Andy Murray anticipates to be too busy winning the London Games – Tennis News
World number four, Andy Murray, aims to triumph for the 2012 Olympic gold medal. The 25-year-old is the only British player after 76 years to contest the final of the Wimbledon singles this year against the world number one,
Roger Federer.
Murray is very optimistic for winning the gold medal; however, he believes that winning a Grand Slam is one of the major assessments of a tennis player’s performance. After Murray got defeated at Federer’s hand, he has lost
all four Grand Slam finals and now reckons home advantage at the All England Club for the Great Games.
“The Olympics is the biggest sporting competition by miles,” said the British number one. “What gives me a chance of doing well is that I’m at home with friends and family. I can go home in the evening to see them and it’s
a lot more relaxing than other periods of the year.”
The sudden withdrawal of defending champion, Rafael Nadal, increases the chance for the Brit to not only score a good ranking but also win the coveted gold medal at the mega event. Many critics believe that the second seeded
Serbian, Novak Djokovic, is not in good shape after the Wimbledon championship and this adds to Murray’s advantage.
He informed the media: “I think I needed a tournament like this to get ready for in order to get over the disappointment of losing in the Wimbledon final. This has come at the right time.”
The Scot is adamant over the fact that he does not eye up the Olympics as an opportunity to avenge his Grand Slam. He believes that Wimbledon has brought immense learning opportunity for him and he strongly dreams in continuing
his case, once again!
Murray stated in a press conference stated: "It's not about revenge," he said. "I'm not going to be playing Roger Federer possibly unless we both get to the final so that's a long way away."
Indeed, the top Brit is one of the favourite contenders for glory at the London Olympics and he aims to go a long way ahead and regards the victory to be “one of his greatest achievements”.
Seeded third in the Olympic draw, Murray will be the sole representative for the GB’s team in tennis singles. He may also have an opportunity to play in the doubles category, if his partnership with his brother Jamie goes
as expected.
He has previously played in the Beijing Olympics; however, this time Murray is a prospective candidate to add on to Britain’s medal haul.
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