Andy Murray ends Great Britain's 76-year drought with epic U.S. Open win

entropy13 · 09-11-2012, 02:59 AM

Who knows whether it was a set of historical coincidences, the temperamental New York weather or just, at long last, it was finally Andy Murray's time. Whatever the case, Murray ended British tennis' 76-year drought without a men's Grand Slam tennis championship on Monday, a curse that didn't have the hype of a Bambino but whose passing was greeted with sheer delight in the United Kingdom.

Murray, in danger of becoming modern tennis' nearly-man after four previous defeats in major finals, outlasted defending champion Novak Djokovic in an epic five-set match (7-6, 7-5, 2-6, 3-6, 6-2) at Flushing Meadows in conditions made unpredictable by the wind swirling around the Big Apple.

Yet, while the 25-year-old from Scotland certainly adapted better than his Serbian opponent, those who believe in fate will surely be unable to resist alluding to a series of factors that made this victory seem as if it was written in the stars.

Ever since Murray emerged five years ago as a player who could regularly mix it with the best in the world, he has, in effect, been chasing Fred Perry. Perry, the enigmatic star of the courts in the 1930s when prize money was banned and players wore long pants, was the last Brit to win a Slam before turning pro and going on to found a sportswear empire.

Perry won eight majors, the last being the 1936 U.S. Open. His first major title came at the U.S. Open three years earlier, on Sept. 10, 1933.

Full article here.

JC316 · 09-11-2012, 05:32 AM

I watched the first two sets of that, but I had to go buy a truck so I missed the last three. Novak and Andy are almost identical in style and ability. Novak might have a bit more power, but Andy is craftier. Glad that Murray won it.

FordGT90Concept · 09-11-2012, 06:13 AM

Defeated by the British on US territory again!

At least rifles weren't used this time. XD

JC316 · 09-11-2012, 06:24 AM

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Originally Posted by FordGT90Concept

Defeated by the British on US territory again!

At least rifles weren't used this time. XD

Don't count on the Americans being able to defend the home court. With Andy Roddick retired, we have 0 hope of winning. John Isner is close, but not there, Ryan Harrison and Jack Sock just haven't matured into greatness yet and Mardy Fish is having health issues.

Canada might be able to save our asses with Milos Raonic coming up.

09-11-2012, 02:59 AM	#1
entropy13 Senior Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Philippines Posts: 4,444 Thanks: 79 Thanked 4,445 Times in 1,488 Posts Dislikes: 21 Disliked 171 Times in 144 Posts	Andy Murray ends Great Britain's 76-year drought with epic U.S. Open win Who knows whether it was a set of historical coincidences, the temperamental New York weather or just, at long last, it was finally Andy Murray's time. Whatever the case, Murray ended British tennis' 76-year drought without a men's Grand Slam tennis championship on Monday, a curse that didn't have the hype of a Bambino but whose passing was greeted with sheer delight in the United Kingdom. Murray, in danger of becoming modern tennis' nearly-man after four previous defeats in major finals, outlasted defending champion Novak Djokovic in an epic five-set match (7-6, 7-5, 2-6, 3-6, 6-2) at Flushing Meadows in conditions made unpredictable by the wind swirling around the Big Apple. Yet, while the 25-year-old from Scotland certainly adapted better than his Serbian opponent, those who believe in fate will surely be unable to resist alluding to a series of factors that made this victory seem as if it was written in the stars. Ever since Murray emerged five years ago as a player who could regularly mix it with the best in the world, he has, in effect, been chasing Fred Perry. Perry, the enigmatic star of the courts in the 1930s when prize money was banned and players wore long pants, was the last Brit to win a Slam before turning pro and going on to found a sportswear empire. Perry won eight majors, the last being the 1936 U.S. Open. His first major title came at the U.S. Open three years earlier, on Sept. 10, 1933. Full article here. __________________ "Sir, we're surrounded!" "Good! We can attack in any direction!" ------- "Io credo ch'ei credette ch'io credesse." - "I think perhaps he thought that I was thinking." ------- "I used to be indecisive, but now I'm not sure."

09-11-2012, 06:13 AM	#3
FordGT90Concept Senior Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: IA, USA Posts: 18,446 Thanks: 5,024 Thanked 4,982 Times in 3,397 Posts Dislikes: 133 Disliked 139 Times in 129 Posts	Defeated by the British on US territory again! At least rifles weren't used this time. XD __________________ Doc, note: I dissent. A fast never prevents a fatness. I diet on cod. . --Professor Peter Hilton

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09-11-2012, 05:32 AM	#2
JC316 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: DFW, TX Posts: 5,613 Thanks: 871 Thanked 3,477 Times in 1,782 Posts Dislikes: 9 Disliked 15 Times in 14 Posts	I watched the first two sets of that, but I had to go buy a truck so I missed the last three. Novak and Andy are almost identical in style and ability. Novak might have a bit more power, but Andy is craftier. Glad that Murray won it.

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