-Andy-Murray-to-turn-up-the-heat-on-Mr-Crankypants-Ryan-Harrison-in-first-round.html) - Australian Open 2012: Andy Murray to turn up the heat on 'Mr Crankypants' Ryan Harrison in first round

Guardian (http://www.guardian.co.uk/sport/2012/jan/16/2012-australian-open-andy-murray?newsfeed=true) - 2012 Australian Open: Andy Murray ready for Ryan Harrison and brat gene

cazza99

16-01-2012, 13:54

BBC (http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/tennis/16570479.stm) - Australian Open: British quintet lose on opening day in Melbourne

Australian Open Site (http://www.australianopen.com/en_AU/news/articles/2012-01-16/201201161326708087398.html) - Five Brits tumble at first hurdle

ESPN (http://espn.go.com/tennis/aus12/story/_/id/7466792/2012-australian-open-rafael-nadal-overcomes-new-knee-injury-advance)- Ryan Harrison Getting Ready For Andy Murray (video) + Rafael Nadal rolls on despite knee (text)
the video is an interview with Harrison

Daily Record (http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/tennis-news/2012/01/16/australian-open-andy-murray-vows-to-trigger-teen-us-rival-s-temper-in-opening-clash-86908-23701379/) - Australian Open: Andy Murray vows to trigger teen US rival's temper in opening clash

Telegraph (http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/tennis/9014406/Australian-Open-2012-Andy-Murrays-hopes-of-landing-first-slam-hinge-on-semi-final-against-Novak-Djokovic.html)- Australian Open 2012: Andy Murray's hopes of landing first slam hinge on semi-final against Novak Djokovic

Guardian (http://www.guardian.co.uk/sport/blog/2012/jan/16/australian-open-2012) - Australian Open 2012 diary: LTA must look ahead after Miserable Monday

Eurosport (http://uk.eurosport.yahoo.com/16012012/2/tennis-disgruntled-men-issue-strike-threats.html)- Tennis-Disgruntled men issue strike threats

Herald Scotland (http://www.heraldscotland.com/sport/tennis/young-american-must-keep-his-temper-in-check-if-he-is-to-have-any-hope-of-overcoming-andy-murray.1326683021)- Young American must keep his temper in check if he is to have any hope of overcoming Andy Murray

Bleacher (http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1025561-australian-open-2012-andy-murrays-strategy-to-provoke-ryan-harrison-is-genius) - Australian Open 2012: Andy Murray's Strategy to Provoke Ryan Harrison Is Genius

SamP

16-01-2012, 15:19

Bleacher (http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1025561-australian-open-2012-andy-murrays-strategy-to-provoke-ryan-harrison-is-genius) - Australian Open 2012: Andy Murray's Strategy to Provoke Ryan Harrison Is Genius

YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=_IzJ9yA6XXw) - Harrison blows his top

You might have all already seen this, but I didn't realise Andy was playing an absolute nut job tomorrow, should be highly entertaining, if he acts like that tomorrow, we'll soon get over the 3am wake up call.

cazza99

16-01-2012, 15:45

Tennis Space - (http://www.thetennisspace.com/off-court/australian-open-diary-bernard-tomic-re-branded/) Australian Open Diary: a ribbon in Laura Robson's hair

Oz Open/Youtube (http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=_MlkXCS3lhc)- Backstage At AO Media Day

Sporting Life (http://www.sportinglife.com/tennis/news/story_get.cgi?STORY_NAME=tennis/12/01/16/TENNIS_Australian_Rusedski.html&BID=553) - MURRAY CAN RESTORE BRITISH PRIDE - RUSEDSKI

LC the fan

16-01-2012, 16:18

Just love the way Lendl is handling the media and poking the odd finger in their eyes. How great is that and how much pressure does it take of Andy....fantastic. Feel guilty now for disliking him as a player - he's becoming my hero

LC the fan

16-01-2012, 16:27

More on this. (http://tennis.com/articles/templates/news.aspx?articleid=15797&zoneid=25)

And this. (http://blogs.tennis.com/thewrap/2012/01/slow-burn.html)

Rafa is going to get a lot of abuse for his comments. :sad:

No - probably not. I think Rafa is probably the only player who can get away with being so outspoken. He's usually such a gentle and affable character that people will listen if he feels strongly on something/
More Power to his Elbow - well spoken out Rafa

xenon21

16-01-2012, 16:45

Thanks John Kiernan for pointing it out

Here (http://www.andymurray.com/#/community/blog/andys-oz-open-blog/) is Andy's Aussie Open blog from the official website

cazza99

16-01-2012, 19:50

Tennis Space (http://www.thetennisspace.com/on-court/notes-from-melbourne-day-one/) - Notes from Melbourne: day one
Alexandra Willis in Melbourne

