Federer rolls into Wimbledon final Jul 4, 2009
The only surprise was that Federer's opponent would be Roddick, who he beat here in the 2004 and 2005 finals, not Andy Murray who had carried the crowds hopes of seeing a first male British finalist since Bunny Austin in 1938 - and, all hoped, a first British champion since Fred Perry in 1936. Instead, Roddick rode his crushing serve and impressive net-rushing game to a tough 6-4 4-6 7-6 (9-7) 7-6 (7-5) victory, silencing an already strangely subdued crowd by seizing the only break point to win... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Notebook: Russian women denied in semifinals Jul 4, 2009
Murray is looking to become the first British man to win the Wimbledon singles title since Fred Perry in 1936. "I've been rooting for Andy so hard. Yesterday when he was playing Lleyton (Hewitt), I was screaming at the TV saying, 'Come on!"' Serena said. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Tennis)
Austin: Federer poised for historic win Jul 4, 2009
Going against the Scot, Federer would have had to deal with the intense British crowd heavily supportive of Murray in hopes he could become Britain's first Wimbledon mens singles champion since Fred Perry in 1936. And Murray owns a 6-2 mark in his career against Federer. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Federer smashes into final Jul 4, 2009
Fred Perry was the last British men's champion in 1936. Roddick, the sixth seed and 2003 US Open winner, was runner-up here in 2004 and 2005, losing both finals to Federer. (iAfrica.com)
Federer, Roddick Land In Wimbledon Final Jul 4, 2009
Murray was trying to give Britain its first male Wimbledon champion in 73 years (Fred Perry) and was the highest-seeded Brit here since Roger Taylor in 1973. The 26-year-old Roddick is 27-15 in 42 career finals, including a 1-1 record this season. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Williams sisters in action today in Wimbledon semis Jul 3, 2009
Murray, who swept Juan Carlos Ferrero 7-5, 6-3, 6-2 to reach his first Wimbledon semifinal, is bidding to become the first British player to win the men's title since Fred Perry in 1936. "I'm looking forward to it," Roddick said. (FindLaw News)
Andy vs. Andy Jul 3, 2009
Murray is trying to become the first British man to win Wimbledon since Fred Perry in 1936. No British man has won any Grand Slam championship since Perry at the U.S. Open later that year. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Roddick survives five-set marathon vs. Hewitt Jul 2, 2009
Murray is trying to become the first British man to win Wimbledon since Fred Perry in 1936, so he will be backed by quite a crowd in what the locals will bill as Andy vs. Andy. . (MSNBC -- Sports)
Federer, Murray Haas also win » Jul 2, 2009
The third-seeded Murray swept 7-5, 6-3, 6-2 to reach his first Wimbledon semifinal and keep up his bid to become the first British player to win the men's title since Fred Perry in 1936. Murray will face the sixth-seeded Roddick, who served 43 aces and outlasted 2002 champion 6-3, 6-7 (10), 7-6 (1), 4-6, 6-4 in the day's most competitive match. (ESPN -- Tennis)
Murray reaches 1st Wimbledon semifinal Jul 2, 2009
He is trying to become the first British man since Fred Perry in 1936 to win the grass-court Grand Slam. Ferrero was the only wild card to reach the quarterfinals. (Herald Online, SC -- Sports)
Federer beats Karlovic to reach Wimbledon semis Jul 2, 2009
Third-seeded Andy Murray swept Juan Carlos Ferrero 7-5, 6-3, 6-2 to reach his first Wimbledon semifinal and keep up his bid to become the first British player to win the men's title since Fred Perry in 1936. Murray broke the Spaniard five times, served 18 aces and lost serve only once. (Herald Online, SC -- Sports)
Fedex star whips Karlovic and Murray strorms into semi-finals Jul 2, 2009
The 22-year-old, bidding to become Britain s first home men s champion since Fred Perry in 1936, faces either 2002 champion Lleyton Hewitt or two-time runner-up Andy Roddick for a place in the final. It s difficult against Karlovic because there aren t many baseline rallies on his serve or mine, said Federer after his 1hour 42 minutes Centre Court win. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Wimbledon organizers defend roof Jul 2, 2009
"I think he's entitled to his opinion,'' Ritchie said of Murray, who is trying to become the first British man to win Wimbledon since Fred Perry in 1936. "I'm sure on reflection he will look at what an enormous positive it was for him. If there was some humidity in the air it wasn't on the court. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Tennis)
Murray breezes into first semifinal at Wimbledon Jul 2, 2009
He is trying to become the first British man since Fred Perry in 1936 to win the grass-court Grand Slam. "I feel confident because I've won a lot of matches on the grass," Murray said. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Tennis)
