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"Four of those fourth-round defeats were to Roger Federer, two were to Andy Roddick, the others to Davydenko, Blake and Haas. No muppets, in other words.

Things won't get any easier for the Czech against the world number four on Sunday."

Not exactly true, is it? Murray may be #4 in the rankings, but he isn't anywhere near #4 on clay, and so must be a lot easier than Davydenko, Roddick and Federer, unless the Roddick games were also at Roland Garros.

Idisagree - fair comment Murray's weakest surface is clay but the same can be said for Berdych (and Isner who Berdych knocked out so comprehensively).

Berdych can win if he hits Murray off the court, something he is capable of but only at the very top of his game. I expect Murray's guile and variation will prevent Berdych from finding any rhythm in the match.

Murray should have too much craft for Berdych but if he continues to give him chances to attack as he done in his three matches so far, Berdych can make life difficult for him.

According to the 91Èȱ¬ news a couple of days ago, the rain interrupted Murray's progress to the next round.
Really ? I thought it interrupted his match ?!
He still has to win before he can move on in the competition, which is how it works for all the players.

I have no antipathy towards Andy Murray - I'm not a Brit hating Brit - but I cannot bear to watch his matches on the TV due to the ridiculously ... partisan commentary.

Perhaps it's desperation, due to the paucity of British Grand Slam winners over the past century ... ah well, at least when he's knocked-out things can back to normali ... Oh no, it's the World Cup and Wimbledon next !!?

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I think Murray can definitely beat Berdych, which will be good for him. I seriously doubt he could go any further after that. Murray's been struggling through matches, and although some of the old shots are coming back, there's still too much average play. When in positions where he should be hitting it to the side court, he plays it straight back to the opponent letting him off the hook. It doesn't take a genius to work out that Tsonga or Federer will punish him dearly for that.

So Andy Murray is going to "regroup"? How many of him are there? Or is it the name of a (musical) group with the individual Andy Murray giving his name to the whole band? Or could it be that there are actually several Andy Murrays (clones, triplets, loookalikes?) who take it in turn to play? This would explain both fluctuating performances and varying attitudes to the media.

I think we should be told!

Never going to please everyone,But can only beat his opponent.World ranked number 4,so must be quite good.Never knew he had a clay court ranking,and if so what is it?.And as for the tactical knowledge of Gavelaa,Brilliant you really should coach.

@companygimp

I agree with the sentiment that the commentary during matches gives a heavy bias towards Murray but wouldn't say the same is true for the world cup. While the commentators get excited for England, they tend to be almost over analytical of England mistakes at times.

As for the media and Murray, many people who write on tennis, including mr Overend, could get a job as Murray's publicist if they need a change of career path.

What a load of rubbish above from posters. Agree with JO and have to add Berdy hasn't looked the same since MC, where he got injured

GAVELAA do you watch tennis. Murray has been 'back' since Rome and played outstandingly against Gas and very well against Chela against Baggy it was tiredness that caused averageness.

I've never understood the antipathy towards Murray from so many. It's not nice to see though. He's had a difficult few months, but he's in the last 16 on merit. I for one, hope he continues to make progress.

@myview
Some of us don't need to be told how good players are by others. My eyes tell me Murray isn't anywhere near world #4 on clay, I don't need a set of rankings to tell me that.

@ knowledge is good, do you watch tennis. You can't use tiredness as an excuse for Murray's poor play and then say he played outstandingly against Gasquet. Tiredness did for Gasquet and Murray made that whole match far more difficult than he had to.

Eric, tiredness of the Gas was not a factor in the 1st 2 and a half sets, so don't try that on me

Murray did well to live with the Gas, they were both trading bombs for 2 and a half sets Eric. What do you have to say. Sorry nothing is that, y cause you haven't got an arguement

I think Murray's first week was extremely hopeful.

He didn't walk through it, so he's match sharp and capable of competing in ding-dongs. Which is what the second week would always be about.

Although he had an incredibly tough first round match, he's won his subsequent matches in 4 sets, so he shouldn't be exhausted either.

I guess he must beware against anyone playing 3 sets hitting 2 winners per game, as Roddick crashed out against. With his game, there is a tendency to say 'Hit winners if you can'. Which has risks against someone on a hot streak.

I think he can enjoy his best French tournament yet if he maintains his standard in terms of winning the dog fights and ups his game gradually as necessary against better opponents. He looks more comfortable in a clay court Grand Slam. I don't know how you quantify it, but it's a general aura that comes across.

Can't comment about Berdych as I didn't see him play, but Murray must be in with a great chance if he's on his A game.

No tiredness of Gasquet was not a factor in the first two and half sets, that's exactly what I'm saying. When Gasquet wasn't tired he was beating Murray. It's only when the fatigue of having played his last competitive match being on Saturday, combined with some loss of nerve in the third hit the Frenchman that Murray got the upper hand. And no Murray did not do well to live with Gasquet for the first two and half sets, Richard Gasquet is not very good. He's okay and played some decent tennis but at number 4 you'd hope Murray could deal with that. I also don't see how losing the sets is living with someone. It's the opposite, it's falling behind them.

Also how is not replying after 5 minutes past 11pm on a Saturday night a sign of a lack of arguement? I'd left the computer hours gone by that point. I'm happy to reply in my own time during the day, when truth be told I'm putting off work, but that really is pathetic.

Eric how about some of us have better things to do than worry about a blog. And your just dismissing cause you don't want to admit that Murray played lights out tennis with Gasquet, who was hardly beating Murray. Gasquet not very good, now that's just insulting. His that low for a reason in the rankings but is one of the most talented on tour. Both were playing lights out tennis and it's time you realise what good tennis is

Still think Murray wasn't any easier than Federer or Davydenko?

AM lacks mental toughness.... you can see that with his on court demeanor.
Also lacks aggression....... his opponents have found the way to counter his 'chip back' tactics.