Murray targets 2010 success

British number one wants grand slam glory next year

By Ally Fisher   Last updated: 4th December 2009   Subscribe to RSS Feed

Murray targets 2010 success

Murray: Set for 2010

The difference in the rankings is winning a grand slam, which is easier said than done, but I think I've got a chance of doing it next year.

Andy Murray
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Andy Murray looks to build on his success of 2009 and go one better next year in claiming an elusive Grand Slam title.

The 22-year-old became the first British player to triumph at Queen's Club since Henry Austin in 1938, defeating James Blake 7-5, 6-4.

He also won two ATP master series titles, in Miami and Montreal, adding to his two in 2008.

Although falling to Andy Roddick in the semi-finals at Wimbledon, it was the furthest Murray had reached at SW19 and he believes there is plenty more to come.

He said: "I always felt I could start playing my best tennis between 23 and 26 so I'm hoping next year is going to be a good year.

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The world number four got to number two in the world rankings this year but insists he has to better that ranking to become a grand slam winner.

"The difference in the rankings is winning a grand slam, which is easier said than done, but I think I've got a chance of doing it next year," he added.

"Within tennis, it's important for me to do it. But there are a lot more things for me to worry about than just a grand slam.

"I'm going to work as hard as I can and dedicate as much of my time to it as possible. If it happens, it happens."

Murray will prepare for the Australian Open in Melbourne by teaming up with Laura Robson in the Hopman Cup in January, as he looks to get into the best possible shape.

Murray said: "It will be good fun and hopefully we can do well. It's good preparation for Australia.

"I'm spending Christmas over in the States and going over to Australia; it's to make sure I'm in the best shape possible going into the grand slams."

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Bob Dickson says...

Andy Murray is single minded enough to win a Grand Slam and he is talented enough to beat any player in the world. He has battled with his own injuries (remember his left ankle has always been a concern) and he has worked hard on his strength and fitness. Yes. his first serve could be better and he could hit more "winners" down the line, but in Rafa Nadal and Roger Federer, and perhaps more intruigingly Martin Del Potro he is playing tennis against three of the best players in the modern game. And the boy is doing alright. I am confident that even with a little bit of luck (and we all need a bit of luck) he can be one of Britain's most successful sportsmen, and yes, I do mean "British",because when all is said and done Andy is still being villified for having the "audacity" to put himself as a Scotsman first.

Posted 23:11 26th December 2009

Carl Page says...

Paul Cook is being a trifle negative about Andy Murray i' afraid! . Realistically we would expect him to win a Slam sooner or later. His attitute is now very positive and in deed sanguine. It will happen that's for sure. All he needs is for the British media to get off his back. Their constant praise has made so many enemies for what seems to me to be decent hard working athlete going about his business. Leave the lad get on with it.

Posted 19:17 4th December 2009

Paul Cook says...

The only way he is going to win a grandslam is with abit of luck, because quite frankly he is not good enough you can argue he got to world number 2 but that was due to the fact Nadal was out injured and Djokovic was having a bad run of form, Look at the rankings now he is just about hanging onto 4th spot. His serve is average his second serve is the worst in the top 20 he wont win anything.

Posted 14:10 4th December 2009
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