Last Updated: Sat, 04 Jul 2009 11:19
Andy Murray is already targeting success at the US Open after crashing out of Wimbledon at the semi-final stage against Andy Roddick.
The 22-year-old British number one and world number three was hoping to become the first British man in 71 years to reach the final. However, he was defeated in four sets 6-4, 4-6, 7-6 (9-7), 7-6 (7-5) by the American, who he had a 6-2 winning record against in previous meetings.
Instead of becoming the first Briton to reach the final since Bunny Austin in 1938 and then having a chance to secure the first singles title since Fred Perry in 1936, Murray joins Mike Sangster, Roger Taylor and Tim Henman as a losing semi-finalist. Despite the disappointment, the Scot is now aiming to pick up his first Grand Slam crown in the US Open.
"I'll move on very quickly and come back stronger," Murray told BBC Sport.
"It's a pathetic attitude to lose one match and let it ruin your year. I've always said the US Open is my best chance and I'll give it my best shot."
He added: "I believe I can win a Grand Slam, whether it's Wimbledon or US Open or Australia or whatever, I'm going to give myself chances."
Roddick will now face Roger Federer in Sunday's final and Murray feels he has a great chance to come out on top against the Swiss star at the third time of asking.
"If he serves like that, he's got a chance against anyone," said Murray.
"If someone serves at 130mph consistently throughout the match, it's very tough to break them - especially on a court like this that's quick."