http://www.guardian.co.uk/sport/2011/jun/18/andy-murray-novak-djokovic-wimbledon
Okay, as we come up to another Wimbledon, as a Brit, I'm yet again pinning my hopes on Muzza. Once again though, around TT and elsewhere you can't help but detect the rising waves of derision and criticism, so, I thought this excellent part of a Murray article/Wimbly feature from today's Guardian newspaper, and in particular this match off between Muzza and and Djokovic, well, it might help put things nicely in some perspective.:wink:
Perhaps Novak has already more respect due to GS success - which is one reason I'm more directing this thread at the Murray haters. However, I know he has alot of critics too, so this is for them also! Anyhow, a fascinating read - and please note: these aren't the fevered views of tennis forum folk, but Pato Alvarez, Muzza's coach in his late teens, and Niki Pilic, Novak's coach in his teens... and whether he wins at Wimbledon this year or not, FWIW, I personally think, a) the derision is unwarranted, and b) he'll win one one of these days, please God!:roll:
R
Among the highlights and possible discussion points:
"For me he (Murray) is a more complete player than Nadal, Federer, and Djokovic, he can do more than all of them..."
"6 months in a row he (Novak) didn't lose one match - he won 7 tournaments, beating Nadal and Federer repeatedly on all the different surfaces. But I still think he can improve more, by going to the net more, and by not taking part in so many rallies"...
"In all my time coaching, and that includes the 16 years as National coach of Spain, Andy is the most talented player I ever worked with"...
Okay, as we come up to another Wimbledon, as a Brit, I'm yet again pinning my hopes on Muzza. Once again though, around TT and elsewhere you can't help but detect the rising waves of derision and criticism, so, I thought this excellent part of a Murray article/Wimbly feature from today's Guardian newspaper, and in particular this match off between Muzza and and Djokovic, well, it might help put things nicely in some perspective.:wink:
Perhaps Novak has already more respect due to GS success - which is one reason I'm more directing this thread at the Murray haters. However, I know he has alot of critics too, so this is for them also! Anyhow, a fascinating read - and please note: these aren't the fevered views of tennis forum folk, but Pato Alvarez, Muzza's coach in his late teens, and Niki Pilic, Novak's coach in his teens... and whether he wins at Wimbledon this year or not, FWIW, I personally think, a) the derision is unwarranted, and b) he'll win one one of these days, please God!:roll:
R
Among the highlights and possible discussion points:
"For me he (Murray) is a more complete player than Nadal, Federer, and Djokovic, he can do more than all of them..."
"6 months in a row he (Novak) didn't lose one match - he won 7 tournaments, beating Nadal and Federer repeatedly on all the different surfaces. But I still think he can improve more, by going to the net more, and by not taking part in so many rallies"...
"In all my time coaching, and that includes the 16 years as National coach of Spain, Andy is the most talented player I ever worked with"...