From Madrid To London: Murray's Memorable Run To World No. 1

[Hitman]

This run including a terrible performance in RG final and a loss to Nishikori in USO. Shows that Murray was very average at the slams in 2016, and his run is mostly based on BO3 tournaments. The win in WTF was definitely impressive though.

His performance in the RG final was due to fatigue that had settled in from the matches that lead him to the final. Yes, he could have won his matches more efficiently, and it didn't help he went five sets in the very first round, but it wasn't like he wasn't trying in the final...his legs basically gave out.

He is seen yelling at his box - "My legs are F*****!"

 

[Hitman]

Pete did in 1996. He played everything in order to secure another YE #1, which he did 6 straight years. Nobody else has ever done this.

Yes, I remember that run well...

 

[Hitman]

Winning a Slam and making 2 other finals is an 'average' year at the Slams in your book?

It is if it is Murray...need to crush Djokovic's competition somehow.

 

[mike danny]

It was a good run, but an example of winning the battle losing the war.
2017 and 2018 could have been Murray's multi-slams years had he not burned himself out in 2016. The race between him and Novak ended at the 2017 Doha final, likely the last final between them, which effectively ended Murray's career and almost Novak's and started the last Fedal party.

I disagree on 2017 and 2018 being Murray's multi slam seasons. I don't see him winning any slams in 2017 and 2018.

 

[StrongRule]

I disagree on 2017 and 2018 being Murray's multi slam seasons. I don't see him winning any slams in 2017 and 2018.

Maybe Murray would have some chances in AO 2018, though Federer would still be the favorite. No way he wins any other slams in 2017-2019.