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Becker backs Murray to shine at Wimbledon

ESPN staff
June 17, 2010
Andy Murray has cut a frustrated figure on occasions this season © Getty Images
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Boris Becker is convinced Andy Murray will hit top form when Wimbledon gets underway next week.

Murray has had a tough time of things since making it through to the final of the Australian Open. He blew out during the clay-court season and heads to SW19 on the back of a disappointing effort at Queen's.

Becker, a three-time winner at Wimbledon, feels Murray will have to up his level to challenge the likes of Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal, but expects a return to the famous All England Club will put a spring back in his step.

"Andy Murray has been an amazing player the last couple of years," Becker said ahead of his Legends Clinic. "He reached the final of the Australian Open and the semi-finals of Wimbledon last year. But it is tough out there, the top players do not sleep, everybody gets better.

"Andy had some tough weeks on the clay, it is not his best surface, but once he goes back through the gates at Wimbledon he will be in top form."

Becker will be conducting a 'Legends Clinic', an interactive virtual tennis coaching service streamed live around the world, on Thursday.

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