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Spectacular Andy Murray Conquers Federer To Win Olympic Gold Medal
57 Comments · Posted by Scoop Malinowski in Articles, Scoop
Andy Murray played the match of his life today and dominated Roger Federer to win the first major title of his professional career, the Olympic gold medal, 61 62 64.
Federer looked typically sharp early but Murray had an answer for everything and just wasn’t going to be denied today.
Murray’s game, movement, serve and composure were better than ever and he was able to escape unscathed from the few tricky junctures in the match.
Federer’s play and tactics did not vary much despite falling two sets down, as the tennis legend seemed to sense and understand his fate on this day. Federer can still be satisfied with a Olympic silver medal in singles, which is a special accomplishment in it’s own right. (Did you see how important the bronze medal was for the teary-eyed Juan Martin Del Potro?)
This was Andy Murray’s long-awaited breakout moment. Nothing in the world was going to stop him from winning the Olympic gold medal in London, England. Absolutley nothing. Not even the imposing presence of the greatest player of all time, in the midst of one of the best stretches of his illustrious career.
Now the stage is set for Murray to capitalize on this remarkable achievement and take his potential to the next level – by winning the biggest events in tennis.
Murray is now in better position than ever before to change the upper ATP hierarchy, and win major titles. Much like Amelie Mauresmo, who won the Australian Open and Wimbledon titles soon after she won her first big singles title – the year end WTA championships.
Congratulations to Andy Murray for such a memorable performance today.
Murray outguns Federer with stunning display of tennis excellence
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« Previous 1 2Steve · August 8, 2012 at 1:46 pm
Actually, they may have kicked you out if you went full-on into “beast mode”. Who gave you the warning? I did not see the official?
Steve · August 8, 2012 at 5:18 pm
Dolgo won his first tourney. Hope it’s the first of many.
Mitch · August 8, 2012 at 5:48 pm
Washington is actually Dolgo’s second title. He won one of the minor clay court events last year.
Scoop Malinowski · August 9, 2012 at 12:17 am
Dolgo won Umag on clay.
Scoop Malinowski · August 9, 2012 at 12:19 am
Don’t forget Dan said over a year ago if Dolgo makes top 10 ranking he will eat as many hotdogs as Joey Chestnut at the Coney Island Nathan’s Hot Dog eating contest, this is on top of having to crawl around on his fours with a salmon crepe hanging out of his mouth, while chanting Fed is the greatest. Could be a tough summer for Big Dan’s bold proclamations )
Andrew Miller · August 9, 2012 at 1:54 am
Scoop you got to beat this guy. Remember no one beats Vitas Gerulaitis 17 times in a row.
Steve · August 13, 2012 at 2:04 am
Interestingly there’s a clip of Dolgo on YouTube at like 16 and his service motion looks the same –it was always the bizarre quick motion.