Andy Murray Smashes Potential Star Bernard Tomic at Miami’s Sony Open

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Published: March 23, 2013

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Andy Murray showed the difference between champion and potential as he schooled 20-year-old Bernard Tomic 6-3, 6-1, in just short of one hour.

For awhile, the match had an intriguing mix of creative shots and spins reminiscent of old-school tennis, but the drama never developed. Murray found an opening and blew the match open.

 

No Worry for Murray

It seems like light-years since Murray’s U.S. Open win. While Murray is undoubtedly relieved that there will be no more stories about trying to win a Grand Slam, his career story has become rather boring to a tennis audience more engrossed with Rafael Nadal’s comeback, Novak Djokovic’s dominance and Roger Federer’s journey into the twilight.

Most tennis fans don’t get the sense that Murray can dominate the ATP, so attention on his performances has dwindled. It remains to be seen if he will still have the hunger and work ethic to drive his career forward for a few more Slams.

On Saturday, Murray was in cruise control, taking Tomic’s best shots in the fourth game. Murray served at 1-2 and faced five deuces and three break points. There were times where Tomic’s slice shot and flat forehand outclassed Murray.

But Murray held on—he then broke Tomic with four straight points and cruised to the first set. Patience had weathered the furious charge of another unseasoned player. While Murray only had six winners to Tomic’s 11, he only hit seven unforced errors. Tomic was already reeling with 20 unforced errors.

 

No Stomach for Tomic

Tomic is no longer the 18-year-old wunderkind who drove to the 2011 Wimbledon quarterfinals. Reality has been more grind than kind. He has had problems with effort, most notably with the Aussie Davis Cup team. He’s brash enough to take a shot at Roger Federer in anticipation of their third-round meeting at the Austra...
Article Source: Bleacher Report - Tennis

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