Andy Murray’s season began well with an appearance in the Australian Open final, but he has suffered an alarming slump in form following a heavy defeat to Novak Djokovic in Melbourne. The Scot (28/1 to win 2011 French Open) is also looking for a new coach and there is much to ponder for the Brit as the clay-court season approaches…..can he win a Grand Slam this year?

Andy Murray’s latest defeat means he has failed to win a set of tennis in three matches since losing in the final of the Australian Open back in January. Is it just a blip or a worrying sign that all might not be well with the British number one? (Murray 6/1 to win Wimbledon).

Andy Murray is back in action this week at the World Tennis Tournament in Rotterdam and will face Marcos Baghdatis in his opening match on Wednesday. It is a swift return for the Scot who suffered the disappointment of a straight sets defeat to Novak Djokovic in the final of the Australian Open. How will he respond to his latest defeat? (Murray 1/5 to beat Baghdatis).

With the weekend fast approaching you might be thinking about what your plans are to occupy those days off before the dreaded return to work on Monday morning. As usual, sport will more than likely form a big part of the weekend and we have picked out what we feel are the top five bets to hopefully increase your beer funds over the next two days.

History awaits Rafael Nadal at this year’s Australian Open as the 24 year-old seeks to break yet another record. (Nadal to win Australian Open – 13/8)

Andy Murray has reached two Grand Slam finals and is desperate to add one of the big four tournaments to his CV this year. With the Australian Open on the horizon, we will assess his chances of becoming the first British male to win a Slam since the late great Fred Perry in 1936.

Andy Murray is hitting top form at just the right time for the ATP Tour Finals, with a strong end to the year aiding his attempts to break his Grand Slam duck in 2011 (Murray 5/1 2011 Wimbledon Mens Outright).

Roger Federer (4/1 to win Wimbledon 2011) says he wants to end the year strongly and is eyeing tournament success in the Stockholm Open.

Former US Open and Wimbledon winner John McEnroe believes Andy Murray has what it takes to win his first grand slam at Flushing Meadows – but has warned the Scot he must be wary of Rafael Nadal (7/2 US Open Outright) and Roger Federer (13/8).

Andy Murray’s former coach Brad Gilbert feels the British number one’s new ‘positive and aggressive’ approach to tennis means he is on course to break his Grand Slam singles duck (3/1 Murray 2010 Men’s US Open).