Murray’s moment has arrived – Rusedski

Andy Murray winning the US Open could prove a turning point in his rivalry with Novak Djokovic, says former British No 1 Greg Rusedski.

Djokovic has won six of the last nine grand slams and also dominated his duels with the Scot, losing only twice in 15 meetings.

They arrive in New York, however, in very different veins of form, Murray on a high after winning Wimbledon and an Olympic gold medal, while Djokovic is struggling for fitness and confidence following early exits in both tournaments.

Murray opens up against the Czech Lukas Rosol in today’s evening session as arguably favourite to clinch the title, but Rusedski believes there is more at stake than just silverware in Flushing Meadows.

“I think it’ll be a battle between those guys for the next few years now and that’s why this US Open is so intriguing,” said Rusedski.

“Before Wimbledon it was like, just hand the trophy to Djokovic, but now it’s shifted ever so fractionally and that’s what makes it so exciting, because, if Murray wins, that’s two majors apiece this year, which hasn’t happened in a long while, and there could be a real shift of the guard.

“But then there’s also a distinct argument that Djokovic is the greatest player of all time if he gets back to the streak he was on. I don’t think he has a losing record against anyone on the planet, that shows just how good the guy is.”

Rusedski, though, feels Murray’s moment may finally have arrived.

“You feel Andy maybe has the slight edge, but discount Djokovic at your peril,” he said.

“He held all four majors at the same time going into Wimbledon, so he’s a brilliant champion.

“But it does feel like this is Murray’s time.

“If he’s healthy and fit, it’s his opportunity to take advantage and step up.”

Greg Rusedski; feels Murray has a slight edge.