Andy's 2011 - If you fall, say you'll fall for Andy

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/scotland/9394019.stm

Maybe sending a bit of on court time with his bro will be good for him :)

I strongly suspect that's the only reason he bothered to go over at all.

Sometimes I think he enjoys playing doubles with Jamie more than his singles matches.

Jamie talking a bit about playing with Andy:
http://nos.nl/l/tcm:5-898231/

Andy/Jamie won their doubles quarterfinal match against Bhupati/Granollers 6-2 6-3 :)

Win the doubles, Andy. GL mate!

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/scotland/9395462.stm

Not sure if this link works but Andy interviewing Jamie after today's win. Could also just be for british users.

Too good :lol:

Andy's better at asking the questions than he is at answering them :)

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/scotland/9395462.stm

Not sure if this link works but Andy interviewing Jamie after today's win. Could also just be for british users.

:lol: Nicely done Andy :D

Sky had an itw with him before one of yesterdays matches and a bit from a presser after the Baggy match http://www.mediafire.com/?8k56tvf92q2sbkp

They lost their doubs 4-6 4-6.

Wonder if we'll see them team up at a Slam?

According to Murraysworld, he's pulled out of Dubai, not entirely unexpected

^ Not totally unnexpected, but if he won a couple of rounds he could have gained some points (don't think he can get back to no.4 by just playing Dubai though).

I guess it's better than going over and making a half-assed effort.

I hope, though, that this means he'll be ready to kick ass in Indian Wells.

Why did Andy play Rotterdam ? Now he's out of Dubai !!!
He should have taken some rest between AO and IW. Don't inderstand his schedule

I doubt he does, either.

Tennis Channel has been saying that it's his wrist. I hope it's nothing serious.

To be honest i dont mind that he pulled out of Dubai, last year he didnt seem to enjoy it too much and got alot of criticism for saying he was experimenting against Tipsarevic.

Anyways if he played Dubai then he wouldnt have had time to go on this double date! :D

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-1360160/Andy-Murray-tries-escape-James-Cordens-clutches-double-dinner-date.html

With James Corden :o

That double date sounds so funny. Poor old Muzza couldn't get away! :)

There's going to be a programme (Scotland only I think):

Sport Nation
01/03/2011 - 19:00 GMT
'A reflection on Andy Murray's defeat in the Australian Open tennis final.'

And this is an interview where Andy talks about grand slams, what he needs to do to win one:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/scotland/9407747.stm

Richard Krajicek on Murray:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/scotland/9409648.stm

If you've got Sky it might be on channel 990 or thereabouts! I'll record and upload it though :)

Oh I forgot about it silly me :rolls:

Will probably be on iPlayer after, had a look and they have the other episodes there :)

I uploaded it, http://www.mediafire.com/?ukivzfg1kgscxc9. It was only 5 mins or so but a nice round up of his year so far :)

Come on Andy, let's have a good Indian Wells and Miami this year, nothing but points to be gained!

Murray plays Donna Young in R2.

He's been hanging out playing footie with Nole :) And he's posted pics of him practising with Ferrer on FB. He looks happy :D

I hope he is - and ready to go.

Good Luck :)

He is also playing doubles with Jamie.

NeilHarmanTimes

AM playing Young on Stadium 2 tomorrow. NB 2 pm local time (10 at home). They put the clocks forward here on Sunday morning

Don't the clocks usually go forward the last Sunday in March :confused: so wouldn't that be 27th March?

^ Yeah they do. Checked it out. I sent him a message but he is not believing me :lol:

^ Yeah they do. Checked it out. I sent him a message but he is not believing me :lol:

I think they go forward in America earlier than they do here.

I think they go forward in America earlier than they do here.

I thought he was talking about here :o that website under his name ended with .co.uk and I automatically thought he was from here.

I thought he was talking about here :o that website under his name ended with .co.uk and I automatically thought he was from here.

He's from here, but being the lucky old Times tennis reporter, he gets to travel around to these events, bastard :o

He's from here, but being the lucky old Times tennis reporter, he gets to travel around to these events, bastard :o

It was just me getting confused when reading that then :o :lol:

Murray out against Young at the moment, was a break up in the first set, now trailing 5-6 on serve though :tape:

Young takes the first set 7-6(4):help:

Young leads 7-6 4-2 at the moment.

Status: deep doodoo.

Young won 7-6(4) 6-3

Couldn't even make him serve for it :o

This result just makes me tired.

Where has his consistency gone? It's either pretty high heights, like major finals and sfs, or these awful performances.

No consistency, no stability, it's wild extremes.

This result just makes me tired.

Where has his consistency gone? It's either pretty high heights, like major finals and sfs, or these awful performances.

No consistency, no stability, it's wild extremes.

Ugh, I feel like yelling at him and forcing him to take a time out. I'm that mad right now. :mad:

And the worst part for me is that American commentators are gonna act like Young is a future GOAT or something.

