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  • Murray more at home than ever in New York City

    9/9/08 8:44 AM | Johan Lindahl
    - Despite his loss to Roger Federer, Andy Murray remains more convinced than ever that's he found his spiritual home at the US Open.

    The Scot said the Open will surely remain his favourite major. “Since I came here the first time as a junior, I've loved every minute of it”.

    “We got to eat in the same restaurant as the pro players here. I got to meet (Guillermo) Coria, who was my favor player at the time”, said the 2004 junior champion who watched Federer win the first of his five straight titles at the Ashe stadium.

    “Ever since I was 15, 16 years old, I've loved playing here”.

    Murray's star is on the rise after he upset Rafael Nadal in a semi-final played for two days over the weekend. He has now defeated the world's current top three player even as Federer levelled their career series at two wins each.

    Fred Perry was the last British man to win a Grand Slam title at the 1936 event in New York.

    “I got the better of him the last two times, but today he set the record straight”. a respectful Murray said of Federer. “This match shows that I've got a lot of improving to do if I want to win one of these events”.

    “I've played three matches on the Ashe stadium, it's been the the best time of my life”.

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