British tennis history has finally been made. Andy Murray is the 2012 US Open Champion. The shadow of 1936 is no more!
Andy Murray has been so hungry for his first Grand Slam title. Being beaten in finals, getting to semis and quarters Coming short every time. After a long almost 5 hours of match play against the fantastic Novak Djokovic, Murray achieved his boy hood dream. 6-7, 5-7,6-2,6-3,2-6
It has truly been a remarkable summer for Andy Murray, representing GBR at the olympics. With all the pressure of one nation he was able to win Gold beating Roger Federer in the final. Andy has always said, it’s the US Open he wants. Murray likes the hard surface and has always said this is where he plays his best tennis.
Looking forward to next year, I think Andy Murray has a great chance at the Australian Open title, another hard surface. The french is a whole new game – then we have to get behind him for next summer at Wimbledon.
Andy Murray will surely be number one competitor for, BBC Sports personality of the year.
British sport has been taken to another level this year and summer – it make me very proud!
Andy Murray is a proud Scotsman, but an even prouder Brit – I salute you!
