Murray relishes chance to impress Federer

Andy Murray revealed he'd relished the chance to deliver a dazzling display for the watching Roger Federer as the world number four routed Switzerland's Stanislas Wawrinka 6-3, 6-3 in the first round of the Olympic Games here on Sunday.

Murray was back in action on Centre Court exactly three weeks after crying tears of frustration following his four-set defeat against Federer in his maiden Wimbledon final and the chance to impress his nemesis added an extra edge to the Scot's performance.

Federer, who was there to support compatriot Wawrinka, with whom he won doubles gold in Beijing four years ago, hasn't always been completely complimentary about Murray.

But the seven-time Wimbledon champion, who has beaten the British number one in three Grand Slam finals, couldn't fail to be impressed as Murray brushed aside Wawrinka under the Centre Court roof to set up a last 32 clash with Finland's Jarkko Nieminen or India's Somdev Devvarman.

"It was nice. It was the first time I will have played in front of Roger, apart from when I've been on the other side of the net to him," Murray said.

"Roger himself will tell you that when he plays and someone like Rod Laver, Pete Sampras or Bjorn Borg is watching you it makes it a bit more of an occasion and a bit more special.

"Obviously I have huge amounts of respect for what Roger's been able to do. So, yeah, it was nice having him come to watch."

Murray had lost his first match since the Wimbledon final when he and brother Jamie were beaten in the doubles on Saturday.

But singles gold is Murray's real aim and he showed no signs of a Wimbledon hangover against Wawrinka.

"I feel like, from the way that people have been speaking to me the last few weeks, it's like the final is the only match I've played on Centre Court," Murray said.

"But I played so many matches on there, I love the court. I love the atmosphere. Today was no different.

"It was great. I always enjoy coming back onto the court."

Murray's only complaint was a constant dripping of water next to his chair which seemed to be coming from the roof as rain lashed down outside.

"I think there's a bit of a leak in the roof. There were a few drips coming next to my bag for pretty much the whole match. Might need to try to sort that out!" he said.

After saving a break point in the opening game , Murray went on the attack and, guiding a superb backhand winner down the line, he landed the crucial first break for a 5-3 lead before serving out the set in emphatic fashion.

Murray wasn't in the mood to let another Swiss spoil his time on Centre Court and he easily finished off the world number 26 after breaking twice in the second set.

Source: http://news.yahoo.com/murray-makes-winning-return-centre-court-161017851--oly.html

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