Independent (http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/tennis/harrison-and-murray-share-the-burden-of-expectation-6290140.html) - Harrison and Murray share the burden of expectation

Press Association (http://www.google.com/hostednews/ukpress/article/ALeqM5ijctthsOlvk2pQDjmI9BYutyUwKg?docId=N10187413 26725989433A) - Rusedski expects Murray to progress

cazza99

16-01-2012, 22:11

Talking balls (http://talkingballs-tennis.blogspot.com/) - BIG FOUR AT THE AUSTRALIAN OPEN

xenon21

16-01-2012, 23:11

Independent (http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/tennis/australianopen/9017314/Australian-Open-2012-Roger-Federer-is-too-perfect-to-air-his-complaints-as-Nikolay-Davydenko-weighs-into-spat.html): Davydenko: Federer too "perfect" to air complaints

This is fascinating as adds to Nadal's comments. Federer is the player's representative but yet is not airing any grievances of the top players. Nadal is right in that they can reduce the number of compulsary events thus not affecting the lower ranked players. But not mentioning anything to the council...

-J-

17-01-2012, 00:07

harriet

17-01-2012, 08:50

fairly pedestrian match report fom kevin mitchell, guardian (http://www.guardian.co.uk/sport/2012/jan/17/australian-open-2012-andy-murray)

Alis

17-01-2012, 08:59

but nadal has now bottled it and apologized

How disappointing!

cazza99

17-01-2012, 10:02

BBC (http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/tennis/16577068.stm)- Australian Open: Judy Murray positive despite disappointing day

BBC (http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/tennis/16539280.stm) - Andy Murray beats Ryan Harrison at Australian Open

Telegraph (http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/tennis/australianopen/9019593/Australian-Open-2012-Andy-Murray-recovers-from-sluggish-start-to-wrap-up-four-set-win-over-Ryan-Harrison.html) - Australian Open 2012: Andy Murray recovers from sluggish start to wrap up four-set win over Ryan Harrison

Eurosport (http://uk.eurosport.yahoo.com/17012012/2/tennis-murray-rallies-keep-british-hopes-alive.html) - Tennis-Murray rallies to keep British hopes alive

Sun (http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/tennis/4066532/Australian-Open-Andy-Murray-beats-Ryan-Harrison-in-first-round.html) - Murray keeps his cool in the heat

Daily Record (http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/tennis-news/2012/01/17/australian-open-andy-murray-opens-his-account-with-battling-win-over-rookie-american-ryan-harrison-86908-23703641/) - Australian Open: Andy Murray opens his account with battling win over rookie American Ryan Harrison

Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/tennis/article-2087695/Australian-Open-2012-Andy-Murray-beats-Ryan-Harrison.html) - Lacklustre Murray toils in the heat to overcome Harrison in Melbourne
piccy of the Andy boys on here :)

ESPN (http://www.espn.co.uk/tennis/sport/story/131345.html)- Murray battles through to round two

Reuters (http://uk.reuters.com/article/2012/01/17/tennis-open-murray-idUKL3E8CH13Q20120117) - UPDATE 1-Tennis-Murray rallies to keep British hopes alive

cazza99

17-01-2012, 10:09

Australian Open site (http://www.australianopen.com/en_AU/news/interviews/2012-01-17/201201171326792155788.html) - Andy's post match (Harrison) press interview
video - transcript below

Q. Perhaps a little bit like Brisbane, a nervousy start, but once you got going, you were fine and comfortable?

ANDY MURRAY: Yeah. I mean, it was obviously a different tournament to Brisbane. I mean, some weeks you feel very comfortable in the conditions straightaway; sometimes it takes a few matches.

It's very different conditions what we've been practicing in. The court plays different. I mean, it was incredibly hot today. Balls bouncing up very high, whereas it's been cool, and this court particularly reacts a lot with the temperature. It took me a little while to adjust to that.

Also, I've never played or hit against him before, so it always takes a bit of time to get used to the guy you're playing. But once I did, I started to play better.

Q. What did you think of his game?

ANDY MURRAY: I thought he was good. He serves well. He's quick. He does everything pretty solid. There wasn't one thing in particular that was incredible, but there wasn't too many holes in his game, which, you know, if you want to be a good player, you can't have any.

Q. In conditions like this, is this when the pain of Florida pays off?

ANDY MURRAY: Yeah, it helps. But, again, today, you know, obviously training in hot temperatures helps because you're used to it, but also for the last couple of weeks it's been very different.

You know, today was a bit of a shock to the system. It was good to get used to playing in that heat again because might have to a bit further down the line.

