Tim Henman on Andy Murray

Tim Henman

Henman on the British protégé that is Andy Murray. As it has been 74 years since a British man had last reached a Wimbledon final, "it wasn't all going to be plain sailing", as said by Tim Henman. In the match against Tsonga, Henman noted how "his play is very difficult to predict", but Murray proved to be resilient, and found a way to get through to the final in four sets. In an article written by the former British No. 1 Tennis player, Henman wrote how "Murray's done such a good job … [Read more...]

Men’s Semi Finals Day – Murray v Tsonga

Murray v Tsonga

Support from the acclaimed Tim Henman was bound to bring a whole new level of confidence to Murray's game against Tsonga in the Men's Semi-Finals at Wimbledon. Henman said: "I have really enjoyed watching these scenarios unfold, having been through this   process myself. I do think he is better equipped to go further, because he is a better player than I ever was." Murray had total command of the court in the first two sets, but as Tsonga raised his game in the third set, Murray was … [Read more...]

Highlights of Day 9 at Wimbledon

Andy Murray

The top 4 players left in the tournament all looked to be at their best on quarter-finals day. Before Federer met Youzhny on Day 9 Tim Henman commented that the match would be "a test for Mikhail Youzhny mentally...He's played Roger Federer 13 times and he's lost on every occasion."  This match was no exception.  Federer was unstoppable against Russian Mikhail Youzhny winning the match 6-1, 6-2, 6-2.  The back problem that seemed to plague him at the beginning of the tournament is … [Read more...]

Review of Day 8 at Wimbledon

Kerber

Day 8 saw Williams, Kerber, Ferrer, Tsonga and Murray all progress into the semi-finals. Serena Williams was back on great form to win against defending champion Petra Kvitova.  The technique which was so intermittent in earlier matches showed through with a winning score of 6-3, 7-5.  Williams now proceeds to her 21st grand slam semi-final. Angelique Kerber defeated fellow German (and the woman who knocked out Sharapova) Sabine Lisicki in a thrilling match.  The final score … [Read more...]