Thank fuck we had a power cut and I missed it :o

This result just makes me tired.

Where has his consistency gone? It's either pretty high heights, like major finals and sfs, or these awful performances.

No consistency, no stability, it's wild extremes.

a boy..who must have other things in his mind right now:sobbing:

Big hugs for all Murray fans. :hug: :hug:

I just want you all to remember how AWFUL Djokovic was at Indian Wells last year. Horrible. He looked as if he didn't want to be on the court. His serve was ghastly with a horrible hitch. He hadn't a clue.

So, this can be something Murray will sort out and come out on the other side with a renewed passion and dedication. It's up to him which is hard for those who wish the best for him and see his potential to be great. :hug:

Andy and Jamie def. Querrey/Isner 6-3 3-6 11-9

Boy this loss is hard to take. Of all the players to lose too it is especially hard to stomach that it is Donald Young. Muzza, you are so much better than this. Get your focus back pleeeease! :(

I have to be honest Murray's lack of effort and poor form has really made me lose interest in tennis. However soo glad I made myself watch IW semis Rafa, Nole and Fed are all phenomenal players and have been throughly entertaining.

If Andy wants to half arse it till Wimbledon thats up to him, I just hope he knows the players taking it seriously are getting better and better and leaving him dead in the tracks.

I know what you mean - he no longer seems as hungry as he once did - it's like, if he doesn't do well at the slams, he's just losing interest, but if he's not hungry, there are plenty of other players who are.

It's easy to forget that this is his 5th full year on the tour and he's well and truly used to the grind now - maybe he's just a bit sick of it all these days.

Well I'm not sure but maybe something been distracting him :confused:

I've heard/read a few times now 'I love my life away from tennis'

I feel sorry for him, he's young, he should be out getting steaming with his mates and having fun!

Anyways, the Miami draw is out, surely to god he can beat Hanescu, Isner in R3 will be tough, if he survives that, Verdasco in R4 and a QF against currently the best player in the world. Hope Kim goes out to stay with him :)

For what its worth I do wish Andy all the best in Miami. :D

He's not playing dubs w/ Jaime again is he..? Please say No!

Oh I see he's playing dubs w/ Nole...interesting be fun to watch! But unnecessary, he needs to focus on his singles imo.

The doubles does indeed feel like a distraction. Wish he would just stick to singles!

Miami is where he'll bring home his first title of the season. Look out atp, Andy will be back...

Oh fuck! :o That's Miami well and truly jinxed now :lol:

Hanescu was beaten by Bogolomov. So another American qualifier for our Andy :tape:

Oh God.

On the bright side, Andy scored a goal in the charity footie match in aid of Japan http://www.atpworldtour.com/News/Tennis/2011/3/12/Miami-Hope-Match-For-Japan.aspx Still looking for a video clip though!

And he's playing doubles with Djokovic this week.

As well as footie. Bet James Corden's jealous! Nole's taking his place :lol:

7pbX_iuxRTI

Andy third on stadium tomorrow in singles.

No tv though.

As well as footie. Bet James Corden's jealous! Nole's taking his place :lol:

7pbX_iuxRTI

Well, Novak is cuter so at least Andy has his priorities straight. :lol:

Andy third on stadium tomorrow in singles.

No tv though.

Yeah they don't start coverage here in the US until tomorrow. Talk about WINNING! :rolleyes:

As well as footie. Bet James Corden's jealous! Nole's taking his place :lol:

7pbX_iuxRTI

:hearts: Great video,for a very worthy cause! Well done to all involved!:worship:

omg 5-1 down to this qualifier :o

Lost the first set 6-1 :bigcry:

I was hoping this would finally be the tournament Andy starts playing better, guess not.

Good, isn't it.

Jeez, what's going on with him? :sad:

Anybody in Miami please do me a favor:

Smack Andy over the head for me. :mad:

I'm actually relieved, for the first time in my life, that there's no friday coverage on livestream.

3 breaks in this set... and it's only 2-1 :tape: Where's his serve gone? :(
Let's hope he can get it together and at least make it to the next round!

Now 0-30 on his serve again :tape:

53% first serves, no aces.

It's not going to get it done.

2-2 :tape:

HATING this.

A service hold at last! Unfortunately not for Andy though :(
Stan's just been bagelled by Granollers!!! WTF is going on???

51% first serve

48% points won on first serve
38% points won on second serve

broken 5 times.

I mean, these are awful numbers.

And Verdasco just lost a set to HC mug Andujar...

Thank fuck he managed to hold too. 3-3. Come on Andy!!!

Bogolomov serving for the match :(

Wonder if Andy's raised his level or Bogolomov choked?
Back on serve 4-5

bp for Andy but...it's not like I see this as a big turning point.

He'd probably still be broken next game and lose anyway if he DOES break

He's such a mess at the moment it's just not funny.

Sorry Scoobs you posted just after I refreshed and edited.
Wonder what's up with him?

Come on Andy hold please.

