ACE ALWAYS BEATS JOKER

ANDY MURRAY will take a new positive attitude into the Australian Open but insists: "I won't be out there giggling on the court."

The Scot, who turns 37 in May, admitted he was "not really enjoying" his tennis after ending last season by smashing his racket in frustration during defeat in Paris.

He then split with coach Ivan Lendl for a third time and arrived Down Under claiming this could be his final season if he continues to be dogged by injuries.

But before his 16th appearance at Melbourne Park, the five-time finalist here said: "I definitely feel like I'm enjoying it better. Part of that is obviously it's the mental side of it.

"Tennis is a difficult game in that respect. When you're struggling, you're obviously out there on your own, it can be difficult at times. Part of it is that.

"Also the way you're playing. When you know you're capable of doing more than what you are, if you're not happy with the way you're hitting forehands and backhands and serving and those sorts of things, there's the technical aspect as well.

"Fixing some of those problems has helped me feel better on the court. Definitely some focus on the mental side as well.

"Reframing the way you look at things definitely helps.