I can match big guns at Wimbledon, says Murray

My Account
Logout

Create an Evening Standard Account

Use your social network

Save time by using your existing account to sign in to Evening Standard

We'll never share your information or post anything to your account without your permission

Welcome! Sign in here

Use your social network

Save time by using your existing account to sign in to Evening Standard

We'll never share your information or post anything to your account without your permission

Forgot your password ?

Registration

* indicates fields that are mandatory

Email *

Password *

Confirm Password *

First name *

Surname *

Postcode *

Country *

Mobile phone number

Username *

Gender *

Year of birth *

When you sign up...

You will have access to all our online competitions, discounted offers and can post comments on our site.

You will also receive The Weekender newsletter sent every Thursday - it’s full of fantastic offers and ideas for the weekend. You can update your email preferences in your account page when you log in.

Other newsletters and emails

Homes & Property Newsletter - Yes I want to receive the weekly email with all the latest news on property in the capital

Occasionally we would also like to send you relevant emails detailing specific offers either from ourselves or carefully selected partners. If you would prefer not to receive these then please tick the appropriate boxes below. We will never pass on your details.

I do not want to receive additional offers and information from the Evening Standard

I do not want to receive additional offers and information sent by Evening Standard on behalf of carefully selected partners

Terms and Conditions

* I have read, understood and agree to be bound by the terms and conditions of Evening Standard

Registration

Mail Sent for Registration Confirmation.

A confirmation email has been sent. Please activate your account by clicking on the activation link sent in your mail box.

While the British No1 admits Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic are the favourites for the title at SW19, Murray is confident his hampered preparation will not stop him matching the best in the business. Nadal won the Artois Championships at Queen's yesterday with a 7-6, 7-5 victory over Djokovic, while Federer triumphed at the grass court event in Halle to cement the trio's position at the top of the men's game ahead of Wimbledon, which starts on Monday. But Murray said: "When I play my best I can play at the same level as those guys. It's just a matter of doing that consistently over five sets.

"Even Federer struggles to play at the level Nadal's playing at - you saw that at the French Open when he lost in the final.

"But I can get to that level. It's just a case of being able to maintain it for long enough. I think I am going to be seeded in the top 12 [at Wimbledon] which makes a big difference as I will miss the top guys for the first three or four rounds.

"I didn't see Federer play in Halle but he pretty much strolled through the tournament. He's still the favourite for Wimbledon."

The Scot was forced to withdraw from his quarter-final against American Andy Roddick at Queen's last week with a thumb injury but is set to continue his build-up to the third Grand Slam of the year at the Boodles Challenge event in Berkshire, which begins tomorrow.

"My thumb is all right," said Murray. "I am hoping to practise a little bit this afternoon but it feels way better than it did a few days ago. It's just a small bit of bruising rather than anything else."