London, Jan. 7 : British tennis star Andy Murray has said that money has never been a reason for him to chase or achieve glory in the sport.

Murray, who has so far earned 3.9 million pounds in his career, was quoted by The Sun as sayingin Doha, Qatar: “Money was never the reason why I played tennis. It is obviously something that comes with it. Tennis players do very well for themselves.”

“But, if you start just playing for money and chasing it, then it can affect your game. Becoming a better player and winning a Grand Slam is what counts,” he added.

Abu Dhabi, UAE  - Andy Murray remains more excited about his fast-improving Australian Open chances than even the 250,000-dollar prize packet he stands to win in the final with Rafael Nadal at the Capitala Championship in Abu Dhabi.

Murray reached the Saturday title showdown as he beat Roger Federer in three sets at the exhibition.

"It's always a challenge playing Roger," said the Scot, ranked fourth. "I've got the better of him on a few occasions, but in the big one we played, at the US Open final, he beat me pretty badly.

London  - Andy Murray has fulfilled predictions by leaving his former home-grown management to sign with the Hollywood-style agency which also represents football star David Beckham.

The world number four Scot will begin in two months with 19 Entertainment, which works with Los Angeles show business powerhouse CAA.

Also along for the ride is Murray's doubles-only elder brother Jamie.

London, Nov. 26 ; British tennis star and world number four Andy Murray says that he plans to get fatter at Christmas, and has no intention of losing it.

Murray, who weighs 13 stone at present, says that he wants to put on weight to bring even more power to his game. He is looking to put on up to eight pounds.

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London, Nov. 20 : British tennis star Andy Murray and his family have had an unforgettable 2008, but his future targets seem to be more mundane.

According to The Sun, Murray may be ranked as the fourth best tennis player in the world, but what he now desperately wants is to pass his driving test and to get another dog.

When asked what his major ambitions were, Murray said: “To get another dog. I was walking the dog in Wimbledon Common the other day and this guy said my results have improved since I got my first dog - maybe there is something in that. I also want to pass my driving test.”