Janko Tipsarevic refused to be intimidated by Andy Murray ahead of their third round French Open clash claiming the World No.3 will "eat me alive" if he shows any fear.

Serbian Tipsarevic is one of the most flamboyant figures on the ATP circuit and has won two of his four previous encounters against Murray.

And with a fourth-round place on the line for the winner, Tipsarevic, ranked No.65 in the world, fully intends to send Murray scampering over the clay of Roland Garros.

"He is probably the best defender on tour but I'll rely on the fact he's still, in my opinion, not 100 per cent comfortable on clay," he said. "My idea will be to move him as much as possible.

"I've beaten him two times so being scared of him would be pretty stupid.

"Psychologically, when I play against a top player, in my head something is telling me that if I go back and stop doing what I know best, which is attack, he's going to eat me alive.

"In the past few years, when I play against top guys, I'm mainly brave. I have enough years on tour not to be afraid of a top-ten player."