Posts Tagged ‘ Andy Murray ’

One Down, Three To Go For Roger

Jan 31st, 2010 | By Joe McDonald | Category: Joe McDonald, Tennis, Top Story

Last year, some wondered what happened to Roger Federer, especially after he dropped the Australian Open to Rafael Nadal.
This year, though, there’s no doubt the master is on track.
“It’s not something I’ve ever put in my mind that this is something I want to achieve,” Federer said after defeating Andy Murray in straight sets, 6-3 [...]



Soft On Voice, Big On Heart

Sep 14th, 2009 | By Joe McDonald | Category: Joe McDonald, Tennis, Top Story

FLUSHING MEADOWS, NY – His size would make you think he’s older than his just 20 years on this Earth. And even at 6′6”, this giant is as gentle as it comes. So much so that Juan Martin Del Potro was almost in tears as he gave his post-championship press conference.
“Well, when I lay down [...]



Murray Has Questions To Answer

Sep 8th, 2009 | By Joe McDonald | Category: Joe McDonald, Tennis, Top Story

FLUSHING MEADOWS, NY – And now Andy Murray will have a few months to ask himself, what went wrong.
His straight set defeat to Marin Cilic, 5-7, 2-6, 2-6 was such a dismantling, you have to wonder what was wrong.
Was it his wrist? Well no.
“I had a problem with it for a week or so,” he [...]



Murray Just Too Much For Dent

Sep 7th, 2009 | By Derek Felix | Category: Tennis, Top Story

Taylor Dent’s comeback story ended thanks to Andy Murray. The 2008 U.S. Open runner-up just had too much game for the 28 year-old American, coasting to a straight sets 6-3, 6-2, 6-2 victory at Ashe in Flushing tonight.
Against a good opponent whose serve-and-volley style tested his return game, the No.2 seeded Scot had all the [...]



A Heck of a First Few Days In Flushing

Sep 5th, 2009 | By Joe McDonald | Category: Tennis, Top Story

FLUSHING MEADOWS, NY – If you wait long enough, it’s bound to happen and in Men’s Singles, it finally did.
With Rafael Nadal finishing off German Nicolas Kiefer in four sets, 6-0, 3-6, 6-3, 6-4 it means for the first time in any Grand Slam during the Open Era, all 16 seeds made it past the [...]



Murray Should Get Cut a Little Slack

Sep 4th, 2009 | By Joe McDonald | Category: Joe McDonald, Tennis, Top Story

FLUSHING MEADOWS, NY – If you think the New York press is brutal, just take a look at what the British contingent at the US Open asked their national hero Andy Murray after his match today.
Question 1: Pleased to get through that, considering you weren’t feeling your best?
Question 2: Was it the heat, as well? [...]



Is This The End of Federer’s Run?

Aug 31st, 2009 | By Derek Felix | Category: Tennis, Top Story

The time has finally come. Yes. Happy Birthday Andy Roddick! Hopefully for you, this year’s U.S. Open will be extra special. Especially after that memorable five-set Wimbledon classic with Roger Federer.
Can the just turned 27 year-old American overcome heartache to win his second Open and first major since 2003 when he was No.1 in the [...]



Murray Ready for An Open Run

Aug 29th, 2009 | By Joe McDonald | Category: Tennis, Top Story

FLUSHING MEADOWS, NY – Believe it or not, the US Open is a lot easier then Wimbledon for Andy Murray. I New York, the second seeded player can be more relaxed, compared to the scrutiny he gets in London.
“Yeah, it’s normal,” said Murray, who hopes to finally win a Grand Slam this year after losing [...]



Federer Faces Nadal In Final

Jan 31st, 2009 | By Derek Felix | Category: Tennis, Today's News

It will once again be the best rivalry in sports renewed when Roger Federer takes on Rafael Nadal in a battle between the now No.2 13-time slam winner versus the No.1 ranked five-time slam champion.
Plenty will be on the line with the 27 year-old Federer aiming to match American Pete Sampras by winning his 14th grand [...]



Murray to Meet Federer in the Final

Sep 8th, 2008 | By Joe McDonald | Category: Tennis

FLUSHING MEADOWS, NY – Andy Murray doesn’t blame the Flushing Meadows crowd for pulling for Rafael Nadal as their match resumes Sunday afternoon. After all, who wants to see a 15 minute match?
“You know, if I was a spectator today, I would have rather watched more tennis as well,” Murray said. “You kind of understand [...]