US Open 2010: Top three reasons why Andy Murray will win in New York
The 2008 United States Open runners up, Andy Murray has reached the second round of the competition in New York. After his first round win against Lukas Lacko, the Scott is now going to be up against Dustin Brown from Jamaica in the second round match in New York.
Andy, who is one of the top seeds to win this year at the Flushing Meadows, has yet to grab his first Grand Slam title. He has already produced some descent results at the Flushing Meadows in the past. However, it is the best opportunity for Andy Murray to capture his first major crown in New York.
Here are the top three reasons for an Andy Murray win:
1. The pace
Murray is off course not the fastest tennis contender on the tour. However, there is no doubt about the fact that he is one of the best movers on the court along with Federer, Nadal and Djokovic.
Roger’s excellent footwork allows him to leave the opponent on the back foot, irrespective of the nature of the surface.
Nadal is incomparable in his tactic to play from the baseline as he hits the ball with immense speed.
Novak’s matchless flexibility allows him to go for an offensive style of play regardless of being on a complete stretch.
What places the right handed Scott, Andy Murray amongst these tennis greats is his court sense that helps him in judging his opponent’s game. This ability of his results in hitting the ball right on time from all corners of the court.
2. Murray’s Touch
Amongst all other top ranked tennis players on the tour, this is what differentiates Murray from the rest.
The men’s game of tennis has largely dominated by accuracy, serving as well as crushing ground strokes. However, if Andy can matches his foe in those areas, he will probably surpass them with the help of his intelligence and creativity.
Whether it’s with the Scott’s abrupt changes in direction, his correctly placed drop shots or his tremendous movement around the net, Murray’s placement and precision is second to none.
His artistry to keep his foe off-balance with the help of his drop shots and volleying has been famous since he pushed Rafa in a total of five sets at the Australian Open back in 2007. Since then, the 23-year-old Murray has improved in terms of power as well as size however his touch remains his edge for sure.
3. His Strength
In modern day tennis, touch without strength is nothing more than a losing recipe. Murray has proved on a number of occasions that he does not have a strong forehand, which is considered to be one of the reasons why the Scott has not won a Grand Slam title so far in his career.
However, one weakness cannot deprive the top ranked Brit from capturing his first ever major crown at the Flushing Meadows.
Rafael smashes aces with his weak serve, the American Andy Roddick also fires down the line winners with the help of his not so strong backhand. While Lleyton Hewitt is still capable of keeping his foe on the defensive, regardless of the fact that neither of his shot serves as a weapon for him.
The problem with Andy’s forehand is that it fails to generate the persistent speed or spin that many of his fellow tennis players do and at sometimes, has created a lot of hassle for the number one Brit.
Murray’s overall game is however not lacking in power. His opening serves are normally recorded at 130’s. Moreover, his backhand is also a killer on the tour.
Moreover, his return is undoubtedly one of the best in the top ten at the moment which was also crucial in his victory over the Swiss tennis ace Roger Federer at the Rogers Cup held in Toronto last week.
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