Andy Murray - One Slam Wonder? - Page 2

Hawkeye7 · 02-10-2013, 01:19 PM

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Originally Posted by WhiskeyEE

His prime was 2011. He has done better at slams only because Nadal is out of the picture and Fed is even older.

I did say that and, as far as I'm concerned, Murray never won that slam. He was gifted it by the extreme wind and his "win" should have an asterix next to it. I guess you could hope for another freak of nature, but I'm betting against it.

Was Asterix at the Olympic Games too?

TTMR · 02-10-2013, 01:20 PM

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Originally Posted by WhiskeyEE

His prime was 2011. He has done better at slams only because Nadal is out of the picture and Fed is even older.

I did say that and, as far as I'm concerned, Murray never won that slam. He was gifted it by the extreme wind and his "win" should have an asterix next to it. I guess you could hope for another freak of nature, but I'm betting against it.

What I am most looking forward to in 2013 is seeing who will win the US Open after last year's forfeiture.

jones101 · 02-10-2013, 01:21 PM

I think he will win 4/5, but regardless, his slam has cemented him as a legend of tennis in the UK.

He already has a Roddick like career, and has a very good chance to build on that. In the end, I think he will be a shade below the Edburg level greats.

WhiskeyEE · 02-10-2013, 01:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Hawkeye7

Was Asterix at the Olympic Games too?

No, but Del Po was. And Murray can thank him for his gold medal.

batz · 02-10-2013, 01:29 PM

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Originally Posted by WhiskeyEE

His prime was 2011. He has done better at slams only because Nadal is out of the picture and Fed is even older.

I did say that and, as far as I'm concerned, Murray never won that slam. He was gifted it by the extreme wind and his "win" should have an asterix next to it. I guess you could hope for another freak of nature, but I'm betting against it.

So Murray's prime was a year where he performed worse than last year? That's an interesting take you have on the data - still; it's not like you have credibility or anything - what with you being so absolutely, utterly and completely wrong about Murray winning a slam.

Yep - it was truly freakish how the wind only blew at Novak's end - and as for the zero pressure wind that blew in the fifth set - that really was something to behold - or not, as the case may be.

And Rafa would definitely have beaten Murray at the USO - just as he would definitely have beaten Nole in the semis. Only a fool would think otherwise.

batz · 02-10-2013, 01:32 PM

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Originally Posted by WhiskeyEE

No, but Del Po was. And Murray can thank him for his gold medal.

You really should cry some more- you don't sound in any way butthurt about Murray's success.

always_crosscourt · 02-10-2013, 01:33 PM

This thread will not look so funny in 5 years time, when Murray is about 30, and, actually you will find that he IS a one-slam wonder, and, in fact never even made another GS final again.

In fact, I shall go ahead with my prediction: Murray will never be in the final of a slam again.

Bump it when it rings true.

batz · 02-10-2013, 01:35 PM

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Originally Posted by always_crosscourt

This thread will not look so funny in 5 years time, when Murray is about 30, and, actually you will find that he IS a one-slam wonder, and, in fact never even made another GS final again.

In fact, I shall go ahead with my prediction: Murray will never be in the final of a slam again.

Bump it when it rings true.

Epic! I love your 'Murray won't' threads. The series you did last year under one of your previous usernames during Wimbledon was immense.

You and Whiskey should get a room - for guys who make wrong predictions.

Hawkeye7 · 02-10-2013, 01:35 PM

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Originally Posted by WhiskeyEE

No, but Del Po was. And Murray can thank him for his gold medal.

Considering I have just ruined my reputation and should probably hang my head in shame and leave the forum, I don't think I have the credentials to argue against such strong logic.

axel89 · 02-10-2013, 01:37 PM

My goodness these trolls are crazy murray would of beaten federer even if he wasn't tired lol

Mainad · 02-10-2013, 01:49 PM

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Originally Posted by WhiskeyEE

I did say that and, as far as I'm concerned, Murray never won that slam. He was gifted it by the extreme wind and his "win" should have an asterix next to it. I guess you could hope for another freak of nature, but I'm betting against it.

