All posts tagged Australian Open

Talent: No question. Intangibles: ?
Andy Murray and the “clutch” question.
February 2, 2012, 2 Comments

Andy Murray isn’t an ethereally beautiful being. He doesn’t brim with flawlessness. His tennis doesn’t radiate wit ...

Roland Garros and the Prospect of a New Champion
May 21, 2011, 4 Comments

Of all the Grand Slam tournaments, I love the French Open – or if you prefer, as I do, its more endearing name, Roland ...

Of Murray’s Tribulations and Djokovic’s Joy
January 30, 2011, No Comments

Every time Andy Murray enters a Grand Slam tournament, the expectations are immense. These, of course, are only partly h ...

Where are the next Federers and Nadals?
January 20, 2011, 1 Comment

The eras of Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal are doubtless far from over. Greatness in big, chunky scoops is constantly se ...