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Andy Murray is convinced he has the game to topple Roger Federer in the Australian Open final.

Murray is looking to end Britain's long wait for a men's Grand Slam winner, which dates back to Fred Perry's success in 1936, and he has looked in superb form in making it through to the final in Melbourne.

The problem Murray faces is that Federer has looked equally as good and the Swiss has won the only other time they have met in a Grand Slam: the 2008 US Open final. Murray says he has matured greatly since his loss in New York and is ready to put the world No. 1 under pressure.

"I was only 20 when I played him in that US Open final," Murray said. "Twenty was pretty young when I played my first Slam final. A year and a half, two years later, I just feel physically more mature, mentally more mature.

"I just have a lot more experience in these sorts of situations now. I have a game that can cause Roger problems. I have played him a lot of times now so I know the way you need to play against him. There's not going to be too many surprises on the court tomorrow. So I know what to expect. I know how he's going to play. It's up to me, like I said, to play my best."

Murray is aware that despite looking good so far, he must up his game if he is to stop Federer claiming a 16th Grand Slam crown.

"I'm going to need to play my best match ever," he said. "I'm totally aware of that going into the match tomorrow. That's what I plan on doing. I'll try and play my best. If I do, I've got a good chance of winning.

"He's probably the best tennis player ever. So you would expect him to play well. I think if I play my best I've got a good chance against anyone. At the top of any sport it can come down to a few points here or there, sometimes a little bit of luck. You have to wait and see, but if I play my best, I think I've got a chance against anyone."

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