Murray's best chance for another slam?

Which slam?

  • Australian Open

  • French Open

  • Wimbledon

  • US Open


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TheMuzziah

Hall of Fame
As the title says, where do you think does Murray have the best chance of winning his third slam?

For me it's still Wimbledon. He's quite inconsistent at the US Open (hasn't made it further then the QF since he won it), and generally I'd say it's a slam that you can expect a few surprises/shock losses in the early rounds. Australian Open is his best slam, at least results-wise and he has played some brilliant stuff there but his biggest obstacle is competing with arguably the GOAT of the tournament, Djokovic. If someone can take him out before the Final, it would deffo be Murrays best chance there but I honestly can't see that happening so Andy would have to beat him himself, and although it's possible I'm not that confident.

So it comes down to either Wimbledon or the FO. As for the latter, a lot depends on the draw. If Murray has to play Nadal and Djokovic back to back I wouldn't fancy his chances of taking it home. It helps that Djokovic seems to have a mental block after all his devastating losses there, add to that Murrays win against him in Rome (first on clay) and it does look better. But again, if it's a ridiculously tough draw he'll probably be absolutely gassed or may not even make it to the final.

Whereas at Wimbledon, providing he's seeded #2, he doesn't have to worry much about the draw imo. Last year was a big chance missed but he faced an incredible federer, serving some absolute bombs, I don't think anyone would have beaten him on the day. This year though,seems like a repeat of 2013 for Fed, Nadal is not a force on grass and hasn't been for ages, same goes for Nishikori, Berdych etc. and probably Wawrinka (although you never really know with him). you have Kyrgios and Raonic as potential dark horses but I'm quite confident that Murray on his day can dispatch any of them pretty easily. And frankly as a Murray fan you can't ask for a better place to face Djokovic then the Wimbledon centre court.

Again, that's not my prediction. I'm not saying Murray will win Wimbledon or anything. I'm just saying that for me, Wimbledon is the best chance he has of winning that third slam.
 

NatF

Bionic Poster
I thought Murray was the favourite going into Wimbledon in 2015 but I think he was already suffering the effects of overplaying due to Davis Cup. This year I think he's pacing himself a bit better so Wimbledon is definitely his best shot IMO. Djokovic has been unbelievable come finals weekened the last 2 years but he's due a loss on grass eventual and Federer is unlikely to play as well as 2015.
 

kevaninho

Hall of Fame
I think RG . He has been a force on clay now for a while n the Rome n Madrid runs can only boost his confidence. This years RG to me is his best opportunity going into a slam, where you could almost call him favourite.
 
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Deleted member 743561

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Agreeing that the grassy confines are prob the most likely site for his next. The romantic in me would prefer a "wider" spread, but SW19's Center Court has been kind to him. Injury and Mauresmo are in the rearview... if he doesn't face Fed, it seems doable.

Then again, maybe he's in a vein right now, and there's more pressing business in Paris... ;)
 

uscwang

Hall of Fame
Whichever. I'm just glad that when it comes to Murray, same age as Novak, that "inevitable decline" is still a taboo.
 

metsman

Talk Tennis Guru
Seems like Djokovic's level has dropped a bit this year so if he is back closer to his 2012-2013 level on grass(which was a little worse than 2014-2015, but not much, quicker conditions also made it seem that way too) Murray can definitely beat him at Wimbledon IF he finally gets over his mental hump with Djoker at slams. If he doesn't, it'll be the same story regardless of the venue but if he does he can definitely take it to Djoker...his game troubles Djoker on quicker surfaces when Murray plays well. If Wimbledon has any brains at all they'll speed up the court this year slightly like they did 2012-2013.
I think Kyrgios will be a force on grass this year, I can see him getting to the semis but unless Federer is 100% the grass field is a joke. Djokovic is the only real obstacle, Murray matches up well against Kyrgios and Kyrgios isn't quite ready to win a slam.

Murray being on the opposite side of the draw from Djoker will be huge as Djoker could be susceptible to running into a Kyrgios in 4R/QF or something or even if Fed can wear him down in the semis.

