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Murray hits a volley at critical Fed

by By Bob McKenzie , The Express


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ANDY MURRAY has warned five-time Wimbledon champion Roger Federer that criticising him will only lead to more frustration for the Swiss ace.

"A lot of times I have beaten him he has said negative things about my game, but it doesn't really bother me that much, " said Murray, who has four straight wins over Federer this year.

"He doesn't lose very often, so it is sometimes tougher to be nice when y ou lose matches.

"It happens, but it doesn't make me feel I should change my game."

Murray, who was y esterday modelling a new range of Fred Perry knitwear, believes Federer is the greatest all-round player ever, but there was a little sting when he added:

"On grass, Pete Sampras is the best of all time. He won seven Wimbledon titles."

Meanwhile, reigning Wimbledon champion and world No1 Rafael Nadal, who pulled out of the Queen's tournament with knee trouble, arrives in London today from his home in Majorca but is still not certain of his fitness.

He is likely to test himself in action on Friday at the BNP Paribas Fortis event at Hurlingham.

"I have played at that club for several years now so it would be a good test for me to play there to see how the knee is doing, " said Nadal.

"It would provide the perfect setting to get in some practice before Wimbledon.

"If I feel the recuperation is going well, I will be more than happy to be there again. I hope that's the case."

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