Andy Roddick Defeats Andy Murray—And Slaps British Media in the Face

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When you're British and get boastful and ahead of yourself, there is nothing like a headstrong American to put you in your place. 

Andy Roddick beat Andy Murray today in Wimbledon 6-4, 4-6, 7-6, 7-6 in a close and tight match. 

Roddick was very humble and extremely gracious to Murray during his post-match interview. However, his victory today was like a Jim Carrey hip thrust of "Yes, yes, yes!" to the British media.

The British media went to great lengths to build up Murray as the inevitable champion of Wimbledon 2009. 

While they can clearly see that Murray is a great player who has won many Masters Series tournaments, they have failed to note that winning a Grand Slam is a different animal.

Last year, the British media were kept in check by the awesome presence of Rafael Nadal. Even the dreamiest British paparazzi knew that Murray had an uphill battle.

This year, with Nadal out of the way and Roger Federer in the bottom half of the draw, there was nothing to keep Murray-drunk media from planning an early Wimbledon celebration. 

When a British sportswriter writes about Murray, the only thing he doesn't see is the writing on the wall. 

Murray had a clear and beautiful draw. There were no real "A" players for him to face, and even a resurgent Roddick should not have caused him worries. 

He consistently struggled all the way up the ladder. Had he managed to pull out a win against Roddick today, he most certainly would have received a thrashing by Federer in the finals. 

The good news is that Murray is only 22 years old, and the British Press in its consistent form of jinxing idiocy will have plenty of years to crown Murray the favorite well in advance of each forthcoming Wimbledon tournament.

My condolences to Andy Murray. To the British media—"yes, Yes, YES!!!"

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