Download or read book Andy Murray Wimbledon Champion written by Mark Hodgkinson and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2013-08-15 with total page 329 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The most revealing and in-depth biography of Andy Murray yet published. When Roger Federer and Rafa Nadal both exited in the first few days of Wimbledon 2013, the level of expectation on Andy Murray to become the first British champion of the men's competition since 1936 rose to new heights. Two sets down in the quarter-final, he recovered to keep alive the hopes of a nation. Then, on a boiling hot Sunday afternoon, Murray faced up to the world's best player, Novak Djokovic, with the title almost within his grasp. After three hours of tension, drama and sheer brilliance, Murray was Wimbledon champion and 17.3 million viewers, glued to the action, celebrated with him after his straight-sets victory. But how had the man from Dunblane, Scotland, a country once characterised as the worst tennis nation in the world, risen to the top? In this fascinating and revealing biography, Mark Hodgkinson, who first interviewed Murray when he was just 17, looks into the people who have influenced the Scot's career - his family, his coaches and his girlfriend among them - and assesses how he has won over a dubious and critical public. Murray's story is extraordinary, and this book gets to the heart of that remarkable drama.
Download or read book Andy Murray Wimbledon Champion written by Mark Hodgkinson and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2013-06-06 with total page 297 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When Andy Murray finally overcame Novak Djokovic in a five-set thriller to secure the 2012 US Open, it was a dream fulfilled for the man from Dunblane. After four previous defeats in Grand Slam finals, Murray had finally achieved what no British man had managed since the 1930s. But the story of how he got there was just as compelling as the final itself, with as many twists and turns along the way. Writer Mark Hodgkinson has been covering that story since the start - he was actually the first person to interview Murray for a national newspaper back in 2004, and has worked closely with Judy Murray in the past. In Andy Murray: Champion, Hodgkinson explains how Murray first emerged as a tennis player of true quality, and how his rivalry with his brother Jamie spurred him on. He looks at the close relationship Murray has with his mother, and the various coaches who haved worked with him to assess their influence on his game. In a hugely competitive era of tennis, with Federer, Nadal and Djokovic all counted to be among the greatest tennis players of all time, Murray has earned the right to be ranked alongside them all - and this book explains how and why he has done so, becoming a true national sporting icon in the process.
Download or read book Coming of Age written by Andy Murray and published by Random House. This book was released on 2009-11-05 with total page 308 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Wimbledon champion's early life in his own words 'With Andy, the sky's the limit...' John McEnroe At Wimbledon 2005, Andy Murray announced himself on the tennis world stage by thrashing star pros George Bastl and Radek Stepanek: a legend was born and Britain had a new sporting hero. From there, Andy's rise to the top has been unstoppable: from winning his first ATP title at San Jose in 2006 and deposing Tim Henman to become British Number 1, to beating a host of former and current World no. 1s - including Andy Roddick, Lleyton Hewitt, Roger Federer and Rafa Nadal - Murray has gone from strength to strength. With his triumphant win at Queen's in June 2009, a storming performance at Wimbledon 2009 - which saw Andy reach the semi-finals for the first time - and his crowning as World Number 2, we have seen Murray reach even greater heights. But Murray is much more than a truly gifted tennis player: he has changed the face of the British game. His grit, passion and success on court, combined with his ranking as one of the world's best players, has reignited Britain's love of tennis and inspired a whole new generation of kids to become tennis fans. Here, in his updated story, Andy regales us with the highs and the lows, the triumphs and the near misses to show us just how far the boy from Dunblane has come.
Download or read book Andy Murray Seventy Seven written by Andy Murray and published by Headline. This book was released on 2015-09-01 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Andy Murray is one of Britain's best loved athletes. On the 7th July 2013 he became the first British man to lift the Wimbledon trophy for 77 years. His new book, Andy Murray: Seventy-Seven, will take us on a personal journey through his career. Focusing on the last two dramatic years, he will share with us his thoughts on the pivotal moments of his playing career and allow us a glimpse into his world - his intense training regime, his close-knit team and his mental and physical battle to get to the very top. This very personal book will be a stunning celebration of Andy's career so far.
