Once Murray hangs up his racket, would love to hear him in commentary or some form of podcasting. Astute observations and insights that would contribute to enhancing a fan’s understanding of the game.
So you just said that most people enjoy watching Alcaraz because he has an entertaining playstyle. Obviously yes and it's a legitimate reason, so why start with "Let's face it" as if they like him for a reason they shouldn't?
So I'm wondering if players are serving so much harder as Andy describes, does this mean there is room again for more serve volleying? I can imagine with so many players being over 190cm and athletic, it would be hard to pass them behind a strong first serve, especially when returners are standing further and further behind the baseline. Players today are probably not been taught to serve volley but if it helps to win points or as a change up to someone who is "in the zone" it may have a role.
i dont think a pure serve and volley game is possible but i think, as you say, having it as a major point of emphasis especially against weaker returners in the way for instance Ben Shelton uses the s&v will defs make a come back. Theres quite a few players that could do with using it more to change things up (eg Rublev)
@@rbarreira2 Wow , both players above 6'4" to even contemplate serve volleying. I wonder if it's all pragmatic (only way to win is to stay back) or whether that's the way they are being taught to play from young. If it's pragmatic, it's due to the racquet, balls and court so it's a conscious decision by the people that rule tennis and the sponsors that pay the money. If it's this, it's a shame since the powers decided that having all baseliners was a better product than having a variety of playing styles.
Andy threw major shade at Prakash, lol, smh. That was considerate of Andy to reach out to Naomi. And who would be mean to a young player newly on the tour?
While listening to Murray, I was thinking that Scottish English someone sounds a little like Swedish in a musical sense, and then he mentions a former Swedish tennis player. Fun coincidence.
Murray isn´t quite correct in the serve-speed claim. In 1999, the men´s average 1st-serve speed throughout the 4 Majors was: Aus Open: 168kph Roland Garros: 160kph Wimbledon: 187kph US Open: 172kph Fast-forward to 2009, Murray´s 3rd full year on the tour, and speeds increased to the following: Aus Open: 182kph Roland Garros: 185kph Wimbledon: 186kph US Open: 183kph The figures in 2009 are relatively speaking, comparable to those, 14 years ago, in 2023: Aus Open: 192kph Roland Garros: 187kph Wimbledon: 185kph US Open: 190kph Variation in tennis ball density/weight, variable court-surface speeds from year to year, return-of-serve positioning on the court, return-of-serve ability.....so many factors to consider when stacking up _against_ the fact that players are servng faster, but I think the overall stats even themselves out.
Wait but I mean from the speeds you listed there's a good 24-28kph from 99 to 23. Without any major changes in racket technology/balls/courts right? It's not like in Bjorn Borg's day where the whole racket was different the speed changes are purely down to players bulking up and hitting harder
Hewitt’s a great guy, has always loved mentoring young players. He wouldn’t have been Davis Cup captain for so many years otherwise. Just because he was intense on the court doesn’t mean he was the same off it.
They who were horrible to other, or up and coming players, shouldn't be nameless, maybe Andy wil or has revealed them somewhere else. Or maybe they regret already, but they should understand what their acitions mean.
All elite players have multiple shots at elite level this is just one more to add. The greatest players are consistently re-inventing their game, adding more strings to their bow. Any player wanting to be great needs to do likewise to stay ahead.
@@adrianboyddodd8007 I've been wondering that myself... One day it will come...like the 2-hander came, like the 2-handercon both wings or like the double forehand. :)
Would give anything to hear who treated young Andy bad but then again his behavior was a lot like how Holger Rune behaves on court (for those of you who don’t remember young Murray) and Rune’s behavior has rubbed the likes of Djokovic, Wawrinka and even Casper Ruud, who by many accounts is the nicest player on tour, in the wrong way. I will say this: Murray, in the past, said that once he got to a certain point Federer would no longer invite him to practice and Murray did have a head to head edge over Fed for a few years early on. But it’s tough to see Roger treating anyone poorly, especially a peer, in any environment let alone in away from the court.
Big serving has no bearing on if the one hander is a good shot to have. Federer was a master of returning big servers with his slice return. Problem is the players who have one handers like Tsitsipas and Musetti don’t have IQ to go with that stroke.
@@sollibrero go watch Federer vs Isner Karlovic Roddick and many others. In fact, the faster they served, the better Federer returned from the backhand with his chip return.
