Andy Murray and Scottish tennis

[ruth]

Good luck Andy!!

[Tish]

Your best wishes have come true Ruth, Andy has just taken his first singles title, what a historic moment!!!!!

[ornthree]

he WON!!! over Hewitt!!

[Annie]

[ruth]

Who needs a coach when you've got a girlfriend?
Congratulations Andy and Kim!!!!!!!!!

[sabz]

Awwww they're so cute!!!
Newayz more importantly, if Murray has a good run at Memphis he could over take Henman as the British No1.
Tim Henman - 40
Greg Rusedski - 43
ANDY MURRAY - 47
GOOD LUCK ANDY!!!!! ;D

[maryb]

Awww ... he did it! Well done pet - one of many I'm sure. I could hardly keep my eyes open in work today - was up until 2am. Will be in bed in the next 30 mins to catch up on my lost sleep ... too many meetings that I could fall asleep during tomorrow.

It was worth it though to see him win. Everybody said 'Why didn't you just record it and watch it today?'

They don't understand do they?

[SAFINNO1]

Murray's march in photos



Andy Murray began his San Jose campaign with a comprehensive 6-2 6-2 defeat of American Mardy Fish



After wins over Yeu-Tzuoo Wang and Robin Soderling, world number three Andy Roddick was Murray's next victim



Murray got little sleep after his win over Roddick but was pumped up for the final against top seed Lleyton Hewitt



A beaten Hewitt looks on as Murray is interviewed by American television after his impressive 2-6 6-1 7-6 win



Murray wastes little time in planting a kiss on girlfriend Kim Sears, who was watching from the stands

[Annie]

maryb said:

Awww ... he did it! Well done pet - one of many I'm sure. I could hardly keep my eyes open in work today - was up until 2am. Will be in bed in the next 30 mins to catch up on my lost sleep ... too many meetings that I could fall asleep during tomorrow.

It was worth it though to see him win. Everybody said 'Why didn't you just record it and watch it today?'

They don't understand do they?

They never undestand..that's exactly what I hear from hubby every day, especially during AO when I was getting up at 4 am every day LOL

[ruth]

admin said:

maryb said:

Awww ... he did it! Well done pet - one of many I'm sure. I could hardly keep my eyes open in work today - was up until 2am. Will be in bed in the next 30 mins to catch up on my lost sleep ... too many meetings that I could fall asleep during tomorrow.

It was worth it though to see him win. Everybody said 'Why didn't you just record it and watch it today?'

They don't understand do they?

They never undestand..that's exactly what I hear from hubby every day, especially during AO when I was getting up at 4 am every day LOL

No, it's just not the same; you've got to be there even if it means changing time zones in your living room!

[SAFINNO1]

Murray battles to Memphis victory

Murray has now won six matches in a row
Andy Murray showed all his fighting qualities as he recovered from the brink of defeat to see off Rainer Schuettler in Memphis.
The 18-year-old looked set to lose in his first outing since winning the San Jose title as he dropped serve twice in the opening set.

Schuettler served for the match at 5-4 in the second but Murray converted his second break point and took control.

He reeled off nine of the last 11 games for a 1-6 7-5 6-2 victory.

Murray will face second seed Nicolas Kiefer or Jonas Bjorkman in the second round.

[Annie]

wow...weird score!!! but well done Andy!!! Next round is no piece of cake..good luck!!!!

[sabz]

Murray set for British number one

Teenager Andy Murray is poised to be confirmed as the new British number one after beating South Africa's Rik de Voest in Memphis.
The result, coupled with Tim Henman's defeat in Rotterdam, will move Murray ahead of Henman and Greg Rusedski when the rankings are published on Monday.
Murray was made to work hard for his three-set victory over the lucky loser.
The 18-year-old swept to a dominant early lead, but was pegged back before finally prevailing 7-6 (7-4) 3-6 7-5.
De Voest only made the main draw when Nicolas Kiefer withdrew but took advantage by beating Jonas Bjorkman.
Murray looked to be in a different class as he raced to a 4-0 lead but he found De Voest hard to shake off.
He needed a tie-break in the first set and dropped the second before beating the world number 149 to reach the last eight, his seventh straight win.
As the rankings stand on Friday, Murray is 47th, Rusedski 43rd and Henman 40th, but results this week - Rusedski lost in the second round in Rotterdam - will see that change on Monday.
Henman has been Britain's number one since 1999, but Murray's form over the last 12 months has finally ended his reign.
Murray, who won his maiden ATP Tour title in San Jose last week, said he was reaping the rewards of his hard work to develop his fitness.
His impressive performance at Wimbledon last year was undermined by fitness problems, especially against David Nalbandian, but there was no sign of a repeat in Memphis.
"I feel much fitter and stronger now," said Murray.
"There was a lot of questions about my fitness last year. I got tired in my match at Wimbledon.
"I thought I was the fresher of the two at the end of the match (against De Voest). I feel quite good having come through five matches at San Jose and won in three sets on Thursday."
Murray will play Robin Soderling in the quarter-finals - the man he beat at the same stage in San Jose last week.
"I suppose in some ways it's a good thing because you know what their weaknesses are and you kind of know what to expect," said Murray.
"You have to change things because if you do exactly the same as you did in the last match it's going to be a bit predictable.
"So you need to have a few surprise tactics and I'll talk to my coach about that and I'm sure I'll be able to do it."

[maryb]

Yip, Monday will see a new era in British tennis. Here's hoping Andy inspires many more youngsters into the game. Still a bit sad though knowing that Tim and Greg are in their twilight years.

[SAFINNO1]

Murray is new British number one

Coach Mark Petchey has joined Murray in Las Vegas this week

Andy Murray has been confirmed as the new British number one in the latest world rankings.
The 18-year-old Scot replaces long-standing British number one Tim Henman, who slips to third behind Murray and Greg Rusedski.

Murray moves up to 42 in the world after reaching the quarter-finals in Memphis last week and winning the San Jose title two weeks ago.

Rusedski remains 43rd, while Henman has fallen nine places to 49th.

Murray's move to the top of the domestic rankings ends Henman's seven-year reign as Britain's top player, but the Scot has played down the achievement
It's not really that big a deal to be honest," said Murray.

"Obviously you'd rather be British number one than British number 20, but I'd much rather have a higher world ranking than British because you don't play any tournaments that are just British players.

"You're competing against the whole world and that's where you get your credit from the players from.

"If you're number one in your country it's obviously nice but it doesn't mean anything to the other players, whereas if you're in the top 10 in the world that's pretty special."

Murray continues his season this week with an opening match against Tommy Robredo in Las Vegas, where top seed Andy Roddick has withdrawn because of "weariness".

This week's ATP men's rankings

Henman and Rusedski are in action in Dubai alongside Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal, Andre Agassi and a returning Marat Safin.

Henman takes on Feliciano Lopez on Tuesday, while Rusedski faces a tough challenge against Andre Agassi.