TAG: Andy Murray
Andy Murray earned his 46th ATP singles title today beating Stan Wawrinka in Antwerp 36 64 64 to win the European Cup. It’s the first title for Murray since 2017 and his hip surgery earlier this year. “It means a lot. The past few years have been extremely difficult. Both me and Stan have had […] Continue to read full article...
Jul/19
10
Facing Andy Murray Book Excerpt
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By Scoop Malinowski Long before Andy Murray emerged as a major mischief maker on the pro circuit, he was a gifted junior player prone to pranks. Rival Rafael Nadal recalls Murray being a buddy and a bit of a renegade in their younger years. “We shared competitions under-13, under-14. Yeah, we know each other since a very […] Continue to read full article...
Andy Murray · ATP · Head tennis · US Open · Wimbledon
I did this Biofile interview with newly-crowned ATP World No. 1 Andy Murray at the 2005 US Open. At the time of this interview, Murray was ranked 122 in the world and had just beaten 39th ranked Andrei Pavel in five sets in the first round of the US Open main draw (63 36 36 61 64). Murray was defeated in the second round in five sets by Arnaud Clement (26 67 62 76 06).
Ht: 6-3 Wt: 175
DOB: May 15, 1987 In: Glasgow, Scotland
Childhood Tennis Heroes: "My favorite player was Agassi. When I started playing when I was about seven, eight I watched him. I also liked John McEnroe. I didn't really get to see him play live but I watched videos of his matches and really liked him. And now favorite player is probably... I really like Nadal now. And all of the young guys, Gasquet as well."
Hobbies/Interests: "I like go-karting. Boxing is my favorite sport outside of tennis. And I like listening to my I-Pod."
Favorite Movies: "Weddimg Crashers - I watched that twice. It just came out (summer 2005) and I thought it was absolutely hilarious. The Girl Next Door." Continue to read full article...
Andy Murray · Head tennis · Newport Hall of Fame · Wimbledon
Mar/16
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Andy Murray Unsure if Dimitrov Can Win First Major
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After Andy Murray lost in three sets 67 64 63 to Grigor Dimitrov today at Miami Open I asked Andy the following question: "Dimitrov is kind of in the position you were at earlier in your career - hasn't been able to win a major - Do you think he has the qualities to break through to eventually win that first major?" Continue to read full article...
By Scoop Malinowski First memory of tennis: My first memory of tennis was probably taking lessons at a tennis camp when I was five in upstate New York at the Jon Spear Tennis Camp. Tennis inpsirations: Andy Murray is my hero on and off the court. Favorite players to watch: Andy Murray, for his guile, […] Continue to read full article...
