Andy Murray likes to play on the surface of Australian Open – Tennis News
World number three, Andy Murray, has shared that the blue Plexicushion surface of Australian Open’s Rod Laver Arena suits him and he is happy that players have changed their mind to boycott next year’s event at the Melbourne Park.
Many of the top players had threatened that they would stay away from the first Grand Slam of the season and instead they would take part in some other event if Australian Open organizers would not increase prize money for the
next edition.
However, managers of the Grand Slam of Asia/Pacific responded in a positive way to the demands of players and raised the prize money. Players on the ATP World Tour had made the reservation that their colleagues, who lose in the
first round, get very less prize money and cannot even meet their expenses.
However, Murray revealed that he never wanted to protest by staying away from the Australian Open, as he loves to play this event.
The British number one said in a recent interview, ''I actually prefer the court at the Australian Open, the balls as well. I think that surface is probably a little bit better for me. I feel I played some of my best tennis there
over the last few years. I love the centre court there. I like the conditions on it. Yeah, it's a good court for me.''
The 25-year-old has a very good record at the Australian Open, with being reaching the title match on two occasions. The London, England resident lost to Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic in the 2010 and 2011 finals respectively.
This year, Murray lost a hard fought battle at the hands of Novak Djokovic in five sets 3-6, 6-3, 7-6(4), 1-6, 5-7 in the semis.
The British star appreciated how Australian Open organizers responded to the demands of the players. The first Grand Slam of the season has increased its prize money to the highest level in the history of the event.
Murray added, ''I think the Australian Open has stepped up really well. They've obviously listened to the players and the ATP and have made a real effort to improve things. You know, from my side, I never viewed striking at the
Australian Open as a real option.”
After losing in four straight Grand slam finals, Murray became the first player from his country to capture a Major, when he defeated Djokovic in the final of this year’s US Open.
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