Wimbledon 2016: Andy Murray vows to be ‘ruthless’ against Milos Raonic in search of third Grand Slam title


ANDY MURRAY has vowed to be “ruthless” in his pursuit of a second Wimbledon title in today’s final.

British No 1 Muzza knows he will have few chances against master blaster Milos Raonic’s 140mph serve.

Andy Murray
Andy Murray has vowed to be ruthless in his bid for a second Wimbledon title

Murray, 29, said: “It is pretty obvious that he has one of the best serves out there so my returning will be key.

“I need to be ruthless. I’ve always been a good returner since my junior days.

“It’s not just by chance. I’ve practised it a lot and still work on it all the time to make sure it’s good.

“However well I return, opportunities will probably be few and far between and I need to be ruthless.”

Andy Murray, Ivan Lendl
Andy Murray has Ivan Lendl back in his corner for the final
Andy Murray
Andy Murray signals his intent with the message on his shirt in training
Milos Raonic
Andy Murray must not get caught out by Milos Raonic’s power game

Canadian Raonic, 25, overpowered Roger Federer to reach his first Grand Slam final.

But Murray reckons having Ivan Lendl back in his corner will see him land the knock-out blow when the chance comes.

He added: “That’s something I speak to Ivan about.

“It’s not as though none of my other coaches wanted me to do that.

“But it’s something he’s always made me aware of and been conscious of.

Ivan Lendl
Ivan Lendl could lead Andy Murray to title in first Grand Slam since reuniting

“Taking my chances and not letting up on opponents is something I did well when we worked together in the past, and we’ve started pretty well this time around.

“Let’s hope I can finish the job.”

It will be Murray’s 11th Grand Slam final, breaking Fred Perry’s British record.

But in a warning to the Scot, Raonic tweeted his followers yesterday: “I am by no means done yet.”

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