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Murray, from Victor Niederhoffer

September 2, 2012 |

More important than insider trading, I saw a game or two of Murray's match. It's a revelation. He's improved so much from Wimbledon. He fights for every stroke, moves in at the slightest opportunity, has good mobility, and serves aces at will. It's still loathsome and boring to watch the game as it's all serve on the flushing surface, even more so than Wimbledon. One is also reminded of all the bad sports that I've seen play there and win like Agassi, Mac, and Connors. I watched my first big tennis at Forest Hills in 1950 and it was very beautiful to see Hoad and Laver play an all court game, and to me the game has deteriorated steadily since. But I wouldn't be surprised to see Murray win the thing and I take back all the terrible things I've said about him.


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  1. steve on September 6, 2012 7:15 am

    His chances have dramatically improved due to the forced early retirement of Roger late last evening by Bercych.

    You did leave one thing off and that is his success at the Olympics. I concur that he has come a very long way and deservedly so. His major obstacle in tennis has been his career coincides with that of Roger, Rafa and Djovocic. Here is an interesting article on the state of Men’s tennis.

    http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1321737-us-open-2012-3-players-outside-the-big-three-wed-like-to-see-win-the-us-open

  2. mark narita on September 11, 2012 6:32 am

    Thanks Vic ,backed Murray to win the US open at 4/1 after seeing your “change” view.Awesome , should have had more on it…any more new views?

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