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Murray believes Wimbledon title is within his reach

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Andy Murray believes his performance at the French Open will stand him in good stead ahead of Wimbledon.

The world No. 4 returned to London following his French Open semi-final defeat to Rafael Nadal, and the Scot is happy with his form ahead of the grass-court season.

Having reached the semi-finals at Wimbledon for the last two years, Murray believes he can claim his maiden grand slam at the All England Club next month - if he concentrates on his own game rather than worry about the threat of rivals Nadal, Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic.

"I have to prepare now the next two weeks like I'm going to be the Wimbledon champion, that's the only way to get there. I have to treat myself like I am going to win Wimbledon," Murray said.

"I need to do all the right things, practise the right way and the way that I need to play to win Wimbledon - not how Novak plays or how Roger plays, how my game will win Wimbledon.

"I've always enjoyed playing there. I've always had good results there, and I hope in a couple of weeks that I can play my best tennis. I've definitely got a chance of winning if I play my best."

Murray reached the last four at Roland Garros for the first time, and despite falling to five-time champion Rafael Nadal, he believes his clay-court game has improved significantly.

"It's been by far the best clay-court season for me in terms of the way I've actually played on this surface," Murray said.

"When I played against Rafa or Novak [Djokovic], I didn't feel like I was out of place, whereas sometimes before when I played against Rafa I was moving badly, I didn't know where his balls were going. So going into the grass I have to take positives from that.

"I just need to get better. I've won against Roger and Rafa before quite a few times, I've won against Novak quite a few times. Every year our tennis gets better. I feel like tennis has gone to a different level physically.

"And in terms of the standard, even in comparison with two years ago, I feel like players are quicker. I feel like they're hitting the ball harder. I feel like everyone has improved a lot."

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