Murray targets top ten
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ByEurosport
Published 07/09/2006 at 01:52 GMT
Andy Murray has set his sights on the world's top ten after his fourth-round run in the US Open. The Scot said that the achievement of reaching the last 16 of a grand slam outweighs any regrets about his performance in his 6-1 5-7 6-3 6-0 defeat to sevent
TENNIS 2006 U.S. Open 1R Andy Murray
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World No 19 Murray said: "I am not disappointed at all. I had a great summer.
"My ranking is inside the top 20 and I've equalled my best result in a Grand Slam at my favourite tournament.
"A lot of young players can play well for a few weeks and then have some bad weeks. But since Wimbledon, I have played really well. I have won at least three matches in every tournament.
"I'm so excited now because I think my serve can get much better, my movement can get better, I can get fitter, I can improve my volleys, my slice. Mentally, I can get stronger," said Murray, who is being coached by Brad Gilbert.
"Probably after this tournament, I'm going to be ranked 17 in the world. I don't have too many points to defend until Wimbledon next year. So I'm going to go for it.
"I'm not saying I'm going to do it, but there's an outside chance of getting into (the season-ending Masters Cup in) Shanghai. I'd love to play in that.
"This summer has proved I can be a top-10 player and maybe higher."
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