ANDY Murray has admitted he is not yet a complete player as he attempts to win his maiden grand slam title at the Australian Open.

The 22-year-old has been feted for his counter-punching style of play from the back of the court, which helped him rise to a careerbest ranking of number two in the world late last year.

But as he attempts to make his major breakthrough success Murray believes he must add new aspects to his game.

He spent a large part of the off-season at his training base in Miami working on his game at the net and the fruits of that labour were in evidence at the Hopman Cup in Perth a fortnight ago when he showed a greater desire to come forward.

While he admits he is still more comfortable slugging it out from the baseline, the Scot is eager to mix up his game as he looks to claim an elusive grand slam title.

‘‘I like being a counterpuncher.

I’ve always played that way,’’ he said.

‘‘It’s a little different to the way the other guys at the top play. It’s given me a lot of success, but there’s things I need to work on and practice to add to my game, like at the net.

‘‘I did that in December and the first tournament I played at the Hopman Cup.

‘‘It’s not so much my net game and the volleys when I’m there. It’s more about deciding the times to come to the net and making sure you pick the right shots.

‘‘Guys are so quick now, and pass so well and return so well that you can’t just expect to charge forward and get away with it.’’ Murray opens his Australian Open campaign today against giant South African Kevin Anderson, who is ranked 147 in the world.

The Scot will be aiming to break a 74-year drought for British men at major events but, after being asked the question on the subject, the fifth seed said it did not even enter his thoughts before a grand slam.

‘‘I get asked about it a lot in the build-up to all of the slams, but it is so irrelevant to the way I play or approach my matches,’’ he said.

‘‘When I’m on the court it’s the last thing I’m thinking about.

‘‘I’m not thinking how many years it’s been since a Brit won a grand slam. I’m just thinking how I’m going to win the match and win the next point.”