posted Aug 5, 2007

In doubles you are striving for balance, Knowles strengths like Murray are at the net. It is more likely that Murray will partner someone like Bhupathi, who he will partner in Cincy and it looks like a trial for a possible long-term partnership.

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posted Aug 5, 2007

Looking ahead to the Olympics next year, I think it would be a good idea for Murray to partner with a British player this early - if not a permanent partner, at least play 10 tournaments together. There is Tim, but I doubt he would enter many doubles tournaments as his focus has always been on singles. Is there anyone else?

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posted Aug 5, 2007

No!

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posted Aug 6, 2007

re a Bani comment I think we have to remember this is Murray's living we are talking about. We cant expect him to team up with a Brit to match our Olympic expectations. The man has to maximise his earning potential!

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posted Aug 7, 2007

From the Times, Booty‘s reaction to the split and perhaps a hint that Murray wants Mark Knowles?:

“Jamie said that he’s had two offers to play with some better players. He said he had somebody in the top ten that he wanted to play with, which I guess is a reasonable request. I don’t know who that is, but I was a little surprised that he wanted to split up.

“I would have liked to stick it out a little longer, just because I know that we can play well together. But if he’s not feeling confident with me on the court and feels he would play better with someone else, then there’s no reason why he shouldn’t try that.”

Butorac has not given up hope of a reunion. “We might realise that what we had together was better than anything else”

http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/sport/tennis/article2211091.ece

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posted Aug 7, 2007

Christ, it sounds like a love affair.

I say ditch the tramp, Booty. you don't need that kind of heartless betrayal. He was never good enough for you. Get your glad rags on and go out there! There are plenty more fish in the seas, darling!!

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posted Aug 7, 2007

"He was never good enough for you"

Don't worry about Booty, looks like he is going to partner with Ross Hutchins, the world no. 109...

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posted Aug 7, 2007

It is a great shame for Butorac, but if Murray has been offered to join up with a top-ten player or something, then he cant refuse. Ruthlessness is at times required.

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posted Aug 7, 2007

Surely for the Olympics Jamie will play with Andy? It's not the biggest, in terms of physical requirement, tournament for Andy to play both events. Also Andy Murray would clearly be the best British doubles player if he played more, I know they are two different games, but his returns are first rate and his natural aptitude to the game is top drawer.

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posted Aug 11, 2007

I have to say I am really surprised by this slip. It just goes to show you never know what's round the corner.

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