Murray reveals fear of losing is the key to his Wimbledon title bid
25 Jun 2009, 1718 Hrs

Add comment          Mail          Print          Write to Editor

London, June 25 British tennis player Andy Murray has revealed that the fear of losing is the key to his Wimbledon title bid.

"The thing that is important is having an understanding that you can lose each match you play. You have to expect tough matches so, like my first round, when there are tough situations, you expect them and find a way through," The Sun quoted Murray, as saying.

Earlier, Murray had tense opening match against American Robert Kendrick, eventually winning it 7-5 6-7 6-3 6-4.

"If you are not expecting tough games and it gets close, you can panic and do things you shouldn't. Mentally, I've been good since I was young. But the physically stronger you get, the calmer you are and you have fewer excuses," he added.

Murray has his second round match with Latvia's Ernests Gulbis, but his performance in the first round has raised few doubts and also lowered few expectations.

Meanwhile, Murray has accessed his Latvian opponent, and is confident of giving a good show.

"Gulbis has given a lot of top guys tough matches in Grand Slams. Djokovic at the French Open, Rafa Nadal here last year and Andy Roddick at the US Open. All of those matches were four sets. He takes risks," Murray said.

"He has a big serve and will hit aces and win some points off his serve but I just need to play very solid," he added. (ANI)

Related Latest

Brit woman marries again after losing 10 stone for perfect wedding pics! Brit tennis star Murray hits out at critics ahead of London showdown Winning more important to Murray than money World's oceans losing appetite for CO2 Maoist violence and corruption are key election issues for people Kerry Katona reveals secret behind wrist tattoos More than half Americans fear rise of Muslim extremism Shopian rape case: Key witnesses turn hostile Fear of needle drives people away from H1N1 shots Murray looking to utilize home advantage for ATP Finals

Related Latest

Warnie says 'Pup' Clarke is his new bunny in 20-20 match Assam bomb blast death toll rises to seven (Update Assam blast) Windies won't wilt against Aussies, says coach Williams Central Excise, Customs official protest in Delhi for better pay Teenager charged for mutilation murder of Brit Indian Orissa Govt orders heavy security deployment in Korapat District Ferguson's overhaul plan puts greats under scrutiny Arrest warrant issued against two ministers in Karzai's cabinet Former Australian cricket stars question Clarke's capacity to captain Headley always felt pulled between East and West: Investigators

• Windies won't wilt against Aussies, says coach Williams
• Orissa Govt orders heavy security deployment in Korapat District
• Ferguson's overhaul plan puts greats under scrutiny
• Former Australian cricket stars question Clarke's capacity to captain
• Mariah Carey to croon with Westlife for exclusive single

• भारतीय क्रिकेट की मजबूत दीवार
• कंगारूओं के आगे ढेर, चीतों से कैसे मुकाबला करेंगें शेर
• Reducing greenhouse gases may not be enough to slow global warming
• बीकानेर महापौर चुनावः एक विश्लेषण
• Deepawali: The Festival Of Lights