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**catermos** · 01-13-2009, 07:20 PM

Roger Federer questions Andy Murray being installed as favourite with British bookies

January 13, 2009
ROGER Federer has backed his own chances for lifting a fourth Australian Open title while marvelling that British bookies are tipping untried Andy Murray for the trophy.

"Murray's the favourite? good for him, but it doesn't help him a lot," said the Swiss player at the presentation of the eight-man Kooyong Classic, considered the top tune-up for the grand slam starting on Monday.

But after losing twice to the Scot this month, once at an unofficial exhibition and in the Doha ATP semi-finals, Federer does give the number four player his due.

"He's put himself into a great position," said the 13-time grand slam champion who could pull level on the all-time best of 14 held by Pete Sampras with a title in Melbourne.

"He's playing well and finished well last year.

"But I'm surprised that the bookies say he's the favourite.

"He's never won a slam, it's surprising to hear."
http://www.foxsports.com.au/story/0,...002324,00.html

01-13-2009, 07:20 PM	#3
catermos Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 393 Senior Member	Roger Federer questions Andy Murray being installed as favourite with British bookies January 13, 2009 ROGER Federer has backed his own chances for lifting a fourth Australian Open title while marvelling that British bookies are tipping untried Andy Murray for the trophy. "Murray's the favourite? good for him, but it doesn't help him a lot," said the Swiss player at the presentation of the eight-man Kooyong Classic, considered the top tune-up for the grand slam starting on Monday. But after losing twice to the Scot this month, once at an unofficial exhibition and in the Doha ATP semi-finals, Federer does give the number four player his due. "He's put himself into a great position," said the 13-time grand slam champion who could pull level on the all-time best of 14 held by Pete Sampras with a title in Melbourne. "He's playing well and finished well last year. "But I'm surprised that the bookies say he's the favourite. "He's never won a slam, it's surprising to hear." http://www.foxsports.com.au/story/0,...002324,00.html
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