Download or read book Andy Murray Seventy Seven written by Andy Murray and published by Hachette UK. This book was released on 2013-11-07 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Please note this has been optimised for display on tablets and colour devices. Andy Murray's intriguing and personal account of his road to Wimbledon glory. Andy Murray is one of Britain's best loved athletes. On the 7th July 2013 he became the first British man to lift the Wimbledon trophy for 77 years. His new book, Andy Murray: 77, will take us on a personal journey through his career. Focusing on the last two dramatic years, he will share with us his thoughts on the pivotal moments of his playing career and allow us a glimpse into his world - his intense training regime, his close-knit team and his mental and physical battle to get to the very top. This beautiful and very personal book will be a stunning celebration of Andy's career so far.
Download or read book Andy Murray Champion written by Mark Hodgkinson and published by Simon & Schuster Limited. This book was released on 2012 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When Andy Murray finally overcame Novak Djokovic in a five-set thriller to secure the 2012 US Open, it was a dream fulfilled for the man from Dunblane. After four previous defeats in Grand Slam finals, Murray had finally achieved what no British man had managed since the 1930s. But the story of how he got there was just as compelling as the final itself, with as many twists and turns along the way. Writer Mark Hodgkinson has been covering that story since the start - he was actually the first person to interview Murray for a national newspaper back in 2004, and has worked closely with Judy Murray in the past. In Andy Murray: Champion, Hodgkinson explains how Murray first emerged as a tennis player of true quality, and how his rivalry with his brother Jamie spurred him on. He looks at the close relationship Murray has with his mother, and the various coaches who haved worked with him to assess their influence on his game. In a hugely competitive era of tennis, with Federer, Nadal and Djokovic all counted to be among the greatest tennis players of all time, Murray has earned the right to be ranked alongside them all - and this book explains how and why he has done so, becoming a true national sporting icon in the process.
Download or read book Hitting Back written by Andy Murray and published by Random House. This book was released on 2008 with total page 330 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is the biography of British tennis superstar Andy Murray. In his own words he talks about the long, testing, and sometimes difficult path to superstardom and includes the lowdown on his preparations for Wimbledon 2007.
Download or read book Andy Murray Wimbledon Champion written by Mark Hodgkinson and published by Simon & Schuster Limited. This book was released on 2013 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The most detailed and in-depth biography of Andy Murray yet published. When Roger Federer and Rafa Nadal both exited in the first few days of Wimbledon 2013, the level of expectation on Andy Murray to become the first British champion of the men's competition since 1936 rose to new heights. Two sets down in the quarter-final, he recovered to keep alive the hopes of a nation. Then, on a boiling hot Sunday afternoon, Murray faced up to the world's best player, Novak Djokovic, with the title almost within his grasp. After three hours of tension, drama and sheer brilliance, Murray was Wimbledon champion and 17.3 million viewers, glued to the action, celebrated with him after his straight-sets victory. But how had the man from Dunblane, Scotland, a country once characterised as the worst tennis nation in the world, risen to the top? In this fascinating and revealing biography, Mark Hodgkinson, who first interviewed Murray when he was just 17, looks into the people who have influenced the Scot's career - his family, his coaches and his girlfriend among them - and assesses how he has won over a dubious and critical public. Murray's story is extraordinary, and this book gets to the heart of that remarkable drama.
Download or read book Andy Murray Tennis Ace written by John Murray and published by Random House. This book was released on 2013-06-06 with total page 258 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Have you ever wondered what it takes to become a tennis star? This is Andy Murray’s story – from the first time he picked up a tennis racquet, to his Grand Slam win at the US Open. Did you know that Andy was approached by a major football club? Or that he used to play doubles with Novak Djokovic? Follow the Scot's rise to stardom in this brand-new biography of our tennis ace.
Download or read book Routledge Handbook of Tennis written by Robert J. Lake and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2019-02-05 with total page 478 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Tennis is one of the world’s most popular sports, as levels of participation and spectatorship demonstrate. Moreover, tennis has always been one of the world’s most significant sports, expressing crucial fractures of social class, gender, sexuality, race and ethnicity - both on and off court. This is the first book to undertake a survey of the historical and socio-cultural sweep of tennis, exploring key themes from governance, development and social inclusion to national identity and the role of the media. It is presented in three parts: historical developments; culture and representations; and politics and social issues, and features contributions by leading tennis scholars from North America, Europe, Asia and Australia. The most authoritative book published to date on the history, culture and politics of tennis, this is an essential reference for any course or program examining the history, sociology, politics or culture of sport.