@@JustMyOpinion05 you are just saying that because those you mentioned had no groundstrokes to back-up their big serve... if you watch their matches again all Federer had to do was to chip return, then they're back to rally. Now that these kids are hitting it big, they gonna eat chip returns for breakfast.
@@sollibrero this generation has a weaker first shot after serve though. Medvedev Zverev and the others have a terrible plus 1. Isner karlovic had humongous forehands for a plus 1. These tall guys are better movers granted but the point of returning still stands.
@@JustMyOpinion05 lolz you can just put any name to suit your claim... but the data won't lie... refer back to Andy's interview , the average serve speed, topspin rates and groundstrokes speed are much more faster than Federers era... it's just a matter of fact. lolz
Federer hit big in his prime, power & rpm's...Nadal hit really _heavy_ before he started to flatten-out...Djokovic has never been a big hitter Back then, guys like Safin, Roddick, Nalbandian, Gonzalez, Soderling, Gulbis
Why are players hitting bigger and bigger from the back of the court? Is it just down to the equipment? Because men on average are weaker now days than they used to be.
3:44 - Andy rips into the commentators backhand completely unprovoked. What a legend
Wrong timestamp.
Love him for his authenticity. Great player and human being.
I love how Andy always includes the Women's Game - he is a star!
I completely agree, there are virtually no male players that do that
He includes the women’s game because he is PC
@@gooddognigel9992Agreed. It's embarrassing. They are playing the game at 14 year old boy standard. And yet he keeps ignoring that. Sad!
Did you play with any pf them lol?:)
@@agneag Yes! I beat adult women as a 14 year old boy. And the best 14 year old boys would beat the best adult women currently.
Murray roasting Prakash’s one handed backhand is what I came for 😂
He's Indian, Indian's aren't the best in tennis, I'd like to see Murray play cricket, and see how well he can hit a straight 4.
@@pauljohnson6019 lol why so serious ?
@@pauljohnson6019 nr 1 doubles player in the world right now is indian....
That's great, what about singles?@@louisb7274
I really enjoyed that interview thank you Tennis Channel. Andy will always be remembered as a great champion of our sport.
Andy Murray, Class Act.
Boring
Once Murray hangs up his racket, would love to hear him in commentary or some form of podcasting. Astute observations and insights that would contribute to enhancing a fan’s understanding of the game.
He's so smart and has that amazing dry clever british humor. Love Andy!
I would like him to become emma raducanu’s coach when he retires, the team with andy green , andy’s fitness coach , would be a very strong team.
@@daver8253 Raducanu will retire before him at this rate.
Love how he mentions female players too…he’s always been very complimentary to female players
Good bloke our Andy is ❤️
Lets face it I bet most players just love watching Alcaraz because he's got that fun Federer big game magic.
True that
Without 40-15.
So you just said that most people enjoy watching Alcaraz because he has an entertaining playstyle.
Obviously yes and it's a legitimate reason, so why start with "Let's face it" as if they like him for a reason they shouldn't?
Carlos showed no humbleness😅
?@@adelaidamanankil1065
Also love Alcaraz and Iga ❤❤❤
Ultimate respect for Andy!
Such a legend this guy
Andy is great player ❤ love from Serbia
He said Alcaraz, Monfils, & Iga. There.
And who can disagree with that. Add Kyrgios and Ons Jabeur ?
That’s because he’s so much more than a great tennis player, he happens to be a really nice genuinely caring guy 😊
Andy a true champion
He is the professor on the court. I think that out of all the active players he is the most knowledgeable when it comes to the history of the game.
Andy is such a nice guy!
Could listen to Andy talk tennis all day
He's spot on regarding the style, every player absolutely smashes every ball off both sides these days.
Andy is amazing. 👍😍
Andy is boring
@@aca2077You're clearly an expert bore.
Andy is hilarious 😂
As a hilarious as a piece of rotting wood.
Andy is boring af
@@aca2077 and you are watching this 😂
I love this man. So sad he is leaving soon 😭
We all have to retire one day.
@@pauljohnson6019 its absolutely true
You have to love him ❤
No
Its really vise words from Andy here, how to play . Patiens and vereity is quiwords. What a great player Andy is.
Hard work typing a message here with one hand while the other is busy right…?
@@phildoingyoutubeSaid the complete wanker!!!
sucha nice and smart guy!!!
