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Andy Murray is not concerned about criticism of his Grand Slam record as he lets his game develop.

Much has been made of the fact that the 21-year-old has not yet progressed past the fourth round of a Grand Slam event, while Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic - other players of the same age group - have already been crowned major champions.

But the Scot, who is ranked number 11 in the world, does not share this view, believing his different style of play has needed more time to develop.

He said: "When Roger Federer was 21, he had not won any Grand Slams and was just outside the top 10, and people were saying similar things about him - 'when is he going to do this? why has he not done that already?'

"Some people take a bit longer to develop.

"I have a different game style to guys like Nadal and Djokovic, who play from the baseline and it is a bit easier to learn how to play their style.

"Trying different things takes time to get used to, and physically I have needed to get much stronger over the past couple of years and I have done that.

"I think I am getting there, it has just not been as fast as some of the other guys."

Expectations

There has not been a British winner in the men's event at Wimbledon for 72 years and Murray feels the high levels of expectation on his shoulders to end the drought is a help, rather than hinders him.

"At Wimbledon, because there has not been a British winner for so long, they (crowd) just want someone to do it," he said.

"Unfortunately there are not that many British players around right now, so I am realistically the only chance of someone winning it.

"But I do not really think it is a problem, I think it is a good thing.

"Everyone watches Wimbledon and you get great support, the crowds are always behind you, which is a good thing."

The Number 12 seed will open his 2008 Wimbledon campaign against veteran Frenchman Fabrice Santoro and could face his first 'big gun' - French Open champion Nadal - at the quarter-final stage.

Federer favourite

Looking forward to the challenge, the Scot believes Federer is still the favourite for the crown, but it is the most open tournament for years.

He added: "Federer has been a strong favourite for many years, but maybe for the first time since he won his first title, it is probably the most open.

"The great thing now is Nadal can win against Federer, Djokovic can win against Federer, which makes it all a lot more interesting at Wimbledon this year.

"However, I still think Federer is the favourite, after all he has not lost on grass for five years.

"I guess now it is just a bit more interesting to be involved in the rest of the tournament as well, with not everyone just thinking Federer is the only guy who is going to win it."