01-02-2016, 21:45
From a human perspective my view on what Murray achieved in Melbourne is rather more forgiving.
Yes in tennis terms he did come up short admittedly against the best player on the planet.
But he played the whole tournament under a deal of emotional strain and battled his way to the final.
His pregnant wife on one side of the world.
He and his wife's father on the other with the latter collapsing on site in Melbourne. It is safe to say Murray had a lot on his mind at this years event. To focus wholly on tennis given what was going on would have been incredibly tough and he performed admirably given the circumstances.
The after match speech from Murray spoke volumes in paying tribute to his wife and her support and loyalty.
Looking straight down the camera and saying with love and sincerity "I'll be on the next flight home".
At the end of the day what is more important?
New life brought into the world or a tennis match?
His answer was obvious and he wanted to just get home and be there for his wife as the birth of their first child approaches.
I wish he and Kim all the very best in the coming weeks and hope that family life brings them both much joy and contentment .
Yes in tennis terms he did come up short admittedly against the best player on the planet.
But he played the whole tournament under a deal of emotional strain and battled his way to the final.
His pregnant wife on one side of the world.
He and his wife's father on the other with the latter collapsing on site in Melbourne. It is safe to say Murray had a lot on his mind at this years event. To focus wholly on tennis given what was going on would have been incredibly tough and he performed admirably given the circumstances.
The after match speech from Murray spoke volumes in paying tribute to his wife and her support and loyalty.
Looking straight down the camera and saying with love and sincerity "I'll be on the next flight home".
At the end of the day what is more important?
New life brought into the world or a tennis match?
His answer was obvious and he wanted to just get home and be there for his wife as the birth of their first child approaches.
I wish he and Kim all the very best in the coming weeks and hope that family life brings them both much joy and contentment .