Diamonds are Forever Posted November 5, 2016 Share Posted November 5, 2016 His scheduling this year has been spot on, he's played the perfect amount to allow him to get to number 1, but not that much that he's become burnt out. Given that he's reached the final of virtually every tournament since April it would have been really easy to end up over-playing. I guess it shows that as he's got older he's learned what his body can cope with and when it needs rest. Really hope he can win tomorrow, would be natural to have a bit of a let down after reaching his goal, but winning would make it pretty likely he'll finish the year as number 1. If he was to lose Djokovic could claim it back at the WTF, although given their respective form that looks unlikely at the moment. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajwffc Posted November 5, 2016 Share Posted November 5, 2016 No he isn't. He is until Monday 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lichtie23 Posted November 5, 2016 Share Posted November 5, 2016 What's Andys overall record for this season? Wins and losses I mean 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elixir Posted November 5, 2016 Share Posted November 5, 2016 8 minutes ago, lichtie23 said: What's Andys overall record for this season? Wins and losses I mean It's 72–9 (88.89%). 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Chlamydia Kid Posted November 6, 2016 Share Posted November 6, 2016 If winning trophies is all that matters, Djokovic has won one tournament since June. In the same time period Murray has won Queens, Wimbledon, Olympics, Beijing, Shanghai, Vienna and will more than likely win Paris tomorrow. Form is temporary, class is forever. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Chlamydia Kid Posted November 6, 2016 Share Posted November 6, 2016 First time in my life I've seen his sour face crack a smile. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Chlamydia Kid Posted November 6, 2016 Share Posted November 6, 2016 Erm. Not really. Possibly up there with the worst bit of comparatives I've ever read. And I've seen the Brexit thread. You obviously completely missed the bit where Murray has won many, many trophies. Aye crappy tournaments that generally nobody gives a toss about. Check his record in the majors against Djokovic. No comparison. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Chlamydia Kid Posted November 6, 2016 Share Posted November 6, 2016 I wonder what it could possibly be about Andy Murray that has some of our cringe element repeatedly frothing over his outstanding achievements. Best in the world, regardless Shamelessly hijacking another man's personal achievements for his own personal gain. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul-r-cfc Posted November 6, 2016 Share Posted November 6, 2016 Shamelessly hijacking another man's personal achievements for his own personal gain. Aye, Cameron's an arsehole 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Anderson Posted November 6, 2016 Share Posted November 6, 2016 28 minutes ago, The Chlamydia Kid said: well done Andy 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ayrmad Posted November 6, 2016 Share Posted November 6, 2016 A win tomorrow and equalling Novak at the WTF should see him hold the number 1 spot well into next season, a loss tomorrow and we might see a wee bit of swapsy for a few months. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DigOutYourSoul Posted November 6, 2016 Share Posted November 6, 2016 Normally agree with CK and see his posts as sensible and well thought out. However. Getting to number 1 in the world in the ATP rankings is a massive feat. Looking at the last 10 years year end Number 1 and your looking at 3 of the greatest ever, if not the 3 greatest ever. For Murray to get close to this one become number 1 himself is probably the greatest British sporting achievement in the last 20 years. The fact that he'll probably win another 2-3 majors before he ends his career isn't here nor there. The greatest British sportsman ever. No questions.Night night. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Kincardine Posted November 6, 2016 Share Posted November 6, 2016 2 hours ago, The Chlamydia Kid said: Shamelessly hijacking another man's personal achievements for his own personal gain. Aye, we've done that and shame on Eck. That said, Andy's achievement is fantastic. I'm trying to think of Scottish no 1s and it's a fucking short list. Hoy? Jim Clark? Ken Buchanan? Maybe Andy will match Jim Watt if he appears on an episode of Still Game. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Polomoney Posted November 6, 2016 Share Posted November 6, 2016 I'm not a huge Andy Murray fan, but this is an outrageous achievement. Anyone rubbishing this needs to understand that he is now the no.1 ranked player in the world. No.1. Not 35676 like most Brits\Scots. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ayrmad Posted November 6, 2016 Share Posted November 6, 2016 27 minutes ago, The_Kincardine said: Aye, we've done that and shame on Eck. That said, Andy's achievement is fantastic. I'm trying to think of Scottish no 1s and it's a fucking short list. Hoy? Jim Clark? Ken Buchanan? Maybe Andy will match Jim Watt if he appears on an episode of Still Game. He's up there with Buchanan' now IMHO. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjc Posted November 6, 2016 Share Posted November 6, 2016 1 hour ago, The_Kincardine said: Aye, we've done that and shame on Eck. That said, Andy's achievement is fantastic. I'm trying to think of Scottish no 1s and it's a fucking short list. Hoy? Jim Clark? Ken Buchanan? Maybe Andy will match Jim Watt if he appears on an episode of Still Game. 1 hour ago, ayrmad said: He's up there with Buchanan' now IMHO. Ricky Burns? Scotlands only 3 weight World Champion. Sir Jackie Stewart? - 3 time F1 World Champion 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northsea80 Posted November 6, 2016 Share Posted November 6, 2016 Aye crappy tournaments that generally nobody gives a toss about. Check his record in the majors against Djokovic. No comparison. Master series tournaments where the winner can pick up £700,000 and 1000 ranking points. Yeah I imagine top level professional sportsmen hate these crappy tournaments! Waste of time really, why even bother? It's not like winning and gaining momentum over an extended period of time counts for anything. You know, apart from becoming world number 1! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loki Posted November 6, 2016 Share Posted November 6, 2016 7 hours ago, The Chlamydia Kid said: Aye crappy tournaments that generally nobody gives a toss about. Check his record in the majors against Djokovic. No comparison. Wimbledon is still the most prestigious tennis competition in the world. There is only one player outwith the Big Four that has won more than one Masters. They certainly aren't competitions no one gives a toss about. Yeah nobody gives a toss about the Olympics. Djokovic after losing his Olympic match: 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogmc Posted November 6, 2016 Share Posted November 6, 2016 First time in my life I've seen his sour face crack a smile. Aye those survivors of childhood massacres need to be condemned more for not being stand up comedians. An utterly scummy post from you simply because he doesn't share you're political 'beliefs'. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Chlamydia Kid Posted November 6, 2016 Share Posted November 6, 2016 Ricky Burns? Scotlands only 3 weight World Champion. Sir Jackie Stewart? - 3 time F1 World Champion Burns was never the best in his division though. Love wee Ricky but the fact he's a 3 weight world champion says more about boxing than it does Ricky. I am biased. I don't like Andy Murray. I want to see him win stuff and I don't think being number one is something to be sneered at (even though I have sneered at him here) but I would much rather he had 6 or 7 majors under his belt. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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