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Murray as determined as ever to make his mark at Wimbledon

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Andy Murray is determined to show he is 'still one of the best grass court players in the world' at Wimbledon as he marks the 10-year anniversary of the moment that defines his career.

The build-up to action at SW19 has seen Murray celebrated just as much as his old adversary Novak Djokovic, perhaps the greatest indicator of the esteem he is still held in within the men's game.

Ad Friday will mark a decade since he beat Djokovic to win the first of his two Wimbledon crowns and while a repeat may appear unlikely, he has never been one to rule himself out of contention.

ATP EastbourneCerundolo battles to victory over Paul in final of Eastbourne International2 HOURS AGO Physically he may be a step off where he once was but there is no questioning that mentally he remains as engaged and ambitious as ever. «Regardless of how I was feeling coming in, I would always do my best to be ready for this one,» he said. «Even if there were some physical issues, niggles, I'd always give my best. »If I was to play Novak and I lost in five sets, I can't say I would walk away from the tournament and be really disappointed if I performed how I still think that I can. «That's what I want to do at this tournament.

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