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[Aileen]

Does anybody feel quite subdued and somewhat miserable after any kind of loss suffered by Andy??  

Only when it counts. To me, this was more a PR exercise.

I agree with scotnadian.  A brief feeling of slight disappointment after this match because I enjoy seeing Andy play, but that was it.  I'm sure he'll have put it out of his own mind pretty quickly - although he will, as he says, have learnt from it - and shifted his focus to Australia where winning or losing will really count.

[Milly87]

Oh and if I've missed a match I won't bother with highlights or catch up if I know he lost. Only do catch ups/highlights if I know it was a good outcome!

[Ruthie]

Oh and if I've missed a match I won't bother with highlights or catch up if I know he lost. Only do catch ups/highlights if I know it was a good outcome!

Me too Milly unless I've heard it's a really good match and a 'good' loss.  I did for instance watch 1st set against Nole at 02 as I'd had to record the match and it was a brilliant set.  But then deleted it as didn't want to watch him lose the match.
I felt slightly deflated that Andy lost yesterday and therefore no point watching the recording I'd made.  But it's only significant losses that really bring me down - and a really big loss can bring me down big time.  But then the flip side of that is that after a huge win like USO I was walking on air for days.  So the downs when he loses are the price we pay for riding the Murray roller coaster.

[craighateslife]

2005-2008 I could sit back and watch the matches he played just enjoying his craft of the point while not really to bothered about the outcome. I miss the days he'd let off a verbal volley in a thick Scottish accent even though he won the point throwing junkballs over the net or try dropshots from 20 behind the baseline( Davis Cup 2006 v Wawrinka was one of the most comically bad performances ever) and lobs from the craziest places.

2009-2012 It became all about winning and unfortunately my enjoyment during his matches has declined.

Coping wise I am really bad now! I am forever shouting at the TV or hugging a pillow sad but true.

[Ruthie]

gosh dani that could be puppy abuse     

[Aileen]

Coping wise I am really bad now! I am forever shouting at the TV or hugging a pillow sad but true.

Well I shout too and sometimes in most unlady-like language.  Also I hug my Muzzah bear.  So no need to feel pathetic about it.

[scotnadian]

2005-2008 I could sit back and watch the matches he played just enjoying his craft of the point while not really to bothered about the outcome. I miss the days he'd let off a verbal volley in a thick Scottish accent even though he won the point throwing junkballs over the net or try dropshots from 20 behind the baseline( Davis Cup 2006 v Wawrinka was one of the most comically bad performances ever) and lobs from the craziest places.

2009-2012 It became all about winning and unfortunately my enjoyment during his matches has declined. Coping wise I am really bad now! I am forever shouting at the TV or hugging a pillow sad but true.

Don't you do that, Craig. You gotta take the rough with the smooth. Even when it's tough, we gotta hang tough.

You are one of the most loyal, ardent and knowlegeable fans here, and your input has been invaluable.

I've been following Andy's progress since his infamous Wimbles match with Nalby in 2005, but my first standout memory was when he stood on the boards roaring the crowd on. I can't find a pic of that. Do you know what I'm talking about?

[Littlebuddha]

Cannot remember that far back Iluvandy but he has changed a lot even more since Lendl has been in charge. I think he is more confident and he is not as moody. In fact he has come out of his shell and is more relaxed and friendly. He was always hard on himself he has learned to be more at home with himself now and I see a big change in his attitude.I think he has grown up and learned from his mistakes. He still shows his passion and I would not want him to lose it. He is Scottish and Scots are passionate people at heart.