Post by Traveling Man on Jun 18, 2009 15:42:59 GMT -5
Model Murray! Andy looks a bit handy in his new Fred Perry gear for Wimbledon
By Laura Williamson Last updated at 11:53 PM on 15th June 2009
Andy Murray is no ordinary 22-year-old.
After his straight-sets victory over James Blake in the final of the Aegon Championships at Queen's Club yesterday, Murray celebrated by going for an Indian meal with his support team.
He didn't touch a sip of alcohol and was up at 6am this morning (Monday).
By 10am he was in front of an array of flashlights and long lenses to show off the Fred Perry kit he will wear at Wimbledon, which begins a week today.
In line with the predominantly white etiquette at the All England Club, Murray will wear white tailored shorts with a white polo shirt adorned with the Fred Perry logo.
He admits the shorts are a 'bit short', but that won't bother his growing army of female fans.
And don't worry, the 'guns', which Murray displayed so proudly last year, will also be on show again.
There's also a retro zip up jacket and a cricket-style cream V-neck jumper to keep him warm during those inevitable rain breaks.
Murray's kit consciously gives more than a nod to the traditional attire worn by Fred Perry when he triumphed at Wimbledon in 1936.
And, as the first British man to win at Queen's since Bunny Austin in 1938, the pressure's increasing on Murray to repeat Perry's feat in the centenary year of his birth.
But the Scot was the epitome of relaxation this morning as he sat on a bar stool and chatted with Gabby Logan.
'I'm very excited to play at Wimbledon,' said the world No 3. 'I've got a chance of doing well there this year.
'It's easy to get caught up in everything that goes on with Wimbledon, but I will just prepare properly – the same as for all the big tournaments.
'I think I can win it but I'm going to focus on the very first match. There's no point in me thinking I can win the tournament before it's even started.
'I could easily be out in the first round if I have an off day.'
But what's changed in 12 months? Last year Murray was one of a group of players with a shot at the title if Rafael Nadal or Roger Federer had a poor match.
Now he's a genuine contender. And that's not just British media hype.
'I have a lot more belief that I can compete for five sets over seven matches,' he explained.
'I've put on some muscle and some weight and it makes a big difference. I was thin and lanky and now I travel with a fitness trainer all the time. It's made a big difference to my game.'
Murray the cap-wearing brat is gone, replaced by a bulkier, cleaner-cut model with a genuine chance of success in SW19.
And I might be wrong, but I reckon he might just be sporting a dash of lip-gloss in his Fred Perry publicity pictures.
No ordinary 22-year-old, indeed.
www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/othersports/article-1193129/Model-Murray-Andy-looks-bit-handy-new-Fred-Perry-gear-Wimbledon.html
Yes, despite this, he still remains my favourite men's tennis player.
By Laura Williamson Last updated at 11:53 PM on 15th June 2009
Andy Murray is no ordinary 22-year-old.
After his straight-sets victory over James Blake in the final of the Aegon Championships at Queen's Club yesterday, Murray celebrated by going for an Indian meal with his support team.
He didn't touch a sip of alcohol and was up at 6am this morning (Monday).
By 10am he was in front of an array of flashlights and long lenses to show off the Fred Perry kit he will wear at Wimbledon, which begins a week today.
In line with the predominantly white etiquette at the All England Club, Murray will wear white tailored shorts with a white polo shirt adorned with the Fred Perry logo.
He admits the shorts are a 'bit short', but that won't bother his growing army of female fans.
And don't worry, the 'guns', which Murray displayed so proudly last year, will also be on show again.
There's also a retro zip up jacket and a cricket-style cream V-neck jumper to keep him warm during those inevitable rain breaks.
Murray's kit consciously gives more than a nod to the traditional attire worn by Fred Perry when he triumphed at Wimbledon in 1936.
And, as the first British man to win at Queen's since Bunny Austin in 1938, the pressure's increasing on Murray to repeat Perry's feat in the centenary year of his birth.
But the Scot was the epitome of relaxation this morning as he sat on a bar stool and chatted with Gabby Logan.
'I'm very excited to play at Wimbledon,' said the world No 3. 'I've got a chance of doing well there this year.
'It's easy to get caught up in everything that goes on with Wimbledon, but I will just prepare properly – the same as for all the big tournaments.
'I think I can win it but I'm going to focus on the very first match. There's no point in me thinking I can win the tournament before it's even started.
'I could easily be out in the first round if I have an off day.'
But what's changed in 12 months? Last year Murray was one of a group of players with a shot at the title if Rafael Nadal or Roger Federer had a poor match.
Now he's a genuine contender. And that's not just British media hype.
'I have a lot more belief that I can compete for five sets over seven matches,' he explained.
'I've put on some muscle and some weight and it makes a big difference. I was thin and lanky and now I travel with a fitness trainer all the time. It's made a big difference to my game.'
Murray the cap-wearing brat is gone, replaced by a bulkier, cleaner-cut model with a genuine chance of success in SW19.
And I might be wrong, but I reckon he might just be sporting a dash of lip-gloss in his Fred Perry publicity pictures.
No ordinary 22-year-old, indeed.
www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/othersports/article-1193129/Model-Murray-Andy-looks-bit-handy-new-Fred-Perry-gear-Wimbledon.html
Yes, despite this, he still remains my favourite men's tennis player.
