Australian Open: Andy Murray hails Amelie Mauresmo after reaching Melbourne final
Saturday 31 January 2015 21:06, UK
Andy Murray believes reaching the Australian Open final under the guidance of Amelie Mauresmo is proof that women can succeed as elite-level tennis coaches.
The British No 1 defeated Thomas Berdych 6-7 (6-8) 6-0 6-3 7-5 to reach his first Grand Slam final under the tutelage of 2006 Australian Open women’s champion Mauresmo.
And Murray, who has finished runner-up on three previous occasions in Melbourne, says reaching Sunday’s final shows he made the right decision to recruit Mauresmo.
“A lot of people criticised me for working with her and I think so far this week we have shown that women can be very good coaches as well,” Murray said after his semi-final victory.
“Madison Keys, who reached the semis here and had her best tournament, is also coached by a woman in Lindsay Davenport and I see no reason why that can’t keep moving forward like that in the future.
“I’m very thankful to Amelie for doing it and I would say it was a brave choice from her to do it. Hopefully I can repay her for what she did.”
Murray and Mauresmo have been working together since last year’s Aegon Championships at Queens Club in London prior to Wimbledon.
