After a long wait for his first Grand Slam title, Andy Murray saw the best chance to claim a title slip out of his grasp against Novak Djokovic in Melbourne yesterday. Previously undefeated against the 23 year old Serb, Murray was simply outclassed from start to finish, and Djokovic proved how far away Murray actually is from being a true tennis great.
The one saving grace for the Scot was that, in the main, he had a very good tournament, bar the final, and it seemed like lady luck was shining upon him when both Rafa Nadal and Federer were knocked out in earlier rounds. It seemed a formality for him - but a mixture of self-doubt on Murray's behalf and Djokovic's masterclass of outwitting his opponent, it just wasn't to be the Murray.
So, in answer to my original question, do I believe he will ever a grand slam title? Yes. But it will take him a few years to reach the top heights of true tennis greats, and this will only happen when he starts to become more confident in his own abilities. Onwards and upwards to the Stade Roland Garros in May!
The one saving grace for the Scot was that, in the main, he had a very good tournament, bar the final, and it seemed like lady luck was shining upon him when both Rafa Nadal and Federer were knocked out in earlier rounds. It seemed a formality for him - but a mixture of self-doubt on Murray's behalf and Djokovic's masterclass of outwitting his opponent, it just wasn't to be the Murray.
So, in answer to my original question, do I believe he will ever a grand slam title? Yes. But it will take him a few years to reach the top heights of true tennis greats, and this will only happen when he starts to become more confident in his own abilities. Onwards and upwards to the Stade Roland Garros in May!
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