Boggle holds for 6-5

Andy needs to hold to force a tiebreak.

Jeezo! 6-1 7-5. Not good!

Bogo takes it 61 75

So.

That was spring hardcourts.

Roll on clay.

This feels even worse than last year - then at least he was losing to the likes of Fish :sad:

This feels even worse than last year - then at least he was losing to the likes of Fish :sad:

Ugh, I know. :(

I'm gonna keep him in timeout until he remembers how to play tennis.

oh result-wise this is worse.

Last year it was Soderling and Fish - no shame - well, not much.

This is embarrassing.

I'm NOT HAPPY.

Scoobs :hug: It's pretty bleak isn't it! :sad:

Still your "Roll on clay" comment made me LOL :D

it's just dire don't know what to say really

http://www.atpworldtour.com/posting/2011/403/op.pdf

His doubs match with Nole is 4th match on Court 2.

I'm NOT HAPPY.

Let's be unhappy together! :sad: :hug:



Still your "Roll on clay" comment made me LOL :D

Hey now would be a pretty good time to brush up on his clay court skills. :lol:

Forty Deuce, some of Andy's words.

I haven't found competing difficult. It's playing. I have been playing badly. You know, last week I was disappointed in myself. I could have competed better. This week I was competing. I was trying to get myself back into the match, trying to find ways, trying to run balls down, but I just didn't have that spark. Competing is something that I have been able to do well the last few years. It's not that. It's my game. My game was poor.

...

It's frustrating. A lot of players would get frustrated if they were playing the way that I have the last two weeks. Everyone would. I know for sure if any of the guys ahead of me in the rankings were playing like me they would be disappointed as well.

...

I believe in myself. I believe in myself. That's not an issue. But I need to find a way of...The same thing happened last year. It's happened to me in the past where I've had bad moments and I've come back well from them. I need to do the same again, because it's been bad.

That's why I'm pissed off, because I did the same thing last year and it's up to me and the guys I work with to not let that happen awgain. That's why I'm annoyed, because it shouldn't be happening. You now, this year I definitely practiced better than I did last year. I definitely trained better. And I've messed up. So I don't know exactly what it is, and, you know, it's obviously my responsibility. I'm the one on the court. If everything's going well on the practice court and the gym and I play like that, then it's something to do with me. So I need to change that.

I feel better than I did last year, but I feel like last year I was at least playing a bit better than I was this year. So I don't really know what that means, if mentally I feel better, but my tennis isn't where I'd like it to be. It's a difficult one.

And on the big elephant in the room, coaching:

I'll see when I have a bit of time to reflect on it. Last year it was one of those things where you need to sort of treat it properly because it's not -- you have no idea how I've been practicing, how things have been in the gym, and I do.

It's been good, and then what everyone sees is what's on the court, and that's me. It's my responsibility. So whether I get someone in or not, it's actually -- it's not -- it wouldn't be down to the last two mathes, because as a whole, you need to assess things properly.

It's not anyone's fault for giving me wrong tactics or practicing the wrong way. That's not the reason why I played like I did. So I'll have to think about it and see what I want to do. If I make a change, it won't be because of how I've played the last two matches.

Full article:
http://cowbell.typepad.com/forty_deuce/2011/03/no-answers.html

That's one of his more insightful interviews.

At least he has the decency to be pissed off. He's better than his current results and he knows it. Now he needs to figure out how to stop this bleeding.

His doubs match is live now on Sky interactive :) Ajde Andy and Nole! :D

The doubles is fun.

Won the first set 7-5

Were serving for it at 5-3 but got broken.

Lost 7-5 3-6 8-10

were 4-2, 7-5 up in the Super TB I believe :o

Andy's reward for one of the worst months of his professional career so far?

Provisionally at least, he moves back up to #4 in the rankings next Monday as a result of Delpo's victory over Soderling.

At this rate, though, it won't be long before Delpo is leapfrogging them both :o

Meanwhile

New coach for Andy Murray - Ivan Lendl?

Apparently he's expressed an interest.

I find it a fascinating idea but not sure it will come off, or if it would work if it did...

I read about Lendl offering to coach Andy too, this might be good if it happens - but don't know if Andy would agree.

If Murray turns this opportunity down then he could regret it for rest of his life. I don't see what he has to lose.

Ooh, there's an idea out of leftfield! Lendl!!!
He was never one of my faves (too into the Swedes at the time) but I think it would work! Hope he gives it proper consideration anyway. :)

Perhaps since you are fans you have read some account from people who watched on the stands the Young and Bogo match (they were not shown on tv I think)

Is Murray tanking, or does he try to win but just can't because of some mental issue?

Oh I don't think he's tanking. At all. I think he desperately wants to win to get some confidence. But he doesn't seem to have any faith in what he's doing out on the court.

Now split with Corretja, also read that working with Lendl is looking unlikely :unsure:

He's "reviewing his coaching setup"

Why do I get the feeling the result of all this will be to make Vallverdu his full time coach and that will be it?