Q. Have you had any sort of debrief from Ivan yet about what he thought about the victory, aspects of it?

ANDY MURRAY: Yeah, he was very happy.

Q. You stepped up close to the baseline the second, third, and fourth sets.

ANDY MURRAY: Yeah, I played better, but he understands how you might be feeling at the start of a Grand Slam, what it's like to play against someone that you haven't played against, what it's like playing in different conditions, how you feel in really warm conditions.

It's just good to have someone there that, you know, understands all of those things. Someone maybe without the experience might walk in and be like, What the hell were you doing in the first set? What were you playing the first six or seven games?

You know, he understands the feelings that you go through. Once I started moving better, I played better. Last few sets were good.

Q. The hamstring?

ANDY MURRAY: It's fine.

Q. Does it feel a little bit different out there on Hisense? Do you feel as though you're almost slightly removed from everything else?

ANDY MURRAY: I mean, it's a nice court to play on because there's not much wind. I mean, on the outside courts it's been so windy, and on Laver it's normally, from the far side, when you walk onto the court, a pretty stiff breeze you're playing into.

But on Hisense, yeah, you don't really get that. It's a pretty calm court. Yeah, I mean, any of the courts would have felt different today purely because of the conditions.

Q. At one point you didn't seem very happy with your shoes. Was it too much grip, not enough grip?

ANDY MURRAY: It's just different. The court is incredibly sticky when it's that warm. My foot got caught on the court a couple of times. But I've had that a few times on that court especially when it's been really warm.

Q. So they're not new ones or different ones you're using?

ANDY MURRAY: No, no.

Q. Usually at Wimbledon we're asking you about what it's like to be the last Brit. Second day everyone's gone, so is that more so a disappointment?

ANDY MURRAY: I'm not the person to be disappointed about that. There are other people in charge that should be disappointed about it; not me. I mean, I'd rather there was more Brits winning, obviously, but it's not for me to be disappointed.

cazza99

17-01-2012, 10:18

Australian Open site (http://www.australianopen.com/en_AU/news/interviews/2012-01-17/201201171326791746581.html) - Ryan Harrison's press conference (post Andy) interview
video + transcript

Sky Sports (http://aggbot.com/Sport-News/article/15921935) - Murray impresses Lendl

Australian Open site (http://www.australianopen.com/en_AU/news/articles/2012-01-17/201201171326786565046.html) - Murray holds off inspired Harrison

cazza99

17-01-2012, 12:22

Sky Sports (http://www.skysports.com/opinion/story/0,,24251_7438545,00.html) - Maturing Murray

Herald Sun (http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/tennis/andy-murray-survives-scare-from-teen/story-fn77kxzt-1226246775245) - Andy Murray shaken by US teenager Ryan Harrison

ESPN (http://www.espn.co.uk/tennis/sport/story/131400.html) - Murray eases hamstring fears

Madeline

17-01-2012, 12:35

That "Murray holds off inspired Harrison" ATP article is hilarious!

cazza99

17-01-2012, 18:08

Nick's Picks (http://nickstennispicks.com/2012/01/17/2012-australian-open-andy-murray-vs-ryan-harrison-recap/) - 2012 Australian Open – Andy Murray vs. Ryan Harrison Recap

BBC (http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/tennis/16600458.stm)- Elena Baltacha column

"Judy is a great coach and I've no doubt she'll be an inspirational Fed Cup captain.

It's good to have that to look forward to as I head home and with any luck I'll be able to watch Andy playing well and heading towards the Australian Open title before I go away again.

I'll be cheering him on all the way, mainly because I know better than anyone that winning tennis matches isn't always as easy as he makes it look."

Tennis Space (http://www.thetennisspace.com/on-court/notes-from-melbourne-day-two/) - Notes from Melbourne - day two
by Alex Willis

Tennis Space (http://www.thetennisspace.com/on-court/ivan-ljubicic-gives-insight-into-strike-discussions/)- Ivan Ljubicic gives insights into strike discussions.

