Andy Murray insists he can transform his Wimbledon misery into a US Open title celebration when he heads to New York, his favourite city, for the last Grand Slam of the season.
Andy Murray insists he can transform his Wimbledon misery into a US Open title celebration when he heads to New York, his favourite city, for the last Grand Slam of the season.
After the hysteria of the All England Club, where many expected the 22-year-old to become Britain's first Wimbledon men's champion in 73 years, Murray will be relieved to escape the hype in the United States.
"I'll move on very, very quickly and go and work on my game and improve and come back stronger," said Murray, whose campaign here came to an end at the semi-final stage when he was beaten by Andy Roddick 6-4, 4-6, 7-6 (9/7), 7-6 (7/5) yesterday.
"It's a pathetic attitude to have, if you lose one match and you go away and let it ruin your year.
"I've had a very good year so far. I'm very close to the top of the game. The US Open I've always said is my best surface, my best chance to win a slam, and I'll give it my best shot there."
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Roddick goes on to face five-time champion Roger Federer in tomorrow's final, a repeat of the 2004 and 2005 title matches, both of which he lost.
"I had to play my best tennis today. I can't say enough good things about Andy's game but I can play some tennis sometimes," said Roddick.
"Not many people gave me a chance but I knew if I stayed the course I had a shot."
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