Coach Lendl did with Andy what Coach Connors couldnt do with Andy

[merlinpinpin]

Three different things to take into consideration here (in whatever order):

1) Murray is a better player overall than Roddick was (Roddick could play a bigger game when his serve was really firing, but he was also much more vulnerable to upsets).

2) Lendl looks to be a much better coach than Connors.

3) It's easier to win slams in 2012 than in 2006 when your name isn't Roger Federer.

So the end result is pretty logical, all things considered.

[mistik]

Originally Posted by merlinpinpin

Three different things to take into consideration here (in whatever order):

1) Murray is a better player overall than Roddick was (Roddick could play a bigger game when his serve was really firing, but he was also much more vulnerable to upsets).

2) Lendl looks to be a much better coach than Connors.

3) It's easier to win slams in 2012 than in 2006 when your name isn't Roger Federer.

So the end result is pretty logical, all things considered.

No it isnt easier to win slams now compare to 06.06 was the weakest field ever.

[robbo1970]

I think Lendl's approach to the mental side of the game has helped. Murray is clearly an emotional person and having that lack of emotion that Lendl appears to give off must have helped with Murray's focus.

I don't think Murray's talent has ever been in question, but that psychology to stop the choking was always missing.

And I'm sure Lendl is now thinking about the next one.

Every time Murray plays in a major it is an ordeal for anyone watching so credit to both player and coach.

[merlinpinpin]

Originally Posted by mistik

No it isnt easier to win slams now compare to 06.06 was the weakest field ever.

You did not read what I wrote. Go back to my post, read it (twice, if need be), then come back and comment.

I stand by what I wrote.