Cool Andy Murray ready for Tomas Berdych battle

Andy Murray set his sights on getting the better of an old friend after ending home hopes in the Australian Open in ruthless style in Melbourne.

Murray silenced a 15,000-strong crowd on Rod Laver Arena by using all his experience to beat talented teenager Nick Kyrgios 6-3 7-6 (7/5) 6-3 yesterday and set up a clash with Czech Tomas Berdych, who had earlier dispatched Rafael Nadal in similar fashion.

Berdych is coached by Murray’s long-term friend and former assistant coach Dani Vallverdu, who — along with fitness trainer Jez Green — left the Murray camp at the end of last season.