Post Tagged with: "Andy Murray"
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Andy Murray through to historic Wimbledon final after beting Jo-Wilfried Tsonga
The second Wimbledon semi-final pitted fifth-seed, Frenchman Jo-Wilfried Tsonga against fourth-seed, Brit Andy Murray in a match of two Wimbledon final virgins. Whoever won, Federer, who had earned a chance for his seventh Wimbledon championship earlier that day, would face a newcomer to the biggest tennis game on grass. Murray [...] -
Murray – Tsonga Wimbledon 2012 Live Commentary
Murray v Tsonga. Final, Murray wins 3 sets to 1 (6-3, 6-3, 3-6, 7-5) Game, set and match Murray 7-5 Murray breaks – I’m sure you don’t need me to say he’s the first Briton since 1938 in the final, so that ludicrous record is finally put to bed. He’ll play Roger [...] -
Ivanisevic – Time for Andy Murray to Toughen Up
For Andy Murray Wimbledon 2012 is far from over but according to Mr Nice Guy himself, Goran Ivanisevic, Murray needs to become a bit more brash and arrogant if he’s to stand a chance of taking the title this year. Anticipation for Murray’s win has been building round by round [...] -
Murray v Tsonga preview Wimbledon 2012
This matchup is being billed as Murray’s best chance to reach his first Wimbledon final, and with this being his fourth consecutive appearance in the semi finals, there is a just argument that this represents his best opportunity yet. But while there is a collective sigh of relief from all [...] -
Line up for Wimbledon 2012 men’s singles semi-finals
Wednesday 4th July was a big day at Wimbledon. It was mens quater finals day taking 8 men down to 4 for the semifinals on Friday. Briton Andy Murray worked hard and staged an amazing fightback from 1 set and 1 break down against David Ferrer. Murray remained calm despite [...] -
Why does it Always Rain on Me?: Murray Triumphs over Cilic and the Elements
Benjamin Franklin once said in a letter to his friend Jean Baptiste Le Roy that nothing was certain in this life except death and taxes. Had he been writing more recently he would most likely have added “rain disruption at Wimbledon” to that grim list. Almost inevitably, it was rain [...] -
Andy Murray defeats Marin Cilic, advances to Wimbledon Quarter-finals
A fourth-round Wimbledon clash saw British favourite, Andy Murray take on Croatian, Marin Cilic for a place in the quarter-finals. The grass court match was played on Wimbledon’s Court One, without the benefit of a roof to protect from the typical English summer elements of rain and wind. Murray came [...] -
Wimbledon Live 2012 Andy Murray Vs Marcos Baghdatis
Murray vs Baghdatis: Final 7-5, 3-6, 7-5, 6-1 Just in the nick of time, Andy Murray beat Marcos Baghdatis in four sets to advance to play 16th seed Marin Cillic for a place in the quarter finals. Marcos Baghdatis leaves the 126th Championships with his head held high having given a [...] -
Wimbledon 2012 Day 6 Saturday preview – Centre Court
A great day of tennis is in store on Centre Court on day six of the Championships, and here are some predictions for the matches ahead. Sixth seed Serena Williams gets things started against Chinese 25th seed Jie Zheng. Although Zheng will be ready for the battle, logic would suggest [...] -
“Cheated” Karlovic a Victim of Favouritism?
Big-serving Ivo Karlovic believes he is the victim of favouritism following Andy Murray’s controversial win over the Croatian in the opening rounds of Wimbledon. Karlovic was beaten by Murray 7-5, 6-7(5), 6-2, 7-6 (4) on Thursday, however he has accused line judges of favouring the home player after a succession [...] -
Good start for the British at Wimbledon 2012
It’s been a great start for the British players at the All England Club so far this week. British number one man Andy Murray cruised through to the second round with a 6-1, 6-1, 6-4 straight sets win against Davydenko. Murray has a tough draw in the Wimbledon championships to get [...] -
Murray superb performance against Davydenko
British no.1 Andy Murray showed no signs of weakness as he stormed to an excellent 6-1 6-1 6-4 win over Russia’s Nikolay Davydenko in today’s first round encounter at Wimbledon. Murray, who could be the first Brit to win this precious trophy since Fred Perry prevailed in 1936, played some [...] -
Murray Drama Queen or King of the Court?
This summer serves up an absolute feast of British sport, with Wimbledon providing a tasty filler between the football European Championship and the upcoming London Olympics. After England limped out of the football tournament on Sunday, the sporting expectations of the nation arguably turn to Andy Murray. So we find [...]