Still holding out hope that Federer will have his 02 Sampras USO moment but that's out of the question if he can't stay healthy for an extended period of time.
 

metsman

Talk Tennis Guru
Agreeing that the grassy confines are prob the most likely site for his next. The romantic in me would prefer a "wider" spread, but SW19's Center Court has been kind to him. Injury and Mauresmo are in the rearview... if he doesn't face Fed, it seems doable.

Then again, maybe he's in a vein right now, and there's more pressing business in Paris... ;)
Fed might not be much of a factor this year if the back keeps bothering him. Regardless there's the matter of whether he even gets to the QF/Semis and whether he can summon his best level to take out Murray and/or Djokovic. Strangers things have happened but don't hold out hope.
 
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Deleted member 743561

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Fed might not be much of a factor this year if the back keeps bothering him. Regardless there's the matter of whether he even gets to the QF/Semis and whether he can summon his best level to take out Murray and/or Djokovic. Strangers things have happened but don't hold out hope.
Yeah... the real doubts are there for me. I'm not giving up hope yet though. I hope one of his proteges storms up the rankings soon. The sport needs brilliant tennis, but especially at Wimbledon. Let's get the trophy in the hands of a racquetsmith again.
 

RSH

Professional
Novak's endgame performances at Wimbledon the last 2 years have me entertaining the concept that he's elevated himself above Murray on grass. However, when considering the U.S. Open, he 's a better player on a hard court than grass, and I think the conditions at Wimbledon are more conducive to Murray's game: he has the crowd support, he moves well on grass, and he's got the slice and net skills that are optimized on the surface. I predicted Djokovic to have an early-mid round loss at SW19 this year anyways, so, with some misgivings, I'd say Wimbledon.
 

tennisfan2015

Hall of Fame
I reckon Djokovic will be primed for FO and Wimby this year (including the games) but will repeat the 2011 slump and Murray's best chance in that case would be USO.

If anyone thinks Djokovic's game has dropped they need to learn a thing or two about planning and periodisation, and peaking.
 

TheMuzziah

Hall of Fame
Thanks TheMuzziah and @Djokovic2011

Man united fan (djokovic2011) and Liverpool fan (TheMuzziah) are rivals :eek:

haha it's a tennis forum and I don't think Djokovic2011 is a big football fan, he seems like a good chap anyway.

I feel a bit guilty talking with @Poisoned Slice, @Doctor/Lawyer Red Devil etc though haha nah just taking the **** as long as they don't really hate us, I'm okay it's just banter after all ;)
 

Legendkillar

New User
I'd say the green pastures of SW19 remains his best chance for a 3rd Slam. The last 2 campaigns ended in a bit of a horror show for him.

If Novak takes a day off at the AO Final, he'd win that! ;)
 

Poisoned Slice

Bionic Poster
It seems like majoring on the mud is the best chance at this very minute. Bringing his best clay form ever into the tournament.

Andy is a beast on Top Spin. A good player using him or playing the computer on expert. Nightmare. He gave me most bother out of all the players on this game.

Doesn't look all that impressive in terms of weapons, but once he gets on the court and starts slicing and dicing. Help me. If only his serve was in the 60s. :p

PSAtrib_Murray.jpg
 
I still think it is Wimbledon. Federer cant hold onto being a top contender much longer given his age and declining health. Nadal is 100% done there regardless if he gets back to slam winning form. Wawrinka will never win there. So until an up and comer really solidifies themselves that leaves Djokovic his only real obsacle probably.

I would say his next best is probably the French as things are now, as strange as that seems.

Australian Open 3rd. His only real obstacle there is Djokovic too, but it is a much more inpenetrable Djokovic than at Wimbledon. Wawrinka is also a huge threat to win here for another couple years probably.

U.S Open would probably be last which is odd as I was pretty sure this was going to be his best slam at one point.
 

every7

Hall of Fame
Then again, maybe he's in a vein right now, and there's more pressing business in Paris... ;)

That's a lovely way of putting it. In his two majors and O medal he proved expert at capitalizing on a moment in time and a subtle shift in power structure at the top of the game. Right now the moment is seriously presenting itself again!

