Newspaper thread

thanks for the links everyone .
I dont like it when Andy is favoured to win either , but hopefully hes keeping away from all this , and staying focused on what he needs to do.
Im cautiously optimistic , well thats what Im saying anyway but deep down Im SO EXCITED !!!

ATP Deuce - On The Rise... Ryan Harrison
by Matt Fitzgerald

Great stuff. Wow! Matt is doing an awesome job!

Thanks Cazza.

Thanks cazza and Alis.

ESPN -Murray ready to weather the New York storm

Sky Sports - Hurricane headache for Murray

ESPN - Put your faith in Murray to make a mint

ESPN - Andy Murray: The next Fred Perry?

Herald - Murray’s ready to weather the storm interview

Mail - McEnroe backs Murray to shine in New York as Brit gets set for US Open

Independent - Murray out of comfort zone as NYC braces for Hurricane Irene

Telegraph - US Open 2011: Andy Murray braces himself for hurricane impact on New York

Guardian - Andy Murray catches New York's gloomy mood before US Open

Telegraph - US Open 2011: Andy Murray is ready to win his first grand slam in New York, says Tim Henman

BBC - US Open 2011: Laura Robson qualifies for main draw

I think this is a very interesting article. Although to me he comes to the wrong conclusion (a Fed-Nadal final, whereas I am expecting Djoko-Murray) I think most of his analysis is very good. Real Clear Sports

Sporting Life - MURRAY PLAYS IT SAFE AS IRENE LOOMS
"Andy Murray was left in no doubt how seriously New Yorkers are taking Hurricane Irene when he found himself queuing for two and a half hours at the supermarket."

Guardian - Hurricane Irene ruffles top players' feathers before US Open
"Murray expressed concern about being on the 40th floor of the uptown Parc Meridien and wondered if they would be asked to evacuate. They weren't."

AFP - US Open stars lie low as Irene approaches

Bleacher - US Open Tennis 2011 Predictions: Andy Murray Won't Escape His Quarter

Guardian - Andy Murray keen on facing Rafael Nadal but wary of the US Open draw

Mail - US Open stars fear hurricane impact ahead of tournament start

World Tennis Magazine - US Open strategies

Thanks for all the articles, Cazza!

Thanks for my morning read cazza!

Scotland on Sunday: Murray Reveals Plan

ESPN: Murray Feels He Is Peaking

BBC - US Open 2011: Strange atmosphere in New York - Andy Murray
audio interview

BBC - US Open 2011: Murray ready despite Hurricane Irene

BBC - Hurricane threatens US Open start

Times of India - Somdev hopes to play a competitive match against Murray

Press Association - Murray ready for US Open

Sporting Life - MURRAY ALL SET FOR ACTION

Mail - Murray eyes US Open glory but dismisses McEnroe's 'best chance yet' claim

Press Association - Murray aiming to peak at slams

Telegraph - US Open 2011: threat of Hurricane Irene looms large over Andy Murray's expected date with destiny

Independent - Lessons learned mean Murray can take New York

ATP site - Murray Dismisses Talk Of “Best Ever Chance”

BBC - Murray v Hurricane Irene

Guardian - Andy Murray looks to learn from past US Open disappointments
"Djokovic's success has in part been attributed to cutting gluten out of his diet, and Murray has made a similar change after discovering he is intolerant to gliadin, a glycoprotein involved in the production of gluten. The Scot admits it has its challenges but he has been amazed by the difference it has made to his energy levels."

Sydney Morning Herald - McEnroe tips Djokovic to continue run all the way to US crown

Press Association - Murray looks back to move forward

Independent - 'Andy has to find an extra gear to win a Grand Slam'

Telegraph - US Open 2011: Andy Murray is just made to make it in New York

ESPN - Murray makes changes in bid for grand slam glory

10sballs.com - Andy Murray and the Fred Perry Curse

Telegraph - US Open 2011: Novak Djokovic fit and tipping Andy Murray to push for title

ESPN - Goodnight, Irene; hello, tennis

BBC - US Open 2011: Maria Sharapova beats Britain's Heather Watson

BBC - US Open 2011: Laura Robson through after Morita retirement

US Open - An Interview With: Andy Murray
Just found Andy's pretournament interview transcript

US Open - An Interview With: Novak Djokovic
Djokovic's pretournament interview - some comments about Andy at the end.

BBC - BBC man lost in translation for Djokovic
video of Djokovic talking about Andy in his interview

Telegraph - US Open 2011: all eyes on Andy Murray to show ruthless streak in Flushing Meadows opener with Somdev Devvarman

Telegraph - US Open 2011: 'Andy Murray can win but needs to find mental strength', says defending champion Novak Djokovic

Evening Standard - A few tweaks and Andy Murray can rule the world, says Novak Djokovic

BBC - Why I heart New York - Murray
video interview with David McDaid

Why we don't have picture thread? sorry for the off

Guardian - US Open 2011: Delayed start leaves Andy Murray on cram course for final

NDTV - US Open: Somdev excited to play Andy Murray

Evening Standard - Stick to your guns Andy, insists Nick

Daily Record - US Open: Andy Murray reveals frustration at delay in scheduling his first-round match

STV - Murray: I’m relishing US Open challenge

Daily Record - Andy Murray can use energy from US Open crowd to inspire him to first Grand Slam, says John McEnroe

ESPN - Murray hopes new diet helps combat 'unfair' schedule

Telegraph - US Open 2011: Andy Murray opponent Somdev Devvarman relishing show court appearance on Arthur AsheUS Open 2011: Andy Murray opponent Somdev Devvarman relishing show court appearance on Arthur Ashe

I'll post a few more later onthis afternoon

Thanks cazza!

Sun - Andy Murray: I’ve lost my fear

Mail - Murray beware! Indian opponent Devvarman will not choke like fellow countryman cricketers

Tennistalk - Murray opens in New York against Devvarman

Bleacher - US Open Tennis 2011 TV Schedule: Andy Murray Must Dominate in First Round Match

Sky Sports - Murray proud of achievements (1:45) video
Short interviews with Andy and Somdev

Sky Sports - Murray questions draw (0:27)video

Sky Sports - Luck of the Irish (1:56) video
prematch interview with Conor

Telegraph - US Open 2011 diary: ups and downs

BBC - US Open 2011: Murray to play Somdev Devvarman on Wednesday

BBC - US Open 2011: Andy Murray opens with solid victory

BBC - Elena Baltacha column

Telegraph - US Open 2011: Andy Murray defeats Indian Somdev Devvarman after poor start at Flushing Meadows

Metro - Andy Murray gets into his stride after slow US Open start

ATP site - Murray Ousts Devvarman; Next Plays Haase

ESPN - What They Said

ESPN - What Murray needs to win the Open

Guardian - Andy Murray beats Somdev Devvarman in straight sets at US Open

Independent - Murray through after poor start

Eurosport - US Open - Murray wins through in New York

CNN - Murray battles past Devvarman as Del Potro also progresses

New York Times - For Murray, a Convincing Victory

Mail - Murray gets US Open campaign underway with easy straight sets victory

ESPN - Murray breezes past Devvarman

Sky Sports - Three and easy for Murray