Wimbledon champ Murray’s best still to come

AFP,  LONDON: Andy Murray has warned world number one Novak Djokovic his best is yet to come as the Scot aims to follow his second Wimbledon crown with a sustained run of success.
Murray clinched his third Grand Slam title as he brushed aside Canada's Milos Raonic with an imperious 6-4, 7-6 (7/3), 7-6 (7/2) victory in Sunday's final.
The 29-year-old is the first Briton to secure multiple All England Club titles since Fred Perry in the 1930s and only the 12th man to win Wimbledon more than once.
Having suffered painful defeats in eight of his previous 10 Grand Slam finals, the world number two has set his sights on using Wimbledon as a springboard for even more success in the coming years.
“I still feel like my best tennis is ahead of me, that I have an opportunity to win more,” Murray said.
“The last three months have been some of the best I've played in my career in terms of consistency.
“Everyone's time comes at different stages. Some come in their early 20s, some mid 20s. Hopefully mine is still to come.”
Murray has reached all three Grand Slam finals in 2016, losing the previous two in Australia and France to Djokovic.
But Djokovic showed rare signs of vulnerability in his shock Wimbledon third round loss against Sam Querrey and Murray believes he has an opportunity to establish himself as the sport's preeminent force at a time when Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal have struggled with injuries and inconsistent form.
“I obviously would have loved to have won more. Like I said earlier, the guys that I've been playing against are the best three players of all time potentially,” Murray said.
“I put myself in a position all of the time in these events to win them. I've learnt not to be afraid of failing.
“If I want to add to three slams, I'm going to have to find ways to win against them.”
As well as chasing down Djokovic, Murray's says his main motivation to keep winning is to make his family proud following the birth of his daughter Sophia earlier this year.
“It changes your life. Obviously having a child, it gives you a different perspective. It also has given me a little bit of extra motivation to work hard, train hard, and do all of the right things to give myself a chance to win these events," he said.

Wimbledon champ Murrays best still to come

AFP, LONDON: Andy Murray has warned world number one Novak Djokovic his best is yet to come as the Scot aims to follow his second Wimbledon crown with a sustained run of success. Murray clinched his third Grand Slam title as he brushed aside Canadas Milos Raonic with an imperious 6-4, 7-6 (7/3), 7-6 (7/2) victory in Sundays final. The 29-year-old is the first Briton to secure multiple All England Club titles since Fred Perry in the 1930s and only the 12th man to win Wimbledon more than once. Having suffered painful defeats in eight of his previous 10 Grand Slam finals, the world number two has set his sights on using Wimbledon as a springboard for even more success in the coming years. I still feel like my best tennis is ahead of me, that I have an opportunity to win more, Murray said. The last three months have been some of the best Ive played in my career in terms of consistency. Everyones time comes at different stages. Some come in their early 20s, some mid 20s. Hopefully mine is still to come. Murray has reached all three Grand Slam finals in 2016, losing the previous two in Australia and France to Djokovic. But Djokovic showed rare signs of vulnerability in his shock Wimbledon third round loss against Sam Querrey and Murray believes he has an opportunity to establish himself as the sports preeminent force at a time when Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal have struggled with injuries and inconsistent form. I obviously would have loved to have won more. Like I said earlier, the guys that Ive been playing against are the best three players of all time potentially, Murray said. I put myself in a position all of the time in these events to win them. Ive learnt not to be afraid of failing. If I want to add to three slams, Im going to have to find ways to win against them. As well as chasing down Djokovic, Murrays says his main motivation to keep winning is to make his family proud following the birth of his daughter Sophia earlier this year. It changes your life. Obviously having a child, it gives you a different perspective. It also has given me a little bit of extra motivation to work hard, train hard, and do all of the right things to give myself a chance to win these events, he said.