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Murray confirms appearance at Queen's

ESPN staff
April 6, 2011
Andy Murray was defeated by Mardy Fish last time he played at Queen's © Getty Images
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Andy Murray has confirmed his entry in this year's AEGON Championships at Queen's Club, as part of his preparations ahead of Wimbledon.

Murray, who has struggled horribly for form ever since losing to Novak Djokovic in the final of the Australian Open at the beginning of the year, won the event in 2009 - his first title on British soil - and hopes to provide a strong challenge once again as he prepares for another tilt at grand slam victory at the All England Club.

"Winning my first grass court title here in 2009 was an amazing feeling," Murray, who lost in the last 16 to eventual finalist Mardy Fish last year, said. "It means a lot to me to have my name on the trophy next to great champions such as John McEnroe, Pete Sampras and Rafael Nadal who have won it in the past.

"The Queen's Club has some of the best grass courts in the world, there are packed crowds every year and there is always a great atmosphere. Usually players that have done well at Queen's have gone on to do well at Wimbledon. I can't wait to get playing."

World Nos. 1 and 2 Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic have already confirmed their entry in the event, which begins on June 6, along with former US Open champion Juan Martin del Potro and four-time champion Andy Roddick.

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