Andy Murray (13/10 to win – match coupon) is preparing to take on Roger Federer in the Australian Open final and has admitted he will need to play better than ever to beat the Swiss star.

Murray has never won a Grand Slam, compared to the 15 titles that Federer (8/13 to win – match coupon) owns, and is competing in only his second final.

The 22-year-old world number five has only dropped one set on course to the Australian Open final and could be buoyed by the fact he has beaten Federer six times in ten matches, but stated he is aware of the challenge which awaits him at Melbourne Park on Sunday.

Murray (11/2 to win 3-2 – match coupon) said: “I’m going to need to play my best match ever. That’s what I plan on doing. I’ll try and play my best. If I do, I’ve got a good chance of winning.”

“I think if I play my best I’ve got a good chance against anyone. At the top of any sport it can come down to a few points here or there, sometimes a little bit of luck.”

World number one Federer (11/4 to win 3-0 – match coupon) recently came out and said the pressure was more on Murray than himself because he is looking for his maiden Grand Slam title, but claimed this match may not be as tough mentally for the Scot than their meeting in the 2008 US Open final.

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