McEnroe blames Murray's over tennising and training for humiliating US Open lossSeptember 10th, 2009 NEW YORK - American tennis legend John McEnroe believes World No 2 Andy Murray is over-training and playing too much. The British star, who is still looking for his first Grand Slam title was beaten 7-5 6-2 6-2 by Croatia's Marin Cilic in the fourth-round of the US Open.
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.
New York's 'a bit too much' for Andy MurrayAugust 27th, 2009 NEW YORK - Tennis ace Andy Murray has confessed that even though he loves New York, he cannot make it his home because it's "a bit too much" for him. The 22-year-old Scot, who is ranked world No.
Murray enters Rogers Cup final, set to become World No. 2August 16th, 2009 MONTREAL - British tennis player Andy Murray has beaten France's Jo-Wilfried Tsonga to move into the final of the Rogers Cup in Montreal, which also meant that he would become the World No. 2 when the new ranking list is released on Monday.
Bookies relieved, Murray miserable (Wimbledon Diary)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.
Murray insists he can handle Wimbledon hype by ignoring itJuly 2nd, 2009 LONDON - British No.1 Andy Murray believes 90 percent of what is written about him is false. Murray predicted the speed of his victory over Juan Carlos Ferrero would give him an advantage as he moved into the uncharted waters of his first Wimbledon semi-final against American Andy Murray.
'Murray winning Wimbledon will make him Beckham of tennis world with 100 mln pound deal'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.
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.
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 buys 5.45 million pound house with no tennis courtJune 19th, 2009 LONDON - British number one tennis player Andy Murray has reportedly bought a new 5.45 million pound house having a triple garage, a cinema and a Jacuzzi, but no tennis court. Murray, 22, is to move from his riverside apartment in Wandsworth, south London, for the Regency home in Surrey.
Murray reaches 1st grass-court final at Queen's after beating FerreroJune 13th, 2009 Murray beats Ferrero to reach Queen's finalLONDON — Andy Murray reached his first grass-court final by beating Juan Carlos Ferrero 6-2, 6-4 Saturday at the Aegon Championships at Queen's Club. The top-seeded Murray is trying to become the first British winner of the pre-Wimbledon tournament since Bunny Austin in 1938.
Andy Roddick to face James Blake in semis at Queen's Club; Murray plays FerreroJune 12th, 2009 Roddick to face Blake in semis at Queen's ClubLONDON — Andy Roddick stayed on track for his fifth title at Queen's Club by defeating Ivo Karlovic 7-6 (4), 7-6 (5) Friday, advancing to the semifinals of the Aegon Championships. In Saturday's semifinals, Roddick will face James Blake, who downed Mikhail Youzhny 7-6 (5), 6-3.
Britain's Murray reaches French Open quarterfinals for 1st time with win over CilicMay 31st, 2009 Murray reaches 1st French Open quarterfinalPARIS — Andy Murray is in the French Open quarterfinals for the first time. The third-seeded Murray beat No.
Andy Murray’s dream of becoming the first British to reach the Wimbledon finals since Bunny Austin was put to an end by Andy Roddick who defeated the former in the Wimbledon semi finals, winning the match by 6-4, 4-6, 7-6, 7-6. The win puts Roddick opposite the favorite, Roger Federer in the Rolland Garros finals.
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