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McIlroy asked rhetorically, referring to the Scot's final-day recovery at Carnoustie in 1999.

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The team are undefeated in the Premier League, but having drawn five of their first six games – the most recent being last week's stalemate at Loftus Road – the home supporters are hardly enthused with the manager, Alex McCleish, and still doubt the Scot's credentials following his summer move from Birmingham.

Squad sheets: Aston Villa v Wigan Athletic 2011

However, the urgency of the Scot's gathering dilemma has little to do with the swing of his racket, which he claims is in a groove during practice and yet is such a liability in a competitive environment that he cannot beat players who might be passable hitting partners.

Britain's Andy Murray looking like the Hamlet of tennis after latest loss | Kevin Mitchell 2011

When the Scot's wretched form hit a new low in Miami on Friday – defeat by an American qualifier for the second time in a fortnight – he did more than bomb out of another lesser tournament; he encouraged the dread that his quest for a grand slam might be terminally damaged.

Britain's Andy Murray looking like the Hamlet of tennis after latest loss | Kevin Mitchell 2011

It is frightening to think what Djokovic would do to Murray in the Scot's current form and frame of mind, and the temptation is to ascribe Murray's decline, at least partly, to his defeat in Melbourne.

Britain's Andy Murray looking like the Hamlet of tennis after latest loss | Kevin Mitchell 2011

Saha also witnessed the manager's methods at close quarters and it is fair to say that he did not enjoy one particular aspect of the Scot's repertoire.

Louis Saha warns opponents there may be Manchester United backlash 2011

There is no denying the Scot's resilience and determination, however.

Andy Murray lives dangerously for US Open survival against Robin Haase 2011

But when his first serve of the game, which Nadal failed to return, won a roar from the stands, it was clear the crowd would do their best to be the Scot's following wind.

Andy Murray fans dared to dream of an unlikely win over Rafael Nadal 2011

Scot's a savanthe seems to be able to think like a shark, seems able to parse their secrets better than anyone.

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Sir Alex Ferguson hailed Barcelona as the strongest team he has confronted as a manager after the Catalans claimed their fourth European Cup at Manchester United's expense, although this chastening experience has not dented the Scot's enthusiasm to attempt to overhaul "the best team in Europe".

Sir Alex Ferguson: No one has given United a hiding like Barcelona did 2011