Category Archive: Andy Murray

Murray playing with metal and fire

Andy Murray isn’t playing with the same hip that won Wimbledon and the US Open. But his mind and heart appear to be the same after hip surgery. He was a mad perfectionist… Continue reading

Murray to return at Cincy

— The Western and Southern Open announced they have given a main draw wild card to Andy Murray. Murray won the event near Mason, Ohio in 2008 and 2011, and was finalist in… Continue reading

Breaking Point for Andy Murray

  A few hours before his loss to Fabio Fognini in Rome in 2017, I saw Andy Murray in the tunnel amid photographers scurrying to get to court-side positions. Tied to some type… Continue reading

Holmes: New-look Rafa wins Mubadala

–by Josef Holmes in Abu Dhabi — After ups and downs in 2016, Rafael Nadal started his season with victories over Tomas Berdych (6-0, 6-4), Milos Raonic (6-1, 3-6, 6-3), and David Goffin… Continue reading

How Murray owns Raonic — and the world

  With Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer out with injuries, and Novak Djokovic slumping, Andy Murray owns the world right now, not only Milos Raonic. But he definitely has owned Raonic this year,… Continue reading

Djokovic wins French Open — sun comes out

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Murray making a meal of the French Open

After reaching finals in Madrid and Rome, Andy Murray played 10 sets in his first two Roland Garros victories. Will we have enough in the tank to win his first French Open? (all… Continue reading

Murray beats Djokovic at rainy Rome Masters

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Andy beats Rafa in Battle of Madrid part 2

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Why equality is good for all

  Tennis has a special place in male-female relations. More than other sports, men and women play side-by-side, inspiring fans and kids across genders. My elementary school buddies and I didn’t only emulate… Continue reading