Blake, Fish reach doubles semifinals at Wimbledon Jul 2, 2009
Judy Murray is worried that her own mom, Shirley Erskine, will jinx Andy, who is trying to become the first British man since Fred Perry in 1936 to win the tournament. Murray lost his last three matches attended by his grandmother - each time on his birthday. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Roddick's time? Jul 2, 2009
Back in 1936, Fred Perry won his third straight Wimbledon title. Perry would also win the U.S. Open that year to make it eight grand slam titles in just four years. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Roddick takes marathon route to semis Jul 2, 2009
And Murray, who desperately seeks to snap that drought, has been sporting a classic white outfit tailored in homage to the venerable champion of long ago, Fred Perry, since the 2009 tournament opened. With each round he conquers, the 22-year-old Murray is fast becoming a legend throughout Great Britain. (Boston Globe)
Fed, Murray chase history Jul 2, 2009
Murray, bidding to become Britain's first men's champion since Fred Perry in 1936, faces two-time runner-up Andy Roddick in his semifinal where he will be riding a wave of emotional support from a desperate nation. Federer holds a 9-2 record over Haas but is aware of the danger posed by a man who almost shattered his French Open dream last month when the German won the first two sets of their last 16 tie before the world number two hit back. (iAfrica.com)
Bryan Armen GrahamINSIDE TENNIS Jul 1, 2009
The ghost of that man, eight-time Grand Slam winner Fred Perry (who would have turned 100 in May), has hung over the All England Club for years as contenders who might have ended the drought -- names like John Lloyd, Greg Rusedski and Tim Henman -- have come and gone like false prophets. Some were victims of circumstance whose peaks coincided with the reigns of tennis titans like Sampras, Borg, Federer and Laver. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Tennis)
Notebook: Serena makes odd use of trophies Jul 1, 2009
"I think he's entitled to his opinion," Ritchie said of Murray, who is trying to become the first British man to win Wimbledon since Fred Perry in 1936. "I'm sure on reflection he will look at what an enormous positive it was for him. If there was some humidity in the air it wasn't on the court. I think the court was bone dry.". (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Tennis)
Karlovic stands in FedExs semi-final path Jul 1, 2009
Murray, bidding to become Britains first male champion since Fred Perry in 1936, needed five sets to get past Switzerlands Stanislas Wawrinka in the fourth round on Monday. It was the latest ever finish to a Wimbledon match courtesy of the Centre Courts 80mil roof being rolled out for the first time. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Brit advances indoors Jul 1, 2009
No man from Britain has won Wimbledon since Fred Perry in 1936, and, like his countrymen, Murray a 22-year-old from Scotland is more interested in that sort of history than the sort he and Wawrinka made yesterday. Still, these circumstances were rather extraordinary, what with Centre Court's roof shut, the lights on and a chance to play the match until its rightful conclusion, no matter how late. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Federer to face hard-serving Karlovic next Jul 1, 2009
The 22-year-old Scot has never reached the semifinals at Wimbledon but faces ever-increasing pressure from the home fans to deliver the first British mens title since Fred Perry in 1936. His win against Wawrinka the first match played entirely under the roof was seen by more than 12 million viewers on BBC, more than twice its average audience for that time slot. (MSNBC -- Sports)
WERTHEIM:Looks matter in scheduling, more delicate topics Jun 30, 2009
Wasn't Fred Perry dominating and winning Wimbledon in the middle of the depression 30s. Maybe Britain needs depressions to produce home winners. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Tennis)
Murray wins » Jun 30, 2009
No man from Britain has won Wimbledon since Fred Perry in 1936, and, like his countrymen, Murray -- a 22-year-old from Scotland -- is more interested in that sort of history than the sort he and Wawrinka made Monday. Federer-Soderling Career Head-to-Head. (ESPN -- Tennis)
Murray plays entire match under the roof Jun 30, 2009
Murray edges Wawrinka under Wimbledon's roof - Wire Services - TENNIS- nbcsports. Murray edges Wawrinka under Wimbledon's roof. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Federer still king of cool Jun 30, 2009
Later Monday, third seed Andy Murray faces Swiss Olympic doubles gold medallist Stanislas Wawrinka as he continues his bid to become the first British men's champion since Fred Perry in 1936. Lleyton Hewitt, the 2002 champion, takes on Czech Radek Stepanek while two-time runner-up Andy Roddick meets Tomas Berdych of the Czech Republic. (iAfrica.com)
