Australian Open

Yuki Bhambri: 'I have nothing to lose against Andy Murray'

By Darren Plant, Senior Reporter

Published: January 19 2015 | 00:16

Last updated: January 19 2015 | 16:24

Indian qualifier Yuki Bhambri insists that he has nothing to lose when he takes on sixth seed Andy Murray in the first round of the Australian Open.

World number 314 Yuki Bhambri has revealed that he is hoping to use his run in the qualifying rounds to his advantage when he faces Andy Murray on the opening day of the Australian Open.

Bhambri, the former junior champion in Melbourne, has come through three matches to reach the main draw for the first time, and although he acknowledges that he is a huge underdog against the sixth seed, he has admitted that he is hoping that the Scot is a "bit rusty".

The 22-year-old is quoted by BBC Sport as saying: "I think it's a great experience. It's going to be fun, I've got absolutely nothing to lose, so I'm going to try and give it my best.

"I've got to serve great and try and stay with him. Hopefully he's a bit rusty, a bit nervous, and I can use that to my advantage."

The winner of the last-128 encounter will play either Alexander Kudryavtsev or Marinko Matosevic.