Download or read book Andy Murray written by Kyle M Myers and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2024-01-11 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Embark on an exhilarating journey through the life and career of one of tennis's most tenacious champions in "ANDY MURRAY: A Champion's Journey." Delve into the compelling narrative of a young Scottish prodigy whose unwavering determination propelled him from the humble courts of Dunblane to the pinnacles of tennis glory. In this gripping chronicle, witness Andy Murray's meteoric rise as he shattered barriers and etched his name in the annals of tennis history. Explore the electrifying highs of his victories - from breaking a 77-year-old British drought at Wimbledon to claiming multiple Grand Slam titles and Olympic gold medals - each triumph a testament to his sheer grit and unparalleled skill on the court. Follow Murray through the darkest moments of his career, as he grappled with debilitating injuries that threatened to halt his ascent. Discover the heart-wrenching setbacks and the relentless determination that fueled his remarkable comebacks time and again. Beyond the exhilarating matches and hard-fought victories, dive into the depths of Murray's resilience. Learn about his unwavering commitment to the sport, his battles with adversity, and his pioneering efforts in advocating for mental health awareness within the competitive world of professional tennis. "ANDY MURRAY: A Champion's Journey" is a recounting of matches won and lost; it's an intimate portrayal of a sporting icon. It's a story of perseverance, courage, and the unyielding spirit of a champion. Join this captivating odyssey that celebrates the triumphs, resilience, and enduring legacy of one of tennis's most iconic figures. Grab your copy of "ANDY MURRAY: A Champion's Journey" today and discover the triumphs, setbacks, and unwavering resilience that define a true champion.
Download or read book Ivan Lendl The Man Who Made Murray written by Mark Hodgkinson and published by Aurum. This book was released on 2014-05-29 with total page 345 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When Andy Murray broke the news in March 2014 that he was parting company with Ivan Lendl it caused shock waves across the world. In just over two years Lendl had turned Murray from a perennial runner-up into the most successful British tennis player since Fred Perry - a winner of the US Open, Olympic Gold and Wimbledon Champion. However, when Murray - a 4 times Grand Slam finalist - announced, in 2011, that he was teaming up with the man they called the 'chokoslovakian' for the number of times he had lost a Slam final, there was widespread consensus that whoever had made the decision was either a genius or taking a huge gamble. Lendl, who had fled from behind the Iron Curtain at the height of the Cold War to move to America in order to pursue his tennis dreams, was everything that his contemporaries – McEnroe, Becker, Connors – were not. And yet, after falling at the final hurdle 4 times, he went on to win 8 Grand Slams. But there was one title missing – Wimbledon. And he was obsessed by it. So what did Lendl and Murray see in each other that no one else did? What did Lendl do to turn Murray from a perennial runner-up to US Open Champion and the first Briton to lift the Wimbledon trophy in 77 years? Going back to Lendl’s roots and through extensive interviews and analysis of the Murray-Lendl axis seen at close quarters, Mark Hodgkinson reveals the magic formula that Lendl used to turn Murray into a champion. In so doing he lifts the lid on their relationship, and how it came to an end, which made this left-field combination the most successful in British tennis history.
Download or read book Knowing the Score written by Judy Murray and published by Random House. This book was released on 2017-06-15 with total page 318 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Sunday Times bestseller Judy Murray provides the ultimate insight into life with her tennis champion sons Andy and Jamie. What happens when you find you have exceptional children? Do you panic? Put your head in the sand? Or risk everything and jump in head first? As mother to tennis champions Jamie and Andy Murray, Scottish National Coach, coach of the Fed Cup, and general all-round can-do woman of wonder, Judy Murray is the ultimate role model for believing in yourself and reaching out to ambition. As a parent, coach, leader, she is an inspiration who has revolutionised British tennis. From the soggy community courts of Dunblane to the white heat of Centre Court at Wimbledon, Judy Murray’s extraordinary memoir charts the challenges she has faced, from desperate finances and growing pains to entrenched sexism. We all need a story of ‘yes we can’ to make us believe great things are possible. This is that story. Longlisted for the William Hill Sports Book of the Year Award ‘Quite simply, she is inspirational, passionate and great fun’ Observer
Download or read book Facing Andy Murray written by Scoop Malinowski and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2019-06-12 with total page 148 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Tennis professionals discuss memories, details and anecdotes about competing against former ATP world no. 1, US Open, Wimbledon and two-time Olympic gold medalist Andy Murray.