Murray stays grounded Jun 29, 2009
Murray, bidding to be the first home winner since Fred Perry in 1936, took just 96 minutes to see off Serbia's Viktor Troicki in the third round on Saturday, allowing just a single break point and firing 17 aces. His next match is Monday against Swiss Olympic doubles gold medallist Stanislas Wawrinka with the winner heading to the quarterfinals. (iAfrica.com)
Federer has a date with history Jun 29, 2009
If Roddick does make the semifinals, he could run smack into Andy Murray, who is dealing well with the weight of a nation on his shoulders as he attempts to become Britain's first Wimbledon singles champion since Fred Perry in 1936. The Scot is playing spectacular tennis. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Merciless Murray maintains Wimbledon bid Jun 28, 2009
He is seeking to become the first British man to win the title since Fred Perry in 1936, and came into the tournament on the back of his breakthrough first win at London's Queen's Club grass warm-up event. has won three of seven outings against Murray, but they have never before met on grass. (CNN -- International)
Tennis: Hewitt, Haas lead Wimbledon old guard charge Jun 28, 2009
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Passing Shots Jun 28, 2009
Murray is trying to become the first Briton since Fred Perry in 1936 to win Wimbledon. AP. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Love is in the air as Murray grabs Queen's attention Jun 27, 2009
With Murray attempting to become the first home champion since Fred Perry in 1936, the danger is that everyone, perhaps even the Queen, will start to get ahead of themselves. Telegraph, London. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Murray deals with pressure by having fun Jun 27, 2009
The third seed has been keeping up his usual tradition of fun forfeits with his support team to lighten the pressure he faces as he bids to become Britains first Wimbledon mens singles champion since Fred Perry in 1936. His Latvian second-round opponent Ernests Gulbis was probably wishing the Scot had been playing with a cricket bat after Murray bombarded him with some excellent serves in a near flawless 6-2, 7-5, 6-3 victory on Thursday. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Del Potro ousted » Jun 26, 2009
It was much, much better than the first match," he said.Murray is trying to become the first Brit since Fred Perry in 1936 to win the grass-court Grand Slam tournament. advanced to the third round by beating 6-4, 6-2, 3-6, 6-2."It was comfortable most of the time," Roddick said. "I played my best set by far in the fourth set. "Playing on sunny Court 1, the No. 6-seeded Roddick hit 18 aces and lost serve only once. He'll next play No. 26 , the Wimbledon boys' champion in 1999. Roddick has won... (ESPN -- Tennis)
Queen congratulates Murray for Queen's win Jun 26, 2009
Murray is bidding to become the first British player since Fred Perry in 1936 to land the men's Wimbledon singles title. . (ESPN -- Tennis)
Murray Mount? No, it's still Henman Hill for fans Jun 26, 2009
It was nicknamed Henman Hill in fond tribute to the player they always hoped would end the drought at Wimbledon, where Fred Perry in 1936 was the last British winner of the men's singles. The hill was packed again on Thursday, but this time the fans were cheering for Murray, a lanky 22-year-old with the weight of a nation's expectations upon him. (ESPN -- Tennis)
Roddick reaches third round at Wimbledon Jun 26, 2009
Murray is trying to become the first Briton since Fred Perry in 1936 to win the grass-court Grand Slam tournament. Fabrice Santoro was eliminated from his 14th and last Wimbledon, losing in four sets to Juan Carlos Ferrero in the second round. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Easy Does It Jun 26, 2009
Murray is trying to become the first Briton since Fred Perry in 1936 to win the grass-court Grand Slam tournament. Roddick rips off another win. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Tennis)
Wimbledon 2009: Great Tennis, Corporate Excess Jun 26, 2009
Top British seed Andy Murray and brother Jamie will wear retro clothing designed to mark the 100th anniversary of Perry's birth, including shorter shorts and classic V-neck tennis sweaters monogrammed with Murray's initials and the classic Fred Perry laurel wreath, the company's logo since 1952. Replicas of anniversary edition polo shirts will reportedly sell for around $99. (BusinessWeek)
Murray advances Jun 24, 2009
Murray, the third seed bidding t 00004000 o become Britain's first men's champion since Fred Perry in 1936, won 7-5, 6-7 (3/7), 6-3, 6-3 and now faces Latvian Ernests Gulbis for a place in the last 32. The Scot got off to an ideal start, breaking his opponent's serve in the opening game of match and winning the first 11 points on his own to seize an early advantage. (India Times, India)
