His comeback may never place him at the lofty heights he once occupied, or it may lead to a storybook conclusion. In either case, it is good having Andy Murray back on a professional tennis court. He's baaaack 😁@Andy_Murray gets going at a practice session before Queen's Club, where he will be making his return.#PracticePass…
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We’re Not in 2010 Anymore: Murray and Querrey’s Wins
BRUTAL hitting from Sam #Querrey. Seeing it like a ⚽ #AMT2017 https://t.co/yB8YP8cfyx — Tennis TV (@TennisTV) March 5, 2017 Andy Murray’s 2017 includes one tournament title in Dubai and a runner-up finish in Qatar. The world #1 is off to a cracking start in the Middle East. His 2017 Australian Open effort was not one…
Andy Murray’s Winning Streak Leads Him to the #1 Ranking for 2016
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kAWf4Z-ZF_c Andy Murray won every match he played after his US Open loss to Kei Nishikori. This streak included winning the World Tour Finals with an undefeated round robin record, two Masters 1000 events, and two ATP 500 level events. This amounted to 4500 ranking points and enough leverage to overtake Novak Djokovic who finished…
Bercy 2016: Andy Murray vs. John Isner Championship Prediction
Andy Murray vs. John Isner This match is fairly straight forward. Andy Murray returns better, moves better, and has a more stable all-around game than John Isner. Does that mean Andy Murray will win? Probably, but John Isner has one of the top 5 serves in men’s tennis. His serve may be the best serve…
Tennis History: Andy Murray is the 26th Man to be Ranked #1 since 1973
Andy #Murray is World No.1 #HistoryMaker pic.twitter.com/bi8LqjjdrY — British Tennis (@BritishTennis) November 5, 2016 I will write more about the tug-of-war between Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray over the #1 ranking after the Paris Indoor ends. I do think it is amazing that only 26 men have had this distinction in a period the encompasses…
Shanghai 2016: ATP Championship Prediction
Andy Murray vs. Roberto Bautista Agut Roberto Bautista Agut has had a great week piling up quality wins and culminating in a semifinal win over world #1 Novak Djokovic. Or was that the culmination? Could he possibly beat world #2 Andy Murray and take home a Masters 1000 shield? He could, but my educated guess…
Tennis Power Ranking 2016: Murray & Cilic Smiling after Rio & Cincinnati
The 9th Tennis Power Ranking 0f 2016 Novak Djokovic – Novak missed Cincinnati with an injury and lost to Juan Martin del Potro in Rio. That doesn’t mean he is not still at the top of my power ranking. Nole won Toronto with a dodgy right arm. If his arm is healthier in New York,…
Cincinnati 2016: Andy Murray vs. Marin Cilic Championship Prediction
Andy Murray vs. Marin Cilic This match would seemingly be entirely on Andy Murray’s racquet. Despite these two having a close battle at the Queen’s Club earlier this summer, Andy Murray is a strong favorite. Andy has not lost a match since losing the Roland Garros final. Murray has reached his 7th consecutive championship match….
Cincinnati 2016: ATP Semifinal Predictions
Predicted Winners in BOLD (1) Andy Murray VS (4) Milos Raonic – Milos has faced Andy Murray at the Australian Open semifinal, Queen’s Club final, and Wimbledon final. In each case, Milos finished on the losing end of these encounters. Can today be different? It might. Milos Raonic has increased his net attacks in 2016…
Cincinnati 2016: ATP Quarterfinal Predictions
Predicted Winners in BOLD Steve Johnson VS Grigor Dimitrov – I am torn on this match. Johnson won a bronze medal in doubles and pulled a huge upset over Jo-Wilfried Tsonga to secure his spot as the top ranked US male in singles. He is basking in good vibes. Grigor Dimitrov is playing his best tennis since…
Tennis Abides: Dan Martin on Tennis and Life 