Andy Murray

What do you and Andy talk about when you see each other?
We don't really talk when we see each other as he speaks the Scottish which is something we don't speak in Switzerland so I have the problems. It is one of the many languages of the universe that staff and Me are yet to learn. The universe is very big. I am not sure how big.



How do you feel about the fact Andy has beaten you more times than you have beaten him?
Given that I only lose when I choose to, this means I have never really lost so have a winning record against him. For example, I have just won Halle, he hasn't.

Many people believe you and Andy don't get along off-court, is this true? And if so, why?
Off court means anything other than on the court and we aren't really allowed to talk when we sit in the chairs in between games. Mr. Umpire sits in between players to make sure this rule is implemented. Further away from the courts, I don't think it's true that we don't get along. I have invited him to My homes for a lovely meal next Thursday. I won't be there.

What is the worst habit on the ATP Tour?
That they put people against Me to play against in order to reach the final. It's most offensive although Mr. Wimbledon always does his best.

Are you looking forward to playing on the seniors' tour?
Depends if I get the same draws as I do now.

What do you think is the most important thing you can teach young up and coming players?
I think a very important point that is often missed is to firstly, get a good sponsor that has good fashionable clothing. Secondly, try and win the matches.

When are you going to retire and what will you do?
I'm looking to retire when I win the Gold Medallion at the Olympics in 2024. First thing I will do is fire Paul Anaconda.

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Cilic had by now overcome his early nerves and held to get onto the score board. The Croat was the beneficiary of some erratic Murray groundstrokes, and was gifted a break back at 4-1.

Murray had a chance to regain the break in the very next game but slipped and fell awkwardly. The shriek of pain had the crowd fearing the worst, but after a brief delay the world number two dusted himself off and carried on.

Cilic now had the momentum and broke again immediately for 6-5, before serving for the set.

Break opportunities were few and far between in the second set. Murray, serving first, had the benefit of scoreboard pressure and finally broke through at 6-5. A beautiful lob followed by a pinpoint return of serve brought up break point. Cilic duly pumped a routine groundstroke into the net and the scores were level at one set all.

Murray was now demonstrating his full repertoire, dictating play and leaving his opponent groping on the baseline. The decisive break, when it came, was almost a let down. A flurry of unforced errors from Cilic gifted a break point and another sealed the break.

The Murray serve was now impregnable, and despite missing a championship point at 3-5, the US Open champion held firm and served out with ease.

Murray's performances this week, coming from an injury enforced layoff, have been highly impressive. The Scot may not be the clear favourite for Wimbledon, but he's certainly one of four leading contenders.

Tsonga continued to serve up bombs as Murray struggled to deal with the Frenchman’s power. And the Scot found himself in more trouble early on in the second set, quickly going down 0-30 after a couple of careless errors. But he was able to dig himself out of trouble again, aided once again by the re-appearance of his first serve.

The world number two found himself in yet another hole at 3-3, and it seemed only a matter of time before Tsonga would break through Murray’s resistance. But suddenly Murray came to life; fending off break points with a big serve and beautiful touch volley, he eventually held serve and then turned the tables on the world number seven. Some aggressive play saw him open up his first break points of the match since the third game, and despite missing the first Tsonga netted on the second as the Brit started to take control.

From the cusp of going a break down deep in the second set, Murray was serving to take it to a decider. Which he did, taking it on his first set point to level the match.

The momentum was now with the British number one, and in the third game of the decider he forged out three more break points with some clever play. But Tsonga responded in kind, battling back to deuce with some heavy hitting, including a second serve ace. Murray would not give it up however, and after half-a-dozen break points he finally seized the advantage with a brilliant volley winner.

Tsonga was trying to get back in the match but the 2011 champion would not relent, and after Murray consolidated the break the fight seemed to leave the Frenchman. Murray broke again in a much more straight-forward game – to love this time – as he raced into a 5-1 lead. And after an hour and 48 minutes he served it out with an ace down the tee - not dissimilar to the one that saw him seal the Olympic gold nearly a year ago.

In the final Murray will take on the defending champion Marin Cilic, who edged out Lleyton Hewitt 6-4, 4-6, 6-2 in the other semi-final. Murray is looking to retain his crown that he conceded to Cilic a year ago.

The Brit will turn out again afterwards for an exhibition match with Tim Henman, Ivan Lendl and Tomas Berdych for Rally Against Cancer. The event is in honour of his good friend and Davis Cup doubles player Ross Hutchins, who is looking to raise money for The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity to thank them for helping him as he battles Hodgkins lymphoma.

A better service game from Becker saw Murray’s lead cut to just one game, but some great serving from the Brit helped him to a love hold as he edged towards the first set. The German responded in equal fashion, forcing Murray to have to serve it out. Which he did with little hassle – a third successive love hold to take the opener 6-4.

The trainer made an appearance for Becker at the interval for an apparent neck injury as Murray looked to continue where he’d left on the resumption – quickly getting 0-30 on Becker’s serve – but some good play from the German combined with a couple of errors from the top seed helped Becker to a hold.

The world number 105 couldn’t repeat it in his next service game though, as Murray created more break points after successive winners from both wings, before seizing the break on the second of them. But he was unable to consolidate; a poor service game allowing Becker to break straight back to love.

Becker appeared to be finding his rhythm now, and some great play - including a stunning passing shot - fended off any hopes from the Brit of regaining the lead. And now it was Murray who was struggling to find the court, constantly shanking and allowing Becker to break again for a 4-2 lead.

Murray’s response was instant. A brilliantly guided forehand pass found the line for break-back points, and Becker eventually netted on the third to allow the Brit back into the set before levelling it up with some heavy serving.

The German was looking the stronger and it was Murray who had to dig deep to hold on to his serve, but the Brit managed to cling on and take the set to a tie-break. And it was Becker who fell apart, hitting a number of errors – including a double fault- as Murray raced to a 6-0 lead. Things started to get a little frenetic as Becker pulled it back to 6-3, but the world number two eventually finished it off to book his place in the semi-finals.

Murray will face the winner of Roland Garros semi-finalist Jo-Wilfried Tsonga and the young American Denis Kudla for a place in the final.

The rain clouds were circling above but the Brit was unaffected, and after consolidating serve he raced to a couple of set points on the Frenchman’s next service game. Mahut saved them both, but a double fault gave Murray another opportunity and he took full advantage; a stunning lob that Mahut could only stop and admire as it flew over his head.

Just moments later the British weather intervened, and efforts to finish the match proved futile. Play was halted twice more after the restart, and eventually suspended for the day after just four games had been played.

It was Mahut providing the early pressure, playing like a man with nothing to lose – which, in-fact, he was – and Murray had to face two more break points in his next service game. But the Brit responded with aplomb, firing a bullet forehand winner followed by a 136mph ace to stave off the danger.

The set continued to be dominated by serve, but there were still some moments of individual brilliance – not least a stunning slice approach shot winner from the Scot and a brilliant diving volley winner from Mahut. But neither player was able to find a breach in their opponent’s serve – despite a couple of brilliant passing shots from Murray - and the set went into a ‘breaker.

After trading mini-breaks the world number two found himself 3-4 down, but a couple of brilliant passing shots sandwiching an unreturned serve saw him with two match points. And he only needed the one; pulling off another incredible passing shot from well behind the baseline to seal the victory in style.

Murray returned to court later on in the day to face Marinko Matosevic. This one proved to be much easier for the Brit, who broke in the very first game and raced through the match in just 56 minutes. The Australian number two never really seemed to settle, and despite the odd glance of what he was capable of, a number of wild errors aided the world number two who never really looked in any trouble.

In the quarter-finals Murray will face the veteran Benjamin Becker. The German is down at #105 in the world rankings after a brief injury, although he made the Nottingham final last week and is in a good run of form.