Tennis: Venus, Safina stroll as Murray keeps home fans happy Jun 24, 2009
I was struggling in the second set, but hopefully treatment will help," said Safina. Meanwhile, Murray reached the last 64 with a 7-5, 6-7 (3/7), 6-3, 6-4 victory over American Robert Kendrick. Murray, the third seed and who is bidding to become Britain's first men's champion since Fred Perry in 1936, now faces stylish Latvian Ernests Gulbis. "It was a tough match - he served great for two and a half, three sets and he makes it hard for you," Murray said. Murray was the only one of five British... (Channelnewsasia.com)
Tennis: Murray 'ready to win' Wimbledon Jun 24, 2009
Murray could become the first Briton since Fred Perry in 1936 to win finals ... Kendrick, the world 76, has lost all three of his previous meetings with Murray, boosting the Scot's hopes he can match Fred Perry's feat of lifting the title back in 1936. (CNN -- World)
Murray to keep quiet Jun 24, 2009
But the Scot insists he will not allow that to become a distraction as he chases his goal of becoming the first Briton since Fred Perry in 1936 to win the men's singles title at the All England Club. The cool way that Murray negotiated a testing first-round match against American Robert Kendrick offered encouragement for his fans, but he is adamant that his thoughts have not drifted beyond Thursday's second round meeting with big-hitting Latvian Ernests Gulbis. (iAfrica.com)
Venus, Safina stroll as Murray keeps home fans happy Jun 24, 2009
Murray, the third seed and who is bidding to become Britain's first men's champion since Fred Perry in 1936, now faces stylish Latvian Ernests Gulbis. "It was a tough match - he served great for two and a half, three sets and he makes it hard for you," Murray said. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Pressure not bothering Murray Jun 22, 2009
That, by the way, was two years after the last time a British man won Wimbledon: Fred Perry in 1936. Murray maintains he isn't bothered one whit by what others think or hope. (News & Observer -- Sports)
GAMBLING Murray is money for some bettors Jun 22, 2009
(06-22) 04:00 PDT Wimbledon, England -- The prospect of a British man winning Wimbledon for the first time since Fred Perry in 1936 is making betting shops busy ... GAMBLING / Murray is money for some bettors Articles The prospect of a British man winning Wimbledon for the first time since Fred Perry in 1936 is making betting shops busy. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Murray Mania Jun 22, 2009
The last British man to win Wimbledon was Fred Perry in 1936. I won't go out of my way to pretend it's not there. (USA Today -- Sports)
22 and counting: U.S. men struggle to find Slam success Jun 22, 2009
It has not had a male Grand Slam singles champ since Fred Perry at Wimbledon in 1936, a span of 73 years and more than 250 majors. "Twenty-two is not a lot of majors in the grand scheme of things," Murray says. (USA Today -- Sports)
'Advantage Federer' as Wimbledon history beckons Jun 22, 2009
" With Nadal sidelined, Federer's likely title rivals will be Andy Murray, who's bidding to become the first British men's champion since Fred Perry in 1936, former two-time runner-up Andy Roddick and world number four Novak Djokovic. Murray, buoyed by being the first British winner at Queen's since Bunny Austin in 1938, boasts a 6-2 winning record over Federer. A quarter-final place last year is his best showing at Wimbledon where he was outclassed by Nadal in straight sets. The 22-year-old... (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
ESPN: Catching up with Skyline's Corey Nelson Jun 21, 2009
Is Andy Murray ready to become the first to win Wimbledon since Fred Perry more than 70 years ago. Are the Williams sisters the odds-on favorites to win Wimbledon. (ESPN -- Recruiting)
Andrew Tate It's the end of the soggy era at the All England tennis championships. Read more Jun 21, 2009
Still, in the absence of Fred Perry coming good, there is one cheery thought for the Brits now they have a new roof they've got one up on the French. That's right, there's still no covered arena at Roland Garros and there won't be for at least another five years until a planned $215 million stadium is built. (The Age, Australia)
Hewitt faces another early clash with Nadal Jun 20, 2009
World No.3 Andy Murray's attempt to become the first British man to win Wimbledon since Fred Perry in 1936 will start against America's Robert Kendrick. Elsewhere in Friday's draw, Roger Federer, the second seed and five-time champion, was handed a first-round clash against Chinese No.1 Lu Yen-hsun. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Australia will be light on at Wimbledon Jun 20, 2009
When the 22-year-old became the first Briton in 71 years to win at the Queen's Club last week, a nation starved of a home Wimbledon champion since Fred Perry in 1936 could not help themselves. Murray has beaten Federer six times in their eight meetings, and three-time Wimbledon champion turned commentator John McEnroe senses vulnerability. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Nadal's withdrawal results in Wimbledon reshuffle Jun 20, 2009
