CAMELOT FANTASIES

I read a much more in depth article last night before going to bed that revealed a lot more about the recent split. It's from Andy himself so no more speculations here. Andy is actually quite gutted after Lendl's departure. Apparently there was a lot brewing within the team and Lendl didn't even watch any matches of Andy for a long time let alone be there for Andy - since AO in fact. So basically it's Lendl who decided to walk away.

As I stated before that there was a conflict of interest between the two and possibly concerning the whole team. Andy was in a very good position after winning Wimbledon and from that point on, had he not had the surgery and not gone from tour for 4 long months, perhaps things would have looked much better or different right now. But the surgery was clearly a set back at least the way Lendl viewed it and I don't think he took it well, because this meant working on Andy's fitness and game again. But this time it was a different challenge since Andy's motivation too was in question here after winning Wimbledon -  perhaps a much bigger challenge. Lendl just did a clever thing and left Andy when things were still not as bad and took the glory of a 'great coach' with him. I don't think he wanted to be with this Andy who now is trying to come back from the surgery. Because of his surgery he is no longer a high profile player or a top player. It's a clever move if you ask me and doesn't make me like Lendl any more.

Andy should just shrug it all off and move on. He has a few weeks off after DC so he'll have some time to think about things. At this point,  I do think a low profile coach would be really ideal for him. He can just be his own man. A good coach is also a good friend like the way both Tim Gullikson and Paul Annacone were to Sampras and I think Andy should get someone like that. Someone who wouldn't ditch him in time of needs. Even though it seems Lendl wasn't there for the supposed glory but now it seems he's just a quiet glory hunter so I don't think Andy can afford such a coach anymore especially at this stage of his career. He needs someone who will always be there for him to guide to the right direction and someone who will be very consistent in his words and action. A true friend who will give the additional support that he needs. Unfortunately, in tennis, having a coach is extremely helpful and in fact required, otherwise I would have suggested Andy to be on his own.

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/tennis/10713034/Andy-Murray-admits-splitting-up-with-his-coach-Ivan-Lendl-left-him-gutted.html

excellent post emma.


also I have to believe that Lend simply put too much on his plate. he got back into competition for one thing.

he is also fabulously wealthy. so we know he doesn't need the money.



similarly I cant see Becker hanging around Nole for too long either. Becker has a few projects going on around the world. I heard he had opened up some sort of a tennis club in Dubai among other things.

Becker is too damn wealthy also. I am not even sure why he took the job. Nole is a complete player player. Nole is also as mentally tough as they come from my own vantage point.