Little known Murray wants to strike gold

The Scots would have,without doubt been the favourites to clinch the gold,had Murray junior been a part of the team but he opted out due to tour commitments. “He was dead set against coming to Delhi as he had other more important tournaments to play. However,our current team has enough confidence in their abilities and will do well”,he said. The brother’s contrasting careers in the same sport are a subject of irony. While Andy was much awaited in India for the Games,not many people know Jamie,who mostly plays doubles now. And while Andy’s went from strength to strength,Jamie’s career went through a descent after a mixed doubles victory at Wimbledon in 2007 partnering Jelena Jankovic.

After a first round exit at this year’s Wimbledon,he will be looking to perform well at the Games to give his career much needed momentum. And he has begun the Games in the right direction by defeating Carey in straight sets 6-2,7-5.

Jamie’s serve and volley game on Tuesday was another contrast to brother Andy’s defensive counter punching game. The Scot is,however,aware of the mighty Indians that await him.

The sibling rivalry in the Murray home has existed since the Murray’s were little children and Jamie was even one-up against his brother when he won a Grand Slam title —something that has continued to elude Andy. But off late,Andy’s rise in stature has taken the sheen off their rivalry.