British world number three Andy Murray, hoping to become the first home winner of the men's title since Fred Perry in 1936, is now left as highest seed in the top half following Nadal's withdrawal and is slotted to meet Del Potro in the semis. He faces American Robert Kendrick in his opener. (Xinhuanet, China)
Austin: With Nadal out, Federer will take Wimbledon Jun 20, 2009
Murray will not only have to bring his A game to the court for seven matches, hell have to effectively deal with the weight of a nation on his shoulders as he attempts to become Britain's first Wimbledon singles champion since Fred Perry in 1936. Last year Murray reached the quarterfinals, his best career showing at this major. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Capsules on top men's Wimbledon players Jun 20, 2009
Topspin: Once again, the Scot will be subjected to intense scrutiny and pressure as British fans hope for their first homegrown male champion at Wimbledon since Fred Perry in 1936. Has progressed one step further each time he's competed at All England Club. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Federer aims to claim 6th Wimbledon, 15th major Jun 20, 2009
"Without any disrespect to any of the other players - because I think this year's field is going to be very difficult to topple.''Those words were spoken before Nadal became only the second Wimbledon men's champion in 35 years to decide not to defend his title. But Federer had other men in mind, too, such as Andy Murray, the 22-year-old from Scotland who gives local fans a real chance for the first British male champion at the All England Club since Fred Perry in 1936.Murray reached his first... (MSNBC -- Sports)
Nadal bows out of Wimbledon Jun 20, 2009
The biggest beneficiary of Nadal's withdrawal might be Andy Murray, who is looking to become the first Briton to win the tournament since Fred Perry did so in 1936. Nadal's absence is sure to increase the already high expectations at home for a British title. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Nadal may face Hewitt in second round of Wimbledon Jun 20, 2009
British third seed Andy Murray, hoping to become the first home winner of the mens title since Fred Perry in 1936 and a potential semi-final opponent for Nadal, faces American Robert Kendrick in his opener. On paper it might appear to be a gentle start for Murray but Kendrick took Nadal to five sets in the second round in 2006 and the Briton is unlikely to underestimate the threat he poses. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Men's predictions » Jun 19, 2009
He will end Great Britain's 64-year oh-fer since Fred Perry. Tough to go against Roger Federer making history by winning a record 15th Grand Slam title at the most historic of tennis venues. (ESPN -- Tennis)
As Nadal struggles on grass, Federer aims at sixth Wimbledon victory(update) Jun 19, 2009
Then there is Andy Murray, the 22-year-old from Scotland who gives local fans a real chance for the first British male champion at the All England Club since Fred Perry in 1936. Murray reached his first Grand Slam final at last year's U.S. Open, and he showed how his versatility is growing by making the French Open quarterfinals. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Murray's dressed to thrill in search of grand slam glory Jun 19, 2009
Murray's brief stint as a model for his kit manufacturer Fred Perry this week is unlikely to become a long-term interest, judging from the 22-year-old's bashful demeanour while he paraded around a London nightclub in his new all-white uniform. The world No.3, who last week won his first grasscourt tournament, at Queen's, has learned quickly that the life of a top sportsman in the 21st century is a delicate balancing act between the voracious demands of sponsors and media and the need to hone his... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Roger, Rafa the top dogs Jun 18, 2009
Bidding to become the first British winner since Fred Perry in 1936, so no pressure. Buoyed by having won the Queen's grasscourt title at the weekend but could be question mark over whether or not he can cope with the expectations. (iAfrica.com)
Murray mountain? Brit must weather Wimbledon hype Jun 18, 2009
Trains still burned coal, "Gone With The Wind'' had just hit bookstores, and cheesy singer Engelbert Humperdinck was only two months old when a British man last won Wimbledon.Since that time, Australians have had the pleasure of seeing homegrown heroes such as Roy Emerson, Ken Rosewall and Rod Laver triumph at their major. American champions too numerous to mention - John McEnroe, Pete Sampras, Andre Agassi etc. - have spoiled U.S. Open fans. France had Yannick Noah winning at Roland Garros in... (MSNBC -- Sports)
