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Andy Murray has top tip for Roger Federer as legend faces his first ever match in Scotland – avoid deep-fried Mars bars

World No 1 gives his pal and Oz Open champ advice on local 'cuisine' for their charity appearance in Glasgow in November

ANDY MURRAY warned Roger Federer against trying deep-fried Mars bars after the Swiss ace agreed to his first appearance in Scotland.

Murray will face Aussie Open champion Fed in a charity match in Glasgow.

 Roger Federer would be bananas to try a deep-fried Mars bar, says Andy Murray
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Roger Federer would be bananas to try a deep-fried Mars bar, says Andy MurrayCredit: Getty Images

But despite being a proud Scot, Muzza had some cautionary advice for his pal about the local ‘cuisine’ ahead of their November 7 clash.


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He joked: “Don’t try the fried Mars bars. I tried one for the first time last year and it was horrific. Stay away!”

Federer won his 18th Grand Slam  title in Melbourne last month, beating Rafael Nadal.

His success, at 35, came after a long spell out injured.

And Murray, 29, said he might now  reduce his own schedule to prolong his career.

Britain's world No 1 said: “Him and Rafa were both coming back from a significant period out and  maybe that’s something we can all learn from.”

JO KONTA and Heather Watson led Britain to a 3-0 Fed Cup win over Latvia.

They won the singles,  Laura Robson and Jocelyn Rae  took the doubles.

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World No 1 Murray has given pal Federer firm dietary advice for his Scotland tripCredit: PA:Press Association
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