great post emma. I think you spell it out.
would have been nice to get the win but in the long run scheme of things, it was a good learning experience for andy. this will increase his resolve and his hunger more.
I am still predicting a Wimbledon title for him this year. now he will be far more focused going forward.
Andy is trying to get some traction going. he is making progress with each passing day.
To be honest, Andy's serves let him down once again especially in the 2nd set. But there's a lot to take from that match. He knows where his game is now and how he feels mentally. He after all played the best hard court player of the current era.
I took the time to watch all of Andy's matches this week and I can say that he's almost back. He still has ample time to make all the adjustments he needs before grass season and thereafter. He can even give clay a good chance and work on his confidence. There's nothing to lose on clay but everything to gain.
He'll be fine without Lendl. Just needs someone who will keep track of things. Also, Andy has a pretty good head above his shoulder. Just needs to learn to let go of certain things since they never work in his favour. I wish this was an ideal world but it isn't and that's the truth.
Hopefully this time, without Lendl, Andy will really mature up and will be the man of this own destiny.