ATP Dubai 2012 Final: Roger Federer Defeated Andy Murray 7-5 6-4 But He Still Has Not Solved Beating Rafael Nadal Or Novak Djokovic.

I am not surprised Roger Federer beat Andy Murray in the finals of the Dubai 2012 final.

Murray is the weakest link in the top four. I disagree strongly with the American and British media stating Murray is a contender. How can Andy Murray be a contender when is has lost three grand slam finals?

It is a joke to me that Murray is even in the same conversation as multiple slam winners Djokovic, Nadal, and Federer. Murray has so much to prove people keep on saying he’s young but he is not improving.

Murray’s game has plateaued he isn’t getting better.

I believe Murray is below the top three because he lacks the mental toughness necessary to win a grand slam.

Murray also lacks the desire to be aggressive and bold in the grand slam semifinals or finals.

A defensive game is not going to help Murray reach the top of men’s tennis.

Murray is too emotional on the court he telegraphs his low self esteem to his opponents.

The only way I see Murray winning a grand slam right now is if the top three lose early in a major. I just don’t see Murray making the next move to the top of men’s tennis.

By contrast, Roger Federer’s problem isn’t his talent or his mental toughness he is racing against time.

The question is, how much time does Federer have at the top of the men’s game? Roger is only getting older and I feel this year is probably his last serious shot at winning a grand slam.

Remember, Roger Federer is thirty years old he’s turning thirty-one in August he is five years older than Nadal and six years older than Djokovic.

The age gap between Federer, Nadal, and Djokovic is huge in sports because the younger guys have youth on their side.