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The Great Tennis Rivalry

Andy Murray Choking Against Novak Djokovic in Australian Open 2012 Semifinal

I’m sitting here watching the Australian Open 2012 semifinal between Andy Murray and Novak Djokovic and couldn’t really believe what I was seeing. Firstly, Andy Murray got off to a poor start but then he came back and just secured the third set, which put him ahead 2 sets to 1. However, in typical Murray fashion he has now been broken twice at the beginning of the fourth set and is down 4-0. Murray, why do I always expect you to choke in the big moments?

I really think whoever wins this match is going to lose in the final to Rafael Nadal. Nadal is just going to have way to much fight for either Murray or Djokovic.

Andy Murray Performs Roger Federers Serve Trick Shot Viral Ad on Live TV

Andy Murray was on a recent sports show here in the UK where he tried to recreate Roger Federer’s serve trick shot from the viral ad that has over 8 million hits on YouTube. Enjoy!

Triple Bagel

In 2007 Andy Murray nearly produced a triple bagel against Martin in the first round of the Australian Open. This made me wonder if there are going to be any triple bagels in this years Australian Open 2012.

Do you think Nadal, Federer or Djokovic will have an opportunity to join a very small group with a triple bagel in a Grand Slam?

Andy Murray Rapping

This video is quite old, but I thought we could all start the new year with a laugh. Here is Andy Murray rapping.

Andy Murray Answers What It Takes to Win a Major

Andy Murray actually speaks honestly to CNN about what it takes to win a Grand Slam.

Biggest Tennis Match Comebacks in 2011

There have been a lot of amazing match comebacks in 2011, so we thought we would put together our best comebacks of 2011 list.

Robin Soderling vs Lleyton Hewitt, 6-7(5), 3-6, 7-5, 6-4, 6-4, Wimbledon 2nd RD

Andy Murray vs Viktor Troicki, 4-6, 4-6, 6-3, 6-2, 7-5, Roland Garros 4th RD

Ivan Dodig vs Rafael Nadal, 1-6, 7-6(5), 7-6(5), Montreal 2nd RD

Jo-Wilfried Tsonga vs Roger Federer, 3-6, 6-7(3), 6-4, 6-4, 6-4, Wimbledon QF

Novak Djokovic vs Roger Federer, 6-7(7), 4-6, 6-3, 6-2, 7-5, US Open SF

The Adidas Barricade 7 hits the courts with a bigger bang, lighter touch

Adidas Barricade tennis shoes have a long tradition of adorning the feet of the top professional tennis players on the world-class courts of the Australian Open.

For eleven years, Adidas has put top notch design and technology into the progression of better and faster hard-court tennis shoes and the New Adidas Barricade 7 is no exception. All of the technology that made the Barricade 6 a top seller and a favorite hard court tennis shoe among women and men is present in the 7 with an added design innovation that adds flexibility, maneuverability and longer lasting stability.

In 2008, Novak Djokovic won his first Grand Slam title in a pair of the Barricade Fives. This year, Andy Murray (who also helped to develop the 7), Viktor Troicki, Andrea Petkovic and many more are sporting the newest member of the technologically advanced Adidas tennis shoe family.

What makes the Barricade 7 surpass other hard court tennis shoes is the introduction of the new, flexible support claws. This innovative answer to the challenging forefoot flex point not only reduces break-in time, but continues to provide forefoot flex support longer and more reliably than traditional flex point reinforcement methods.

The fact that this shoe is 30 grams lighter than its predecessor sure helps its cause. One reviewer said these new Adidas tennis shoes were so light he could almost forget that he had a pair of the Barricade 7s on.

The Adidas Barricade 7 is not a low profile shoe by any means, the five interlocking layers that make up the heel cushioning and the external TPU chassis make sure of that. But the stability, torsional stiffness and impact protection provided in that area makes for one comfortable ride.

