Andy Murray has insisted he is not feeling any added pressure of defending his US Open title ahead of the final Grand Slam tournament of the year.

Last year the Scot managed to end his wait for Grand Slam glory, as he claimed the title at Flushing Meadows before going on to win Wimbledon this summer.

Murray has struggled for form at both the Rogers Cup and the Cincinnati Open in recent weeks but believes he will head into the US Open much more relaxed than at previous events.

With questions about his ability to win Wimbledon or any of the Grand Slams now answered over the last year, the 26-year-old is feeling less pressure going into the New York tournament.

He said: “Coming into the US Open last year, I didn’t know if I’d ever win a Grand Slam.

“I’d lost in the final quite a few times and was doubting myself. To finally get over that hurdle helps a lot going into Slams. I feel more comfortable in the latter stages of tournaments.”

Murray is listed as +275 to win the second US Open title of his career, with world number one Novak Djokovic at +188 to be crowned champion at Flushing Meadows this year.