"Five Minutes Before the F-ing Match!"

[El Dude]

Anyone have any idea what this was about?

Here's a relevant quote from the article:

Photographers on Centre Court on Wednesday told the Guardian they heard Murray scream “Shut the fuck up!” in the direction of his box during the second set, at around 2.13pm. Then, towards the end of a tense match when standing beneath the Royal Box, where the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge were among the guests, the snappers said he shouted: “Five minutes before the fucking match!”

It was not immediately clear if this was a reference to some disagreement he had with his new coach, Amélie Mauresmo, or his team – or something else entirely. “I’m not going to go into details of what my game plan and tactics are for any of the matches that I play,” he said.

A royal admonishment? Disagreement with coachie? Mommy being nasty? Trouble with the missus, maybe? uzzled

 

[Kieran]

It's doomed to be a mystery, but the Telegraph is suggesting that maybe he was hustled on court early.

What's just as mysterious to me is that he ejaculated this on court during the match. In the third set.

I mean - why? :huh: :s

 

[El Dude]

Frustration.

(Although usually one ejaculates for the opposite reason).

 

[TennisFanatic7]

How conclusively was "shut the f up" directed at his box, because there might be a story there if that was definitely the case.

If not, just Andy losing control of his mouth when he's struggling, nothing new, sadly.

 

[Front242]

It's doomed to be a mystery, but the Telegraph is suggesting that maybe he was hustled on court early.

What's just as mysterious to me is that he ejaculated this on court during the match. In the third set.

I mean - why? :huh: :s

The good old media in the UK have gone back to their laughable trend of now calling him a Scotsman again since he lost but no doubt he'd be British if he'd won. :laydownlaughing

 

[nehmeth]

We're seeing the Murray meltdowns of the pre-Lendl era.

UK media math:

1 Scot + 1 Wimbledon title = a Brit

Subtract the title and you're left with a Scot.

 

[britbox]

^ It's an old adage but in reality it is an urban myth. He's called both in equal measure when winning or losing. I could find an article calling him a scot when he's won for every article calling him a scot when he's lost.

 

[Front242]

^ It's an old adage but in reality it is an urban myth. He's called both in equal measure when winning or losing. I could find an article calling him a scot when he's won for every article calling him a scot when he's lost.

That's true alright. Equal measures alright as regards his nationality. Still funny though It's about as black and white as orange

 

[TennisFanatic7]

^ It's an old adage but in reality it is an urban myth. He's called both in equal measure when winning or losing. I could find an article calling him a scot when he's won for every article calling him a scot when he's lost.

This. It's nothing more than a running joke in the UK that he's called Scottish when he loses and British when he wins. Nobody should read anything into it if they see him called one or the other.

 

[GameSetAndMath]

According to tabloids, Kim and Andy left the stadium in separate Wimbledon cars.
Apparently, they have footage of Kim walking alone angrily or in frustration
during or after the match. The "5 minutes" comment is probably something to do]
with Kim than with Amelie or other members of the team or the royal box.
I am sure, the main stream British media will do follow up stories on this very soon
(after all what else can they write about: Their soccer team lost in the group stage,
Their cricket team lost to Sri Lanka and their star tennis player goes out listlessly).

 

[Luxilon Borg]

I went on record as saying there were clear and distinct reasons that Murray fell behind the other 3, and for his late breakout. He is CLEARLY the weakest mentally of the Big Four. His attitude has been a major reason for him being so polarizing even in his beloved UK.

His disheveled demeanor and appearance have worn thin.

 

[Luxilon Borg]

Let me add that if he thought he was going to push his way to a title defense...well....you know

 

[TennisFanatic7]

Here's why Andy was wound up, he didn't understand the question:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fiv4NLqKogM

 

[britbox]

According to tabloids, Kim and Andy left the stadium in separate Wimbledon cars.
Apparently, they have footage of Kim walking alone angrily or in frustration
during or after the match. The "5 minutes" comment is probably something to do]
with Kim than with Amelie or other members of the team or the royal box.
I am sure, the main stream British media will do follow up stories on this very soon
(after all what else can they write about: Their soccer team lost in the group stage,
Their cricket team lost to Sri Lanka and their star tennis player goes out listlessly).

Froome had better win the Tour de France.

 

[Fiero425]

Let me add that if he thought he was going to push his way to a title defense...well....you know

That was a "pipe dream" really! He hadn't been playing, was getting over a serious injury, and trying out a new coach! He was lucky to make it as far as he did in this "so called" title defense! He wasn't that great to begin with; how could rational people think he could waltz in and take another major! He overachieved as far as I was concerned and probably maxed out what little talent he had! He's stubborn, refusing to take it to even the lowest of player; he can't expect to do much against the top echelon with his attitude of playing so defensively? :nono uzzled :angel:

 

[El Dude]

Let me add that if he thought he was going to push his way to a title defense...well....you know

That was a "pipe dream" really! He hadn't been playing, was getting over a serious injury, and trying out a new coach! He was lucky to make it as far as he did in this "so called" title defense! He wasn't that great to begin with; how could rational people think he could waltz in and take another major! He overachieved as far as I was concerned and probably maxed out what little talent he had! He's stubborn, refusing to take it to even the lowest of player; he can't expect to do much against the top echelon with his attitude of playing so defensively? :nono uzzled :angel:

Um, OK.

 

[Luxilon Borg]

Let me add that if he thought he was going to push his way to a title defense...well....you know

That was a "pipe dream" really! He hadn't been playing, was getting over a serious injury, and trying out a new coach! He was lucky to make it as far as he did in this "so called" title defense! He wasn't that great to begin with; how could rational people think he could waltz in and take another major! He overachieved as far as I was concerned and probably maxed out what little talent he had! He's stubborn, refusing to take it to even the lowest of player; he can't expect to do much against the top echelon with his attitude of playing so defensively? :nono uzzled :angel:

Um, OK.

A bit extreme, but he makes a valid point, you must agree.

 

[Fiero425]

Let me add that if he thought he was going to push his way to a title defense...well....you know

That was a "pipe dream" really! He hadn't been playing, was getting over a serious injury, and trying out a new coach! He was lucky to make it as far as he did in this "so called" title defense! He wasn't that great to begin with; how could rational people think he could waltz in and take another major! He overachieved as far as I was concerned and probably maxed out what little talent he had! He's stubborn, refusing to take it to even the lowest of player; he can't expect to do much against the top echelon with his attitude of playing so defensively? :nono uzzled :angel:

Um, OK.

A bit extreme, but he makes a valid point, you must agree.

I understand counter-punching, but that doesn't mean you continue to let others attack and get away with running you around indefinitely! Evonne Goolagong was one of my favorite players back in the 70's and was the best at it; playing defensively at times, but had the sense to attack herself; esp. with her serve and volley talents! IIRC Murray was quite willing to play offensive tennis, but changed his mindset several years ago and decided to what I call "an ego trip" of winning with guts and guile! When I really needed the practice preparing for a tournament, I'd do the same thing! What good did it do to pound serves and put away easy volleys? To get the work I'd stay back, move my opponent around, and try to wear them down! When I really needed the point I could revert back to offensive play! Murray waits until he's about out of the tournament before realizing he needs to make some kind of change; then it's too late like against Grigor yesterday!

 

[TennisFanatic7]

What little talent he had. :lolz::snigger:laydownlaughing

 

[Kieran]

Lads, stop slagging the counter-punchers! Rafa counter-punched his way to 14 majors, that right, Lux? :snigger