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Single-minded Murray set to soldier on

Andy Murray will power ahead with his fragile career despite the weight of four losses from four matches this season.

That’s the decision from the former No. 1 with three Grand Slam titles in his resume who will try and turn his dismal start around this week at the ATP event in Doha.

“I’ve not been playing well and winning as many matches as I would like, so I’m hoping I can turn it around here,” the 36-year-old told Sky Sports.

“I’ve never experienced a period like this as a professional. It’s been difficult, a new experience for me (which) is not the nicest, but good to experience new things and try and learn from them..

“When I do get myself out of it and start to feel better, hopefully I’ll be stronger for it, but it’s been hard.”

Murray, a veteran of serious hip issues including a replacement, said the physical challenge is the most difficult he has faced.

“I’m not expecting to feel how I did when I was 20, so it’s hard when you get to your mid to late 30s to stay at the level required to beat the best players.

“Certainly, tennis-wise I know I can play a lot better than I have been.”

He forecast lots of  hard work ahead: “I’ve never  experienced playing really well in practice and not being able to translate it to a match court – it was always the opposite for me.” .

“I know there’s better tennis in me than I’m showing just now, but I’m hoping I can turn it around.”

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