Murray focused on staying grounded

Andy Murray has vowed not to led stardom go to his head as he prepares to begin his quest for Wimbledon glory.

Murray takes on American Robert Kendrick in the first round tomorrow as second favourite for the title behind five-time champion Roger Federer, and is seeded to meet the Swiss star in the final after Rafael Nadal’s withdrawal through injury.

The 22-year-old would be the first British winner of the men’s singles since 1936 and knows lifting the title on July 5 would be a potentially life-changing experience.

But he is determined not to become a prima donna and hopes to follow the example of England star David Beckham – who shares the same management group - when it comes to dealing with the spotlight.

“It’s just one of those things, if you can keep the same friends, the same people you have around you and just try and be true to yourself and do things that are important to you...” Murray said.

“I think when you start changing as a person and getting an inflated opinion of yourself, and having a big ego, is when it becomes a problem."