Henman didn't hit a tennis ball for 17 monthsOctober 4th, 2009 LONDON - Former British tennis star Tim Henman has revealed that he did not hit a tennis ball for 17 months after retirement two years ago. The Scotsman quoted Henman, 35, as saying that he now prefers spending time with his wife and three young daughters, which is why he rarely picks up a tennis racquet despite his lifelong dedication to the sport.
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.
2008 US Open finalist Andy Murray moves into 3rd round with 4-set victorySeptember 4th, 2009 '08 runner-up Murray reaches 3rd round at US OpenNEW YORK — Second-seeded Andy Murray of Britain has advanced to the third round of the U.S. Open, the site of his best Grand Slam showing.
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.
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 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 could win Wimbledon with his lady's touchJune 29th, 2009 LONDON - British tennis star Andy Murray could win this year's Wimbledon because he has a woman's touch, according to 1977 women's champion Virginia Wade. Wade says Murray has variety in his game as his mum Judy coached him as a kid.
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.
Henman believes Federer will eventually tower over SamprasJune 9th, 2009 LONDON - Former World Number four tennis player Tim Henman believes Swiss Roger Federer is destined for further greatness and will become the first man to win 15 Grand Slams. Henman predicts that Federer will surpass Pete Sampras' in terms of tennis greatness.
Edberg backs Murray to bag number of Grand Slam titlesJune 8th, 2009 LONDON - England's No.1 tennis player Andy Murray has been tipped to bag a number of Major titles. The world No.
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.
Fernando Gonzalez upsets No. 3 Andy Murray 6-3, 3-6, 6-0, 6-4 in French Open quarterfinalsJune 2nd, 2009 Gonzalez upsets No. 3 Murray in French quartersPARIS — Fernando Gonzalez has advanced to the French Open semifinals for the first time by upsetting third-seeded Andy Murray 6-3, 3-6, 6-0, 6-4.
Federer does not think Murray is French Open final materialJune 2nd, 2009 PARIS - Former World Number one Roger Federer has said that British tennis star Andy Murray is not his pick to reach the final of the French Open. The world No 2 is in the other side of the draw to third seed Murray, who meets Chile's Fernando Gonzalez in the quarter-finals in Paris today.
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.
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.
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