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.
Murray vows to come back better after US Open lossSeptember 9th, 2009 NEW YORK - British tennis star Andy Murray has said that he will come back a better player following his fourth-round straight-sets thrashing by Croat ace Marin Cilic. "It's the biggest disappointment of my tennis career.
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 challenges FedererAugust 31st, 2009 LONDON - World No.2 Andy Murray has warned top ranked tennis star Roger Federer that he is a far better player in comparison to last year. "I'm a far better player than a year ago," Murray said.
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 downs Tsonga to reach final at Montreal and No. 2 rankingAugust 16th, 2009 Murray beats Tsonga, reaches Montreal finalMONTREAL — Andy Murray reached the Rogers Cup final and the world's No. 2 ranking with a 6-4, 7-6 (8) victory over Jo-Wilfried Tsonga of France 6-4, 7-6 (8) on Saturday.
Tennis ace Andy Murray in pet scareJuly 16th, 2009 LONDON - Scottish professional tennis player Andy Murray was in a tizzy when his pet dog had to be rushed to the vet, after it ate many rocks from the garden. Murray, 22, became worried when his border terrier pet dog Maggie started suffering from a mystery illness.
Murray approaches every match without fearJuly 3rd, 2009 LONDON - British tennis star Andy Murray has said that he approaches every match without fear, and adds that he is on a mission to end 71 years of British hurt of not winning a Wimbledon men's final. According to The Sun, success on Centre Court will make Murray the first Britisher to crack the final frontier since Bunny Austin in 1938.
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.
Successful Murray tucks into high calorie steaks, eggs, sushi, yogurt and fruitJuly 2nd, 2009 LONDON - British tennis star Andy Murray has been tucking into high-calorie dishes even as he continues his march towards an expected place in the Wimbledon finals. According to the Daily Express, Murray has been feasting on margherita pizzas, chocolate, pasta, bagels and his gran's shortbread biscuits.
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.
'Would like to see more of mind games in tennis', says MurrayJune 28th, 2009 LONDON - British tennis star Andy Murray has said that he would like to see more of mind games in his tennis, similar to sledging involved in cricket and the psychological warfare used by former American tennis star John McEnroe. "McEnroe said that he used it as a sort of tactic.
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.
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.