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'Free' Murray won't appoint new coach before US Open

ESPN staff
August 17, 2010
Andy Murray won his first ATP Tour title of the year at the Rogers Cup last week © Getty Images
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Andy Murray has revealed that he does not expect to find a new coach before the US Open after admitting that he is feeling "a lot more comfortable" on the court at present.

The world No. 4, who split with former trainer Miles Maclagan in July, claimed his first ATP Tour title of the year at the Rogers Cup last week.

On his way to defending the Toronto title, Murray brushed aside Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal in straight sets as he showed signs that he was returning to his peak performance level.

With Murray now insisting that he is feeling "free" to play an attacking style, he is in no rush to appoint a new coach to guide him through the year's final Grand Slam at Flushing Meadows.

"I said at the start that I would like to have a coach, I think most players would like to have a coach," Murray said. "But I want to have the right person working with me and have the structure and set-up I would like. I'm not going to rush into anything.

"I'm sure after the US Open I will look hard at the type of person I would like to worth with. But I can't see myself making any changes before the US Open. I felt pretty free on the court last week. I was going for my shots and had a game plan.

"I felt a lot more comfortable. I didn't feel I was on the defensive too much. I was able to dictate a lot of points against Roger and Rafa and that hasn't always been the case. The whole week was very good."

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