11 Sep 12
Originally posted by FMFSorry for being pedantic, but it's 76 years since a male singles champion. But good on him, i must confess i didn't think he was going to ever do it. I didn't he think he had it between the ears to win a Grand Slam, especially with the quality that Federer, Nadal and Djokovic consistently play at. Nice to be proven wrong.
It had been 76 years since a Brit had won a Grand Slam tournament.
11 Sep 12
Originally posted by roma45I suspect it is first of many! I fast forwarded through each early set since I taped it. Murray showed the resiliency of a real champ. Lesser players would have folded under the onslaught!
british? or scottish? who cares, well done andy, first of many? to be honest i thought he had blown it when it went to 2 sets each, nearly 5 hours i was exhausted just watching it. 😀
11 Sep 12
Originally posted by FMFTut, tut, FMF.
It had been 76 years since a Brit had won a Grand Slam tournament.
Even allowing for the fact that you meant 'singles' champion, do you not remember the glorious summer of '77?
I think tennis fans should enjoy this golden era while they can. 3 greats competing for grand slams, and another knocking on the door, and some matches of simply breathtaking quality at times. And matched with sportsmanship as well, as with Djokovic's acceptance of defeat with impeccable good grace.
12 Sep 12
Originally posted by Rank outsiderIndeed, since the glorious summer of '77 I have been predicting that Murray would be the first woman to win the Mixed Doubles on her own and in a kilt.
Even allowing for the fact that you meant 'singles' champion, do you not remember the glorious summer of '77?
12 Sep 12
Originally posted by Proper KnobThose of us of a certain age could not possibly forget Sue Barker in the 70s. Don't recall her playing tennis, mind, but I am happy to accept your word for this.
Let's not forget tv presenter Sue Barker won the French Open in '76.
I wonder if Andy Murray will inspire the same fond memories?