• Australian Open

Murray dismisses worries over serve

ESPN staff
January 23, 2010
Andy Murray is happy with his serve © Getty Images
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Andy Murray has insisted his serve will stand up to the test likely to be posed by John Isner in the fourth round of the Australian Open.

World No.4 Murray is first on court in the early hours of Sunday morning and the focus is on the serve of the two players for differing reasons. While Isner, who stands at 6ft 9in, has a serve that is widely accepted to be the most dominant in the tournament, Murray has failed to impress.

The Scot slowed his serve quite dramatically during his win over Florent Serra due to a slight back niggle, but he has dismissed claims that it could be his downfall against Isner.

"I don't think my serve is an issue at all," Murray said. "Everyone is panicking about my serve. I'm happy with how it's gone. It's got better in each match, like I thought it would. When the important moments have come, I've served well. That's the most important thing."

Isner has powered down 81 aces in three matches but it will hold no terrors for Murray. "I don't know why people aren't talking about my returns," he said. "I've been returning great. I keep getting breaks."

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