Fish blocks Murray's path

Mardy Fish hopes to net his biggest prize by capturing the scalp of tournament favourite Andy Murray in the AEGON Championships at Queen’s Club today.

American Fish, the tournament’s number eight seed, faces the Briton on the centre court later buoyed by praise from Murray ahead of their encounter.

Fish despatched Feliciano Lopez 6-1 6-4 and although Murray made light work of beating Guillermo Garcia-Lopez 6-4 6-4 in his third round clash, the Scot acknowledged that he will have to step up a level against Fish.

“Fish is a very good grass court player,” said Murray. “I will have to raise my level to beat him.

“I have played him a few times and we get on well. Like I say, he’s a very good grass court player.

“He has a big serve and likes to come to the net. He likes short points, so, you know, I’ll have to pass and return well.”