10 Reasons Why Andy Murray Can Win Wimbledon 2015

The departure of Ivan Lendl from the coaching team prompted a worrying resurgence of some familiar bad habits in Murray’s game that represented a step backwards after so much forward progress and momentum.

Murray’s backhand has always been his go-to shot and is one of the most potent weapons in men’s tennis, but the other wing hasn’t always been so dependable. Lendl urged Murray to do more with his forehand and the result was a meatier, more assured delivery. Likewise his second serve – so often a chink in Murray’s armour and still the weakest part of his game – was deployed with greater variety and added kick, shoring up a significant weakness in a game of fine margins, particularly at the highest level.

So it was disappointing to see Murray’s forehand dip back into erratic territory and his second serve revert to an enticing prospect for the game’s best players. Furthermore, Murray’s on-court histrionics returned with a vengeance, though whether his obvious agitation was the cause or result of his below-par efforts remains unclear.

That Murray’s demeanour is noticeably calmer than this time last year and both his forehand and second serve are again more effective than feckless augurs well for his chances on Wimbledon’s hallowed turf.