New coach, new ambition for Murray

Andy Murray has admitted he needs to improve his overall game rather than certain aspects if he wants to end his Grand Slam hoodoo, and a new coach could be the springboard for that.

The British number one reached his second Grand Slam final at the beginning of 2010, where Roger Federer beat him in the final again just like he did at the Australian Open in 2008.

It was that defeat which signalled a slump in Murray's game that continued all the way through to Wimbledon, where he was defeated at the semi-final stage. The online tennis odds have suggested he should have done better this season.

Now Murray faces going into this year's US Open without a coach after he parted ways with Miles Maclagan, something he described as a "hard decision".

The involvement of Alex Corretja as a part-time coaching consultant was thought to be behind the split, but Murray is confident this set-back will not hamper his preparations during the hard court season leading up to Flushing Meadow.

He has stated previous good victories over both Federer and Nadal five him confidence looking to the future and he hopes a new coaching set-up can help him become world number one and also win that elusive first Grand Slam.

"I don't think I need to make huge changes in my game. I just need to become a better player all around," the world number four said.

"Hopefully by getting a new coach and a new coaching team in place that will help me do that and achieve my goals."

The US Open betting odds currently suggest he is in with a chance of winning that tournament, although he will need to up his game.

Murray's new coach could be Darren Cahill, an Australian who has previously worked with Andre Agassi and Lleyton Hewitt.

The 44-year-old is currently working as a tennis analyst for ESPN but remains highly regarded throughout the game and is favourite to take over the role and hopefully help Murray win that first Grand Slam.