Andy Murray Needs a Rest –

He said it Himself

I was off on Saturday to a friend’s fiftieth birthday and twenty- fifth wedding anniversary, but I couldn’t go until I had factored in the Davis Cup semi final with Argentina in Glasgow. As you probably know I am a huge Murray fan and I was agog, yes truly agog, to see the matches especially after Andy lost to Juan Martin Del Potro on Friday. This was a grudge match after Andy’s defeat of the giant Argentine in Rio.  Andy even missed his grandfather’s funeral to play the match. There’s commitment. By the way Del Potro is one of my favourite players too as he’s come through loads and is a refreshingly generous opponent for the greats of tennis.

Davis Cup Thrills

Anyway it was great when an obviously jaded Andy was helped along by big brother Jamie, who for a short period this year was world number 1 in doubles. Having lived in little bro’s shadow for ages it is a delight to see Jamie succeed. Have you ever noticed how he thanks the ball boys and girls for receiving the balls to serve, now that is unusual in the cut-throat world of sport?  Well GB won the doubles and Andy clawed his way to a straight set victory on the Sunday, despite needing heavy strapping to his upper thigh, leaving Dan Evans to face either Del Potro or Mayer. Del Potro was as crocked as Andy and so it was Mayer who applied the coup de grace to our final hopes.

A Significant Birthday and Anniversary?

It was all particularly sad after our fabulous performance in winning the trophy in 2015, but we can take comfort from having one of the all time greats still around and still performing heroics for his country. Luckily I had my friend’s birthday and anniversary to celebrate and enjoy, my thanks to Gary and Magda for a terrific night. And if you have an anniversary or significant birthday to celebrate then you can find some terrific bargains, fabulous presents and stunning gifts.

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