Andy Murray has exposed the musical differences that set him apart from fellow British stars.
Wimbledon title hopeful Murray has revealed James Ward's Taylor Swift obsession and exposed Jamie Baker's guitar limitations, in a typically sharp-witted take-down.
Ward and Baker have joined Murray for warm-weather training sessions in Miami, which is where the weaknesses for Swift and simple strumming first caught his attention.
Murray told BBC Sport: "When the guys come out to Miami they normally stay with me and sometimes I'll pick them up from the airport. We work hard and have a good time, although you find out some interesting things about each other.
"I didn't know Wardy well two years ago, then when we started spending more time together, got to know each other better, it was just beneficial for both of us I think.
"He flew over with me last December for the training block in Miami and his musical taste was interesting. I don't mind Taylor Swift but that was all he was playing.
"It's probably not something he would let people know he listens to, but I am happy to reveal that for him.
"One year I went to pick up Jamie Baker and he came out of the airport with a guitar over his shoulder. I had no idea he was bringing it and when he showed up I thought: 'What's he done? Why he has done that'?
"It turned out he'd just started learning it and could play about two verses of Wonderwall. We spent the whole time just pleading with him to please shut up!"
Murray says there will have to be "ground rules" the next time he invites anyone to join him for the sessions.
He and Ward have reached the third round at Wimbledon and play on Saturday, with Murray tackling Italian Andreas Seppi and Ward facing Canadian Vasek Pospisil.
It will be Ward's first appearance at the last-32 stage, an indication his training alongside Murray is having a swift impact.
Source: PA
