Murray receives 2016 ITWA Award

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Andy Murray was voted Ambassador of the Year by the International Tennis Writers Association. It is the second time the World No. 2 has won the honour, having previously claimed ITWA’s top award in 2012. The 120 members selected Murray for the award in recognition of the Scot’s on-court achievements, exemplary conduct and cooperation with the media.


Murray finished the 2015 season No. 2 in the Emirates ATP Rankings for the first time and led Great Britain to its first Davis Cup title since 1936, going 8-0 in singles rubbers throughout the year and partnering brother Jamie Murray to three doubles rubber wins.


Paul Newman, co-president of ITWA, said: “[Andy] Murray has become one of the most eloquent players in the men’s game. We appreciate the respect that he gives to all his questioners, knowing that there are huge demands on his time.”


Garbine Muguruza was named Ambassador of the Year on the WTA Tour. Both players were presented with their awards ahead of the start of the Australian Open on Monday.

http://www.atpworldtour.com/en/news/murray-itwa-award-2016

 

[Inanimate_object]

They are all popularity contests these days...

 

[Steve0904]

Good for Murray. He's so awesome.

 

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Good for Murray. He's so awesome.

Do I detect just a hint of irony?

 

[Steve0904]

Do I detect just a hint of irony?

Your detector is in fine working order then. Really though, I think it's great. I'm just fooling around. That's my sarcastic side showing.

 

[Mainad]

Your detector is in fine working order then. Really though, I think it's great. I'm just fooling around. That's my sarcastic side showing.

No probs. I wasn't trying to suggest it was anything special. Just noted the article and decide to report it. I guess I should have posted it in the Murray News thread but I can't seem to locate it at the moment.

 

[Deanjam]

 

[Steve0904]

No probs. I wasn't trying to suggest it was anything special. Just noted the article and decide to report it. I guess I should have posted it in the Murray News thread but I can't seem to locate it at the moment.

No, it's fine. Perfectly fine. I'm sure his mum is proud of him at least.

 

[Steve0904]

Amazing! Well played. LOL.

 

[Mainad]

Amazing! Well played. LOL.

No, it's fine. Perfectly fine. I'm sure his mum is proud of him at least.

Don't forget Kim... and me!

 

[Steve0904]

Don't forget Kim... and me!

Yes, let's not forget. On that note where is the other resident Murray fan these days. @batz? Anybody seen him around?

 

[Mainad]

Brilliant. Poor Djoko!

 

[Mainad]

Yes, let's not forget. On that note where is the other resident Murray fan these days. @batz? Anybody seen him around?

He popped up today to say hello but unfortunately I suspect it was just a flying visit. He and Fedex seem to have lost interest in the good cause!

 

[Steve0904]

He popped up today to say hello but unfortunately I suspect it was just a flying visit. He and Fedex seem to have lost interest in the good cause!

Shame. He was one of the good posters here.

 

[vive le beau jeu !]

it's an award from the writers who transcribe his beautiful words ?

 

[Fedex]

He popped up today to say hello but unfortunately I suspect it was just a flying visit. He and Fedex seem to have lost interest in the good cause!

Oh... how to make me feel guilty M. I'm here. I'm here. Had to get off the site and away from the sycophants and glory grabbers and biggots and PDs.

 

[batz]

We're getting the band back together! We're on a mission from god.

 

[CYGS]

Nice consolation prize.

 

[Poisoned Slice]

We're getting the band back together! We're on a mission from god.

I am now part of the band. The replacement drummer.

 

[Steve0904]

Oh... how to make me feel guilty M. I'm here. I'm here. Had to get off the site and away from the sycophants and glory grabbers and biggots and PDs.

Sorry I forgot you when I was tagging Murray fans. I didn't know Murray had all 3 of them. How's it going these days?

 

[Fedex]

Sorry I forgot you when I was tagging Murray fans. I didn't know Murray had all 3 of them. How's it going these days?

Busy busy busy Steve. Running an outdoor advertising company, sound hire business and club nights. And far more demanding than these running a high maintenance woman and two young kids. Thank god she can't see this!

 

[Fedex]

Nice consolation prize.

Must be great to be a glory grabber. Ahh here we go again dealing with the sycophants and only 5 minutes back.

 

[mattosgrant]

Dude, that was so funny. Good one.

 

[batz]

I am now part of the band. The replacement drummer.

Ringo!