Archive for July 9th, 2010
20 Of The World’s Most Spectacular Roads. WOW!!!!!!!!!!
Posted by tennisplanet on July 9, 2010
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Which one of Nadal’s Wimbledon win was most impressive?
Posted by tennisplanet on July 9, 2010
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Murray’s showing at last two Slams accidental?
Posted by tennisplanet on July 9, 2010
At both tournaments Murray was not only the clear favorite, he had lost just one set before meeting his match – validating the hype. But despite the momentum he was taken out in straight sets playing just enough to keep it close. That’s when both Federer and Nadal were not exactly rampaging their way through the draw.
Considering Murray literally had Federer’s number before the fall, you have to fault Murray’s ability to mentally handle the pressure. He even had Nadal on the ropes at the AO despite a seemingly great showing from Nadal. To all that you can add the statistical evidence that points to a ‘not so bright’ future if you have haven’t cracked the Slam code by the time you turn 23. Additionally the pace with which the game is moving towards the treetops only adds to the momentum moving southwards – fast.
You get only so many shots at breaking through the barrier until the wall hardens for just being there forget about outside influences. I am sure there must be some numbers on cricketers who scored 99 runs multiple times in their career without EVER scoring a century. After faltering a couple of times just inches off the target, the mental block it erects only gets harder to pierce with every miss from then on. The silver lining is that it’s been Federer and Nadal holding him down leaving some wiggle room.
Bottom line: He HAS to win the upcoming US Open title preferably after beating both Federer and Nadal to restore confidence before it gets away from him – forever. He is making Djokovic look like some maverick.
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