[Other Sport] Andy Murray

[Cowfold Seagull]

Having been to Dunblane, on account of having an uncle who lives there, I can only salute Andy Murray's decision to put off going to live back there as long as humanly possible

Andy Murray can choose to live wherever he likes for the remainder of his life . . . long after he does finally retire from playing tennis.

 

[Durlston]

Shame to see him him struggle again against Wawrenka.who is older than him. Surely Wimbledon will be his last tournament

I can see it being the US Open in late August. Murray has made it no secret in his career that he loves Flushing Meadows far more than Wimbledon and having myself been to both, the atmosphere is off the scale compared to SW19. Arthur Ashe Stadium took my breath away when the Americans went crazy for Coco Gauff last summer! The heatwave was blisteringly hot in the evenings - it didn't cool down at night like it does in Britain.

Tip - Holger Rune to win the French Open men's. 40/1.

 

[Ethelwulf]

It was the same with Steve Davis the snooker player . Played on when he should of retired

 

[Randy McNob]

Nadal is jacking it in now he's lost in the early rounds, he realises there's no point if he can't compete at the highest level anymore. Why keep flogging a dead horse?

 

[Durlston]

Nadal is jacking it in now he's lost in the early rounds, he realises there's no point if he can't compete at the highest level anymore. Why keep flogging a dead horse?

He's just become a father for the first time so I can't imagine he'd be overjoyed travelling the world, losing early every tournament and missing his first child grow up. It's an easier choice for Nadal.

As for Andy Murray, I have complete respect for him carrying on and dreaming of making the second week of a Grand Slam (which he's still capable of on grass or a hard court) and putting his ageing body through hell - having operations and the dreaded ice baths (as he has always done).

Then again he might just be wanting to avoid the dreaded commentary team at Wimbledon of smug Andrew Castle, bottler Tim Henman, naughty boy Boris Becker and the terrible presenter Clare Balding. We've lost the very likeable Sue Barker and the only GOLD commentator/summariser is Johnny Mac. He still really knows his stuff.

 

[Durlston]

It was the same with Steve Davis the snooker player . Played on when he should of retired

He said it meant more to him beating John Higgins at the Crucible at the age of 52 than any of his six world titles! I remember that - I had a tear in my eye when he potted match ball!

 

[GJN1]

It was the same with Steve Davis the snooker player . Played on when he should of retired

No, I'm not going to point it out.

 

[schmunk]

Why keep flogging a dead horse?

Why indeed? You've made your point several times over...

 

[Seagull58]

He's just become a father for the first time so I can't imagine he'd be overjoyed travelling the world, losing early every tournament and missing his first child grow up. It's an easier choice for Nadal.

As for Andy Murray, I have complete respect for him carrying on and dreaming of making the second week of a Grand Slam (which he's still capable of on grass or a hard court) and putting his ageing body through hell - having operations and the dreaded ice baths (as he has always done).

Then again he might just be wanting to avoid the dreaded commentary team at Wimbledon of smug Andrew Castle, bottler Tim Henman, naughty boy Boris Becker and the terrible presenter Clare Balding. We've lost the very likeable Sue Barker and the only GOLD commentator/summariser is Johnny Mac. He still really knows his stuff.

Becker is great. I love listening to his commentary/analysis. He says exactly what he thinks with no concern whatsoever.

 

[Baldseagull]

No, I'm not going to point it out.

You should of.

 

[Bold Seagull]

Wow. So you have to retire as soon as you're passed your best according to some, even if you love what you do.

Jack Nicklaus probably doesn't win his 6th Masters at the age of 46 by some poster's logic.

 

[Bold Seagull]

He said it meant more to him beating John Higgins at the Crucible at the age of 52 than any of his six world titles! I remember that - I had a tear in my eye when he potted match ball!

Not to mention beating Ronnie to win the Masters in '97 - all be it some would have had him retired by then.

 

[Pavilionaire]

He's just become a father for the first time so I can't imagine he'd be overjoyed travelling the world, losing early every tournament and missing his first child grow up. It's an easier choice for Nadal.

It was his wife who advised him to retire. He asked her why and she replied "You're approaching forty, love"

 

[Durlston]

What a brilliant match on EuroSport between Britain's Katie Boullter and Spain's Paula Badosa. One set all. Very tense and both very pretty!

 

[Durlston]

Oh Katie.

What an incredible final set. It felt like a final with the nerves on both sides. So many breaks of serve it was agonising at the end.

All British players are now out in the first round.
-Jack Draper
-Andy Murray
-Cameron Norrie
-Dan Evans
-Harriet Dart
-Katie Boulter.

Novak Djokovic looked very average tonight in beating a French wild card 6-4, 7-6, 6-4.

A new generation is taking over the game.

What a shame Nick Kygrios' best (or only) mate Thanasi Cockinakis got through. Said to Wawrinka a few years ago: "Sorry pal. My mate (Thenasi) banged your bird. Sorry to have to tell you that". All on Wikipedia.

 

[Durlston]

I see that the French Open has now banned drinking alcohol from the seats after David Goffin was spat at and a couple of pints have allegedly been luzzed at players.

Sad for tennis but necessary IMO in this instance. Nice to note that the tournament director, Amelie Mauresmo, understands and has called out France in whole of having a toxic culture of sometimes hatred and maybe insinuating a problem with alcohol.

At least with Wimbledon the crowd are fully respectful towards both players on every match - even when Andy Murray was in his prime.

Thoughts? An overreaction from the French or are they showing some balls? (pardon the pun)

 

[Randy McNob]

So Andy Murray got his wish, a nice pay day being last on centre court and live on the beeb

*Ker-ching*

Thank god he lost, please don't come back next year.

 

[PILTDOWN MAN]

So Andy Murray got his wish, a nice pay day being last on centre court and live on the beeb

*Ker-ching*

Thank god he lost, please don't come back next year.

 

[Sarisbury Seagull]

Gutted for Andy. A brilliant man and champion.

Really sad we don’t get to watch him play anymore. Strength, guts, hardwork and talent - an inspiration.

One of the greatest sportsmen to ever come out of the UK.

 

[KZNSeagull]

Gutted for Andy. A brilliant man and champion.

Really sad we don’t get to watch him play anymore. Strength, guts, hardwork and talent - an inspiration.

One of the greatest sportsmen to ever come out of the UK.

Spot on.