Beijing- Murray out of the Olympics

                                                                                         

Andy Murray was confident about getting the gold medals in both, singles and doubles, at the Olympics; but his singles goal was over yesterday. The ranked number six of the world, was left out of the Olympics by loosing 7-6, 6-4, against the number 77 Lu-Yen Hsun, in the first round. This was an unexpected result, because after winning at Cincinnati many thought that Murray will be at the top of his confidence and form. However, his lack of performance led him into the end of his individual category participation at Beijing.

The Scot player lost break advantages in the first set to Lu-Yen Hsun, who had more precision of shots and a lead before the rain postponed the game. In the second set Murray had all the chances to win the set, but Lu-Yen Hsun was more consistent, more confident and more enthusiastic to win than Murray.

Lu improved his game more when he knew Murray’s concentration was out. The Taipei Chinese never lost his hopes, and maintained himself in a position that took Murray to complete frustration. In this way the Taipei Chinese managed to take the number six of the world out of the Olympics.

Murray’s poor selection of shots and the suffocating persistence of Lu’s game, led Andy to make a lot of mistakes. The Scottish’ aggravation appeared worst at the end of the match, because of his horrible serves and bad execution. On the other hand, Lu kept all his confidence from beginning to end and played in an incredible way. Probably, Lu’s key was that he never lost his composure or concentration.

In the United Kingdom tennis ranking, Murray is currently number one. He’s been having a better season this year, winning his fourth and fifth International Series titles: first in the 2008 Qatar ExxonMobil Open, where he beaten Stanislas Wawrinka; and later in Marseille’s tournament, defeating Mario Ancic in the final. Additionally, in his opening match at Dubai, he defeated world number one, Roger Federer; but lost during the quarterfinals. More importantly, after not having even reached a final in a Master Series event, Andy won his first ATP Master Series title at Cincinnati 2008; title that has become the best acquisition in Murray’s career until now.

However, the latest lost at Beijing was humiliating for Andy Murray, who had been though to at least obtain a bronze medal. Now the Scot player will prepare with his older brother Jamie for the doubles. The Murray brothers will play Canada's Daniel Nestor and Frederick Niemeyer on Monday 11th.

Now, the Scots are hoping to obtain a victory in doubles category and, no matter what, Andy and Jamie will do their best to obtain their dream, which is a Gold medal.

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