Andy Murray Wins at 2009 Queen’s Club
June 14, 2009 by Jeanne Dupuis
Filed under Tennis
After a straight-set victory over America’s James Blake, Scottish tennis player, Andy Murray, took the 2009 Queen’s Club title as well at the $118,000 first prize. The 7-5, 6-4 victory was Murray’s fourth this year (12th overall) and could be a great boost to his confidence before Wimbledon, although he’s made it clear that he isn’t worrying about the upcoming tournament.
“I’m not planning on getting caught up in the whole hype and the pressure, because I don’t think that that helps if you do” Murray said. “I’m going to try and just concentrate on playing and winning matches. You can …read more
2009 Queen’s Club Finals Set
June 13, 2009 by Jeanne Dupuis
Filed under Tennis
The 2009 Queen’s Club final matchup is set with top-seeded Andy Murray squaring off against sixth-seeded James Blake. The pairing came after Murray won 6-2, 6-4 over unseeded Juan Carlos Ferrero in 1 hour and 11 minutes.
Blake’s semifinal match came to an abrupt end when, with the score tied at 4-4, four-time Queen’s Club champion Andy Roddick withdrew from the match after suffering an ankle injury.
Murray is ranked third in the world with just Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer ahead of him. I’m sure he would love to win the event since, after advances to the finals, he will …read more




