My tennis betting diary

[Graham C]

After a further investigation I can conclude I quite like Kim.

[NoflopsHomer]

Murray is playing in the era of the two greatest players of all time

Laver, Sampras, Borg, McEnroe


Two of the greatest, not THE two greatest, I think

Federer and Nadal are better than them.

[gatso]

In any other era he'd have multiple slam titles

Today he was superb, djok was also superb, it could've gone either way. Criticising either player is just ridic

At 5-5 in the 5th he had two break ploints. A real champion wins that game. Over 4-5 years Murray has only asmall minority of these matches in the last 4 of a major

Yes the other three are better, but a real real battler wins a few more than Murray has done.

ridic

so murray's shit because he lost that game

djok was 5-2 up in the final set and let murray back into it including losing his service to love. he's obv terrible too as a real champion would never do that

nadal must've been licking his lips watching that knowing that whoever won he was going to be up against a pretty shit player on sunday

[mondatoo]

In any other era he'd have multiple slam titles

Today he was superb, djok was also superb, it could've gone either way. Criticising either player is just ridic

At 5-5 in the 5th he had two break ploints. A real champion wins that game. Over 4-5 years Murray has only asmall minority of these matches in the last 4 of a major

Yes the other three are better, but a real real battler wins a few more than Murray has done.

ridic

so murray's shit because he lost that game

djok was 5-2 up in the final set and let murray back into it including losing his service to love. he's obv terrible too as a real champion would never do that

nadal must've been licking his lips watching that knowing that whoever won he was going to be up against a pretty shit player on sunday

Murray didn't make a mistake in that game, Djokovic played out of his skin, his 1st serves where unbelievable when he need them most.

He had 3 btw 

[TightEnd]

Not what I am saying. Murray takes you to the edge, and then doesn't quite bring it home

Yes the big three are better players, assuming all are in top nick. However I still maintain that at key moments mental toughness is a weakness in his game.

[TheChipPrince]

Murray is an excellent player, but he'll never quite make a great I dont think, doent have that killer instinct in absolutely crucial moments, or least in a high enough % of them.  Unfortunate to live in this era of great tennis, and may sneak a major or two before his career is out but will also slightly off the level of the other 3 overall.

[mondatoo]

Murray is an excellent player, but he'll never quite make a great I dont think, doent have that killer instinct in absolutely crucial moments, or least in a high enough % of them.  Unfortunate to live in this era of great tennis, and may sneak a major or two before his career is out but will also slightly off the level of the other 3 overall.

Agree with all of this, he runs so bad to be playing in this era. Think the other 3 are in top 5 best ever.

[TightEnd]

Murray is an excellent player, but he'll never quite make a great I dont think, doent have that killer instinct in absolutely crucial moments, or least in a high enough % of them.  Unfortunate to live in this era of great tennis, and may sneak a major or two before his career is out but will also slightly off the level of the other 3 overall.

what I am saying, only said better.

[kinboshi]

And kin is 100% on the burds, it's not close

[mondatoo]

Murray is an excellent player, but he'll never quite make a great I dont think, doent have that killer instinct in absolutely crucial moments, or least in a high enough % of them.  Unfortunate to live in this era of great tennis, and may sneak a major or two before his career is out but will also slightly off the level of the other 3 overall.

what I am saying, only said better.

Just think your criticism of his performance today is very harsh and not accurate from today's performance only.

[The Camel]

Murray is an excellent player, but he'll never quite make a great I dont think, doent have that killer instinct in absolutely crucial moments, or least in a high enough % of them.  Unfortunate to live in this era of great tennis, and may sneak a major or two before his career is out but will also slightly off the level of the other 3 overall.

I think Murray will definitely win majors.

Federer can't go on for much longer and Nadal's career is dogged by injuries, wouldn't be the greatest surprise if he was finished before he was 30.

With no youngsters looking like breaking throughatm, that leaves a big window from maybe mid 2013 onwards until a new guard forms.

[TightEnd]

Murray is an excellent player, but he'll never quite make a great I dont think, doent have that killer instinct in absolutely crucial moments, or least in a high enough % of them.  Unfortunate to live in this era of great tennis, and may sneak a major or two before his career is out but will also slightly off the level of the other 3 overall.

what I am saying, only said better.

Just think your criticism of his performance today is very harsh and not accurate from today's performance only.

Fair enough, I think its reasonable comment given the body of work over several years though

and yes, he'd have won majors if he played at his peak in another generation of players

[nirvana]

In any other era he'd have multiple slam titles

Today he was superb, djok was also superb, it could've gone either way. Criticising either player is just ridic

At 5-5 in the 5th he had two break ploints. A real champion wins that game. Over 4-5 years Murray has only asmall minority of these matches in the last 4 of a major

Yes the other three are better, but a real real battler wins a few more than Murray has done.

ridic

so murray's shit because he lost that game

djok was 5-2 up in the final set and let murray back into it including losing his service to love. he's obv terrible too as a real champion would never do that

nadal must've been licking his lips watching that knowing that whoever won he was going to be up against a pretty shit player on sunday

Murray didn't make a mistake in that game, Djokovic played out of his skin, his 1st serves where unbelievable when he need them most.

He had 3 btw 

Dear Raymondo, I've let it go for ages because I don't want to be a pedant. I even read China Mugs posts without commenting on the odd typo, however, the fkn word is were, were WERE
WERE

[AndrewT]

The top four in the rankings this week 11 years ago were Kuerten, Safin, Sampras and Magnus Norman (?).

Murray unfortunate to be born at the wrong time.

[kinboshi]

The top four in the rankings this week 11 years ago were Kuerten, Safin, Sampras and Magnus Norman (?).

Murray unfortunate to be born in Scotland.

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