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Injuries no excuse for Murray
British number one admits he struggled physically
By Elliot Ball Last updated: 6th September 2010
I don't think I played terribly, he played better than me and that's it
Andy Murray
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Andy Murray claimed he lost to the better player after crashing out of the US Open in the third round.
The British number one's bid for an elusive grand slam title goes on after the 7-6 (7-3) 6-7 (4-7) 3-6 3-6 defeat to Stanislas Wawrinka on Sunday.
Murray revealed he was suffering with thigh and elbow injuries throughout the match against the Swiss, who like 23-year-old Scot, required lengthy treatment from the trainer on more than one occasion.
But the world number four refused to blame injury or fatigue for his untimely exit from the final major of the 2010 season.
Served well
"I don't think I played terribly, he played better than me and that's it," Murray said in his post-match press conference. "He served very well and played the better match.
"He had his chances to win the first set and didn't take it, I had my chance to take the second set and didn't take it and I struggled from then onwards."
Murray, who lost to Roger Federer in the final of the Australian Open, Robin Soderling in the fourth round of the French Open and Rafael Nadal in the last four at Wimbledon this year, felt this defeat was the most disappointing of the lot.
He added: "Today was the one match in the majors this year that I probably should have won."
Murray was quizzed on whether he was physically and mentally fatigued and the Scot admitted he felt drained for the first time during a match in over two years.
"I haven't been really tired in any long matches for a long, long time," he confessed.
"In the third and fourth sets I was struggling physically and I got frustrated with that. I haven't been in that position for a very long time.
"I felt like my chance of doing well here was slipping away. I've worked very hard to give myself a chance of winning tournaments. When I was struggling physically, I got disappointed."
He now plans to take a break from the game before stepping up the search for a new coach.
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Comments (8)
John Duffield says...
Murray will never win a Grand Slam tournament until he sorts out his 2nd serve and learns to be a lot more positive in his shot-making. Being just content to get the ball back over the net and rely on the other guy to make mistakes will never allow him to achieve his full potential.
Posted 13:50 6th September 2010
Paul Marcella says...
Another Henman? Are you some sort of idiot? Henman was average at best. Its just a matter of time before Murray wins a major.
Posted 12:56 6th September 2010
Nnaemeka Eneh says...
Murray is a good player, but he hasnt got the confidence or the certain arrogance that Nadal/Federer have. In my opinion he will not win a grand slam in the next 3 years because he doesnt seem to enjoy his court time anymore. He hasnt played enough big matches to adapt his game to suit these matches, and i think he only has one style of play. Obviously he is way better than anyone who is commenting on this issue, but he needs to re evaluate. Andy Murray is a good player, but to be a great, you need the belief that you are better than anyone and you can beat anyone, which if he was completely honest, i dont think he could say that to himself.
Posted 12:46 6th September 2010
Alisdair Bletcher says...
Andy Murray could well go on to emulate Yim Henman and never win a Slam, but he will always be a far better player than Henman and prove far more successful in getting further in more of the majors and also winning more of the lesser titles thjan henman ever did. Come on Andy!!! Prove me wrong, I will happily eat my slice of humble pie.
Posted 11:41 6th September 2010
David Fisher says...
Unlike some, when he wins I view him as Scottish, and the same when he loses, so as an Englishman I don''t really care if he wins or not, however, although he''s normally quite gracious in defeat, and should be applauded for that, I find it quite telling that the best player, possibly ever, Roger Federer, still feels the need to employ a top coach in Paul Annacone, and Murray, who always fails in the grand slams, would rather have his Mum with him, instead of a top coach!
Posted 11:07 6th September 2010
Stan Turner says...
Until Murray addresses his fitness levels he will never be a contender for the ''top of the elite'' Federer & Nadal always look stronger he needs a proper coach who is a strong enough character to instill a proper fitness regime & get rid of the bulk of Murray''s travelling circus so he can concentrate on his tennis
Posted 10:51 6th September 2010
Allan Oneill says...
i agree with andy he needs a good long break from tennis so he can get back 2 his best again he does not seem 2 be enjoying iy so much these days
Posted 08:25 6th September 2010
Graham Swift says...
Murray has an unreliable service game . He can cope in a 3 - set match but not in a 5 - set match with a consistency which is necessary to win a major . He''s going to be another Henman .
Posted 07:23 6th September 2010