Murray eyes top two breakthrough

Andy Murray is hopeful of breaking up the dominance of Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer after becoming the first Briton to break into the world's top three.

The 21-year-old has replaced Novak Djokovic in the rankings after the Serb failed to defend his title at the Rome Masters earlier this month.

Murray said: "Rafa and Roger are probably the two best players ever so I'd love to try and break that up.

"The rankings reflect my good run and I just need to try and focus on winning."

Murray has surpassed the achievements of former British number ones Tim Henman and Greg Rusedski, who reached career-highs of fourth in the world rankings.

But he is aware that the next step, in breaking into the top two, is an even tougher ask.

"To get close, or in-between Roger and Rafa is tough," said Murray.

"They've held the top two spots for five or six years. It's an incredible run and Rafa has already won six Grand Slams.

"I just need to focus on winning matches."

Former world number one Andre Agassi believes Murray has the game to break into the top two and win several Grand Slams.

In an exclusive interview with BBC's Inside Sport, Agassi, who won eight Grand Slams, said: "Andy's a multiple slam winner, I think he'll win more than just one and he'll do it on at least a couple of surfaces.

"I love what he does out there, he's learnt how to focus, how to not interfere with himself but he's still kept that competitive edge.

"He has the movement, the athleticism, the speed and the wheelhouse of strike zone, when Nadal puts it above his shoulder Andy can still hit it pretty darn well and that's a big asset to have these days, being able to move forward on that ball even if it's above your shoulder. BBC