Caledonian Craig Posted March 19, 2015 Share Posted March 19, 2015 Technically Henman didn't far outdo any other British player - Rusedski had 436 wins and got to the US Open final so arguably had a better record. Rusedski had more career titles and Henman won more money and had a better record in Masters series. So kind of even really. I beg to differ. Rusedski represented Canada when he reached the US Open Final. Look deeper and you'll see other glaring facts such as apart from that US Open he did not reach any other slam semis. His best was a Quarter-Final at Wimbledon. Henman reached six slam semis in total at Wimbledon, French Open and the US Open so evidently was more adept on varying surfaces. Won more matches than Rusedski and had a higher win percentage in matches. Rusedki's career ran for 16 years and he won 436 matches and lost 274 matches whilst Henman won 496 matches (60 more than Greg) and lost 274 matches (exact same as Greg). If you were to ask experts they'd put Henman above Rusedski but that is not to downplay Greg in anyway either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
biffer Posted March 19, 2015 Share Posted March 19, 2015 I beg to differ. Rusedski represented Canada when he reached the US Open Final. Look deeper and you'll see other glaring facts such as apart from that US Open he did not reach any other slam semis. His best was a Quarter-Final at Wimbledon. Henman reached six slam semis in total at Wimbledon, French Open and the US Open so evidently was more adept on varying surfaces. Won more matches than Rusedski and had a higher win percentage in matches. Rusedki's career ran for 16 years and he won 436 matches and lost 274 matches whilst Henman won 496 matches (60 more than Greg) and lost 274 matches (exact same as Greg). If you were to ask experts they'd put Henman above Rusedski but that is not to downplay Greg in anyway either. Rusedski started playing for Britain in 95 and got to the US Open final in 97 so was representing GB at the time. I'm not saying he's better, just that it's possible to make the argument, and that it's wrong to say Henman far outdid him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
min Posted March 19, 2015 Author Share Posted March 19, 2015 A comfortable QF victory for Murray and a Semi Final against Djokovic to look forward to after Djokovic got a walkover in his QF. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caledonian Craig Posted March 20, 2015 Share Posted March 20, 2015 Rusedski started playing for Britain in 95 and got to the US Open final in 97 so was representing GB at the time. I'm not saying he's better, just that it's possible to make the argument, and that it's wrong to say Henman far outdid him. Perhaps 'far outdid' is wrong but would say that 60 more wins in one less year of playing than Greg did says it all. The only caveat Greg had was reaching a slam final but that aside his slam record was decidedly patchy compared to Henman. He also had more titles but in is a general experts opinion that Henman was the more complete player whereas Greg relied a lot on his serve. Good win for Murray and reaches his first Masters semi in almost 2 years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
biffer Posted March 21, 2015 Share Posted March 21, 2015 Perhaps 'far outdid' is wrong but would say that 60 more wins in one less year of playing than Greg did says it all. The only caveat Greg had was reaching a slam final but that aside his slam record was decidedly patchy compared to Henman. He also had more titles but in is a general experts opinion that Henman was the more complete player whereas Greg relied a lot on his serve. Good win for Murray and reaches his first Masters semi in almost 2 years. That's my point - far outdid was over reaching. I'm not saying rusedski was better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caledonian Craig Posted March 21, 2015 Share Posted March 21, 2015 Yes was misworded I agree. I suppose as well a big part ofe disqualified Greg on his Canadian roots grounds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caledonian Craig Posted March 21, 2015 Share Posted March 21, 2015 Another stuffing for Murray at the hands of Djokovic. No surprise considering the deficiencies in Murray's game today. His first serve never fired to any great degree, he played too passively and didn't win any of the big points. Credit to Djokovic though he was sublime. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
min Posted March 22, 2015 Author Share Posted March 22, 2015 Even an on-form Murray would probably have lost to Djokovic, but no excuse for being that poor. Pity, as he's played some good tennis this week. Djokovic now has a huge psychological advantage over Murray, which is clear every time they face each other - no idea how Murray can overcome that... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caledonian Craig Posted March 23, 2015 Share Posted March 23, 2015 (edited) Simple. Serve much better, be far more aggressive and get your big shots in first instead of waiting for the opponent to take the initiative and quit playing way behind the baseline. Edited March 23, 2015 by Caledonian Craig Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
