yohan Posted August 18, 2005 Share Posted August 18, 2005 He's had the trainer on already.I'm beginning to dislike Murray with his constant excuses and refusing to go through the pain barrier. 638260[/snapback] Thought the same at Wimbledon when he was mooching about and looking for sympathy. You don't see that crap from Nadal or others who are a similar age. He could become easy to dislike BUT if he matures a bit and keeps developing his game then this won't be a problem. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H_B Posted August 18, 2005 Share Posted August 18, 2005 Thought the same at Wimbledon when he was mooching about and looking for sympathy. You don't see that crap from Nadal or others who are a similar age. He could become easy to dislike BUT if he matures a bit and keeps developing his game then this won't be a problem. 638734[/snapback] Roddick did this as well early in his career. He became the master of the leg cramps and hobbling about the court act, which led to him retiring through injury when he was about to lose several times. He grew out of it too though. I think one of the ex-player commentators said over 80% of players on the tour have at least one semi-major injury that they play through, whether it be leg, shoulder or whatever. The experienced pros tend to keep it hidden though! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yohan Posted August 18, 2005 Share Posted August 18, 2005 Roddick did this as well early in his career. He became the master of the leg cramps and hobbling about the court act, which led to him retiring through injury when he was about to lose several times. He grew out of it too though. 638763[/snapback] Yup - don't like Roddick 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musketeer Gripweed Posted August 26, 2005 Share Posted August 26, 2005 Murray into last qualifying round Latest results British number three Andy Murray moved to within one victory of qualifying for the US Open when he beat Italy's Paolo Lorenzi on Thursday. The 18-year-old Scot came through 6-3 6-2 in New York against 23-year-old Lorenzi, ranked 263 in the world. Murray broke five times in total on his way to a final qualifying match against Giovanni Lapentti of Ecuador. In earlier second-round matches, fellow Britons Jonny Marray and Arvind Parmar both lost in straight sets. A very tough match as Lapentti has won several challengers too and has made a lot of progress up the rankings this year Marray went down 6-4 6-2 to Brazil's Thiago Alves, while Parmar dropped the first four games against American Hugo Armando and eventually lost 6-3 6-4. Murray broke Lorenzi's serve immediately and survived two break points in game four before easing to the opening set. The Italian hit back with a break at the beginning of the second but Murray responded straight away, and then took the decisive break to go 4-2 up. That finally broke Lorenzi's resistance and Murray broke again to wrap up victory. He will now take on Lapentti, who fought back to defeat Russia's Igor Kunitsyn 3-6 6-3 6-3. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super J's Posted August 26, 2005 Share Posted August 26, 2005 he's just taken the first set 6-0 against lappenti 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super J's Posted August 26, 2005 Share Posted August 26, 2005 if he wins this one he's in the US Open. C'mon Andy!!! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mon_The_Bairns Posted August 26, 2005 Share Posted August 26, 2005 Thats andy qualified! 6-0 7-6! Murraymania rolls onto the US Open! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
codfish Posted August 26, 2005 Share Posted August 26, 2005 Thats andy qualified! 6-0 7-6!Murraymania rolls onto the US Open! 651625[/snapback] 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super J's Posted August 26, 2005 Share Posted August 26, 2005 http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/tennis/4189952.stm there's only one andy murray!! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H_B Posted August 26, 2005 Share Posted August 26, 2005 I really want the lad to do well but it gets a bit tiring, and the British public all appluad him for such withdrawals.i hope he proves me wrong, but i wonder why he never seems to get cramp against the less players who he manages to beat 650551[/snapback] Hopefully he follows Henman's route of getting into the top 50, then investing in a Ballantyne's gym membership and spending the off season before the Aussie open pumping iron with Big Bubba and his pals. The trainer may well be busy in his first match 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
codfish Posted August 26, 2005 Share Posted August 26, 2005 Hopefully he follows Henman's route of getting into the top 50, then investing in a Ballantyne's gym membership and spending the off season before the Aussie open pumping iron with Big Bubba and his pals. The trainer may well be busy in his first match 651746[/snapback] I think he needs to spend the winter doing total fitness work - there's no doubt that he has the ability to reach the very top, but while he's picking up injuries, and really suffering in the long matches (which BTW I believe is fitness based, and has nothing sinister to it), he won't make it. He's shown that he can demolish very capable opponents at Queens, Wimbledon, and now in these qualifiers - all he needs now is that extra stamina. On a slightly related note, there could be a new British number 1 by the end of the year - Clicky!. Who'd have thought it a few months ago 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musketeer Gripweed Posted August 30, 2005 Share Posted August 30, 2005 I see he plays his first round match today against Andrei Pavel. Being a lazy f'ker I havent looked, is it on telly this year ? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fuctifano Posted August 30, 2005 Share Posted August 30, 2005 Sky Sports 2 and Eurosport. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StewartyMac Posted August 30, 2005 Share Posted August 30, 2005 Pavel is a top 40 ranked player, it won't be easy. Actually, I can see all three British players losing in the 1st round this year. The draw was horrible to Rusedski. He battled so hard since Wimbledon to get a seeding for here, and he plays by far the best unseeded player, James Blake, in the 1st round. Henman' says he's injured and always struggles against South American/Spanish opponents anyway. Murray probably has the best chance of going through. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H_B Posted August 30, 2005 Share Posted August 30, 2005 Pavel is a top 40 ranked player, it won't be easy. Actually, I can see all three British players losing in the 1st round this year. The draw was horrible to Rusedski. He battled so hard since Wimbledon to get a seeding for here, and he plays by far the best unseeded player, James Blake, in the 1st round. Henman' says he's injured and always struggles against South American/Spanish opponents anyway.Murray probably has the best chance of going through. 656109[/snapback] Possibly. I noticed the bookies have all three matches as pretty much a 50/50 pick. My guess is that 2 of the 3 will win, probably Murray(depending on shoulder) and Henman. I agree that Rusedski has been very unfortunate with the draw. If he serves well though, he can take Blake out. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BerwickMad Posted August 30, 2005 Share Posted August 30, 2005 Anyone know what time the Murray game starts tonigh? Im looking forward to it. Much prefere him to Tiger Toff Tim. I like Greg as well, but Murray has the attitude to be a real winner and it wont be long before he is in the world top 10.Would love to see Andy come up against Nadal at some point. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H_B Posted August 30, 2005 Share Posted August 30, 2005 US Open Day 2 Schedule Should be on about 9 oclockish. The way it works out, should be able to see all of Henmans match (first up), the beginning of Rusedski's match then switch over for the Murray game. I imagine Sky will have interactive coverage of the Murray game and keep the Rusedski game on normal. A bit dependant on how long preceding maches take, but shouldnt be far off the mark. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
codfish Posted August 30, 2005 Share Posted August 30, 2005 Henman's struggling big time just now - a set and 2 breaks down at the moment 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musketeer Gripweed Posted August 30, 2005 Share Posted August 30, 2005 My guess is that 2 of the 3 will win, probably Murray(depending on shoulder) and Henman. 656119[/snapback] Or not as the case may be. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super J's Posted August 30, 2005 Share Posted August 30, 2005 Well, once again it's up to Andy to carry the flag for Britain (or England if he wasn't one of us) after Toothless Tim and the Canadian one got turfed out at the first attempt. C'mon Andy! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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