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Murray admits he may not be able to win another Grand Slam

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#4 ·
well is pretty significant because lets face who apart from Murray could break the current boring duopoly of the men's game? Del Potro perhaps but I can't think of many. It would be pretty shit for most of us if he comes back worse, I don't think I could stand another 3 years of Noledal finals.
 
#12 ·
Djokovic, Nadal, Tsonga, and Federer.

I predict those 4 in the SF in AO, should the draw allow it.

Though I think Murray is just being cautious post back surgery and he believes, when fully healthy, he can win, as he has.

Berdych, Wawrinka, Ferrer, Gasquet, and the rest, I have no hope.

Del Potro I think he believes, but I dunno if he can stay healthy for 5 sets over 2 weeks.
 
#13 ·
Alex.

Seriously mate.

You do filter out a set of quotes and pick just one to mislead everyone? What was the point of that?

'But I also know how hard it is to win those tournaments. It may never happen again, I might not win another one but I just want to give myself the best chance to do that and that's why we do the work over here and train and prepare as best as we can.

'Hopefully I'll give myself an opportunity to win another one.'
 
#18 ·
No, clutch ... I didn't filter anything ... you can see the original link in my first post. Yes, Murray did say he'd try his best but that sentence 'I might not be able to win another GS' is puzzling to me. It feels like there is more to it ... Again, I just hope Andy will be fine.
 
#14 ·
Basically, it#s hard, I may never win one again, WHO KNOWS?

He said the same shit about Wimbledon, I may never win Wimbledon.

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#15 ·
He's using Rafa tactics. He's full of it. He had minor keyhole surgery according to reports.
 
#16 ·
so he is emphasizing that his wimbledon champion is very *precious* because for hell's sake he "might in theory not win another in the future for whatever reason", how's that "admit", there is no questioning from anybody in the first place, dude, how stupid is this thread.
 
#23 ·
Exactly. The IQ levels of this flipping board, sometimes, are so low. I feel embarrased to be a member. :eek:
 
#17 ·
Maybe he is just using Dull's tactics. Never the favourite, no? My knees will never work again?

Hope not, Murray doesn't need to use mind games. He is probably genuinely unsure how things will go.
 
#19 ·
Reading the article in context actually paints a different picture from just reading the headline. I'd advice everyone to do that first before making up their mind. I see his comments as being more pragmatic and trying to keep expectations in check rather than a "loser mentality" or he's given up :shrug:
 
#21 ·
I'm not sure what is so hard to understand here. I didn't write the article. I'm just a messenger and as far as I know this is a tennis board.

Murray admits he may not be able to win another Grand Slam, but is fighting to give himself best shot

Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/te...nd-Slam-fighting-best-shot.html#ixzz2oPm7b97M

Gee, some of you are so silly? Read the fucking thing :help:?

It's very simple. IMO, it is strange that Murray would say something like 'I might not win another slam'...
 
#25 ·
I like the objective journalistic distance used in the following line: 'Such is his dedication to his profession, however, Murray missed the ceremony in Leeds earlier this month as a result of his pre-season training commitments in Florida as he recovers from back surgery.'

Anyway, yeah, he's hedging his bets and lowering expectations Nadal-style. I have no problem with a player handling the media in this way. :shrug:
 
#26 · (Edited)
from Andy Murray's own heart,mind,spirit and body and tennis strokes to God's ears,PLEASE make him NEVER win another slam ever again happen








will not forgive Del Potro for what he did to Roger and Novak last year at the Olympics and at Wimbledon;that punk got away with it
 
#29 ·
from Andy Murray's own heart,mind,spirit and body and tennis strokes to God's ears,PLEASE make him NEVER win another slam ever again happen

Yeah having those two pushers Nadull and Pushovic winning slams over the variety and flair of Murray is what tennis needs :rolleyes:


Anyway this is a non-story. The great Slamray is not going to come out and say he is 100% certain that he will win more slams, it is not in keeping with with genuine humble persona. I believe he actually said something similar to this during Wimbledon this year and we all know how that turned out!

Do not worry people, the worlds best player will be back to his very best and dominating the slams in no time.
 
#32 ·
Somehow people seem to have gotten the notion that one has to be a boaster or an egomaniac to win a grand slam. Maybe it works for some players to say "I definitely can win [X] slam," but that doesn't mean it's the only effective mind set. It's realistic to say, "Who knows what might happen? I might not win another slam." The main thing is to be determined, to work very hard to give yourself the best shot at a title that you can -- and know that if you are able to give your very best you have the possibility to win.

All anyone can do is to do the best one can do. Murray can't become a different person. He has to work with what he has and maximize his strengths.
 
#33 ·
Sounds more like he's just saying there's always that chance. Taken by itself it can seem odd, but taken as a whole (in its context) not at all. He wants to give himself the best chance for success because it's not guaranteed.
 
#38 ·
I'm happy with that.
 
#43 ·
I think he is just downplaying his chances :shrug: From the recent tidbits of info from the social media, he looks supremely fit and ready to hit the ground running.

Of course, competing against the uber elite in the world is a completely different ball game altogether, even Rafa took several months to ease into the game and was rusty for most of the clay season. So Andy might not be at his very best until the IW-Miami stretch or even the later parts of clay season.

Anyway, we will get to see how Andy is feeling in a couple of days :)
 
#44 ·
and people think he is going to beat Rafa if they meet in a slam. The guy is literally bending over already even before the draw for the next slam is out.
 
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