Andy Murray has said that he will take the step to win a grand slam title following his exit from the Australian Open at the semi-final stage.

The Scot lost to eventual winner Novak Djokovic in the last four of the competition in Melbourne after a gruelling match.

Though he had previously reached the final of the event twice, he said that he had made a “huge turnaround” in his game and was “much more positive” about his form.

Murray was confident about the prospect of becoming the first British man to win a major since Fred Perry, insisting: "I am going to win one."

The match against Djokovic saw Murray on court for five hours as he went toe to toe with the Serb. Though disappointed, the British number one said that he could be optimistic about the year ahead.

"It was a long, long match,” he said.

“One of the longest I have ever played on the tour and probably one of the highest standards as well.

"I feel way, way better coming away from the Australian Open this year than I did last year and much, much more positive about my game and the future.

“I'm really looking forward to the rest of the year now."