I think the first two minutes of this practice video between Andy Murray and Julien Benneteau proves that.
Andy Murray
The big talk of day 9 of the French Open was not how local hero Gael Monfils managed to beat marathon man David Ferrer. It was not about how Andy Murray fought back from 0-2 in sets to 2-2 before the match was postponed due to bad light against Victor Troicki. It was not how veteran Juan Ignacio Chela won a tough five setter against Colombian Alejandro Falla. It was …
It’s out and it’s cruel. At least for John Isner who faces Rafael Nadal in the first round. I’m talking about the French Open draw. If we break it down into quarters, the first quarter definitely has Nadal as the semi-finalist although you would put up a warning sign on Robin Soderling, because the Swede loves the French clay. Nadal will be pumped though to show the world that he …
It takes a while to find the form for coach-less Andy Murray. In Madrid Masters he lost to Thomaz Bellucci 6-4 6-2 and it wasn’t so surprising in the end as perhaps it should have been considering he’s world #5. Can we expect more of Murray’s clay season than this? Or should the British hopes be set for Wimbledon already?
That is what’s on everybody’s mind after the young American (born 1989) beat world number five Andy Murray in straight sets on Saturday (7-6 6-3). There’s been a lot of talk about Young and his talent ever since he had the chance (as a ball boy) to play a bit with John McEnroe and McEnroe afterwards said that “Young has hands like another lefty I know very well”. Young looked …
There are some players you just don’t like and for me, Andy Murray is one of them. I respect his talent, but there are other annoying things about him. He complains a lot on court and makes childish cry-baby faces when someone wins a good point against him. Like it would never happen if he played well. If your opponent plays a good point, congratulate him and get over it. …