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Tennis great John McEnroe believes the US Open is the best opportunity for Andy Murray to claim a grand slam victory - and this year offers his clearest chance yet.

Murray has yet to claim a grand slam title, having lost twice in the final at the Australian Open and once at Flushing Meadows - losing to Roger Federer in straight sets back in 2008. And McEnroe, speaking at the draw for this year's tournament, believes the US Open should prove his best opportunity to finally break through that barrier.

"The hungriest man in the draw should be Murray. I think this is his best shot to win one," McEnroe said. "He's been in three finals and this could be his tournament."

The American believes Murray's recent victory at the Western & Southern Open, where he overcame the in-form Mardy Fish and outlasted Novak Djokovic to triumph in draining conditions, may have been just the pre-tournament boost the Scot needed.

"He is the X-factor. I think this is his best chance to win a major," he said. "Winning last week in Cincinnati, even though it's played over best-of-three sets, has given him a lot of confidence coming in here."

The draw for the US Open paired Murray with unheralded Indian Somdev Devvarman in the opening round - with a semi-final meeting with Rafael Nadal on the cards. Devvarman, however, is hoping to cause the 24-year-old some early problems.

"Murray is one of the greatest returners in the game," Devvarman said. "Those players I've spoken to who have played him all say that and that he has a great all-round game and moves really well.

"It is important that I focus as much as I can on what I need to do well."

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