Oregon Live (http://blog.oregonlive.com/tennis/2012/01/australian_open_andy_murray_wo.html)- Australian Open: Andy Murray won, but Ryan Harrison isn't going away
blog

New York Times (http://straightsets.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/01/17/harrison-falls-to-murray-in-four-sets/) - Harrison Falls to Murray in Four Sets

Sport Review (http://www.thesportreview.com/tsr/2012/01/australian-open-2012-andy-murray-ryan-harrison/)- Australian Open 2012: Murray survives amid high emotions

Evening Standard (http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/standard-sport/article-24028371-andy-murray-defeats-ryan-harrison-to-progress-at-australian-open.do)- Heat's on Andy Murray at Australian Open but Ivan Lendl still keeps his cool

Guardian (http://www.guardian.co.uk/sport/blog/2012/jan/17/australian-open-2012-money-federer-nadal?newsfeed=true)- Australian Open 2012 diary: Money talks in the locker room

ESPN (http://espn.go.com/tennis/aus12/story/_/id/7470050/australian-open-ryan-harrison-holds-together-loss)- Harrison holds it together in loss
includes video summary of match

Telegraph (http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/tennis/picturegalleries/9019999/Australian-Open-day-two-in-pictures.html?image=1) - Australian Open day two: in pictures
includes one of the Andy boys

Telegraph (http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/tennis/australianopen/9019722/Australian-Open-2012-Novak-Djokovic-wants-nature-of-Rafael-Nadal-Roger-Federer-spat-dealt-with-in-house.html) - Australian Open 2012: Novak Djokovic wants nature of Rafael Nadal-Roger Federer spat dealt with in-house

ESPN (http://www.espn.co.uk/tennis/sport/story/131403.html) - Nadal apologises for taking Federer complaint public

cazza99

17-01-2012, 18:32

Australian Open Site (http://www.australianopen.com/en_AU/video/index.html?tabName=latest) - Australian Open party video

cazza99

17-01-2012, 21:00

Eurosport (http://uk.eurosport.yahoo.com/video/17012012/58/murray-survives-scare-teen.html)- Video: Murray survives scare from teen
Andy's post match on court interview (video)

Eurosport (http://uk.eurosport.yahoo.com/video/17012012/58/murray-rallies-beat-harrison.html) - Video: Murray rallies to beat Harrison
short highlights (video)

Eurosport (http://uk.eurosport.yahoo.com/video/17012012/58/shot-day-heroic-harrison.html)- Video: Shot of the day: Heroic Harrison

Eurosport (http://uk.eurosport.yahoo.com/video/17012012/58/murray-speaks-annabel-croft.html)- Video: Murray speaks to Annabel Croft
post Harrison match interview with Annabel Croft (3 min video)

Eurosport (http://uk.eurosport.yahoo.com/video/17012012/58/australian-open-melbourne-park.html) - Video: We like Australian Open: Melbourne Park

Eurosport (http://uk.eurosport.yahoo.com/video/17012012/58/tipsy-time-hair.html)- Video: Tipsy time: How's my hair?

ESPN (http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2012/writers/bruce_jenkins/01/17/australian-open-tv/index.html) - Aussie Open TV coverage notes

"Brad Gilbert: "Andy Murray wins two majors and finishes No. 1 in the world. With the help of Ivan Lendl, he makes that hurdle.""

ljs

17-01-2012, 21:12

Miss all legs Annabel all sugar & spice interviewing Andy there , hypocrite

lynne

17-01-2012, 22:12

Great coverage Cazza!:thanks:

cazza99

17-01-2012, 22:37

New York Times (http://www.nytimes.com/2012/01/18/sports/tennis/18iht-sroltennis18.html?_r=1&ref=global) - A Golden Opportunity Reigns at Wimbledon

MurrayAOne

17-01-2012, 22:50

A very interesting article.

cazza99

17-01-2012, 23:47

Eurosport (http://uk.eurosport.yahoo.com/video/16012012/58/ball-boy-close-shave.html)- Video: Ball boy's close shave

Telegraph (http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/tennis/australianopen/9021115/Australian-Open-2012-Andy-Murrays-perseverance-pays-off-as-he-advances-despite-early-scare.html) - Australian Open 2012: Andy Murray's perseverance pays off as he advances despite early scare

Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/tennis/article-2088018/AUSTRALIAN-OPEN-2012-Ivan-Lendl-takes-heat-Andy-Murray.html) - Ice-cool Ivan takes the heat off Murray as world No 4 prepares for second-round French test
includes piccies of Judy and the Andy boys

Guardian (http://www.guardian.co.uk/sport/2012/jan/17/andy-murray-australian-open)- Australia Open 2012: Andy Murray prepares to hand out French lesson

Sun (http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/tennis/4068014/Australian-Open-tennis-The-new-look-Andy-Murray-is-back-on-the-march.html) - Murray Lendt a hand

"Ivan's a funny guy. Everyone is joking around now. On the first few days you don't start cracking jokes. Everyone is getting on really well. He is a good fun guy. All the guys in the locker-room that have played against him — all the ex-players and stuff — tell me stories about him.

"People have been really positive and happy that I have I have got him around. I am enjoying it."

BBC Scotland (http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/scotland/16605299.stm) - Australian Open: Andy Murray admits to slow start
BBC Scotland interview with Andy (1.40 min)