With every near-miss Andy Murray suffered in his quest for a maiden Grand Slam title, many feared he was destined to just be the next nearly man in British tennis.
Following his breakthrough 2012 US Open victory over Novak Djokovic, Andy Murray credited coach Ivan Lendl with providing the crucial final improvements needed to secure his maiden Grand Slam title. Speaking at the Shanghai Masters shortly after his triumph, Murray explained that Lendl gave him vital extra confidence, strong belief, and essential preparation experience to overcome the final hurdles in major finals.
Murray had previously fallen short in several Grand Slam semifinals and finals against Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal, and Djokovic before hiring Lendl in December 2011. Under Lendl's guidance, Murray also captured the 2012 Olympic gold medal and went on to win Wimbledon titles in 2013 and 2016.
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