Credit to Murray if he can do it. The man likes a challenge and has been a wonderful circuit-breaker over the years. I'm barracking for Murray / Nadal / Nishi / Thiem at FO and temporarily forgetting my hostility towards Murray for beating Fed in the Olympic gold medal match all those years ago :(
 
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Deleted member 743561

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That's a lovely way of putting it. In his two majors and O medal he proved expert at capitalizing on a moment in time and a subtle shift in power structure at the top of the game. Right now the moment is seriously presenting itself again!

Credit to Murray if he can do it. The man likes a challenge and has been a wonderful circuit-breaker over the years. I'm barracking for Murray / Nadal / Nishi / Thiem at FO and temporarily forgetting my hostility towards Murray for beating Fed in the Olympic gold medal match all those years ago :(
Well said. Nice post. Particularly agree that things are falling in place/stars are aligning/whatever for him right now. Needs to seize it. Such a curious thing... debacle of a coaching scenario finally resolves itself, and glory instantly materializes. Exciting times for him again. And re that Oly gold medal match... yeah, I'm still pretty stunned at that outcome. The writing was on the wall after Fed's previous match, but credit to Murray regardless. That one didn't hurt me nearly as much as some of the others... part of it is it's just Olympics. Fed was pleased w/ the silver. It was still at freaking Wimbledon, though. ;)
 

BeatlesFan

Bionic Poster
I actually think his best chance for another major is this year's French Open. I can't believe I'm saying it, but after watching him the past two clay seasons I think he has the fitness and the will to do it. I can't see him defeating both Nadal and Djoker, so Rafa will have to land in another quarter.

I don't think Murray will ever win AO, nor win the USO. I really think he has a fairly decent shot at RG next month. I don't think Djoker is going to do it.
 

cc0509

Talk Tennis Guru
I actually think his best chance for another major is this year's French Open. I can't believe I'm saying it, but after watching him the past two clay seasons I think he has the fitness and the will to do it. I can't see him defeating both Nadal and Djoker, so Rafa will have to land in another quarter.

I don't think Murray will ever win AO, nor win the USO. I really think he has a fairly decent shot at RG next month. I don't think Djoker is going to do it.


?? He's already won the USO!
 

TheMuzziah

Hall of Fame
It seems like majoring on the mud is the best chance at this very minute. Bringing his best clay form ever into the tournament.

Andy is a beast on Top Spin. A good player using him or playing the computer on expert. Nightmare. He gave me most bother out of all the players on this game.

Doesn't look all that impressive in terms of weapons, but once he gets on the court and starts slicing and dicing. Help me. If only his serve was in the 60s. :p

PSAtrib_Murray.jpg
Had a career save file, my player fully leveled up but still playing Murray was a nightmare. (was playing on very hard I think). It was the only big4 member I had a negative h2h with (or any player for that matter). 1 win, 2 losses.

I'm one of those guilty pleasures, right? :p

You are :p

I still think it is Wimbledon. Federer cant hold onto being a top contender much longer given his age and declining health. Nadal is 100% done there regardless if he gets back to slam winning form. Wawrinka will never win there. So until an up and comer really solidifies themselves that leaves Djokovic his only real obsacle probably.

I would say his next best is probably the French as things are now, as strange as that seems.

Australian Open 3rd. His only real obstacle there is Djokovic too, but it is a much more inpenetrable Djokovic than at Wimbledon. Wawrinka is also a huge threat to win here for another couple years probably.

U.S Open would probably be last which is odd as I was pretty sure this was going to be his best slam at one point.

Agreed with every word there.
 

Fiero425

Legend
Wimbledon but French a close second right now.

Makes sense to me! Historically I can see his AO effort like Nole's at the FO; close, but no cigar so far! I just hope Djokovic gets this "FO thing" out of the way so he can move on! His confidence would skyrocket and finish it all up strong with another USO! Murray can have Wimbledon; Nole has 3 already! ;-/
 
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VexlanderPrime

Guest
Wouldn't shock me at all if Andy completed his career slam before he retires
 
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