Roger Federer vs. Andy Murray: Centre Court Encore for 2012 Olympics Gold

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Published: August 3, 2012

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Roger Federer has reemerged as the epicenter of the tennis universe. Over the last several weeks he won his seventh Wimbledon title, regained the No. 1 ranking, and is one win away from the gold medal at the 2012 Summer Olympics.

Business as usual for the Swiss Maestro in capturing more fortune and glory.

How many more times will tennis fans claim it's Andy Murray’s time? The truth is that time has never come, and it never will until a Grand Slam title or gold medal shows an objective counter to the doubters and scoffers.

It’s a golden match for another jewel in King Federer’s crown, or a chance for heir-apparent Murray to prove he is no pretender.

All that glitters is gold. There are no silver medals in tennis. Second place may as well be coated in rust and turned into the nearest pawn shop.

 

It’s Just Another Manic Murray

There are no new angles on Murray to dispel the grief and heartbreak of tennis past. He improvises shots, closes at net and retrieves balls with the tenacity of a Scottish Terrier.

He proved his mettle in tracking down heat-seeking missiles from Novak Djokovic, and he pasted winners with an upgraded forehand that found a liking to angles and lines.

One moment he’s spiking his racket into the baseline, but the next moment he’s screaming in angry jubilation, calling upon the gods to admire his mortal courage, or to take them on altogether.



But we’ve seen this semifinal magic before. Nothing has changed. Underneath the scowls, screams, and pantomimed frustrations, none of it will matter one iota in facing the cool Swiss champion.

Only one thing matters. He must play his “A” game and beat Federer.

Murray has the shots and skills, and no other technical adjustments will matter more than the belief he must have to take the next “most imp...
Article Source: Bleacher Report - Tennis

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