I wish the British public appreciated this young man a little bit more. He gets pelters for allegedly lacking personality in an era when being a media whore with no talent gets more appreciation. I for one think he is brilliant and will probably not watch tennis for a while after he retires. I hope his son/daughter has half his talent so at least real tennis fans have something to look forward to in 20 years time. No pressure little one ;)
I think the efforts of Andre Agassi, Andy Murray, Rafa Nadal and Roger Federer mean that Olympic tennis is now taken more seriously, were as previously it was seen as a distraction, a burden or one tournament too many, now though its almost as big as the majors.
Just weeks before that match. Murray played Federer in the Wimbledon final, in what was at that point of his career his biggest match. He lost in similar conditions, in best of five, on centre court, and in front of a home crowd. The difference was Federer's form. Wimbledon Federer was ruthless, like the greatest player he is known to be, but Olympic Federer was haggard. Don't forget he played that epic semis against del Potro and won 19-17 in the third set, draining him of his energy. The Olympic gold medal match was almost fairytale, a revenge match seemingly set up to happen. Despite the olympic win, the taste of the wimbledon trophy still eludes the brits. It was only until one year later did Murray finally redeemed his 2012 loss and claimed the 2013 title against Djokovic, capstoning his career. These storylines will be loss in generations to come, but it lives on in the well informed.
@@carolynwright3319 Hey that's the truth. Sometimes you people forget the context behind matches, while old school fans like me lived through them. You just got to accept what I said.
And now he wins the singles gold medal again!!! Congrats, Andy!
I wish the British public appreciated this young man a little bit more. He gets pelters for allegedly lacking personality in an era when being a media whore with no talent gets more appreciation. I for one think he is brilliant and will probably not watch tennis for a while after he retires. I hope his son/daughter has half his talent so at least real tennis fans have something to look forward to in 20 years time. No pressure little one ;)
He now has a daughter, Sophia, and his wife is pregnant with a second child.
Nice piece and more important...well edited! The editor chose some nice shots and let the viewer see the action cleanly. To the editor well done!!
I think the efforts of Andre Agassi, Andy Murray, Rafa Nadal and Roger Federer mean that Olympic tennis is now taken more seriously, were as previously it was seen as a distraction, a burden or one tournament too many, now though its almost as big as the majors.
Great video to watch what a great champion we’ll done Andy
Just weeks before that match. Murray played Federer in the Wimbledon final, in what was at that point of his career his biggest match. He lost in similar conditions, in best of five, on centre court, and in front of a home crowd. The difference was Federer's form. Wimbledon Federer was ruthless, like the greatest player he is known to be, but Olympic Federer was haggard. Don't forget he played that epic semis against del Potro and won 19-17 in the third set, draining him of his energy.
The Olympic gold medal match was almost fairytale, a revenge match seemingly set up to happen. Despite the olympic win, the taste of the wimbledon trophy still eludes the brits. It was only until one year later did Murray finally redeemed his 2012 loss and claimed the 2013 title against Djokovic, capstoning his career. These storylines will be loss in generations to come, but it lives on in the well informed.
@@carolynwright3319 Hey that's the truth. Sometimes you people forget the context behind matches, while old school fans like me lived through them. You just got to accept what I said.
@@BlizzyFoxTF No that is a rather arrogant attitude to take as your opinion is just that a point of view
Eyes on Tokyo 2020 for the trebel
It'd be nice, however the big danger will be an inspired Kei Nishikori playing in a home Olympics in 2021.
Djokovic will win Tokyo 2020🎖🙏
Awkward
Cancelled
Tesco Value Maybe a blessing for him as it gives him more time to get himself up to full fitness.
A successful male tennis player who has never lost anyone in the UK national team, you are very good, keep fighting.
Wimbledon Champion 2013, 2014 ;)
SmythJunior only 13! That was amazing!!! 😃
No in 2016
@@xonilatifi7955 You realise my original comment was posted BEFORE the 2014 Wimbledon championships...
such a handsome guy :D he gets hotter as he gets older :D
¿ Nicolás Massu?...Double Olympic Champion.
Fernando Gonzalez 1oro 1plata 1bronce !!