4. Problems In Murray's World
Wikimedia Commons When defending Wimbledon Champion Andy Murray was dismantled in breath taking fashion by the talented Grigor Dimitrov, many rightly concluded that something was amiss with the British number 1. In the space of 12 months, Murray has seemingly reverted from his positive and enthusiastic self to the old hot headed swearing Murray of yesteryear. While it is obvious that Murray has the game and the mental and physical fortitude to compete at the very top of the men's game, it would seem that in 2014 he has a long road to travel if he wants to get back to the level he displayed in becoming Great Britain's first Wimbledon Champion in 77 years! Of course many will wrongly conclude that Murray's woes are as a direct result of appointing Amelie Maruesmo as his new coach. This is simply scapegoating a woman who has stirred a few traditionalist feathers because she represents in their mind the farcical idea of a woman coaching a man and should quite simply be ignored. The fact remains that Maruesmo will continue to coach Murray at least until the end of the year at which point any criticism of her will be based on Murray's performance over a six month period rather than just a few weeks. However it is worth noting that since ditching former steely eyed coach Ivan Lendl, Murray has slowly regressed to losing ways particularly at the business end of tournaments. Perhaps Lendl was more of an important piece in the Murray puzzle and while we should give Maruesmo time, her obvious personality contrast to the stoic Lendl might give Murray fans cause for concern. The manner in which he surrendered the Wimbledon title will only add to their angst.