Murray can win Wimbledon this year, says Henman

October 4th, 2009 LONDON - Former British tennis star Tim Henman has revealed that he did not hit a tennis ball for 17 months after retirement two years ago. The Scotsman quoted Henman, 35, as saying that he now prefers spending time with his wife and three young daughters, which is why he rarely picks up a tennis racquet despite his lifelong dedication to the sport.

September 1st, 2009 LONDON - Former British tennis star Tim Henman has told Andy Murray he can win the US Open if he gets aggressive. Henman reckons Murray can go one better than last year, when he lost the final in straight sets to Roger Federer.

July 6th, 2009 LONDON - British tennis star Andy Murray has been told to mix up his game if he wants to win Wimbledon. Andy Roddick's coach Larry Stefanki says the world No 3 needs to change his mentality and become more aggressive.

July 4th, 2009 LONDON - London bookmakers were breathing a massive sigh of relief after avoiding a financial bath thanks to the Wimbledon semi-finals loss of Andy Murray. The four-set loss to Andy Roddick cost enthusiastic British punters up to $2 million, with more money placed on the Scot than any other player in Wimbledon history.

July 3rd, 2009 LONDON - Number three seed Andy Murray believes that the player with the better serve will win the Wimbledon title this year. Murray, attempting to become the first Briton to win since 1936, said: "If I can keep serving like that (against Ferrero), I've got a good chance against anyone." Murray, however, scoffed at suggestions that he was playing the best tennis of his life.

July 3rd, 2009 Roddick reaches 3rd Wimbledon finalWIMBLEDON, England — Andy Roddick has reached his third Wimbledon final by beating British hope Andy Murray 6-4, 4-6, 7-6 (7), 7-6 (5). Roddick will face five-time champion Roger Federer in Sunday's final.

July 1st, 2009 Murray reaches 1st Wimbledon semifinalWIMBLEDON, England — Andy Murray has reached his first Wimbledon semifinal after overpowering Juan Carlos Ferrero of Spain 7-5, 6-3, 6-2. Murray won the last five games of the match Wednesday to wrap up the win in 1 hour, 41 minutes.

July 1st, 2009 LONDON - British tennis star Andy Murray has said that he is desperate to wipe away the memory of a straight-sets thrashing by Rafael Nadal in the last eight at Wimbledon 12 months ago. Murray will face third seed Juan Carlos Ferrero in today's Wimbledon quarterfinals.

July 1st, 2009 LONDON - British tennis ace Andy Murray could secure a 100 million pounds sponsorship deal if he wins Wimbledon, analysts have predicted. Marketing analysts have forecast that winning Wimbledon may make the 21-year-old Scot a new David Beckham of the tennis world, sparking off a bidding war between brands.

June 29th, 2009 LONDON - British tennis star Andy Murray has called on his growing legion of Centre Court fans to roar him into the quarter- finals of Wimbledon today. Murray plays close friend Stanislas Wawrinka in the fourth round and wants as much backing as possible.

June 25th, 2009 Murray beats Gulbis at WimbledonWIMBLEDON, England — Andy Murray has beaten Ernests Gulbis in straight sets to reach the third round at Wimbledon. Murray saved two break points early in the first set but never faced another against the Latvian, winning 6-2, 7-5, 6-3 in front of a packed Centre Court on Thursday.

June 23rd, 2009 LONDON - Britain's No.1 tennis player Andy Murray has said that he is good enough to lift the Wimbledon title this year. The World No.3 bid for glory begins on Centre Court today against American Robby Kendrick.

June 20th, 2009 LONDON - After winning Wimbledon on a computer game at home, Andy Murray is dreaming of doing the real thing in the hope of completing a stunning fortnight for British sport. Murray has been given a dream Wimbledon boost, as reigning champ Rafael Nadal pulled out of the tournament.

June 17th, 2009 LONDON - Tennis legend John McEnroe is backing Andy Murray to win the Wimbledon saying that the 22 year old has already won his first points against experienced Roger Federer. McEnroe said commended Murray's game play and said that he is a thinking player.

June 9th, 2009 LONDON - Former World Number four tennis player Tim Henman believes Swiss Roger Federer is destined for further greatness and will become the first man to win 15 Grand Slams. Henman predicts that Federer will surpass Pete Sampras' in terms of tennis greatness.