Andy Murray knows about creating improbable outcomes out of impossible odds.
Three years ago, Murray eradicated the ghosts haunting his nation defeating Novak Djokovic to capture the 2013 Wimbledon title ending a 77-year British title drought at The Championships.
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The pressure Murray withstood delivering the title back to Britain was daunting.
The prospect of Murray's former practice partner, Marcus Willis, upsetting seven-time Grand Slam champion Roger Federer in the Wimbledon second round may seem as realistic as the odds of the Fred Perry statue suddenly streaking across Centre Court.
But the world No. 2 does not completely discount the 772nd-ranked British qualifier pulling off what would be one of the biggest upsets in Wimbledon history when he faces the Grand Slam king.
"Look, I mean, anyone can beat anyone in the draw. Amazing things do happen in sport sometimes," Murray said when asked if Willis can create a seismic upset. "Obviously Roger's a massive, massive favorite going into the match. Yeah, I would expect him to win the match fairly comfortably.
"But Marcus' game style, it's pretty old school. He serve and volleys a lot. He uses a lot of slice. He hits the ball fairly flat. He has great hands. He has great feel. That's something that he's always, always had really, ever since I saw him play."
The two-time Grand Slam champion says Willis' attacking game, combined with his ability to draw opponents into awkward positions with his slice and flat drives, make him a uniquely problematic opponent.
"He's very, very different to a lot of the guys on the tour play now," Murray said. "That's something that hopefully if he keeps playing, I don't know what his plans are after this event, if he keeps playing, something that he needs to use to his advantage. Very few guys play like that now."
Murray, who gave Federer one of his worst grass-court defeats in the 2012 Olympic gold-medal match at Wimbledon, offered some simple advice for Willis: Have fun.
"Well, to enjoy it," Murray said when asked his advice for Willis. "I mean, who would have thought a few weeks ago he'd be in this position. So to get the opportunity to play against Roger, you know, he's arguably the best male player of all time currently on the court where he's had his most success, yeah, it's just amazing, an amazing opportunity for him.
"So just go out there, enjoy it, you know, give everything you've got really. I mean, tactically and stuff, he plays a completely different game to how most of the guys play and how I would approach the match. But I'm sure he'll have a great time out there. He's got a great personality. He's good fun to watch and listen to. I'm sure it will be entertaining tomorrow."
Willis, a teaching pro making his Grand Slam main-draw debut, has emerged as the feel-good story of Wimbledon. Murray said regardless of his result against Federer,
"Amazing story, great story. Well, for him to get the chance to play against Roger on Centre Court, I would imagine, I don't know if the schedule has been done yet, but it would be great if they played on Centre Court," Murray said. "Yeah, you don't see stories like that too often in tennis. It's really nice. Especially for it to be a British player doing it at Wimbledon is great. So I'm hoping he plays well tomorrow and enjoys it 'cause it's a great chance and opportunity for him."
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