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12/31/10 10:59 PM | Johan Lindahl
Andy Murray's decision to go without a big-name major coach until at least the summer has been fixed for weeks.
But the Scot remains secure in the knowledge that he can always count on quiet behind-the-scenes advice from uber-coach Darren Cahill.
The Las Vegas-based Australian was mentioned last summer as a possible mentor for Murray, but withdrew his name from consideration due to the travelling involved. But the 45-year-Aussie who made his name with Lleyton Hewitt and Andre Agassi, still has plenty of time for Murray.
"I love the guy, he's one of the best characters on the ATP tour,” said Cahill, who also spends time in the television broadcast booth. "Andy knows where I am if he wants a chat or a bit of advice. I would be delighted to help him.”
Cahill is known as a top tennis strategist. But he says that Murray is smart enough to work on the strengths of his own game without constant supervision. Murray is committed to work with his Spanish advisor Alex Corretja until at least mid-year as well as with his regular set of Team Murray physios and trainers.
"Andy is the sort of player who can figure things out for himself. It will do Andy no harm to have a period on his own," said Cahill. "He's a clever player and one who has all the shots. He thinks deeply about tennis and this could be a period of growth for him. It offers him more personal responsibility to solve problems.”
Murray is competing at the Hopman Cup teams event, where he reached the final in 2010 with partner Laura Robson. The event is the first of the tuneups for the Australian Open, which starts January 17.
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Andy is the sort of player who can figure things out for himself.
Yeah right Darren, maybe next he can "figure out" how to win a GS. LOL
Oh and Darren, don't interfere with his mummy.
pennster , 1/1/11 4:22 AM