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.
Roddick's coach says Murray should mix his game up to win WimbledonJuly 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.
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.
Andy Murray immortalised in life-sized sculpture made from pizza doughJuly 3rd, 2009 LONDON - Tennis star Andy Murray has been sculpted in dough by his favourite Pizza Express restaurant, where he recently persuaded staff to serve him a Margherita despite the kitchens being shut. The life-sized sculpture of the 22-year-old sports star stands in the foyer of the restaurant.
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.
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.
Murray using improved serve to good effect at WimbledonJune 27th, 2009 LONDON - British tennis star Andy Murray is using an improved serve to blast his way into the second week of Wimbledon. The No.3 seed, who faces Serbia's Viktor Troicki in the third round on Centre Court today, has acquired quite a reputation for being a decent tactician and an extremely good returner of the serve.
Murray fired up after receiving 'royal seal of approval' from The QueenJune 26th, 2009 LONDON - Britain's No. 1 Andy Murray received the royal seal of approval from The Queen, and served up a tennis feast as he outclassed Ernests Gulbis to reach third round at Wimbledon.
Murray reveals fear of losing is the key to his Wimbledon title bidJune 25th, 2009 LONDON - British tennis player Andy Murray has revealed that the fear of losing is the key to his Wimbledon title bid. "The thing that is important is having an understanding that you can lose each match you play.
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.
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.
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