US Open 2015: Andy Murray targets instant returns as history calls for Brit Jo Konta September 6, 2015 Britain’s Andy Murray plans to unsettle big-serving Kevin Anderson with the power of his returns as he bids to seal a place in the US Open quarter-final tonight. World No14 Anderson has a clear weapon. The 29-year-old South African served 17 aces as he dispatched Austria’s Dominic Thiem in the third round at Flushing Meadows, [...]
Murray survives scare to squeeze past Mannarino September 4, 2015 BRITAIN’S Andy Murray fought back from two sets down to squeeze past plucky Frenchman Adrian Mannarino and force his way into the third round of the US Open at Flushing Meadows last night. Third seed Murray was staring down the barrel of defeat after dropping the opening two sets but battled back to dominate the [...]
Murray masters mirth to march past erratic Kyrgios at US Open September 3, 2015 BRITAIN’S Andy Murray admitted he had to stop himself from laughing as he reeled off a fourth consecutive win over wild child Nick Kyrgios to reach the second round of the US Open. Murray stayed cool in the face of a Kyrgios performance that veered from scintillating to scratchy to defeat the Australian 20-year-old 7-5, [...]
Us Open 2015: Andy Murray set for showdown with bad boy Nick Kyrgios August 27, 2015 Britain’s Andy Murray will begin his quest for a third grand slam title with an opening round clash against controversial Australian Nick Kyrgios at the US Open, which starts on Monday. World No37 Krygios was fined $10,000 earlier this month after making a lewd comment about French Open winner Stan Wawrinka’s girlfriend as the pair [...]
Tim Henman: Impending fatherhood will help Andy Murray win grand slams August 26, 2015 Former British No1 Tim Henman believes Andy Murray has mastered his self-destructive tendencies to hit the form of his career, and expects the Scot’s imminent fatherhood to encourage that trend. Murray heads to the US Open next week buoyed by a strong start to the hard-court season, which followed his virtually single-handed defeat of [...]
Murray ends Djokovic hoodoo by defeating Serb to lift Rogers Cup August 16, 2015 BRITAIN’S Andy Murray warmed up for this month’s US Open by dispatching world No1 Novak Djokovic during a brutal encounter in the final of the Rogers Cup last night. Murray prevailed 6-4, 4-6, 6-3 to end an eight-match hoodoo, dating back to his success over the Serbian in the 2013 Wimbledon final, to secure his [...]
Murray inspires Britain to historic Davis Cup glory July 19, 2015 TEARFUL Davis Cup hero Andy Murray admits Great Britain are “punching above their weight” after he led them into the competition’s semi-finals for the first time since 1981 yesterday. Murray came from a set down to record a hugely gutsy win over Gilles Simon that earned Britain a 3-1 victory over France and a last-four [...]
Wimbledon 2015: Novak Djokovic now wants to copy Serena Williams feat July 12, 2015 World No1 Novak Djokovic has vowed to replicate the dominance of fellow Wimbledon champion Serena Williams after successfully defending his crown with victory over seven-time winner Roger Federer yesterday. A ruthless Djokovic overpowered Federer in four sets, 7-6 (7-1), 6-7 (10-12), 6-4, 6-3, in two hours and 56 minutes to seal a third title [...]
Lewis Hamilton turned away from Wimbledon final for not wearing a jacket and tie July 12, 2015 Lewis Hamilton was refused entry to Wimbledon's Royal Box today for breaching the dress code. Read more: Djokovic wins richest ever final over Federer The reigning Formula 1 world champion was invited by the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club to the men's singles final but failed to turn up with the necessary jacket [...]
Wimbledon 2015: Serena Williams overcomes Garbine Muguruza to win sixth Wimbledon title July 11, 2015 Serena Williams has defeated Spain’s Garbine Muguruza to win Wimbledon for the sixth time and hold the so-called “Serena Slam” – all four Grand Slams at the same time. The top seed won in straight sets, overcoming Muguruza 6-4, 6-4. She also won the £1.88m prize money the All England Club awarded to singles champions [...]