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Can Henman really win this year?

I've been impressed by Murray, he looks class, the only thing i would say is he lets the rallys go on too long and against better players he wont get the chance.

Chr1s wrote:
> Why the hell does Tim Henman bother? Every year it's the same thing.
>

Probably because its what he is payed to do, go out and play tennis.

Hell, for the money he makes, id go out there every year, do average and pick up the pay cheques.

While I was watching the Murray match, I was thinking 'I don't think I've ever seen a Brit play this well.'

Thinking about it now, although Greg was playing some top stuff to get to number 4 in the world and was beating Sampras and getting to US Open finals, I've never seen him as a true Brit.

Murray had a lot going for him today. He was hitting serve return winners (something that Henman doesn't do a great deal, if at all), showing confidence in his ability, some excellent ground shots, some impressive and almost cheeky play and composure when facing break points.

I was impressed. I'm not going to heap expectation on him and if he went out in the next round, I've seen enough to think that he might have a bright future.

Think this was his last year, next year he'll be past it.

Why the hell does Tim Henman bother? Every year it's the same thing.

"Aww, it's Tim's year this year"

The outcome is always the same and it's always a case of "nevermind, there's always next year".

I mean, christ! I don't even like tennis and it's got me worked up.

Ha Ha Tim

He'll no doubt come up with some crappy excuse about the grass or the balls.

I don't find him exciting to watch. I admit he's got talent, but I don't find watching him in action entertaining, just like Everton have shown they're a good side but I could quite happily live without watching their games.

JFH wrote:
> Murray is boring. Winning in
> straight sets may be a sign of being a great player but not a great
> entertainer.

So, let me get this straight, you don't like him...because he's a good player?

Yeah, that makes sense.

Memorandum!ette wrote:
> JFH wrote:
> There's no emotion

Phrased badly. Yes he shows emotion, but it doesn't provide a great deal of emotion for the viewers, or not for me at least. I just haven't found any of his matches particuarly exciting in any way.

Bye Tim. bye English flags.

Mwah ha