Download or read book Andy Murray written by Mary Patria and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2023-10-28 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Legacy of a Champion: The Andy Murray Story" is an engrossing biography that provides an intimate and comprehensive look into the extraordinary life and career of Andy Murray, one of the most celebrated figures in the world of tennis. This book takes readers on an inspiring journey, chronicling Andy's remarkable rise from a young boy with a passion for the sport to becoming a tennis icon and a symbol of resilience and determination.Through a captivating narrative, this biography delves into the personal life, early challenges, and triumphant moments that shaped Andy's path to greatness. It explores his unwavering dedication to the game, his relentless pursuit of excellence, and the sacrifices he made along the way.The book doesn't just focus on the on-court achievements; it also delves into Andy's off-court endeavors, including his philanthropic efforts and advocacy for social causes. It provides a comprehensive portrait of the man behind the tennis legend, highlighting his impact on and off the court."Legacy of a Champion" is a tribute to Andy Murray's enduring legacy and the lasting mark he has left on the sport of tennis, inspiring future generations of athletes. It's a story of triumph, resilience, and the power of one individual's unwavering determination to overcome adversity and reach the pinnacle of success. This biography is a compelling read for tennis enthusiasts, sports lovers, and anyone seeking inspiration from a true champion's journey.
Download or read book Andy Murray written by Jack S Lyons and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2023-07-08 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In "Andy Murray: The Making of a Tennis Champion," delve into the remarkable journey of one of the most revered and tenacious athletes in the history of tennis. From his humble beginnings in Dunblane, Scotland, to his rise as a global icon, this captivating biography unveils the captivating story of Andy Murray's rise to greatness. Step onto the court alongside young Andy as he discovers his passion for tennis, overcoming early challenges and setbacks with unwavering determination. With meticulous research and exclusive interviews, this book takes readers behind the scenes of Murray's formative years, exploring the sacrifices, hardships, and unwavering commitment that shaped him into a force to be reckoned with. Experience the exhilarating highs and gut-wrenching lows of Murray's professional career as he competes against some of the greatest players in the world. Witness his fierce battles on the court, from his epic rivalry with Novak Djokovic to his historic victories at Wimbledon and the Olympic Games. Gain a profound understanding of the physical and mental toll that Murray endured, as he confronted injuries, setbacks, and personal challenges with resilience and an unyielding spirit. Beyond the tennis court, "Andy Murray: The Making of a Tennis Champion" delves into the multifaceted persona of this legendary athlete. Discover the complex layers of Murray's character, his relentless pursuit of perfection, and the impact of his upbringing on his career. Explore the pivotal role of his family, coaches, and support system in shaping his path to greatness, and the unwavering love and loyalty of his fans worldwide. With a gripping narrative and vivid storytelling, this book encapsulates the essence of Andy Murray's journey, illuminating the raw emotions, unwavering determination, and sheer passion that propelled him to become a tennis legend. "Andy Murray: The Making of a Tennis Champion" is a testament to the indomitable human spirit and an inspiring tale of one man's pursuit of excellence against all odds.
Download or read book Winning Ugly written by Brad Gilbert and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2013-05-28 with total page 244 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The tennis classic from Olympic gold medalist and ESPN analyst Brad Gilbert, now featuring a new introduction with tips drawn from the strategies of Roger Federer, Novak Djokovic, Serena Williams, Andy Murray, and more, to help you outthink and outplay your toughest opponents. A former Olympic medalist and now one of ESPN’s most respected analysts, Brad Gilbert shares his timeless tricks and tips, including “some real gems” (Tennis magazine) to help both recreational and professional players improve their game. In the new introduction to this third edition, Gilbert uses his inside access to analyze current stars such as Serena Williams and Rafael Nadal, showing readers how to beat better players without playing better tennis. Written with clarity and wit, this classic combat manual for the tennis court has become the bible of tennis instruction books for countless players worldwide.