I'm not sure that's enough.

I heard a vague rumour that he already promoted Dani to FT coach - so I'm wondering if that's also part of the "review"

Sky reported last night that as well as Lendl, Agassi, Wilander (WILANDER!!!) and someone else I can't remember had expressed an interest. Wilander would obviously need to get his head out of Fed's arse before he applied seriously for the job :lol:

Wilander would obviously need to get his head out of Fed's arse before he applied seriously for the job :lol:

I would love Wilander to get out of Fed's arse : he already ate his balls as he said he had none once :lol:

Disgusting :ras:

As for Andy, I don't know I think what he mostly needs is a psychologist then a coach (maybe an experienced one rather than these unexperienced guys -as a coach- you quote -only Wilander had a coaching experience with Mathieu, and it was not a full time one-), and maybe reconsider his relationship with his mother, which is not something which can be done quickly.

His mother?

As I understand it she largely minds her own business, just occasionally comes to a tournament and sometimes gets lumbered with his washing :lol:

His mother?

As I understand it she largely minds her own business, just occasionally comes to a tournament and sometimes gets lumbered with his washing :lol:

Ah OK thanks :yeah:

I thought she was more invasive :lol: ... but it seems she has a big influence on her son, doesn't it ? :confused:

Ah OK thanks :yeah:

I thought she was more invasive :lol: ... but it seems she has a big influence on her son, doesn't it ? :confused:

I think most mothers have some influence over their son - and she is a tennis coach - but she's tended to be pretty detached from his career, she has her own things going on

I would love Wilander to get out of Fed's arse : he already ate his balls as he said he had none once :lol:

Disgusting :ras:

As for Andy, I don't know I think what he mostly needs is a psychologist then a coach (maybe an experienced one rather than these unexperienced guys -as a coach- you quote -only Wilander had a coaching experience with Mathieu, and it was not a full time one-), and maybe reconsider his relationship with his mother, which is not something which can be done quickly.

Wasn't Wilander Safin's coach for some time?

Andy wants to settle the coaching issue "swiftly" apparently.

Just hope he doesn't choose in haste and repent at leisure.

He should ask MC a WC...he could earn some points after his awful US swing...No need Lendl for that !!

Ivan Lendl would be an interesting choice. Especially since he knows exactly what Andy's going through having lost his first four major finals himself. But Jaimie's right about one thing though: Andy's gonna have to actually listen to whoever ends up being his coach.

from this forum :

http://www.menstennisforums.com/showpost.php?p=10899365&postcount=56

Lendl has denied he has made any approach, so no opportunity

He should ask MC a WC...he could earn some points after his awful US swing...No need Lendl for that !!

it's a bad idea, Murray is not ready to play Monte-Carlo, it's a very difficult tournament ( the clay here is very very slow, much more than Madrid and Roma ), and there are tough opponents in the entry list :

http://www.monte-carlorolexmasters.com/Players/Player-Landing.aspx

Murray should stay at home and take some training, no need for him to have another failure

No point repeating last year's mistakes - turned up in MC and got absolutely slaughtered by Kohli - complete waste of a WC.

At first I thought Ivan Lendl would be a smart choice as he failed in his first four slam finals, then figured out how to get over the hump. But Lendl has been out of the game for decades, he really is unfamiliar with the modern game and players, how they play. I don't think he could help Andy strategize. But then again, if Lendl really believes in Andy and knows what to say, rather than just be some guy who wants to be back on the tennis scene for his own ego and pleasure, he could inspire Andy ppossibly.

But anyway, I just read Andy went to a boxing gym this week in Miami, maybe to gain inspiration...

http://www.tennis-prose.com/articles/andy-murray-visits-famous-miami-boxing-gym/

Murray will not hire Lendl as coach, he will keep the same team ( his mother and the Venezuelan Dani Vellverdu ) :

http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20110331/Potential_Murray_coaching_deal_with_Lendl_apparent ly_not_to_be

Jesus, is Barry Cowan Murray's new coach? WTF! See this link:

www.murraysworld.com

If that's not an April Fool then I'm done with Murray :tape: :lol:

Andy planning to announce his coaching situation at 7pm on his website, www.andymurray.com

PMSL The Barry Cowan april fool is priceless :haha:

No announcement yet? I've got my fingers crossed it's Johnny Mac but I know it's just a fantasy :lol: Still chuckling about Barry Cowan :D

Maybe this is a lame idea of an April Fools.

I was just coming to post that Scoobs! Not the funniest AF joke if it is, Murraysworld's was better! :lol:

deeply lame - perhaps just trying to wind up his media nemeses, but getting his fans all involved caught in the crossfire...hmmm.

as I said on his forum, with his recent results, *we've* got enough jokes to chew over at the moment.

The murraysworld one made me spit my coffee.

ok someone needs to tell Andy that April fools are just stupid after midday.

Sky just said they had uncomfirmed reports it's Ross Hutchins!!! :tape:

yeah check out his twitter...

