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LONDON -- Andy Murray may have had a smooth run at these championships so far, but he is preparing for more of an adrenaline rush when he lines up against Jo-Wilfried Tsonga?in Wednesdays quarterfinal.The world No. 2 hasnt dropped a set or looked troubled at all. Even Nick Kyrgios, the player most likely to give him a fight in his draw so far, turned out to be a pushover on Monday.Tsonga, ranked No. 12 in the world and a two-time Wimbledon semifinalist, should be a different prospect, in theory; at 31 years old he is certainly more experienced than the young and emotional Kyrgios.Big matches against the best players turn on fleeting chances, and if you want to win Wimbledon, you have to relish those moments, Murray said in his BBC column.Adrenaline will kick in, and thats a good thing -- it helps you concentrate harder, move quicker and react faster.When youre feeling good out on court, its as though youre not going to miss and the other guy is going to have to find something special. Thats what the best players do; they make you play those extra balls.I like those moments, they help me focus better.Murray claimed Tsonga was one of the best grass-court players in the world, but his record against the tournament favourite on that surface hasnt been great.This will be their third meeting at Wimbledon; Murray won both their 2010 quarterfinal and 2012 semifinal. He has also trumped Tsonga twice at Queens and in a Davis Cup rubber at the same club last July.In fact, only once before has the Frenchman succeeded in their duels on grass, and that was 12 years ago at a second-tier Challenger tournament in Nottingham.Murrays wish for a real challenge is perhaps to avoid him going a little stale. If he reaches the semifinal he will play either Lucas Pouille, whom he has played and beaten once,?or Tomas Berdych, and their head-to-head record is 8-6 in Murrays favour.It may well have crossed the mind of Murrays coach Ivan Lendl -- the player himself insists he only concentrates on his next match -- that he might not be seriously tested until the final. With Roger Federer looming, the danger of some real ring rust cannot be discounted.When nothings really going on in the match, like in the middle of the second set against Nick [Kyrgios], its much harder to concentrate than at 6-5, 0-30, Murray said.Ive played Tsonga a couple of times at Wimbledon and they both came down to a few points at key moments, so lets hope the adrenaline pulls me through again on Wednesday.Tsongas fitness might work in Murrays favour in terms of his progression, although probably not in his hope for an adrenaline charge.Tsonga has had injury problems, retiring in tears from a third-round match against Latvias Ernests Gulbis at the French Open after hurting his thigh.Tsonga also played a gargantuan third round against Americas John Isner?here which lasted for more than four hours. It was spread over Saturday and Sunday and culminated with a 19-17 final set, during which he had to save a match point.Luckily for him, he was extended for just 24 minutes on Monday against Richard Gasquet, who retired hurt with a back problem.John McEnroe suggested Tsonga should be primed for Murray as a result. This was just what the doctor ordered, the winner of three Wimbledon singles titles said on the BBC.He would have been extremely happy that he won like that. After the match against Isner, he wouldnt have had a lot left in the tank. Jason Williams Kings Jersey . -- Ken Appleby made 32 saves for his first shutout of the season to lead the Oshawa Generals to a 2-0 win over the Belleville Bulls on Wednesday in Ontario Hockey League action. Vlade Divac Kings Jersey .J. -- Marshawn Lynch said Thursday it will be good to get back to football after the Seattle quiet talking running back wrapped up his final mandatory media session of Super Bowl week. http://www.nbakingsonline.com/ .Y. - Jerome Samson scored once in regulation and again in the shootout as the St. Peja Stojakovic Jersey . - Raiders general manager Reggie McKenzie never doubted he would bring back coach Dennis Allen for a third year despite back-to-back 4-12 records. Mike Bibby Kings Jersey . Jane Virtanen scored two, and Alex Roach and Elliott Peterson rounded out the offence for the Hitmen (40-15-6). Brady Brassart chipped in with three assists. Colton McCarthy scored twice, Brayden Point had a goal and two assists, and Jack Rodewald also scored for the Warriors (15-35-9), who were 2 for 5 on the power play. South Sydney star Sam Burgess has been cleared of any serious damage to his leg despite failing to finish Sundays NRL loss to North Queensland in Cairns.Burgess appeared to have suffered a leg injury when he limped off midway through the second half against the Cowboys, however the dual--code international didnt even need to go for scans on Monday.ddddddddddddThe 13th-placed Rabbitohs have the bye this week before facing Brisbane in round 19. ' ' '

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