The legacy of this high performance hard court tennis shoe comes surprisingly from the research and success of a state-of-the-art Sprint frame soccer shoe.  The outsole “seamless welded upper” provides lightweight comfort, superior breathability, unmatched flexibility and extended durability.

The lateral forefoot outrigger provides additional forefoot support that prevents shifting and toe injury. An internal side wall on the outside of the forefoot creates additional lateral stability to a tennis shoe that is already packed with stabilizers.

The highly durable adiWear all-court, herringbone outsole is complimented by two circular grip points and a forefoot flex groove at the point of the Adidas ‘Claws.’ For reliability in movement, shifting and fast soot work, the new Barricade has covered all the bases.

From the Barricade’s not-so-humble beginnings on the feet of Marat Safin as he won the 2000 U.S. Open to Djokovic to Murray slip your foot into the new Adidas Barricade 7 and slip your foot into a tradition of excellence.

ATP World Tour Finals 2011: Line-Up

We have reached the last tournament of the ATP season featuring the 8 best players of the year competing for the ultimate honor in men’s tennis. Let’s take a look at the two groups and who will feature in each one.

Group A:

1. Novak Djokovic

3. Andy Murray

5. David Ferrer

7. Tomas Berdych

Group B:

2. Rafael Nadal

4. Roger Federer

6. Jo-Wilfried Tsonga

8. Mardy Fish

Play is due to start on Sunday November 20, 2011 at 7 am Eastern time with coverage being streamed on the Tennis Channel in the US. First up is Group B with Federer vs Tsonga and later on Nadal vs Fish. There should be some very good tennis up on display during the week and it will be exciting to see which of the Top 4 will hold up best, or if a dark horse should emerge from the shadows to claim the title at this year’s year-ending championships. Stay tuned!

Murray uses excuse for his loss to Berdych in Paris

After losing to Tomas Berdych in the Paris Masters quarterfinals, Andy Murray complained that his opponent should not have been given three new balls during the third set of their match. While facing two break points, the umpire Fergus Murphy gave Berdych new balls because he complained that those were too soft. Here is what the Brit had to say:

“Tomas decided that the balls were too soft—which they weren’t,” asserted Murray. “The umpire gave him three brand new balls to serve with … I wasn’t aware that they were just changing three brand new balls. Then that totally changed the way the ball plays and the court plays. That was what happened. I just asked, ‘Is it not normal to let the opponent also see the balls?”

Murray then also received a warning for his behavior towards the umpire, ”Actually I said bollocks to the chair umpire and that got me a warning. I have been to watch a lot of football matches and you say a lot worse than that and you don’t get yellow card,” he said.

Despite all the commotion, Berdych won the match with a score of 4-6, 7-6(4), 6-4 and Murray went home the loser. If you ask me, Murray is just wasting his time complaining about this and should think about his next tournament. What happened, happened and no excuse is going to help him win the match. Both players played with the new balls and Berdych was the one who handled it better, end of story.

ATP Tour 2010 Finals – Funny Questions

Here is a little clip from the 2010 ATP year end finals in London. I love it when they ask players funny and embarrassing questions.. makes them a little bit more human and you can relate.

Andy Murray Defeats Rafael Nadal to Win Tokyo Title

Andy Murray has defeated Rafael Nadal to win the Tokyo title. Murray easily played his best ever match against Nadal with a 3-6 6-2 6-0 win.

Anyone who can take a set of Nadal 6-0 must be playing amazing tennis. A lot of press have talked about the match being amazingly onesided towards Murray, but this simply wasnt the case as Nadal easily took the first set. After that it was a completely different match and Murray did dominate. People have to remember that in real big matches Nadal lifts his game and Andy just doesnt! Dont expect results like this in Grand Slam matches or other major tournaments.

Andy Murray Taking Over World Number 3 Spot from Roger Federer by End of 2011?

I have decided to sit down and actually see what the chances are of Andy Murray taking over the world number 3 spot from Roger Federer by the end of 2011. Actually, the chances are quite high!

