Becker thinks he should:
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/te...r-urges-Andy-Murray-withdraw-French-Open.html
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/te...r-urges-Andy-Murray-withdraw-French-Open.html
should Murray pull out of RG
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tennis_pro
Bionic Poster
I somewhat agree. There's no point in playing if he's both injured and out of form on clay this season. Besides what would a 4th round or QF appearance change in his career?
I don't think it's worth it.
I don't think it's worth it.
Mainad
Bionic Poster
I'm beginning to think he should. He's defending semi-finalist points but if he's not up to it...he's not up to it and it really does seem that he's not up to it!
It's a real bummer for us Murray fans but the important thing is he gets himself fully fit again or he'll just keep exacerbating whatever injury is currently holding him back. In this form, I just can't see him getting past the early rounds at RG.
What a shame after his great start to the year. But there it is!
It's a real bummer for us Murray fans but the important thing is he gets himself fully fit again or he'll just keep exacerbating whatever injury is currently holding him back. In this form, I just can't see him getting past the early rounds at RG.
What a shame after his great start to the year. But there it is!
namelessone
Legend
Back injury doesn't sound good and I don't see what his stake would be in RG, he's not even in the first 4 favs imo and coming in with a injury surely won't help his cause, in fact it might damage his WB run if he's not careful.
nadal_slam_king
Banned
I agree, Becker hit the snail on the bed with this one.
sdont
Legend
If you say so, then I guess it would be the right decision.
You're right that there's not only W but the OG in London, too.
Biscuitmcgriddleson
Professional
He should pull out. Murray really needs an Olympic gold. As many posters on her point out, that is the most amazing accomplishment in Tennis.
nadal_slam_king
Banned
He's defending semi-final, so probably will play if he's able to run.
Cup8489
G.O.A.T.
Clay lover
Legend
Someone here nailed it. If he is injured, he shouldn't play. If he isn't, he should.
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tennis_pro
Bionic Poster
Those 720 points he's defending are worthless in the big picture.
sbengte
G.O.A.T.
Is this Murray or Nadal we are talking about ?
TheF1Bob
Banned
Clay lover
Legend
Mainad
Bionic Poster
It's even worse..it's 5-0 (unofficially 5-1 now)!
I agree (as I've said elsewhere). His form has been poor in every single clay tourney he's played this year. Don't see how he can suddenly turn it round for RG. He should forget the 720 points he'll lose, he's still secure at #4 and he should try and get into better shape for Queens, Wimby and the Olympics. They have to be the important goals for him this year...and the most realistic ones!
Sentinel
Bionic Poster
I hope you got my memo about who is winning RG this year.I hope he is fit and plays RG
If he doesn't play, we will be stuck with a boring semfinal where Nadal plays Tsonga or Ferrer or Berdych. (Assuming Fed-Djoker will be in the same half as usual)
Well, you got this right !
Becker usually does his hitting in the closet. He hasn't figured out what beds are for.
batz
G.O.A.T.
I watched their semi from last year on Eurosport last night - was closer than the scoreline suggested - Murray created 18 break points in 3 sets.
underground
G.O.A.T.
Good. Then Nadal draws Tsonga again. Really?!
batz
G.O.A.T.
He's not going to pull out. He played for 2 hours v Gulbis then went back to RG and hit the practise courts.
http://www.guardian.co.uk/sport/2012/may/24/andy-murray-french-open
http://www.guardian.co.uk/sport/2012/may/24/andy-murray-french-open
Mainad
Bionic Poster
Okay then. I trust he knows what he's doing.
batz
G.O.A.T.
Let's hope so mate, but I have lower expectations of this slam than I've had for quite some time.
sbengte
G.O.A.T.
That's the spirit ! I hope he makes the finals so people can shut up about how bad he is on clay.
firepanda
Professional
Back problems are evil in tennis... especially the way the game is now played. I wouldn't mind if he did pull out. He's probably the most painful player on tour to watch. Djokovic/Murray Aus open was the worst match in recent history.
...That said, I would like him to win a slam...
...That said, I would like him to win a slam...
well to be fair he was kinda bad this year so far
but i dont think he will ever pull out of a slam unless hes severely injured. cause every one he pulls out is just one lost opportunity for him to finally win one of the things and you never know how many more chances will come. even if its RG
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sbengte
G.O.A.T.
Exactly. Federer almost pulled out of Wimbledon 2003 with a back problem and who knows how the rest of his career would have turned out if he hadn't won that first slam.
batz
G.O.A.T.
No worries Jokinla, I don't think he's going to win either!
batz
G.O.A.T.
Really? 1 250 title, 1 slam semi, 1 500 final, first man to beat Noel, 1 MS1000 final prior to the clay swing. Granted he has been less than stellar on the dirt but I think it's a bit harsh to say he's been bad so far this year.
he was talking about clay. so was i
batz
G.O.A.T.
OK - apologies for my mis-understanding
Bobby Jr
G.O.A.T.
That sounds familiar for some reason. Hmmmmmm..... :lol:
vive le beau jeu !
Talk Tennis Guru
yes he should.
Backhanded Compliment
Legend
not the worst idea. Sure it is a bad idea, but not the worst. Somehow I feel like the injury focuses Murray and loosens him up after the 1st set.
nadal_slam_king
Banned
For all that has been said about Murray's "mental barrier" at the slams.....he is mentally tougher at the slams than nearly every player on tour. So even if he has an injury, he only needs to win a set before his opponent loses self-belief and drops their level. Murray has reason to fight through any injury knowing that his opponent isn't far from folding. That is the real barrier - the barrier between the top 4 and everyone else.
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ernestsgulbisfan#1
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