Murray puts fitness over festivities
Andy Murray
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Andy Murray will gear up for an assault at the Grand Slams in 2010 by spending Christmas with coach Miles Maclagan in Miami.
And while the rest of us ponder the perils of feasting on yet another mince pie, the 22-year-old Scot will be in America striving to reach peak physical condition before the Australian Open in January.
Planning to be in top form for Melbourne in his first tilt at Grand Slam glory of the new season, Murray is more determined than ever to hold aloft one of the four majors at some point in his career.
“I believe I’m going to do it but I’m trying not to rush it,” he said.
“I always said I’d play my best tennis between 23 and 27 and I’m 23 next year.”
The World No.4 has had an impressive year. After clinching six ATP titles – more than any other player – Murray reached a career best semi-final appearance at Wimbledon and a quarter-final berth on the clay of Roland Garros, before spending a period as No.2 in the world after victory at the Montreal Masters in August.
“I’m going to go away, work hard and get myself ready to win a Grand Slam.” – Murray
But the Scot knows that the game’s true greats are measured in their performances at the majors and winning a Grand Slam remains a priority.
“I had three tough losses in the Grand Slams,” Murray said.
“Hopefully, I can turn that round next year and draw on the experience.
“I’m going to go away, work hard and get myself ready to win a Grand Slam.”
Despite disappointment in last year’s majors, Murray was in philosophical mood ahead of the challenge of 2010.
“It’s important to move forward and not worry too much about the past,” he added.
“There are other things in life from tennis so, if things aren’t going well on the court, I can still enjoy myself and have a good time away from it.
“I work as hard as I can at my job and I love it, but there’s always time to step back and think about other things that are more important.”
