Andy Murray reveals “guns” inspiration

By Alexander Lawrie

SCOTS tennis ace Andy Murray has revealed his habit of flexing his muscles after playing a good shot was inspired by US comic Will Ferrell.

And the World number three is to warm up for a crack at next month’s US Open title with a special match against his comedy hero.

The British number one is to line-up against the Hollywood funnyman at the annual Arthur Ashe Kids’ Day at New York’s Flushing Meadow.

And after beating Rafael Nadal to reach last year’s final all the Scots Twitter addict could talk about was how “pumped” he was to meet his idol.

Andy Murray to be honoured with homecoming parade

By Michael MacLeod

TENNIS star Andy Murray will be treated to a spectacular homecoming party – whether or not he wins Wimbledon.

The Scottish Government are drawing up plans up to give the 22 year-old a hero’s welcome that he’ll never forget when he returns home from SW19.

The world number three would become the first Brit to win the exclusive championship since Fred Perry.

Far from hiding from the challenge, Murray even wore a t-shirt emblazoned with “1936” – the year Perry won the title – after his quarter final straight sets win against Spain’s Juan Carlos Ferrero on Wednesday.

He plays American Andy Roddick in the semi final tonight (fri) with the mouth-watering prospect of a final against former champion Roger Federer.

Scotland’s culture minister Michael Russell revealed that the Scottish Government want to embrace the Dunblane-born player with a special celebration.

He said: “Andy is a wonderful star and a tremendous sportsman.

“He will always deserve a homecoming celebration and he will always get one – win or lose, he is going to get one.”