SHANGAI – Roger Federer believes Andy Murray is capable of taking over his mantle as world number one.
Report by BBC Sport
Following his US Open victory, Murray said he was targeting the consistency over the coming year to make him the world’s best player.
The Swiss said: “Yes, he can do it. He should be able to have that goal. He has results that back up his chances.
“His next nine months are going to be extremely interesting to follow. I hope for him he can achieve it eventually.”
The 17-time Grand Slam winner joins Murray and Novak Djokovic in China for this week’s US Open.
The Scot, who is defending his title, arrives after losing in the semi-finals of the Rakuten Open in Tokyo on Sunday to Canada’s Milos Raonic.
That was Murray’s first tournament since his maiden Grand Slam win in New York in September.
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After breaking his Majors duck at the US Open, Murray is currently third in the world.
