Murray magic or missing out again?

I was going to type this later – once fate ad stated its case – but I’ve changed my mind.

About this time 12 months ago I lambasted the idea Andy Murray could win Wimbledon.

This year, things have changed. And especially in the last few hours.

As I write, Murray has just won the second set to level matters in stirring fashion against Jo Wilfried Tsonga in his quarter-final.

It had full voice Come On’s from mother and son, everyone on the feet. You know, classic Henman heyday style.

And this just hours after Roger Federer was knocked out ludicrously early in the tournament and with clear signs Rafael Nadal could be vulnerable – he’s still yet to close out his match with Robin Soderling this afternoon.

You see, while there is plenty of stiff competition out there – Tsonga included – Murray has to recognise this as being a great chance for him to win his home grand slam. He may never get another one like it.

Just as England scuppered a favourable route to the latter stages of the World Cup by failing to win their group, Murray has to avoid missing such a great opportunity.

Henman was great at looking bang on course at Wimbledon, before inexplicably losing – his three-day semi0final with Goran Ivanisevic springs to mind.

So often when a chance presents itself, our tennis boys blow it.

Same again?

posted on 30 June 2010 18:00 byMichael Bailey - Sportsdesk

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