I've been glued to his twitter for the last 2 hours! It's still April 1st, I'm just hoping the midday deadline for jokes isn't observed anymore :lol:

Eh I don't know about Ross. Does he have any experience?

Edit: I think Andy might be fucking with us due to his next Tweet:

"Felt like I needed another yes man."

"Felt like I needed another yes man" is his next tweet :lol: FFS!!! That would've made the Barry Cowan one look tame if he'd got it in first!

this made me lol


Felt like I needed another yes man

Brilliant! :D

Sky didn't look impressed haha

LOL U had a reply yet Tori? :devil:

"Felt like I needed another yes man" is his next tweet :lol: FFS!!! That would've made the Barry Cowan one look tame if he'd got it in first!
:rolls:

NOW I'm amused....

from @RoscoHutchins Having this opportunity to work with such a special player and such a close friend is one I have wished for all my life..cant wait to begin

meh Les keeps posting about 2 secs before me ;)

Aye but you're doing that to me on Twitter so we're quits! :lol:

LOL U had a reply yet Tori? :devil:

sadly I don't think they will reply ;)

sky are RAGING! :D

lol sky news have posted it as breaking news on their twitter.

bwahahah

colin_fleming Colin Fleming
by GBtennis
Proud to have produced the results that have escalated @RoscoHutchins coaching career. I can however confirm it was all me & he is average..

I keep reading that Sky are discussing it but there's no live tennis on and everytime I flick to SSN they're talking about footie. I'll stick with reruns of Mock the Week on Dave I think! What are they saying Duncan?

I keep reading that Sky are discussing it but there's no live tennis on and everytime I flick to SSN they're talking about footie. I'll stick with reruns of Mock the Week on Dave I think! What are they saying Duncan?

When they broke the news about it being a hoax Jim Whites face was a picture, none of them smiled and at the end he could only stick his thumb up to the screen.

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/tennis/article-1372521/Andy-Murray-Ross-Hutchins-new-coach.html?ito=feeds-newsxml

also got to love the daily fail

When they broke the news about it being a hoax Jim Whites face was a picture, none of them smiled and at the end he could only stick his thumb up to the screen.

LOL Can't stand Jim White, he's so fake! Sky are taking a right slagging on Twitter too, serves them right for falling for it! :lol:

:rolls:

People reporting it seriously...

I would have replied sooner but my Internet connection is wonky today.

When they broke the news about it being a hoax Jim Whites face was a picture, none of them smiled and at the end he could only stick his thumb up to the screen.

Damn get a sense of humor man. :p

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/tennis/article-1372521/Andy-Murray-Ross-Hutchins-new-coach.html?ito=feeds-newsxml

also got to love the daily fail

Figures the Daily Fail would fall for it too. I bet Andy's enjoying all of this, the little attention whore. :lol:

Right, you've had your fun at the media's expense Andy.

Now get your coaching situation sorting out and get down to work :o

I knew it was fake the minute I saw it, but really sky and others reporting it :spit:

Marcus Buckland was really pissed off with him at the start of the late SF coverage last night :lol: Peter Fleming seeemd to think it was funny :D

http://twitpic.com/4fun4f from Woz

is it true that Murray has a passion for video games ( Wii, playstation, Xbox ) ?

like a drug addict his mind can be affected, that can explain maybe why he has such bad results after AO2011, too much time with his playstation and not enough for tennis training :o

a new coach like Lendl can resolve this problem :o

Andy's clan chief is, apparently, the current Duke of Atholl who has the only private army in Europe.
Good guy to keep in touch with to keep the Brit media in check, get rid off video nasties or unwelcome coaching offers...
This is not him:
http://www.menstennisforums.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=217194&stc=1&d=1301856728

I hope Andy has Lendl as his new coach, that would be great.
I really think Ivan would be good for Andy, game-wise and mentality-wise.

is it true that Murray has a passion for video games ( Wii, playstation, Xbox ) ?

like a drug addict his mind can be affected, that can explain maybe why he has such bad results after AO2011, too much time with his playstation and not enough for tennis training :o

No offence but what a load of bollocks! :lol: So everyone with a passion for something is like a drug addict and can't function? Rubbish!!!

I would like him to at least consider Lendl but I just want him to seriously consider everyone and where he wants to go with his tennis. He can keep playing his PS3 all he likes, or as much as Kim will let him :lol:

"I really think Ivan would be good for Andy" (Word Life)
"I would like him to at least consider Lendl" (Ms Tree)

I agree with you both but, unfortunately, I'm old enough to have seen a bit of Lendl
& he wasn't my favourite player. Of course, that means nothing if he
could give AM the self-belief his talent deserves.
I've read X1X suggest news in next 7/10 days. I hope it's sooner.
I'll get back on my meds now ...

No offence but what a load of bollocks! :lol: So everyone with a passion for something is like a drug addict and can't function? Rubbish!!!


