After claiming three ATP titles in 2013, dynamic doubles duo Jamie Murray and John Peers have joined forces once again searching for more success in 2014 and perhaps a time machine.
What were the highlights of your off-season?
JAMIE MURRAY: It was nice not to have to pack and unpack a bag for an extended period at time. It was nice just to be at home.
JOHN PEERS: Mine was definitely getting on the golf course. I got out a few times at Sorrento (in Victoria), which was good.
What’s on your iTunes?
JAMIE MURRAY: I’ve been listening to that Counting Stars song, by One Republic.
JOHN PEERS: I don’t have iTunes at the moment.
JAMIE MURRAY: (laughs) He listens to Down Under (by Men at Work).
What was the last movie that you watched?
JAMIE MURRAY: I watched Rush and Runner, Runner on the plane.
JOHN PEERS: Parker.
Do you have any superstitions?
JAMIE MURRAY: Sometimes. I like taking the same shower each day in the locker room. I use the same toilet.
JOHN PEERS: I occasionally won’t step on the lines on the court.
If you could borrow a shot from another player, what would it be?
JAMIE MURRAY: It would be Milos Raonic’s serve for the next eight years of my career!
JOHN PEERS: Rafa’s returns.
If you could have a superpower what would it be?
JAMIE MURRAY: Um, I can’t answer that one actually.
JOHN PEERS: Probably travel. Time travel so then I don’t have to wait on planes anymore.
Apart from racquets, what’s in your tennis bag?
JAMIE MURRAY: I’ve got all sorts of things (but mainly) fitnessy gadgets, sweaty clothes.
JOHN PEERS: Nothing exciting but I think I’ve got a few golf tees lying around the bottom of my bag.
If you could trade places with a player for one day, who would that be?
JAMIE MURRAY: Roger Federer actually. I think he probably has the most to do. He’s the most in demand, he has to go through a lot of stuff off the court, rather than just on it, so it would be interesting to see what his life is like.
JOHN PEERS: Probably (Novak) Djokovic, just to see the way things work for him.
What are your goals for 2014?
JAMIE MURRAY: Just win. Win as much as we can (laughs).
JOHN PEERS: Just win as many matches as we can and probably play the end-of-year Championships.