Murray: Favourite's tag not a burden

Andy Murray insisted being favourite for the Australian Open title did not weigh heavily on him after he crashed out in the fourth round to Spain’s Fernando Verdasco.

Andy Murray insisted being favourite for the Australian Open title did not weigh heavily on him after he crashed out in the fourth round to Spain’s Fernando Verdasco.

The world number four, who arrived in Melbourne as favourite for the trophy after an unbeaten start to the year, was adamant the tag had not been a distraction during his quest for a maiden grand slam.

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