min Posted March 24, 2015 Author Share Posted March 24, 2015 Simple. Serve much better, be far more aggressive and get your big shots in first instead of waiting for the opponent to take the initiative and quit playing way behind the baseline. Easier said than done when Djokovic is inside your head. Murray seemed genuinely spooked by the theatrics from Djokovic in Australia - still can't believe he let that get to him so much! However, Murray played to his seeding last week so hard to criticise too much, but I'm unconvinced by his current coaching team and change may be required to win another slam - make Lendl an offer he can't refuse!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
min Posted March 24, 2015 Author Share Posted March 24, 2015 Looking forward to Miami later this week... Federer not competing and Murray on the opposite side of the draw from Djokovic. A potential semi-final against Nadal (who is defending 600 points), so a great chance to move up to Nr.3. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caledonian Craig Posted March 24, 2015 Share Posted March 24, 2015 Easier said than done when Djokovic is inside your head. Murray seemed genuinely spooked by the theatrics from Djokovic in Australia - still can't believe he let that get to him so much! However, Murray played to his seeding last week so hard to criticise too much, but I'm unconvinced by his current coaching team and change may be required to win another slam - make Lendl an offer he can't refuse!! Obviously, should have added to have a stronger mindset in these matches as well. For so long now he has been lumped in with the top four so instead of being dictated to on court he has to do the dictating or he will never beat the likes of Djokovic, Nadal and Federer again. Yes Andy played to his seeding but I wouldn't say getting Lendl back is the answer (besides he doesn't have the time). Andy needs to be a man now (he's won two slams) so he needs to work it out for himself where he is going wrong. He is smart enough to know but in my opinion lacks the self-confidence in these big matches now to take the lead and dominate. Remember that Djokovic was very similar to Andy - very passive but he broke the cycle and it is time Andy did the same. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
min Posted March 30, 2015 Author Share Posted March 30, 2015 A couple of shocks yesterday in Miami with Nadal and Wawrinka losing - both were in Murray's half of the draw, so the route to the final is looking that bit easier. Murray is also guaranteed to move above Nadal in the rankings now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caledonian Craig Posted March 30, 2015 Share Posted March 30, 2015 A couple of shocks yesterday in Miami with Nadal and Wawrinka losing - both were in Murray's half of the draw, so the route to the final is looking that bit easier. Murray is also guaranteed to move above Nadal in the rankings now. Yes a good day for Murray yesterday. Now if he is in any semblance of form he should reach the final but he has never really looked up to beating the best players in the world for some time which is worrying. True he is back above Nadal but Rafa is perhaps struggling even more than Andy is at the moment so it isn't a massive surprise or accomplishment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
86glebestreet Posted April 3, 2015 Share Posted April 3, 2015 Murray into final Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
min Posted April 3, 2015 Author Share Posted April 3, 2015 Murray into final A convincing victory, with his first serve percentage up at 70%. If only he could serve like that all of the time! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caledonian Craig Posted April 4, 2015 Share Posted April 4, 2015 At the end of the day the real acid test comes in the final against Novak Djokovic. He has to end this repetitive run of defeats against the Serb - if he does it will be a massive confidence booster and prove he can still win those type of matches. Another defeat and it will keep him firmly under the Serb's thumb. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
min Posted April 5, 2015 Author Share Posted April 5, 2015 First set tie break - after two breaks each in the set. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caledonian Craig Posted April 5, 2015 Share Posted April 5, 2015 Far better performance from Andy than at Indian Wells but in losing that first set it is virtually curtains as Murray has never beaten Djokovic after losing the first set. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caledonian1 Posted April 5, 2015 Share Posted April 5, 2015 Murray looking good.....he can win this !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
min Posted April 5, 2015 Author Share Posted April 5, 2015 Get in! Deciding set could shape the rest of the season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caledonian Craig Posted April 5, 2015 Share Posted April 5, 2015 Murray takes the second set 6-4. This is much more like the Murray of old - tenacity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caledonian Craig Posted April 5, 2015 Share Posted April 5, 2015 Sadly, Andy fading badly in the third set and trails 3-0 in the final set. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vanderark14 Posted April 5, 2015 Share Posted April 5, 2015 Djockovic is just too good Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caledonian Craig Posted April 5, 2015 Share Posted April 5, 2015 Djockovic is just too good Yes that and Murray hasn't the same high level consistency of Novak. Also Andy needs to use more variety in his matches against Novak using slice shots more often. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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