Andy's Programme for 2011

Madeline · Admin:Moderator + Tennis Legend

Andy's Programme for 2011

philwrig · Hall of fame

Don't like it, rather he was fresh for the O2.

steven · Tennis legend

Madeline wrote:
According to two separate twitter sources, Andy is going to play in Basel next week. If true, it certainly isn't to chase cheap points: both Federer and Djokovic are playing there, Valencia is much easier-looking.
It's reported in the Swiss newspaper, Blick, as well.

At first sight, I'm inclined to agree with Phil, though as we've seen with Novak, you don't necessarily get that tired if you are on a roll. If he isn't going there to chase cheap points, it makes you think it must be expensive guarantees instead, yet I can't see Basel offering top dollar for anyone once they've got their local hero involved, even if they are happy to offer Nole & Andy WCs too, all of which suggests Muzz must have good tennis-related reasons for going there - perhaps the courts play like those in Paris and/or London.

philwrig · Hall of fame

I think one of the main reasons Andy has been so strong during this last period is due to the fact he is relatively fresh compared to the other top guys, if he does play well here and in Paris, the likes of Novak and Fed who haven't played much tennis will have an advantage come the O2.
Andy has got his scheduling spot on over the last couple of years to peak at the Slams, so I'm not going to be too critical, I just think though that Andy plays his best tennis when relatively fresh.

jmjhb · Lower Club Player

He's had 2 weeks off, I'm sure he won't be that tired!

philwrig · Hall of fame

jmjhb wrote:
He's had 2 weeks off, I'm sure he won't be that tired!

Yes but then 3 tournaments in 4 weeks with the one he is attempting to peak for, the last one.

Helen40 · Grand Slam Champion

philwrig wrote:
jmjhb wrote:
He's had 2 weeks off, I'm sure he won't be that tired!
Yes but then 3 tournaments in 4 weeks with the one he is attempting to peak for, the last one.

Hmm, I'd rather he'd played Valencia for this reason - we'll know in a month whether it was a bad move.

Madeline · Admin:Moderator + Tennis Legend

After being horrified at him choosing to play 3 weeks in a row (one of them including doubles) in the Asian Swing, I'm keeping my mouth firmly on this decision!

Miriambee · Futures level

I think he does better in a run - after he's had a longish break and comes in cold, as it were, it seems to me he often does badly in the first tournament.

seagull · Hall of fame

http://www.brisbaneinternational.com.au/2011/11/andy-murray-coming-to-brisbane#more-6245

Murray starting the year in Brisbane

Helen40 · Grand Slam Champion

Helen40 wrote:
philwrig wrote:
jmjhb wrote:
He's had 2 weeks off, I'm sure he won't be that tired!
Yes but then 3 tournaments in 4 weeks with the one he is attempting to peak for, the last one.
Hmm, I'd rather he'd played Valencia for this reason - we'll know in a month whether it was a bad move.

Guess it was a bad move..