Mardy Fish expecting tough clash with Andy Murray

13 April 2012

American Mardy Fish admits he will have to be at the top of his game if he is to complete a double success over Andy Murray by ending the Briton's hopes of retaining his AEGON Championship title at Queen's today.

Fish and partner Mark Knowles knocked Andy and Jamie Murray out of the doubles with a 6-3 6-3 win in the second round yesterday.

And now Fish is looking to send Murray packing in the third round of the men's singles.

The pair have met five times, Murray leading the head-to-head 3-2, but Fish was triumphant in their most recent meeting in Miami this April.

Fish, who was defeated by the Scot last year on his way to the Queen's title, said: "He was playing some spectacular tennis last year and pretty much kicked my butt from the start.

"I remember I had to serve really well just to get to five-all in the first set. He served great.

"Hopefully I can get a few more chances on his service games, but if he serves well, he's extremely tough because his return is one of the best in the world."

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