Tennis

British press hails murray

(China Daily)
Updated: 2011-07-03 10:32

Britain's press paid tribute to Andy Murray on Saturday, despite the Scot falling in the Wimbledon semifinals for the third year in a row.

Some newspapers said Murray had shown he was capable of taking Rafael Nadal on, while others said he was the best Britain had had for 70 years and got as far as he did despite the tennis system there rather than because of it.

The Times said any British victory in any sport was a success against the odds, because "there are too few of us trying to do too much at once".

The Sun said Murray was good, but not good enough when faced with world No 1 Nadal.

"Nobody can deny Andy Murray battled bravely before going down to Rafa Nadal at Wimbledon," it said.

"We're used to tennis disappointment. It was the same when Tim Henman always fell at the last hurdle.

"But at least we've seen a lighter, brighter Murray this time."

AFP