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Murray Wins One For the Good of Tennis

Submitted by Alan Robbie, Feb 21, 2007 08:58

First, thanks for an entertaining, balanced and articulate peice of tennis journalism.

As a Scot who has seen a few false dawns in British tennis Andy Murray is a breath of fresh air. Often perceived by some in the UK as petulant on court and lacking in the 'grace' of players such as Tim Henman (I am a fan of what Henman achieved and his part in raising the profile of UK tennis), Andy Murray brings a fresh, exciting, and hungry dynamism to UK tennis.

His rise up the rankings has been swift but also impressive is his ability to stay 'grounded' in dealings with the media. When he emerged into the main tour he took much criticism in the UK for his on court verbal volleys and his lack of fitness. Many from the UK, at that age and stage of their career, would not have coped, Andy Murray is flurishing.

Talent alone is rarely enough, but with the inspired selection of Brad Gilbert as coach to guide, direct and inspire Murray . We may at last have a future world number one and Grand Slam winner but also someone to keep the passion, excitment and rivalry alive at the top of the world game.

Alan Robbie

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Thank you for the article - you have expressed exactly my thoughts on the fastness of courts and the need... [MORE]

Sasha

Feb 26, 2007 18:32

RE: JOHN Feb 22nd 2007 "Andy Murray is without doubt an extremely talented player. Unfortunately, his initial introduction to the upper... [MORE]

A Scot in Edinburgh

Feb 23, 2007 08:42

Andy Murray is without doubt an extremely talented player. Unfortunately, his initial introduction to the upper echelons of the game... [MORE]

John

Feb 22, 2007 19:35

Great article but I would take issue with one point. Andy is a star right now - maybe just not... [MORE]

Midge

Feb 22, 2007 05:30

Absolutely fanatastic article. Couldn't agree with it more. He's gonna be a champ, no doubt about it! Last person to put a... [MORE]

Aaron

Feb 21, 2007 15:18

First, thanks for an entertaining, balanced and articulate peice of tennis journalism. As a Scot who has seen a few false...

Alan Robbie

Feb 21, 2007 08:58

It's Murray time! At last scotland has a tennis player we can be proud of. As a true scot and... [MORE]

steven robertson

Feb 23, 2007 09:45

Nice article , but i thing you are wrong on two points, I cant believe you think Murray is not... [MORE]

stuart grant

Feb 21, 2007 05:56

Loved the eloquent article- take my hat off to you. A Devonian English lady in her mid thirties who is... [MORE]

Claire Louise Head

Feb 23, 2007 05:09

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