Ivan seems confident that Murray can make great things in 2013. Looking at his improvements in 2012 he might right.
2012 Australian Open Lessons
Last year Andy lost an epic 5 set match in the semis against Djkovic , Lendl wants to improve this record to comment.
“I watched the second and fifth set of last year’s semi-final against Novak here,” Lendl said. “It was interesting. I picked up things but I’m not going to tell you what they are.”
Not arguing with Murray
Ivan stressed also is good relationship with his “pupil” to say that they have never had an argument.
“I didn’t expect to have one,” Lendl said. “I didn’t have one in ten years with Rochie [Lendl’s coach] so why would I have one with Andy?
A couple of things have pleased me about working with Andy. He kept working hard throughout the year, we knew he was a hard worker. Maybe even more, the honesty I came in with, I can keep and he takes it well. Because, at times, it could be difficult. However, you can get through things much quicker if you are honest with each other and I like to operate that way and Andy has been doing it as well.”
2013 wish: less defeats
“Ideally, I would like to see him lose fewer matches,” Lendl said.
“Zero would be a great number, although we all know that is unlikely to happen. Winning and winning obviously breeds confidence and confidence breeds more winning and that is why I was very pleased with last week in Brisbane. Even though it is a relatively small event, it is always good to win and it helps.”
Game on!
