Comment About Andy Murray

McEnroeisanartist · Dec 4, 2012

Since 1973, there have been five players who ranked in the top 4 at year end for 2 or more years but never finished in the top 2.

Vitas Gerulaitis (2)
Goran Ivansevic (2)
Sergi Bruguera (2)
Nikolay Davydenko (2)
Andy Murray (5)

winstonplum · Dec 4, 2012

It shows how incredible Murray is, and that he had the bad luck to be playing behind two of the greatest players of all time.

sunof tennis · Dec 4, 2012

winstonplum said:
It shows how incredible Murray is, and that he had the bad luck to be playing behind two of the greatest players of all time.

and maybe three. Novak still has time to add several slams to his resume which obviously will boast his legacy.

Deleted member 307496 · Dec 4, 2012

Murray would have been a dominating force in another era, that's for sure.

The Bawss · Dec 4, 2012

winstonplum said:
It shows how incredible Murray is

No, it merely shows that he unequivocally doesn't belong with the likes of Nadal, Roger and Novak.

cluckcluck · Dec 4, 2012

winstonplum said:
It shows how incredible Murray is, and that he had the bad luck to be playing behind two of the greatest players of all time.

Has nothing to do with luck. He's just not skilled enough to beat those in front of him on a consistent basis.

The Bawss · Dec 4, 2012

Sabratha said:
Murray would have been a dominating force in another era, that's for sure.

Sampras/Agassi would have mirked him. He's a modern day Courier at best.

Cup8489 · Dec 4, 2012

The Bawss said:
Sampras/Agassi would have mirked him. He's a modern day Courier at best.

Courier was number 1. Thanks for proving his point.

The Bawss · Dec 4, 2012

Cup8489 said:
Courier was number 1.

No chit.

Cup8489 said:
Thanks for proving his point.

Because Courier was a "dominating force"? Ok whatever you say, boss.

Deleted member 307496 · Dec 4, 2012

The Bawss said:
Because Courier was a "dominating force"? Ok whatever you say, boss.

The #1 player is a dominating force, Courier was in 1992.

The Bawss · Dec 4, 2012

Sabratha said:
The #1 player is a dominating force, Courier was in 1992.

He was a transition champ at best. Please top arguing against facts.

Gonzo_style · Dec 4, 2012

That will change next year...

kishnabe · Dec 4, 2012

The Bawss said:
No chit.

Because Courier was a "dominating force"? Ok whatever you say, boss.

Courier is one the most underrated American player ever. 1992,93 AO Champ, 1991,92 FO Champ. 93 FO RUP. 93 Wimbledon RUP. 91 US RUP.

Played a few Major QF after his downfall. He could have dominated a bit more if he believed in himself. Had the game to still win.

Murray would kill himself to have a career like Courier did. 4 Slams in a quality field speaks for itself.

Bobby Jr · Dec 4, 2012

kishnabe said:
Courier is one the most underrated American player ever. 1992,93 AO Champ, 1991,92 FO Champ. 93 FO RUP. 93 Wimbledon RUP. 91 US RUP...

Murray would kill himself to have a career like Courier did. 4 Slams in a quality field speaks for itself.

This ^.

I agree. For a two year stretch Courier was basically the man. He didn't lose to Agassi for a five year stretch at one point either.

The-Champ · Dec 4, 2012

The Bawss said:
No, it merely shows that he unequivocally doesn't belong with the likes of Nadal, Roger and Novak.

c'mon dude, it's one thing to hate but you gotta admit, Murray is great player. He's beaten them all.

I don't like Djokovic but he is definitely an all-time great.

Deleted member 307496 · Dec 4, 2012

The Bawss said:
He was a transition champ at best. Please top arguing against facts.

Transitional champ or not, he was a dominating force in the early 90s.

Candide · Dec 4, 2012

winstonplum said:
It shows how incredible Murray is, and that he had the bad luck to be playing behind two of the greatest players of all time.

... and Rafael Nadal.

Deleted member 307496 · Dec 4, 2012

Murray also would have totally dominated the early 2000s circuit, posting year end #1 rankings for 2000, 2001, 2002 and maybe 2003.

adil1972 · Dec 4, 2012

sampras destroyed both courier and agassi

Deleted member 307496 · Dec 4, 2012

adil1972 said:
sampras destroyed both courier and agassi

Yes? And? What's your point?

PhrygianDominant · Dec 5, 2012

Candide said:
... and Rafael Nadal.

lol

10nadulls

beast of mallorca · Dec 5, 2012

The Bawss said:
Sampras/Agassi would have mirked him. He's a modern day Courier at best.

The Bawss said:
No, it merely shows that he unequivocally doesn't belong with the likes of Nadal, Roger and Novak.

You just have to ruin it for the Murray fans, haven't you ?
However you flip Murray's status, he's been a great player in this era, and will definitely assume greater stature in the coming years. He has beaten the Big 3 in a more or less consistent basis compared to the rest of the field, and in the BIG stages as well. Windy or not, he's a Slam winner and will probably win a few more, and probably assume the #1 rank at some point.

Hawkeye7 · Dec 5, 2012

beast of mallorca said:
You just have to ruin it for the Murray fans, haven't you ?
However you flip Murray's status, he's been a great player in this era, and will definitely assume greater stature in the coming years. He has beaten the Big 3 in a more or less consistent basis compared to the rest of the field, and in the BIG stages as well. Windy or not, he's a Slam winner and will probably win a few more, and probably assume the #1 rank at some point.

He isn't ruining anything. His desperate attempts are laughable at best.

Goosehead · Dec 5, 2012

The Bawss said:
No, it merely shows that he unequivocally doesn't belong with the likes of Nadal, Roger and Novak.

Hummm ok lets see..andy defeated djokovic and then federer to win olympic G.

Also lets not forget the very close aust open SF and also the effervescent

U.S. OPEN FINAL WON BY ANDYYYYY V MR DJOKOVIC :-|

Phoenix1983 · Dec 5, 2012

Golden era of men's tennis I say.

McEnroeisanartist · Dec 5, 2012

Phoenix1983 said:
Golden era of men's tennis I say.

I would agree.

The Bawss · Dec 5, 2012

beast of mallorca said:
You just have to ruin it for the Murray fans, haven't you ?

English isn't your first language is it?

beast of mallorca said:
Windy or not, he's a Slam winner and will probably win a few more, and probably assume the #1 rank at some point.

That remains to be seen.

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