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[Emma Jean]

I think the biggest obstacle in Andy's path to the final (other than Nadal since he's always in his side of the draw that I don't think they should even bother with the formal draws anymore) is his focus. He just can't seem to stay highly focused for two weeks. Then once he is in the final, nerves take over to the point Andy can't even function properly let alone execute his game according to the plan. I've always thought these two are the main culprits (both caused by pressure and Andy himself) and almost never the opponents or the draws.

I've also noticed when he is focused he tends to bring his A game - a game that has more aggressive elements than defensive. A very nice mixture of the two in other words. That's also when he knows exactly how to execute this game that brings the most success but that frame of mind is very inconsistent.

[janetx]

^ Yes, am a little worried: read about all those injections he's had to take. But hoping for the best none the less. Go Andy!!

[tamila]

I have been thinking about his recent losses and the back problem.  When you have those injections you have to take it easy for at least 10 days so maybe he decided not to push too hard before the big event.  I felt the same about RG when he lost to Gulbis.  He did not seem to be putting his all into it.  If this is the case his match against Mahut will not seem too bad to him.  I do not think he was moving well or hitting very aggresively which exactly what I would be trying not to do if I was in his place.  I think, had he not committed to Queens, he may have not played at all.  He surprised us all both at AO and RG(bad back in the 2nd round) so maybe he can again.

[tamila]

Have just read a very good article by Kevin Garside of the Independent entitled ' Murray cannot be held responsible for 76 years of hurt'.  It was very revealing and so true.  I do not know how to puit on a link.  Sorry.

[Aileen]

No didn't know about the disc Aileen as in what I'd read Andy was still not saying what the problem actually was just how he's been dealing with it.  I don't know about disc problems but I don't think it's good news.
 

I got that info from Simon Briggs in the Telegraph but can't see it substantiated anywhere else, so really until we hear it from the horse's mouth it still has to be speculation.

Very pleased to see from the Mail that Tommy Haas has apparently apologised for his unwarranted remarks -

Sportsmail understands that upon his arrival at Wimbledon Haas sought Murray out to explain the quotes attributed to him in a German TV interview and maintained they had been taken out of context.

Murray is said to have accepted his apology and gave the German credit for fronting up to him and making his position clear.

What a shame old acid-mouth Virginia can't do the same!

Have just read a very good article by Kevin Garside of the Independent entitled ' Murray cannot be held responsible for 76 years of hurt'.  It was very revealing and so true.  I do not know how to puit on a link.  Sorry.

Here it is tamila - http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/tennis/kevin-garside-murray-should-not-be-held-responsible--for-76-years-of-hurt-7879741.html

To post on here all you have to do is - right click on the article's URL, then left click on copy, put the cursor where you want the link to go in your post and then left click on paste.  And that's it!

Excellent article, by the way, and well done to Garside for writing it.  How I wish it could be circulated to all the Murray-bashers!

[theycanbillme]

Is it just me or is anyone else  annoyed by Tiger Tim's withering support of Andy.
He always comes out with lines like `I think Andy has a chance as long as the others don't play well enough`
Or `i think Andy has ONE slam in him`, or `yes he lost against fed at the AO but federer is god`.
I suppose we have to be thankful that he says anything positive at all but part of me wishes he would just piss off.
Federers backside is surely waiting to be smooched.
No one thinks Andy has a chance this year, but I know he could beat anyone of the Top 3 on grass so lets hope he surprises everyone.

[deb]

Is it just me or is anyone else  annoyed by Tiger Tim's withering support of Andy.
He always comes out with lines like `I think Andy has a chance as long as the others don't play well enough`
Or `i think Andy has ONE slam in him`, or `yes he lost against fed at the AO but federer is god`.
I suppose we have to be thankful that he says anything positive at all but part of me wishes he would just piss off.
Federers backside is surely waiting to be smooched.
No one thinks Andy has a chance this year, but I know he could beat anyone of the Top 3 on grass so lets hope he surprises everyone.

. Yes I agree , you would think Tim of all people would be behind Andy , but secretly  I think he dosnt won't Andy to get a slam !! I also cannot believe how so many are saying Fed will win why ????what an I missing??