For Andy Murray 2012 marked a golden
milestone, for Novak Djokovic the year was an emphatic reminder of his status
as the world's best male player, and for Roger Federer and his army of fans it
was proof that the old master's magic still sparkles. Murray went into London
2012 still looking to win one of tennis' biggest titles after falling just
short at Wimbledon in July, where he lost to multiple champions Roger Federer in
four sets after reaching the final for the first time.
Of the sport's marquee names, only rafael nadal will reflect on the past year with regret after six months out with a
knee injury, and all eyes will be studying the 11-times grand-slam winner's
form once the new season swings into action. Nadal, one of four different
winners of the men's grand-slam titles this year, has not played a match since
a shock Wimbledon defeat by Lukas Rosol.
Murray began it with a new coach in Ivan
Lendl but still without a grand-slam title on his CV having lost in his first
three major finals without taking a set. The British No 1 almost made it two
gold medals on the same day but had to settle for silver in the mixed doubles
with teenage partner Laura Robson.
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