Andy Murray has expressed his preference for playing against Roger Federer over Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic.
What did Andy Murray say about his rivals?
Murray picked Federer as the opponent he felt more comfortable facing, despite having a 11-14 record against him.
He discussed his career and Federer's impact on him during his formative years on Kevin Pietersen's YouTube channel.
How did Andy Murray prepare for playing Federer?
Murray said he used to sit and take notes on Federer and watch a lot of the top players, which helped him when he joined the ATP Tour.
He felt like he'd seen so much of them and had a plan for playing against them.
What were Andy Murray's results against his rivals?
Murray claimed as many victories against Federer as he did against Djokovic, yet suffered defeat 25 times to the Serb across almost 11 years.
He overcame Nadal on just seven occasions, with the Spaniard getting the better of him 17 times.
Nadal once praised Murray, saying he was the only one at the same level as himself, Federer, and Djokovic in terms of level of tennis and mentality.
What's next for Andy Murray?
The two-time Olympic gold medallist has moved into coaching since retiring in 2024, having worked alongside Djokovic last year.
He was brought into Jack Draper's camp for the grass-court season, but their collaboration was delayed due to Draper's knee injury.
Draper is now targeting a comeback at Eastbourne ahead of Wimbledon, with Seat Unique offering tickets for the tournament.
Murray's experience and knowledge will be valuable in helping Draper prepare for the grass-court season.
He will look to use his expertise to help Draper overcome his injury and achieve success at Wimbledon.
Murray's coaching career is still in its early stages, but he has already made a positive impact on the players he has worked with.
His ability to analyze the game and provide valuable insights will be crucial in helping Draper achieve his goals.