Andy Murray has always stood up for women's tennis. Serena Williams said last year as the two paired up at Wimbledon that (female players) "all love Andy Murray" as he always stands up for equal rights in tennis. Serena said this to ESPN: "I don't think there's a woman player - and there really shouldn't... Continue Reading →
100 years of Centre Court – Wimbledon 2008, Murray recovers from two sets down for the first time to defeat Gasquet in a memorable Wimbledon battle!
2008 was a bit year for Andy Murray. It was the year he turned 21 but on the court the Brit made his first US Open Final, and won his first two Masters 1000 titles but before all of that Andy put on a show. Over the years Andy and Richard Gasquet have had some... Continue Reading →
9 British players (the most since 1997) advanced to the second round at Wimbledon
Nine British players have made it through to the second round of Wimbledon following an excellent couple of days of Tennis at SW19, nine Brits is the highest amount of Brit's through to round two at Wimbledon since 1997. The first two days at Wimbledon have seen wins on Centre Court for Andy Murray and... Continue Reading →
Stories from Day 1 & Day 2 at Wimbledon
Emma Raducanu wins on Centre Court debut against a tricky Alison Van Utyvanck After a tough season adapting to life on tour and injury issues Emma has had to come through her opening match with Alison Van Utyvanck in straight sets deserves a lot of credit. Alison had won two events coming into this match... Continue Reading →
Wimbledon – Brit Watch
Andy Murray My question continues to be, what would constitute a successful Wimbledon for Andy Murray? https://tennistalkblog1.wordpress.com/2022/06/17/stuttgart-was-a-success-abdominal-injury-a-setback-but-what-would-define-a-successful-wimbledon-for-andy-murray/ Emma Raducanu The most important thing for me is to enjoy it, there is a lot of talk about pressure and expectation but we need to look at the season as a whole and with perspective. There is... Continue Reading →
100 years of Centre Court – Andy Murray, 2013 Wimbledon Champion!
Winning Wimbledon is one of tennis’ greatest challenges. For many years, the question was will Andy Murray do it? In an era of potentially the best three players of all time the challenge was most certainly tougher. Andy proved during his career he could battle the best and make the top three into a top... Continue Reading →
Stuttgart was a success, abdominal injury a setback but what would define a successful Wimbledon for Andy Murray?
Since teaming up with Ivan Lendl following the conclusion of the Miami Open the preparations have been for Wimbledon, that is the goal. Along the way the road has been knocked off course, Murray was due to play some hard court challengers in either USA or Asia but they were cancelled and instead he accepted... Continue Reading →
Queens Club Preview
Seven Brits in London 🇬🇧 One of the exciting things of a home tournament is seeing those home players in action with seven British players in action. Cam Norrie vs Grigor DimitrovDan Evans vs Matteo BerrettiniAndy Murray vs Lorenzo SonegoLiam Broady vs Marin CilicJack Draper vs Taylor FritzRyan Peniston vs Casper RuudPaul Jubb vs Botic... Continue Reading →
Chapter 37: Andy Murray sets up first meeting in 5 years with Novak Djokovic following impressive wins over Dominic Thiem and Denis Shapovalov in Madrid
It wasn’t that long ago that there was criticism of Andy Murray for accepting a wildcard into Madrid having originally opted not to play on the clay. The Brit was due to play on hard courts in either USA or Korea on the Challenger circuit but these events were pulled meaning Murray headed back to... Continue Reading →
Madrid Preview – Andy Murray vs Dominic Thiem
It isn't bad for round one of a Masters 1000, a two time finalist in Dominic Thiem against 2015 champion Andy Murray at the Mutua Madrid Open. Both players are unfortunately far from their past glory but aiming to get back to that level and maybe this could be a pathway to finding some match... Continue Reading →