Andy Murray's Australian Open favourite tag riles Novak Djokovic
Defending Australian Open champion Novak Djokovic has spoken out against the bookies decision to rate Andy Murray - the worlds fourth-ranked player - as equal favourite for the tournament alongside Roger Federer.
Asked whether he felt that Murray had overtaken him in the public imagination, Djokovic replied indignantly What is his ranking against my ranking? I have all respect for Murray, Djokovic added. I like him as a person and as a player.
"Hes done a lot in the last couple of months, and hes a very talented player who we can expect to win some Grand Slams in the future.
But you cannot put him as one of the favourites next to Roger and Rafa and myself here at the Australian Open.
Djokovic remains a long way ahead of Murray on rankings points, with 10,650 to Murrays 7190. But he will lose a significant number of those if he does not repeat his 2008 feat of winning this tournament. (from Telegraph )