Yeah yeah sure, you go on telling that to yourself and one day in the dim and distant future, you may actually bring yourself to believe it!

Now remember: Just because you hate a player, it doesn't mean they can't play! Keep repeating it daily and one day, who knows, you may post something on here that actually makes sense and which doesn't make sensible, reasonable posters fall about laughing!

There's always hope...even for you!

Mainad · 02-10-2013, 01:50 PM

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Originally Posted by axel89

My goodness these trolls are crazy murray would of beaten federer even if he wasn't tired lol

As you can see on here, Murray attracts more than his fair share of them for some peculiar reason!

axel89 · 02-10-2013, 01:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Mainad

As you can see on here, Murray attracts more than his fair share of them for some peculiar reason!

yeah i've noticed the bawws was saying that murray will never win a slam and when he did he was saying that there was so much wind that that slam never counted

Homeboy Hotel · 02-10-2013, 02:00 PM

If players can't adapt to the conditions, does that mean they don't deserve to win?

Does this mean Nadal's 2008 Wimbledon does not count as the match got interupted by numerous rain delays?

And the Olympic Gold medal won by Nadal should also be revoked as he was riding false confidence from his Wimbledon win?

Keep it real people.

Homeboy Hotel · 02-10-2013, 02:03 PM

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Originally Posted by always_crosscourt

This thread will not look so funny in 5 years time, when Murray is about 30, and, actually you will find that he IS a one-slam wonder, and, in fact never even made another GS final again.

In fact, I shall go ahead with my prediction: Murray will never be in the final of a slam again.

Bump it when it rings true.

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Originally Posted by TTMR

He's just responding to the reality of the facts at hand. Delusional thinking has always been a mainstay of Murray and his fans. He lucked out to get the one he did. If Nadal was playing, Murray would still have no slams and go down as one of the biggest failures in tennis history.

Murray is a wind-slam wonder. Deal with it. Try winning 17 slams--legitimately--I might add, then we'll talk.

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Originally Posted by WhiskeyEE

murray is almost 26. he's past his prime and won't win another slam. he was extremely lucky to win the one he did. he will make several more finals though and will go down as the worst slam finals player in history.

RF20Lennon · 02-10-2013, 02:08 PM

I really hope he isnt, I think he can manage 2-4

axel89 · 02-10-2013, 02:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Homeboy Hotel

HAHAH that was awesome

Netspirit · 02-10-2013, 02:43 PM

Murray winning the USO amidst hurricane-like winds is the best argument in favor of fighting the climate change.

Mainad · 02-10-2013, 03:34 PM

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Originally Posted by TTMR

What I am most looking forward to in 2013 is seeing who will win the US Open after last year's forfeiture.

Well, it's not going to be a 'who' is it, it will clearly be a 'what'. My money is on a close-fought 5 setter between the wind and the rain. Not sure yet which of them will lift the trophy!

tennis_pro · 02-10-2013, 03:36 PM

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Originally Posted by axel89

My goodness these trolls are crazy murray would of beaten federer even if he wasn't tired lol

just like at wimbledon

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Homeboy Hotel Hall Of Fame Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: London Posts: 2,010	If players can't adapt to the conditions, does that mean they don't deserve to win? Does this mean Nadal's 2008 Wimbledon does not count as the match got interupted by numerous rain delays? And the Olympic Gold medal won by Nadal should also be revoked as he was riding false confidence from his Wimbledon win? Keep it real people. __________________ Operation Puerto - Rafael Nadal

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RF20Lennon Hall Of Fame Join Date: May 2011 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 3,578	I really hope he isnt, I think he can manage 2-4 __________________ Intellectuals solve problems, Geniuses prevent them RAFA2005RG- "If he (Rafa) lost Roland Garros it would be like death."

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