Cahill rules out Murray link-up

Andy Murray's hopes of appointing Darren Cahill as coach have evaporated after the Australian ruled himself out of the running.

Murray is on the search for a new coach after his split with Miles Maclagan last week and had admitted Cahill, who formerly coached both Lleyton Hewitt and Andre Agassi, was someone he could well approach. However, Cahill has turned his back on a potential partnership which he believes would be far too time-consuming.

Cahill told ESPN: "Andy's one of the best players on the Tour right now but from what I understand, he's looking for a full-time coach. I've got my ESPN duties and also work with Adidas. I can't be full-time for anyone."

Murray announced his working relationship with Maclagan had come to an end last week after two-and-a-half years following a difference of opinion.

It is believed former Great Britain Davis Cup player Maclagan was unhappy with the involvement of Alex Corretja as a part-time coaching consultant.

But the 24-year-old considers the Spaniard a valuable part of his team and it was Maclagan who ended up leaving his post.

However, Murray is refusing to be rushed into a decision over the appointment of what will be the fourth coach of his professional career after previously working with Mark Petchey and Brad Gilbert. Instead, he will review things after the US Open which starts later this month.

Cahill's anticipation of any approach came after Murray had been beaten in the final of the Farmers Classic by Sam Querrey on Sunday night.

Murray lost 5-7 7-6 (7/2) 6-3 to the defending champion and second seed in Los Angeles after accepting a late invitation to compete following the withdrawal of Novak Djokovic.

However, the Dunblane-born player performed erratically on his way to the final and squandered the chance to seal the title with a match point in the second set.