I'm serious, read this :o :


Video game addiction, or more broadly video game overuse, refers to so-called excessive or compulsive use of computer and video games that interferes with so-called "normal life". Instances have been reported in which users play compulsively, isolating themselves from family and friends or from other forms of social contact, and focus almost entirely on in-game achievements rather than broader life events.[1][2][3]

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Video_game_addiction


and it seems that Murray plays video games 7 hours a day :o :

http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/scottish-news/2008/08/29/andy-murray-plays-video-games-seven-hours-a-day-claims-ex-coach-86908-20715609/

so I have the answer, he is obsessed with video games !

it can be a problem if he hires a true coach who expects a professional behaviour from his player, Lendl will not be as permissive as Murray's mother

Oh well if wiki and the Record say it then it must be true! :haha:

Don't know why you think Judy might be failing in her duties, she's not his coach, it's not as if he lives with her? And loads of other players play video games to fill in the dead time while they're touring, Gilles Simon for one probably plays more than Andy. Haven't seen you posting in his forum warning of the dangers of being addicted :lol:

I never understood why playing video games is considered immature behavior. I guess people who have that kind of thinking probably think all video games are for kids. And they're probably the same people who think all animated movies and TV shows are for kids as well.

And that's from when Gilbert was his coach, that's years ago.

Andy asked for a WC into Monte Carlo.

Hopefully he wins at least one match this year.

I hope he knows what he's doing.

I find myself saying that a lot, lately :o

mmm bit unsure about that one.

Part of me would kind of prefer him to enter some 250 with a really crappy draw just to make sure that he breaks this trend of losing matches.

me too - but then, there aren't any - there's the two this week, and then MC and then Barcelona - no other 250s until the week after Barcelona, and after that it's 2 mandatories back to back. I don't think he even has the option of playing a challenger.

Hopefully, he plays better on clay this year.
There shouldn't be any pressure on clay, so he should play better I think.
A good showing on the slow stuff this year will give him the confidence he needs to go into Wimbledon and defend the semi-final points.

Good results on clay could really change his season around.

Well, it'll be interesting to see what happens and I'm glad he's playing just because I love the tournament and like watching my favorites play there.

Plus it's been long enough since Miami R2 that I've recovered all my (possibly misplaced) belief in him so I'm psychologically prepared. :p

Well, it'll be interesting to see what happens and I'm glad he's playing just because I love the tournament and like watching my favorites play there.

Plus it's been long enough since Miami R2 that I've recovered all my (possibly misplaced) belief in him so I'm psychologically prepared. :p

Yeah at this point I can handle anything this irritating yet lovable bastard throws at me. :lol:

mmm bit unsure about that one.

Part of me would kind of prefer him to enter some 250 with a really crappy draw just to make sure that he breaks this trend of losing matches.

yes, Estoril or Munich could be a better choice,

Monte-Carlo is a very difficult tournament, the slowest clay tournament ( that's why Rafa has so success at Monte Carlo ), players need to be very competitive if they want to go further in the tournament,

probably a suicide mission for Murray, considering his form and state of mind, even in good shape Murray is not at ease on clay, a good clay-court specialist can beat him without problems,

but a surprise is still possible

I hope Murray has a pretty good clay season this year. SF at one of the Masters and QF in Paris would be great ;)

I hope Murray has a pretty good clay season this year. SF at one of the Masters and QF in Paris would be great ;)
Like 2009?
That was by far his best season on the clay.
IF he does do another 2009 clay season, his confidence will be boosted A LOT.

I hope Murray has a pretty good clay season this year. SF at one of the Masters and QF in Paris would be great ;)

R4 seems more realistic for the 2011 version of Murray,

quarter if he is lucky with the draw,

semi if he hires Lendl as coach :o

mmm bit unsure about that one.

Part of me would kind of prefer him to enter some 250 with a really crappy draw just to make sure that he breaks this trend of losing matches.

Baghdatis is haunted by a crushing four-match losing streak too. his decision to ask a last-minute wild card in a 250 with a really crappy draw seems to be wiser then.

Casablanca, that is.

There are rumors that Andy may joining Adidas Player Development Programme (APDP).

If that's true, I'm not too keen on that idea but I do think it's fine to work with them until he finds a full time coach.
Cahill is meant to be quite good and he is part of APDP and Andy may get a chance to work with him. The rest :unsure:

Also Connors seems interested in working with him?

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/tennis/article-1372743/Former-king-Wimbledon-Jimmy-Connors-insists-Id-make-Andy-Murray-champion.html

There are rumors that Andy may joining Adidas Player Development Programme (APDP).

If that's true, I'm not too keen on that idea but I do think it's fine to work with them until he finds a full time coach.
Cahill is meant to be quite good and he is part of APDP and Andy may get a chance to work with him. The rest :unsure:

Also Connors seems interested in working with him?

