Andy Murray
21 year old Andy Murray is the highest ranked British Player in the World. He started the 2008 season ranked at number 11, but such has been his progress since that he has now climbed up to number four. Last season saw him win five ranking events, including two Masters titles and earn the runner up spot at the US Open.
He had a disappointing Australian Open last year. He was seeded 9th and felt he was in good form, but he lost his opening round match to Jo-Wilfried Tsonga, who went on to finish runner up. Tsonga, since then has come on leaps and bounds and is ranked 8th in the world. In fact Murray’s Tennis Grand Slam performances until the the 2008 US Open had been poor overall. His best run was to the quarter final at Wimbledon in 2008. There is no doubt that at this Australian Open he will be playing on his favoured surface and he will be in with a great chance to win his first Grand Slam. He is seeded number four and has Australian Open odds of around 10/3
Murray has an all court game but is more comfortable at the baseline. He has strong forehands and backhands and his net play is up there with the best in the world. His serve is accurate but not deadly quick.
Murray unfortunately has earned a reputation of petulance on the circuit and is not one of the most popular players. He has received plenty of criticism from the media, public and even other players for his behaviour. He has said however that he is working hard to restore his image and hopes that the knock on effect will be improved tennis.
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Ladbrokes are one of the most dominant bookmakers in the UK with many shops throughout the country and a fantastic online betting service. They also specialise in tennis betting, particularly the Grand Slams. They provide new customers with a £25 free bet on the Australian Open which many of you may wish to have a little wager on Andy Murray this year at odds of around 3/1 before the tournament starts
