Murray reveals Grand Slam failures are becoming a major burdenJuly 5th, 2009 LONDON - Britain's No.1 tennis player Andy Murray has admitted that, even at the age of 22, his Grand Slam failures are becoming a major burden on his career. The world No.3 was at first adamant that he was pleased with his Wimbledon showing after going down narrowly to Andy Roddick in Friday's semi-final.
Murray insists that he will win Wimbledon soonJuly 4th, 2009 LONDON - British tennis star Andy Murray, who lost against Andy Roddick in the Wimbledon semi-final on Friday, plans on lifting a Grand Slam before next year's tournament at the All England Club. The Sun quoted Murray as saying: "I still think it's been a very good tournament.
Andy Roddick reaches 3rd Wimbledon final by beating Andy Murray in 4 setsJuly 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.
Serve will determine who wins Wimbledon 2009: MurrayJuly 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.
Murray desperate to wipe out memories of Rafa's 2008 Wimbledon thrashingJuly 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.
Murray beats Ferrero in straight sets to reach 1st Wimbledon semifinalJuly 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.
Andy Murray beats Wawrinka in a five set epic under the roof at WimbledonJune 30th, 2009 WIMBLEDON, England — Andy Murray has won the first match played entirely under the roof on Centre Court at Wimbledon, beating Stanislas Wawrinka in five sets. Monday's 3-hour, 57-minute match, which ended at 10:40 p.m., was the latest match ever played at Wimbledon.
Murray tells fans to roar him into Wimbledon quartersJune 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.
Andy Murray beats Ernests Gulbis in straight sets to reach 3rd round at WimbledonJune 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.
I feel I can win Wimbledon this year, says MurrayJune 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.
Andy Murray is a devotee of Bikram yogaJune 22nd, 2009 LONDON - Young tennis ace Andy Murray is a devotee of Bikram yoga and credits the practice for aiding his muscly look. Bikram Yoga involves hours of body-bending exercises in rooms heated to a furnace-like 43 degree C, reports the Sun.
Wimbledon puts Andy Murray in Rafael Nadal's half of draw, Novak Djokovic in Roger Federer'sJune 19th, 2009 No. 1 Nadal could face Murray in Wimbledon semisWIMBLEDON, England — Defending champion Rafael Nadal could face third-ranked Andy Murray in the semifinals at Wimbledon, while Roger Federer could come up against Novak Djokovic for a spot in the final. Murray was placed in Nadal's half of the draw for the tournament Friday and could provide a major obstacle for the Spaniard — if the defending champion is fit enough to play.
Murray can win Wimbledon this year, says HenmanJune 18th, 2009 LONDON - Former British tennis star Tim Henman has said that World No.3 player Andy Murray can become the first Brit since Fred Perry in 1936 to lift the historic Wimbledon trophy. "Murray is certainty one of the players to beat, I can't see a winner coming outside of the top three.
McEnroe backing Murray against Federer to win WimbledonJune 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.
Murray forgets French Open loss, heads for WimbledonJune 3rd, 2009 PARIS - British tennis player Andy Murray has said that losing in the French Open is not the end of the world, and that he will be heading home to prepare for this year's Wimbledon. Murray lost to Spain's Fernando Gonzalez 6-3 3-6 6-0 6-4 in a quarterfinal yesterday.
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