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Gilbert backs Murray at Wimbledon « on: June 08, 2008, 11:42:40 AM »
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Andy Murray's former coach Brad Gilbert, who was sacked by Murray late last year, feels the Scot is a serious contender to win Wimbledon, which begins on 23 June.

A lot depends on the draw but he plays really well on grass, he moves well and he should have a good opportunity.

The big three have totally separated themselves so they are the big three favourites. But then the two Andys - Murray and Roddick - are at the next level after that.

There are other players coming through but they are the five to beat.

Gilbert talks about his break-up with Murray
I was pleased with our results. Through all the trials and tribulations of 2007, despite Andy basically missing half the year and two Grand Slams, he was one set away from making the Masters in Shanghai.

That was the goal - to make Shanghai. He fell a little bit short but I'd like to say he made a decent effort going from number 36 to eight, and then finishing the year at number 11.

We had a good run. He chose to go in another direction and that is the nature of this beast. That was eight months ago and life moves on.

It is different from coaching a football team or basketball team. This is a different situation, and between coach and player it is an interesting dynamic. Sometimes things happen and that is life.

He decided to put his game in a different direction with different people and now he is in a new chapter
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Re: Gilbert backs Murray at Wimbledon « Reply #1 on: June 08, 2008, 11:46:00 AM »
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The big three have totally separated themselves so they are the big three favourites. But then the two Andys - Murray and Roddick - are at the next level after that.
Very true indeed yes

He decided to put his game in a different direction with different people and now he is in a new chapter
New direction as in, ignoring advice to attack more? That was the story with Petchy anyway Think
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Re: Gilbert backs Murray at Wimbledon « Reply #2 on: June 08, 2008, 12:05:06 PM »
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Well I agree with Gilbert and it is good to hear for Murray.
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Re: Gilbert backs Murray at Wimbledon « Reply #3 on: June 08, 2008, 03:29:17 PM »
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The big three have totally separated themselves so they are the big three favourites. But then the two Andys - Murray and Roddick - are at the next level after that.
Very true indeed yes

He decided to put his game in a different direction with different people and now he is in a new chapter
New direction as in, ignoring advice to attack more? That was the story with Petchy anyway Think


You're guessing, Mark.  Petch said it had nothing to do with his tennis.  It was the same with Gilbert.  They both said they spent so much time together that it got stale.
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Re: Gilbert backs Murray at Wimbledon « Reply #4 on: June 08, 2008, 10:53:58 PM »
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Murray and Roddick at the next level! hahahahahahahaha

Pish. Never heard such boll**ks in my life.















































Roddick sucks lol Wink



In all seriousness though, Andy does not have the record this year or any other to be drawing comments suggesting he's in the top 5...... no
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Re: Gilbert backs Murray at Wimbledon « Reply #5 on: June 08, 2008, 11:42:17 PM »
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Attacking tennis doesn't always work all the time. Look at Fed today...attacked Rafa from game 1 and got absolutely humped. Andy played defensive against Fed last time and won. Andy's great strength is that he can play canny and mix it up. He doesn't always attack when he should and gets a bit too passive when his opponent attacks....( e.g. v Tsonga, Almagro, Ancic) but his record this year is top 10ish not top 5. All that will change on grass....mark my words....(and Brad's) cmon yeah
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Re: Gilbert backs Murray at Wimbledon « Reply #6 on: June 09, 2008, 07:45:44 PM »
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I disagree Brad...
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