Go on Andy!!!
We have to hear about the players who weren't so friendly to him when he first came on tour :).
Pumped to see murray well so well again
Brilliant
A. Showing support for the women’s game
B. Roasting the guy about his poor backhand
This is the kind of interview we want
So I'm wondering if players are serving so much harder as Andy describes, does this mean there is room again for more serve volleying? I can imagine with so many players being over 190cm and athletic, it would be hard to pass them behind a strong first serve, especially when returners are standing further and further behind the baseline. Players today are probably not been taught to serve volley but if it helps to win points or as a change up to someone who is "in the zone" it may have a role.
Cressey has tried it...seemed to be working for a while but now he's fallen way off
i dont think a pure serve and volley game is possible but i think, as you say, having it as a major point of emphasis especially against weaker returners in the way for instance Ben Shelton uses the s&v will defs make a come back. Theres quite a few players that could do with using it more to change things up (eg Rublev)
Struff and Eubanks can make serve and volley work at times. It's tough because the returns are also much faster than they used to be.
@@rbarreira2 Wow , both players above 6'4" to even contemplate serve volleying. I wonder if it's all pragmatic (only way to win is to stay back) or whether that's the way they are being taught to play from young. If it's pragmatic, it's due to the racquet, balls and court so it's a conscious decision by the people that rule tennis and the sponsors that pay the money. If it's this, it's a shame since the powers decided that having all baseliners was a better product than having a variety of playing styles.
Brilliant questions brilliant answers. How it’s done!
Who weren’t nice to him? We need to know!
pure class.
Andy threw major shade at Prakash, lol, smh. That was considerate of Andy to reach out to Naomi. And who would be mean to a young player newly on the tour?
Boris Becker probably was…
Meeting Rublev next- that would be one blwww of a match!
Medvedev's rants last year did make an impact on court speed lol
Andy always sounds like he has the weight of,the world on his shoulders - even when he’s happy.
Boring bloke, for sure.
@@stonew1927done a lot more than you ever will
@@calump6022 Maybe on the tennis court, which applies to you as well.
@@stonew1927Looking at your videos you clearly know the meaning of boring.
@@aboukirman3508 Wow, you took the time and effort to view my videos! You clearly live an exciting life! LOL
Just a top bloke..
Bloke is such an ugly word
@@aca2077And you're an expert in ugly!!!😂
Oh, I wanna know are weren't so nice to Andy 😅😂😅
While listening to Murray, I was thinking that Scottish English someone sounds a little like Swedish in a musical sense, and then he mentions a former Swedish tennis player. Fun coincidence.
Murray isn´t quite correct in the serve-speed claim.
In 1999, the men´s average 1st-serve speed throughout the 4 Majors was:
Aus Open: 168kph
Roland Garros: 160kph
Wimbledon: 187kph
US Open: 172kph
Fast-forward to 2009, Murray´s 3rd full year on the tour, and speeds increased to the following:
Aus Open: 182kph
Roland Garros: 185kph
Wimbledon: 186kph
US Open: 183kph
The figures in 2009 are relatively speaking, comparable to those, 14 years ago, in 2023:
Aus Open: 192kph
Roland Garros: 187kph
Wimbledon: 185kph
US Open: 190kph
Variation in tennis ball density/weight, variable court-surface speeds from year to year, return-of-serve positioning on the court, return-of-serve ability.....so many factors to consider when stacking up _against_ the fact that players are servng faster, but I think the overall stats even themselves out.
Wait but I mean from the speeds you listed there's a good 24-28kph from 99 to 23. Without any major changes in racket technology/balls/courts right? It's not like in Bjorn Borg's day where the whole racket was different the speed changes are purely down to players bulking up and hitting harder
Who were his idols and bad to him??? When he started it could be Hewitt, Rusedski, Philipoussis, Rodick...
You're trying to figure it out, lol. Roddick doesn't strike me as being horrible towards players.
7:07
Murray had a major run-in with Del Potro who said some stuff about his Mum...
Hewitt’s a great guy, has always loved mentoring young players. He wouldn’t have been Davis Cup captain for so many years otherwise. Just because he was intense on the court doesn’t mean he was the same off it.
His dog is even named after him 😅
ua-cam.com/video/cgh2i_UqtwA/v-deo.htmlsi=J6zvNdJRoKLnLd0g
Murray beats Goffin again having never lost a set in any of their meetings, making their h2h 8-0.
