Swiss train and Brit seeking Grand Slam honours
September 8th 2008 20:22
Roger Federer and Andy Murray are looking for glory in the US Open.
It will be a final pitting two of the most talented Tennis players against each other, with Murray hoping to cut Federer's dominance at the US Open in which he has won his past four grand slam titles.
Murray has form on his side. The British player defeated new world no.1 Rafael Nadal in the semi-finals in a rain delayed match. He disposed of the Spaniard in 3 hrs and 30 minutes to find himself in the final of a Grand Slam for the first time in his career.
For Federer, it's all about getting one step closer to the all time Grand Slam record held by American Pete Sampras. Indeed if Federer wins the final at Arthur Ashes stadium, he will equal tennis legends Jimmy Connors and Sampras in winning the most US Open's in history.
But Murray will not be thwarted by the immense challenge in front of him. The 21 year old Brit will be world number four by the end of the week and this may be a chance of a lifetime to dethrone one of history's greatest players.
Certainly Murray has the game to disrupt Federer. His serve is fast and his Forehand true. He is a great defender often reaching balls that seem ungettable to most players. It does help being tall.
Perhaps Federer could win this game in three sets though, due to Murray's late finish against Nadal. Fitness could prove to be the key factor here.
"It was hard for me to sleep knowing I was two sets up and I had to finish the job the next morning." Murray said.
"Thankfully though, I did."
Although it will not be a Federer-Nadal final, Murray alone has the potential to perhaps make his intentions clear of being world no.1 sometime next year. No doubt Federer will be hell bent on claiming his elusive 2008 Grand Slam title after winning three in 2007.
But Murray has other plans and the 21 year old Brit is now ready to make history for himself and for the people of Britain, who have longed basked with now retired Brit Tim Henmann. The drought could now be over.
It will be a final pitting two of the most talented Tennis players against each other, with Murray hoping to cut Federer's dominance at the US Open in which he has won his past four grand slam titles.
Murray has form on his side. The British player defeated new world no.1 Rafael Nadal in the semi-finals in a rain delayed match. He disposed of the Spaniard in 3 hrs and 30 minutes to find himself in the final of a Grand Slam for the first time in his career.
For Federer, it's all about getting one step closer to the all time Grand Slam record held by American Pete Sampras. Indeed if Federer wins the final at Arthur Ashes stadium, he will equal tennis legends Jimmy Connors and Sampras in winning the most US Open's in history.
But Murray will not be thwarted by the immense challenge in front of him. The 21 year old Brit will be world number four by the end of the week and this may be a chance of a lifetime to dethrone one of history's greatest players.
Certainly Murray has the game to disrupt Federer. His serve is fast and his Forehand true. He is a great defender often reaching balls that seem ungettable to most players. It does help being tall.
Perhaps Federer could win this game in three sets though, due to Murray's late finish against Nadal. Fitness could prove to be the key factor here.
"It was hard for me to sleep knowing I was two sets up and I had to finish the job the next morning." Murray said.
"Thankfully though, I did."
Although it will not be a Federer-Nadal final, Murray alone has the potential to perhaps make his intentions clear of being world no.1 sometime next year. No doubt Federer will be hell bent on claiming his elusive 2008 Grand Slam title after winning three in 2007.
But Murray has other plans and the 21 year old Brit is now ready to make history for himself and for the people of Britain, who have longed basked with now retired Brit Tim Henmann. The drought could now be over.
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