Andy Murray's destruction of Roger Federer at Centre Court yesterday was evidence of his potential to win big. This was something that Federer is not used to experiencing, this was a super performance by Murray. Maybe he can move on to top the Big Four, and maybe even do it by the end of 2012.
Murray played yesterday with pure focus and looked very composed for the full match. This was his first ever victory over Federer in a best of 5 sets, only giving away a measly 7 games to games greatest ever player.
The Wimbledon final was hyped so much that there was huge pressure on the Scot's shoulders. In that final Federer produced some genius shots at key moments to win out in the end. However, what Murray showed yesterday is that when relaxed he can hit those big winners at the key points too.
These are the big points that separate the Grand Slam winners. Djokovic in the past 12 months has produced so many of those, the best being the forehand at last year's US Open when 40-15 down on Federer's first serve. We have seen numerous big plays from Rafa and Federer in the past, which have contributed to the 28 Grand Slams they have won between them. These big point winners go hand in hand with true self belief.
The Olympic Gold Medal for Murray was a coming of age. It may not be a Grand Slam but it is now a huge thing to win in Tennis, and it will continue to get more important as years go by one feels.
This win will give Murray the belief to go on and win some Grand Slams and the potential for him is huge. There is no reason why he can't win 4 or 5 in the next few years. He definitely has the talent, skills and physicality, yesterday he showed he the mentality too.
Murray played yesterday with pure focus and looked very composed for the full match. This was his first ever victory over Federer in a best of 5 sets, only giving away a measly 7 games to games greatest ever player.
The Wimbledon final was hyped so much that there was huge pressure on the Scot's shoulders. In that final Federer produced some genius shots at key moments to win out in the end. However, what Murray showed yesterday is that when relaxed he can hit those big winners at the key points too.
These are the big points that separate the Grand Slam winners. Djokovic in the past 12 months has produced so many of those, the best being the forehand at last year's US Open when 40-15 down on Federer's first serve. We have seen numerous big plays from Rafa and Federer in the past, which have contributed to the 28 Grand Slams they have won between them. These big point winners go hand in hand with true self belief.
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This win will give Murray the belief to go on and win some Grand Slams and the potential for him is huge. There is no reason why he can't win 4 or 5 in the next few years. He definitely has the talent, skills and physicality, yesterday he showed he the mentality too.
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