To win US Open, Murray must get aggressive: HenmanSeptember 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.
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.
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.
'The Queen' to grace Wimbledon in hope of seeing Murray crowned 'King'July 3rd, 2009 LONDON - Queen Elizabeth is hoping to visit the Wimbledon Centre court for the first time in 32 years to see British tennis star Andy Murray take on Wimbledon champion Roger Federer in the men's final on Sunday, but before that the 22-year-old Scott will have to beats Andy Roddick in today's semi final. Murray has already received a letter of congratulations from Her Majesty after his recent win at Queen's, and now it has been revealed the Queen is set to grace Wimbledon with her presence, the Daily Express reports.
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.
A Rodd says he is ready for his heat and dust battle with MurrayJuly 2nd, 2009 LONDON - Sixth-seed Andy Roddick has revealed that he can handle 15,000 fans, fatigue and the Fahrenheit as he too bids for a first Wimbledon title like British hero Andy Murray. Roddick said that he has a cunning plan to turn the Centre Court crowd in his favour in tomorrow's semi-final with Andy Murray.
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.
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 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.
Andy Murray is upset being the sole British male qualifier in WimbledonJune 24th, 2009 LONDON - Britain's No.1 tennis player Andy Murray insists that it is unacceptable he is the only British male left in the Wimbledon draw. The world No.3 beat a spirited Robert Kendrick in four sets - and the only other Brit left in the tournament is Elena Baltacha who won last night.
Murray optimistic about first grand slam winJune 21st, 2009 LONDON - British tennis star Andy Murray is confident of a good show at this year's Wimbledon and is optimistic about his chances of claiming the first grand slam title. "I feel like I'm better equipped to win a grand slam this year than I was last year.
Murray wins Wimbledon on PlayStation!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.
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.
Fed Express running scared, claims rival MurrayJune 16th, 2009 LONDON - British tennis star Andy Murray says he has Roger Federer running scared ahead of this year's Wimbledon championship. Murray reckons Federer has become a sore loser after failing to beat him in their last four meetings.