Murray should consider reunion with Lendl, says McEnroe

[britbox]

French open runner-up Andy Murray should consider re-hiring Ivan Lendl as his coach ahead of Wimbledon, according to American seven-times grand slam champion John McEnroe.

He has not added to his two grand slam titles since and the 29-year-old split with coach Amelie Mauresmo this year.

"I think clearly my old rival Ivan Lendl made a positive difference with Andy," the American told the Daily Telegraph

McEnroe even said he was interested in working with Murray.

Full Article: http://uk.reuters.com/article/uk-tennis-murray-coach-idUKKCN0YT14L

 

[Moxie]

I can't imagine Andy hasn't thought of that. I'm not sure if we really know, but the impression was that Lendl was just, and that Andy would have liked to have kept him on, is it not? It would be great if he could get Ivan back, even for some part-time help, if Lendl could be fussed.

 

[isabelle]

Would Ivan accept to come back ??? that's the real question

 

[britbox]

Would Ivan accept to come back ??? that's the real question

Ivan's stock value must have risen a lot since he left Andy Murray... based on the Before Ivan, With Ivan and Post Ivan evaluations. Murray isn't getting any younger... he should break the bank and swallow pride if necessary...

 

[Federberg]

I'm not sure that Ivan would make much difference against this Novak to be honest. I'm still not sure I've seen a Murray performance in a 5 setter where he consistently takes the initiative. Doesn't matter what any coach tells him, if he doesn't execute the plan, the same thing will happen again and again and again..

 

[Ricardo]

I'm not sure that Ivan would make much difference against this Novak to be honest. I'm still not sure I've seen a Murray performance in a 5 setter where he consistently takes the initiative. Doesn't matter what any coach tells him, if he doesn't execute the plan, the same thing will happen again and again and again..

dumb post again, nobody is 'sure' what will happen.

 

[Carol]

Muzz needs a 'Mentalist Coach'!

 

[Federberg]

dumb post again, nobody is 'sure' what will happen.

mate you're not making much sense here. But keep at it. Any time you expend energy to throw stuff my direction, just makes me realise how effective I was in bothering you. It warms my cockles!

 

[DarthFed]

I'm not sure that Ivan would make much difference against this Novak to be honest. I'm still not sure I've seen a Murray performance in a 5 setter where he consistently takes the initiative. Doesn't matter what any coach tells him, if he doesn't execute the plan, the same thing will happen again and again and again..

I disagree a bit here. I think Murray played a lot more aggressively in general under Lendl even on the slower courts like AO. The only time he's played Nole close at AO was in 2012 which is when he also beat him at the USO. And it was a similar story at Wimbledon the next year, that was probably the most aggressive I've seen him play vs. Novak. Now, do I think Murray would be consistently beating Novak and challenging him for #1 if Lendl stuck around? No. But I do think that rivalry wouldn't be such a walk in the park as it has been.

 

[Federberg]

I've watched his wins against Novak a few times and I have to say at Flushing, the weather played havoc with Novak in the first couple of sets, that was where the damage was done. And as for Wimbledon, Novak was very subdued, he hadn't yet learned how to deal with a hostile crowd. That's why I say this Novak wouldn't have the same problem. In both cases, it's hard for me to see any particular aggression on Murray's part. Might seem unfair, but I have no real agenda to push with either of them, just my objective assessment. The thing I find strangest about the whole get Lendl back argument, it assumes that supposedly one of the most intelligent players needs to be almost controlled on a string to get the best out of him. I continue to believe the problem is more simple, and fundamental, than that. He's just not in the same league.

 

[DarthFed]

I agree that the USO wasn't an impressive display. It was so windy that weekend that it was near impossible for there to be any high quality of tennis. The 2013 Wimbledon it is just a difference of opinion. We've seen the fatigue excuse from some Nole fans but if he wasn't good enough to dismiss DP a lot quicker that's on him. Also factor in that Murray beat Nole pretty soundly the year before in the Olympics on grass. And I don't think fatigue played much of a role in either of those matches honestly.

On fast courts Murray is, or at least was a serious threat to Nole from the beginning. On slow courts it isn't a contest. This recent win at Rome is the first time he's beaten Nole on a slow court of any kind in probably 6+ years if my memory is right. So as crazy as it sounds even with all that's happened if they play in the final of Wimbledon this year I'd give Murray a solid chance, whereas I knew he'd have pretty much none at AO or RG.

 

[Ricardo]

mate you're not making much sense here. But keep at it. Any time you expend energy to throw stuff my direction, just makes me realise how effective I was in bothering you. It warms my cockles!

don't flatter yourself lady boy
i just enjoy toying with you, or your stupidity rather.... the way you see things, so retarded

 

[Ricardo]

I've watched his wins against Novak a few times and I have to say at Flushing, the weather played havoc with Novak in the first couple of sets, that was where the damage was done. And as for Wimbledon, Novak was very subdued, he hadn't yet learned how to deal with a hostile crowd. That's why I say this Novak wouldn't have the same problem. In both cases, it's hard for me to see any particular aggression on Murray's part. Might seem unfair, but I have no real agenda to push with either of them, just my objective assessment. The thing I find strangest about the whole get Lendl back argument, it assumes that supposedly one of the most intelligent players needs to be almost controlled on a string to get the best out of him. I continue to believe the problem is more simple, and fundamental, than that. He's just not in the same league.

you got some of the most simplistic brains around mate... yeah Djoker is simply a better player so every big match Murray beat him, it's fatigue, wind or whatnot......as if it's so simple, while ignoring all facts. As to your self-claimed 'objective assessment'? bwahahahaha who in 'her' right mind would proclaim her own opinion as 'objective assessment'? it's your opinion, nothing more.

Get a clue Shemaleberg:lulz2:

 

[Ricardo]

oh about Murray being one of the most 'intelligent' players on tour...... hmmm that he isn't, he is one of the softest actually. When the big boys decide to show up, he gets bullied into submission. Already the facts are out there, Lendl got him over the line while others didn't. oh surely now some idiot is going to make excuse again for each of the big matches he won against the big boys

 

[Federberg]

^Lol! If I didn't bug you, you wouldn't be trying to insult me. Keep it up kiddo.

Saying that Lendl got him over the line, isn't strictly accurate. There is correlation yes, but we can't know for sure what would have happened without Lendl in those finals. Quite apart from the fact that it takes two to tango, the performance of the individuals Murray played in those finals has to be factored in, and that's not making excuses, it's simple observation.

 

[Ricardo]

^Lol! If I didn't bug you, you wouldn't be trying to insult me. Keep it up kiddo.

Saying that Lendl got him over the line, isn't strictly accurate. There is correlation yes, but we can't know for sure what would have happened without Lendl in those finals. Quite apart from the fact that it takes two to tango, the performance of the individuals Murray played in those finals has to be factored in, and that's not making excuses, it's simple observation.

i'll simplify it for you again. Before Lendl, Murray was a bridesmaid to the big boys. During Lendl he won 2 slams and Olympics (the 3 biggest he ever won) beating the big boys. After Lendl he went back to being bridesmaid, like you.

What more proof do you need? like making excuse for each one he won so it suits your twisted argument? i see it from miles away Shemaleberg, and you even call such twisted opinion as 'objective assessment'? not about 'bugging', for me it's about weeding out bs.