batz
G.O.A.T.
Also tips Murray to win more Wimbledon titles
http://www1.skysports.com/tennis/ne...acks-andy-murray-to-win-more-wimbledon-titles
http://www1.skysports.com/tennis/ne...acks-andy-murray-to-win-more-wimbledon-titles
If he does then I will shut up and Murray will have had the best year. But I don't agree with this 'Murray is the man to beat' thing; Djokovic has still had the best year and is still the #1 player in the world. It's not like he was a non factor on the grass either. At the very worst they both equal in terms of favourites. Djokovic has had the better HC season thus far; Unless anyone thinks Djokovic's Wimbledon performances play any factor to the upcoming US hard court swing?
As for Wimbledon, Murray might end up with 5 titles their. I don't see amazing players outside Murray or Djokovic in the next few years.
Yeah, unless he meets Verdasco or someone similar (Delbonis, Fognini,...) can finish him of without choking.
Delbonis and Fognini? I'll crack the jokes mate.
We'll see, we'll see...
Indeed we will mate.
I'm loving this new Murray hater meme. When Roger, Rafa or Nole win a 5 set match on their way to winning a slam it's a sign of their indefatigability and mental strength.
Murray gets taken to 5 on his way to winning a slam and it becomes a cause for concern.
Murray beat Verdasco and now holds a 9-1 record against him. I'm sure Murray is sh1tting bricks at the thought of playing Fernando in New York.
Delbonis and Fognini? I'll crack the jokes mate.
You are dead wrong here, Batz.I'm loving this new Murray hater meme. When Roger, Rafa or Nole win a 5 set match on their way to winning a slam it's a sign of their indefatigability and mental strength.
It's not unusual for a slam winner to win a few though 5 setter against second tiers players, and Murray is certainly not afraid to play Verdasco again. Yet, it shows that Murray wasn't playing at a level of dominance which could reasonably make us believe that he will win the next 4 Wimbledons. After all neither Nadal nor Federer were extended to 5 sets at the beginning of their dominations, but only near the end of it.
You are dead wrong here, Batz.
Many here, particularly the Sampras fanboys, were highly critical of Benneteau for "choking" against Federer.
And have you forgotten the treatment Djokovic got on this forum after he beat Wawrinka in January? I can assure you most people were not talking about his mental strength.
Let's just put it that way: last week, on clay, if I had to chose to put all my money on Delbonis or Fognini vs Murray. I would pick the first 2..
Why are you saying "hate" right away? I just think those 2 are producing better tennis than Murray at the moment.
Fair enough Sid - but I think those are the exceptions. I certainly don't recall any posts leading up to RG that said Nole might struggle there because he was taken to 5 sets at the AO - or any threads before the 2012 USO that said Roger might struggle because he was taken to 5 @ SW19 - do you? That's what's being said about Murray.
I agree, Murray is joint top favourite to win the USO. Can't discount Djokovic.
Personally I am hoping for a good Del Potro run.
can our lantern-jawed-hero daveeeed ferrer win ?..umm...NO.
Honorable mentions, Delbonis, Karlovic, Janowicz, Isner and Tsonga to have a deep run
can our lantern-jawed-hero daveeeed ferrer win ?..umm...NO.
LOL Lantern jawed!!! I coughed up my cuppa at that
I think if Ferrer somehow got to the final to face Murray (which I think won't happen, since Nadal is winning the US Open), Ferrer would have a much greater chance than if he faced Nadal, ***** or Federer. Their h2h is close and their last hard-court match had a final set tiebreak, and Ferrer had a match point. (Although Murray didn't play well in the first set.)
I'd put Murray at joint 5th favorite with Ferrer behind;
1). Djokovic (2nd player of the year, best hard-court player)
2). Nadal (best player of the year, owns Murray on all surfaces)
3). Del-Potro (the in-form man of the moment, won USO before)
4). Federer (never discount a guy that's won it 5 times)
5). Ferrer + Murray
Hasn't even been to the final in 4 years.
I'd put Murray at joint 5th favorite with Ferrer behind;
1). Djokovic (2nd player of the year, best hard-court player)
2). Nadal (best player of the year, owns Murray on all surfaces)
3). Del-Potro (the in-form man of the moment, won USO before)
4). Federer (never discount a guy that's won it 5 times)
5). Ferrer + Murray
I'd put Murray at joint 5th favorite with Ferrer behind;
1). Djokovic (2nd player of the year, best hard-court player)
2). Nadal (best player of the year, owns Murray on all surfaces)
3). Del-Potro (the in-form man of the moment, won USO before)
4). Federer (never discount a guy that's won it 5 times)
5). Ferrer + Murray
Putting Murray after Federer? Murray is in tip top shape and Federer looks like he can lose to pretty much anyone. Seriously if those two meet, Murray will win with an embarrassing scoreline. I think it's like this:
1)Murray
2)Djokovic
3)Nadal
4)Del Potro
5)Berdych
6)Federer
7)Ferrer
The guy I responded to was talking about wha twould happen at the USO, not Wimbledon.
Nobody has said that Murray will win the next 4 Wimbledons -well, Anaconda might have said that but I certainly didn't.
I'd put Murray at joint 5th favorite with Ferrer behind;
1). Djokovic (2nd player of the year, best hard-court player)
2). Nadal (best player of the year, owns Murray on all surfaces)
3). Del-Potro (the in-form man of the moment, won USO before)
4). Federer (never discount a guy that's won it 5 times)
5). Ferrer + Murray
I'd put Murray at joint 5th favorite with Ferrer behind;
1). Djokovic (2nd player of the year, best hard-court player)
2). Nadal (best player of the year, owns Murray on all surfaces)
3). Del-Potro (the in-form man of the moment, won USO before)
4). Federer (never discount a guy that's won it 5 times)
5). Ferrer + Murray
Are you tripping or trollin?
Murray won't win the US Open unless there is a Hurricane and/or Novak has another 5 hour marathon in the semis.
Let's just put it that way: last week, on clay, if I had to chose to put all my money on Delbonis or Fognini vs Murray. I would pick the first 2..
Why are you saying "hate" right away? I just think those 2 are producing better tennis than Murray at the moment.