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/tennis/article-1372743/Former-king-Wimbledon-Jimmy-Connors-insists-Id-make-Andy-Murray-champion.html

Apparently true as an "interim coaching measure".
Murray said so himself on 5 Live (which I missed) & will begin for clay season.
For the longer term says he needs a coach who 'understands what's needed to win slams, has been there and done it'

More info: http://twitter.com/NeilHarmanTimes

Baghdatis is haunted by a crushing four-match losing streak too. his decision to ask a last-minute wild card in a 250 with a really crappy draw seems to be wiser then.

Casablanca, that is.

though he wrongly assumed he will not be tossed into an icy, sour liquid himself...

Apparently true as an "interim coaching measure".
Murray said so himself on 5 Live (which I missed) & will begin for clay season.
For the longer term says he needs a coach who 'understands what's needed to win slams, has been there and done it'

More info: http://twitter.com/NeilHarmanTimes

Now I know the full story, seems like a perfectly good decision to me. It's better than having nothing, until he finds a full time coach anyway.

I really like the idea of Lendll being his coach but then again don't know if it will happen. :shrug:

Found another article about the coaching situation, rankings etc:

http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,12110_6855713,00.html?utm_source=twitterfe ed&utm_medium=twitter

Even more info:http: //news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/tennis/12959538.stm

Apparently true as an "interim coaching measure".
Murray said so himself on 5 Live (which I missed) & will begin for clay season.
For the longer term says he needs a coach who 'understands what's needed to win slams, has been there and done it'

More info: http://twitter.com/NeilHarmanTimes

So this is a temporary thing? Alright then. I would rather him travel and work with Cahill but Darren seems to be a major homebody. And Sven Groenfield just rubs me the wrong way.

Like 2009?
That was by far his best season on the clay.
IF he does do another 2009 clay season, his confidence will be boosted A LOT.

Why not? Now I strongly hope to see him winning some matches on clay. He needs to boost his confidence before the grass season, where I believe he can reach the Final, or at least to defend his points from last year's SF at Wimbledon

Why not? Now I strongly hope to see him winning some matches on clay. He needs to boost his confidence before the grass season, where I believe he can reach the Final, or at least to defend his points from last year's SF at Wimbledon
He's not terrible on clay when he plays well.
The sport is unpredictable, he could get a few straight masters semis on clay this year for all we know :shrug:
And a semi at Roland Garros :shrug:
He has no pressure on clay, since it's his worst surface.

He's great on grass, and I'm sure he'll do well at Wimbledon.
IF this happens, surely he'll have a great second part of the season and get a much better result at the US Open too :)

He's not terrible on clay when he plays well.
The sport is unpredictable, he could get a few straight masters semis on clay this year for all we know :shrug:
And a semi at Roland Garros :shrug:
He has no pressure on clay, since it's his worst surface.

He's great on grass, and I'm sure he'll do well at Wimbledon.
IF this happens, surely he'll have a great second part of the season and get a much better result at the US Open too :)

Let's hope it happens. If Andy reaches the semis in 2 of the 3 clay Masters, QF at RG, and at least SF at Wimbledon, he'll have great clay and grass season. I think it's possible. COME ONNN!

First is Monte Carlo. 2 wins will be OK

http://www.menstennisforums.com/showthread.php?p=10918462#post10918462

Look, what I've done/I want to do!

Let's hope it happens. If Andy reaches the semis in 2 of the 3 clay Masters, QF at RG, and at least SF at Wimbledon, he'll have great clay and grass season. I think it's possible. COME ONNN!

First is Monte Carlo. 2 wins will be OK
2 wins at Monte Carlo will be great. Some much needed points.

I really hope he has a decent clay season, really don't want this to continue until Wimbledon.

Even an inch of his 2009 clay season would make me happy. Hopefully he gets the much needed win at Monte Carlo first.

Monte Carlo draw is out.

Will face the winner of Stepanek/Baghdatis in Round 2, a tricky one. If he gets through them, then based on seedings Simon should be his next opponent. If he wins that too, most likely Monfils in the quarters, Nadal in the semis.

Federer, Ferrer, Verdasco are in the other half.

I see at least 1 win. Come on, Andy! :)

So Andy will face Stepanek in R2, who came through 3-6 6-1 7-6(7), defeating Baghdatis.

I think Stepanek is, in theory, easier than Baghdatis but I'm NOT looking forward to this anyway :o

I'm pretty sure Stepanek is easier than Baghdatis. We will see how Murray is playing. If he wins, that is a good sign.

oh god, I hope we see some glimpses of Andys former self !!!!

I'm not gonna ask for anything too crazy, like winning a match. How about he wins a set first and work from there?

Let's try for more than 3 holds of serve.

Baby steps, Andy.

Wearing new blue kit.

Here we go, he chose to receive.

Come on Andy...let's keep it together.

Andy up *3-1

What fresh hell is this?

He's not sucking so far. Can we keep this up please? :awww:

Double break 4-1 up :eek:

and serve looking a lot better today.

thick legs looking pretty good today...

That was a good set of tennis.

