British Number One "Andy Murray" Edges Closer to First Grand Slam Title

Andy Murray has continued his excellent recent form by reaching the US Open semi final and will face Rafael Nadal on Saturday. As a further boast Andy has moved up to fourth in the rankings and is beginning to knock on the door to get into the top three. Many experts believe that it's only a matter of time before Murray wins his first Grand Slam title. Murray could be only two wins away from lifting the US Open title. If Murray does make the final he will be the first British player to do so since Greg Rusedeski in 1997.

One player that Murray is yet to unlock is Rafael Nadal. In five meetings between these young players, Nadal has won them all. However Murray is playing the best tennis of his career right now and some have suggested that Nadal has looked tired. Experts have constantly suggested that Murray plays at his best on the American hard courts and although Nadal looks good on all surfaces few would argue that it's clay where he is really at home. Now neither man is expected to have the crowd on their side, but tennis fans love an underdog, so Murray could get more support. It promises to be another thrilling game of tennis and a combination of Murray's desire to win his first Grand Slam and Nadal feeling the effects of a gruelling schedule may just see Murray into the final.

Whatever happens Murray can be very happy with the progress that he is making. He has put up some seriously impressive performances of late and winning breeds confidence. Murray suffered an early exit in the Olympic Games, but before that reached the quarter finals at Wimbledon and won his first master series event.

Murray has now increased his fitness levels to match his obvious talent and he will have a very bright future at the very top of men's tennis for years to come. Murray beat 6'6 Argentine Del Potro in four sets to setup this matchup with Nadal. An impressive win considering Del Potro had been on a long winning run since Wimbledon. Here was Murray playing someone full of confidence, but he took care of him relatively easily. My big hope for Saturday is Nadal's extra games in the Olympics will take the toll on him and Murray will be ready to pounce.