These are the results of both players from last year. Thus, if Andy has a strong run at the end of the year he will probably take over the number 3 spot in the world.

Andy Murray Getting in Touch with His Feminine Side at Burberry Fashion Show

Andy Murray and Kim Sears have visited the Burberry Spring/Summer 2012 Womenswear Fashion Show in Kensington Gardens, London. Its good to see Andy is getting in touch with his feminine side.

Players Very Fustrated at Having to Play in the Rain

It was yet another fustrating day in New York at the US Open 2011. Day 10 was rained out, but there was at least 10 minutes of play. In those 10 minutes the worlds top players started their fourth round matches, but they weren’t very happy with tournament referee Brian Earley.

Rafael Nadal, Andy Murray and Andy Roddick vented their frustrations at having to play on slipper courts!

US Open 2011 Injury List is Growing

The injury list for the US Open is growing by the day, so it is going to be a very interesting tournament. The only top male player not on the list is Roger Federer.

• Novak Djokovic – Shoulder and general fatigue. Has had some issues with patella tendinitis this season
• Rafael Nadal – Large burn blisters on fingers and left foot
• Andy Murray – Sore arm
• Mardy Fish – Heel
• Tomas Berdych – Shoulder
• Robin Soderling – Wrist – he has announced he will travel to NYC
• Jo Wilfried Tsonga – Arm. Ultrasound showed no muscle tear after he withdrew in Montreal.
• Andy Roddick – Recently pulled out of Montreal with an oblique but played in Cincinnati.
• Milos Raonic – Recovering from hip surgery
• David Ferrer – Recovering from hairline fracture in left hand
• Tommy Robredo – Withdrawn – Ongoing groin issues
• Sam Querrey – Withdrawn – Recovering from elbow surgery (spurs)
• Juan Carlos Ferrero – Recovering from multiple injuries

Womens injuries so far:

• Serena Williams – Aggravation of toe injury
• Andrea Petkovic – Torn meniscus
• Kim Clijsters – Withdrawn – Abdominal muscle tear
• Venus Williams – Recovering from virus

Adidas Barricade: Andy Murray 2011 US Open Outfit

Andy Murray will be wearing Adidas Barricade clothing at the US Open 2011.

His top is the Barricade  tee in red, $55, shorts are $45. Shoes, Barricade 6.0 $125.00.

Kim Sears Struggling for Work, But At Least She Isnt Just Posing for Hello Magazine!

There was a very interesting article on the Telegraph that stated Andy Murray’s girlfriend was struggling to find a job. Andrew Castle statted live on air:

“So if anyone out there is listening there’s a lovely young lady who wants a job.

“This could be the first time someone gets a job via a TV commentary.”

However, the best comment of the article was from Andy stating:

“She doesn’t want to follow me around on tour. She wants to have her own career, not just pose in Hello magazine.”

I know Andy’s comment was from 2009, but it fits in very nicely with Novak Djokovic and his girlfriend Jelena Ristic just posing for Hello Magazine!

UK Mailman Convicted for Graffiti campaign against Andy Murray

A mailman in England was convicted of launching a graffiti campaign against British tennis star, Andy Murray and was in return fined and made to do community service.

A Scottish newspaper reported that 45 year-old Darren Swain was responsible for putting up dozens of posters at a Royal Mail sorting office in Coventry with offensive comments, two of which featured “racist slurs.” He called Murray a “useless Jock”, and the word Jock is a slang term for a Scot.

The culprit was eventually caught after officials installed hidden cameras and hired a team of handwriting experts to uncover who the perpetrator was.

He was sentenced to 200 hours of unpaid community service at the Coventry Magistrates Court  and ordered to pay 3,000 pounds for being found guilty of three counts of criminal damage and two of racially aggravated criminal damage.

It is not clear however why Swain would target Andy Murray in his pejorative messages.

ATP Tour August 1st 2011

Here are the updated ATP Tour rankings as at the 1st August 2011. There seems to be a growing gap between Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer.