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[Elly]

^ Pretty good comment from Lendl.  Who can say how Nadal will perform.  He may be very hungry and play out of his skin.  I'm pleased to see him back.  Sick of Fed and the Joker. 

[Elly]

Yeah Ivan always talks a lot of sense......that's when they can get him to talk

He (Lendl) comes across as very 'contained', and maybe, in turn, that allows Andy to be more expressive.  However, the relationship seems to work, and that'll do for me!

[xxdanixx]

Ahh,according to twitter Andy just finished a practice session (which was crammed with spectators) and got a big round of applause from the crowd after spending 10 minutes after practice signing every last autograph.He's so kind!

[flowerpower]

http://nl.wikipedia.org/wiki/Andy_Murray

Saw on internet (Dutch version...) that the nick-name of Andy is "Lazy English" They sais he got this one at Sanchez-Casal Academy? Never heared of...Don't see it in the English version of Wiki!

In the English version the quote about this period is: It was a big sacrifice. From this article; read this....

http://www.guardian.co.uk/sport/2007/jun/09/tennis.features

[TheMadHatter]

Strangely Murray hasn't signed up to Monte Carlo yet. Deadline is in two weeks. He hasn't signed up for Barcelona either (deadline next week).

[Elly]

^ Is a bit, but then, maybe he's just taking his time...

[IonaRed]

http://iloveandymurray.tumblr.com/post/44664732569/andys-latest-blog-indian-wells#_=_

After a solid training block in Miami for the last three weeks with Ivan and the team, I’ve finally arrived out in Indian Wells, it’s a great tournament and the weather isn’t too bad either!

It was good being back in Miami after a short break at home in the UK. In between training sessions I managed to sneak in a few Miami Heat games, it’s great to see them doing so well, they’re playing well and LeBron and Wade are on fire at the moment! I also got a chance to go and watch some Ice Hockey with Ivan, which was really interesting, as I’ve never really watched it before. It’s so fast, so you can’t really look away for a second. The guys that play are incredible athletes to watch, and they take some big hits.

However, it’s not all been American sports, I have still managed to keep up to date with the Premier League and the football back at home. I’ve managed to catch some of the big games and particularly the Champion’s League ties which have been great. I always like to keep up to date with the results just incase any changes are needed in my fantasy team and I’m pleased to say my team is ticking along nicely.

The BBC were also out with us in Miami doing some filming for a documentary that’s coming out just before Wimbledon which is pretty exciting, but more about that nearer the time.

Indian Wells is an amazing place and its great to be out here, despite being pretty much in the middle of the desert, it draws in some of the best crowds we see on the tour all year so its always got a great atmosphere. The courts are built right by the mountains, and any of you that like me on Facebook will have seen it provides some great back drops for photos!

My first match of the tournament is coming this weekend so I’ll be taking it a little easier this week, just fine tuning and putting into practice the stuff I’ve worked on over the last few weeks. As always, I’ve prepared well so now it’s a case of getting out on the court and playing my tennis, can’t wait.


The documentary sounds interesting. 

[scotnadian]

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/tennis/21680155?utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=twitter

Andy Murray to face Donskoy or Ito in Indian Wells

Andy Murray will return to action at Indian Wells this weekend with the world number two ranking in his sights.

The Briton could overtake Roger Federer in the rankings  if he reaches the final and the Swiss falls before the semis.

Third seed Murray has a bye in round one and opens against Evgeny Donskoy or Tatsuma Ito on Saturday or Sunday.

Murray's potential route
•Round 1: Bye
•R2: Evgeny Donskoy (Russia, ranked 83)
•R3: Martin Klizan (Svk, 26)
•R4: Kei Nishikori (Jpn, 16)
•Q/F : Juan Martin del Potro (Arg, 7)
•S/F: Novak Djokovic (Ser, 1)
•Final: Roger Federer (Swi, 2)

The BNP Paribas Open will see Murray, Federer, Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal at the same tournament for the first time since Wimbledon last summer.

Nadal was out for seven months with a serious knee injury before returning to action on clay in Latin America last month, and Indian Wells will be the first test of his knee on the more punishing hard courts.

The Spaniard will play Ryan Harrison or Go Soeda in his first match and, having slipped to fifth in the rankings, could face Federer as early as the quarter-finals.

World number one Djokovic has made a 13-0 unbeaten start to the season in tour matches and opens against Fabio Fognini or Aljaz Bedene in Indian Wells, with Murray a potential semi-final opponent.

The Scot will be playing for the first time since losing to Djokovic in the Australian Open final in January.