Slow news day 😄.
Tennis channel the new View.
Like Murray's humour
Players ignore non questions and then endeavour to say something interesting to people listening.😂😂
Aww! I wanna know who were the meanies to Andy coming up! 🤣
They who were horrible to other, or up and coming players, shouldn't be nameless, maybe Andy wil or has revealed them somewhere else. Or maybe they regret already, but they should understand what their acitions mean.
Why not have a two handed backhand for serving and high balls and a one handed backhand for everything else ?
Then you have to learn two shots at elite level.
All elite players have multiple shots at elite level this is just one more to add.
The greatest players are consistently re-inventing their game, adding more strings to their bow.
Any player wanting to be great needs to do likewise to stay ahead.
@@adrianboyddodd8007 I've been wondering that myself... One day it will come...like the 2-hander came, like the 2-handercon both wings or like the double forehand. :)
He should coach Mirra Andreeva.
Would give anything to hear who treated young Andy bad but then again his behavior was a lot like how Holger Rune behaves on court (for those of you who don’t remember young Murray) and Rune’s behavior has rubbed the likes of Djokovic, Wawrinka and even Casper Ruud, who by many accounts is the nicest player on tour, in the wrong way.
I will say this: Murray, in the past, said that once he got to a certain point Federer would no longer invite him to practice and Murray did have a head to head edge over Fed for a few years early on. But it’s tough to see Roger treating anyone poorly, especially a peer, in any environment let alone in away from the court.
Andy Murray, the worst player this year now won 3 matches in 2024! I'm predicted that Rublev will beat him!
Big serving has no bearing on if the one hander is a good shot to have. Federer was a master of returning big servers with his slice return. Problem is the players who have one handers like Tsitsipas and Musetti don’t have IQ to go with that stroke.
He just explained how much the serve got bigger compare to... err Federer's era??😅😅
@@sollibrero go watch Federer vs Isner Karlovic Roddick and many others. In fact, the faster they served, the better Federer returned from the backhand with his chip return.
@@JustMyOpinion05 you are just saying that because those you mentioned had no groundstrokes to back-up their big serve... if you watch their matches again all Federer had to do was to chip return, then they're back to rally. Now that these kids are hitting it big, they gonna eat chip returns for breakfast.
@@sollibrero this generation has a weaker first shot after serve though. Medvedev Zverev and the others have a terrible plus 1. Isner karlovic had humongous forehands for a plus 1. These tall guys are better movers granted but the point of returning still stands.
@@JustMyOpinion05 lolz you can just put any name to suit your claim... but the data won't lie... refer back to Andy's interview , the average serve speed, topspin rates and groundstrokes speed are much more faster than Federers era... it's just a matter of fact. lolz
He could say Serena instead of Iga
I thought the big 3 struck the ball much harder than the competition today. Am I wrong?
Yes.
Federer hit big in his prime, power & rpm's...Nadal hit really _heavy_ before he started to flatten-out...Djokovic has never been a big hitter
Back then, guys like Safin, Roddick, Nalbandian, Gonzalez, Soderling, Gulbis
@livingtribunal4110 Djokovic quite strong and flat. Extremely hard to attack.
Currently watching mensik v shelton, 2 very heavy hitters
@@barry2924 It was a very good match.
Ill bet anyone here 10000 dls that the ATP tennis players are not the best in the world they just think they are.
Harder to 1 hander but the upside is bigger if you can 😮
Most overrated player ever
enuf sucking up to women’s tennis like they need a leg up.
You don’t hear women being asked to pump up men’s tennis. it’s scripted.
He talks funny.
I wonder how he talks to his wife!!!
Why are players hitting bigger and bigger from the back of the court? Is it just down to the equipment? Because men on average are weaker now days than they used to be.
I'd rather watch paint dry on the wall than listen to A.M. talk LOL
then don't... I mean, the whole video was clearly about an interview. just skip it.
Lmao... and yet you are here 😅😂😅😂
One of the best people on atp tour to hear talking
@@Kingdeltennis👎🏼
I feel the same watching your video library!!!😂
Andy is so boring when he talks. He talks so slow, almost as though he’s on drugs.
Would be a great voice for kids bed time stories through audio book
He’ll do anything for publicity and so boring and big embarrassment Massive celebrations for winning a match so sad