Murray sets French test

Murray: French test

I've watched matches of myself and sometimes I think the way I act on court is great, and at other times I don't like it. Sometimes I'm immature on court and that's not really acceptable.

Andy Murray
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Andy Murray will see it as a personal achievement if he can battle through the first week of the French Open.

The 21-year-old Briton had played just once at Roland Garros in 2006, where he was beaten in his first round match at his least favoured Grand Slam event.

Murray is not at his best on the claycourt surface but he insists he is getting better on the dirt and is hoping for an improved display in Paris this year.

For now just winning a couple of matches and making the second round of the French Open is Murray's target.

"I've only played at the French Open once before and lost in the first round," said Murray.

"Hopefully this year I'll get through a couple of rounds.

Improvement

"I played well over the last few weeks on clay - certainly better than I have done in previous years.

"The clay at Roland Garros is a little bit quicker than on other courts and that should help me.

"I'm seeded 11 which is great because it means I miss the top players early on.

"Hopefully I can get through a couple of rounds. Getting through to the second week would be a great result."

Murray has always been confident he has the ability to win a Grand Slam, but does not think his breakthrough will come in the French capital.

"The French Open is probably not the one that I'm going to win first," he said.

"I have a better chance at Wimbledon or the US Open, but I'm still looking forward to the French Open that's for sure."

Behaviour

Murray has been looking at his attitude and on-court demeanour recently after being described by Tim Henman as a 'miserable git'.

The Scottish star believes his behaviour is improving but admits that at times his flashes of temper have been unacceptable.

"I personally think that off the court I'm pretty happy and don't get too down about things," Murray continued.

"But on the court for sure I could be more bubbly, if that's what everybody thinks.

"I've watched matches of myself and sometimes I think the way I act on court is great, and at other times I don't like it.

"Sometimes I'm immature on court and that's not really acceptable.

"It needs to get better but this year it's definitely been much better than the last four or five months of last year.

"Hopefully I'll get there but I'm working on it."