Nice to see him really cracking some returns and some forehands.

That was good, hopefully he keeps it up.

And he's won a set! Now let's win another and end this losing streak!

Now this is typically where he loses focus.

Well, this is progress. Hope he can play a good second set.

61 31

First signs of a hiccup here, 0-40 down on serve

Saves it and holds for 4-1.

Sexy forehands from Murray - and we don't say that too often.

well it's definitely a Murray match. Drops serve to lead 4-3*

Gets broken, back on serve now.

Hopefully he breaks back soon.

40-0 to deuce on his serve :tape:

he's tightened up a bit - he's retreated and less pace on his shots.

Escapes that - Stepanek helped a little bit though...

61 54*

Finishing this off could be hard work for Andy - and it could yet turn against him - I'm not at all confident just now :tape:

Come on now break for the match :D

How on earth did he miss that? Ugh!

totally blew that chance to get to bp - what a miss...

Second one was tougher but he made that one...

And then a good pass to the Stepanek feet to get to MP

GSM!

61 64

Bit of a test there at the end, but overall - very well done :D

And he wins a match! Whoo hoo!

:D

Overall good, slight wobble in the second and had a trouble closing the match but big improvement from his last few matches.

Good start for Andy. He finally won a match and that's a good sign. His match against Simon is 50/50 imo, but hopefully Andy wins it. :D

Tricky against Simon - he's beaten him handily in the past but this is clay.

Fantastic result!!! Sounds like he played well too - not watched it yet but will try to fit it in after Spurs v Real. So chuffed, both my boys did well today :D
Rare occasion when I won't be cheering for Andy tomorrow! Allez!!! :devil:

Fantastic result!!! Sounds like he played well too - not watched it yet but will try to fit it in after Spurs v Real. So chuffed, both my boys did well today :D
Rare occasion when I won't be cheering for Andy tomorrow! Allez!!! :devil:

JUDAS!!!!!!! :mad: :p

Gilles :unsure:

Gilles :hearts:

Got the afternoon off to watch my boys! :D They're coming out on court now. See you guys after! :D

Bit of a bunfight so far....all square, have exchanged breaks

Oh Gillou :sad:

That looks nasty.

Rolled his right ankle on set point down...

Murray getting roundly booed every time he tries a dropshot.

He's not getting much love on the Riviera today :lol:

Murray getting roundly booed every time he tries a dropshot.

He's not getting much love on the Riviera today :lol:

Oh really? Can't see the match. Well that wannabe French crowd just needs to get over it. :p

Sorry for Gilles - it was a cracking match until he got injured, then it went weird.

Murray declines an on-court interview and doesn't take the "applause" of the crowd as a result of their hostility today - just packs up and leaves the court after his win.

Hopefully there'll be no hangover tomorrow in terms of crowd behaviour, which was, to be blunt, very unreasonable.

Erm - just saw his on court itw with Sky, he seemed all right? Marcus did make a point of thanking him for speaking to them though!

Poor Gilles, it was shaping up to be a good match too :sad:

Erm - just saw his on court itw with Sky, he seemed all right? Marcus did make a point of thanking him for speaking to them though!

Poor Gilles, it was shaping up to be a good match too :sad:
Maybe he stuck around for that one - it looked like he was leaving when the camera cut away.

But he declined the one the crowd get to hear with the French emcee.

Very nice win for Murray. I am happy that he reached the QF and he should be the favourite against Gil. Excellent chance for Andy to meet Nadal in the semis :)

Great job Andy. Bad luck for Simon, but Andy did what he had to do.

Thankfully he wasn't fazed by the crowds booing which was silly yet funny at the same time :o

He's won 2 matches in a row - I'm très content, considering his recent amazing disasters.

Knew it, I knew he'd be back. Looks like he'll beat Gil, so that'll be 3 wins in Monte Carlo. He's playong well and started the clay season well. Hopefully, this continues and he gathers a good amount of points on the clay. I think his confidence is back, he was great against Simon.

Gil could well be a tough match but I have cautious hope Andy can pull it out

Windy conditions in Monty today - will be tricky.

Wind has died down a bit.

Andy comfortably 5-2 at the moment.

Murray takes the first set 6-2 to polite, rather than enthusiastic applause. At least they're not booing today.

Could do with serving better - below 50% at the moment, making this more of a struggle than I'd like.

I can see this turn a little bit here if he's not careful.

Good stuff. :D

Apart from the serve % that was pretty good.

Into the SFs. Pretty good, indeed, serving aside perhaps - could have been a bit better.

It ends here, but I'm mightily relieved to see this Andy Murray return. Whatever he did between Miami and here, keep doing it.

Excellent win for Andy. I am so happy :D. COME ON!

Clash with Nadal in the semis. Hopefully a 3-setter tomorrow. ;)

I would be so chuffed if he could take a set off Rafa here! :D Good work today! Looking forward to watching the match later :D

Getting underway in 15 minutes or so.