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Murray and Kerber named International Tennis Federation world champions

  • Tennis

Britain’s Andy Murray and Angelique Kerber of Germany have been named as the 2016 men’s and women’s world

2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games, on June 6 during the French Open at Roland Garros.The award for Andy

Murray rounds off a superb year for the 29-year-old, which has seen him win Wimbledon, the men’s singles

It means a lot to me to be named ITF world champion," said Murray."

Andy Murray and Angelique Kerber have both been rewarded for their hard work and dedication with exceptional

Our two doubles world champions, Jamie Murray and Bruno Soares, and Caroline Garcia and Kristina Mladenovic


Reid secures year-ending world number one ranking after reaching final of NEC Wheelchair Tennis Masters

  • Wheelchair Tennis

Great Britain’s Gordon Reid ensured he will end the year as world number one after reaching the NEC Wheelchair Tennis Masters men’s singles final with victory over France’s Stéphane Houdet at the Lee Valley Hockey and Tennis Centre at Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park in London.

British tennis player to finish 2016 as world number one.He follows in the footsteps of fellow Scots Andy

Murray, leader of the men’s singles rankings, and Jamie Murray, who is part of the world's best men's

event.Wagner eased to a 6-2, 6-1 triumph over South Korea’s Kyu-Seung Kim, while Erenlib overcame Britain’s Andy


Houdet and Reid to battle for world number one spot at Wheelchair Tennis Masters

  • Wheelchair Tennis

Stephane Houdet of France and Great Britain’s Gordon Reid will be aiming to finish 2016 at the top of the men’s singles wheelchair tennis standings with the 2016 NEC Masters, the final chance to gain important ranking points, beginning in London tomorrow.

I have watched Novak [Djokovic] and Andy [Murray] at the ATP World Tour Finals fighting for this too


Argentina seeking to end run of Davis Cup final defeats against Croatia

  • Tennis

Argentina will be seeking to end a run of agonising defeats when they meet Croatia in the Davis Cup final due to begin in Zagreb tomorrow. 

hoping that this long quest for the Cup title will come to an end," Del Potro, who beat world number one Andy

Murray when Argentina knocked out defending champions Great Britain in the semi-finals in September,


Sublime Murray wins ATP World Tour Finals and stays as world number one

  • Tennis

Britain's Andy Murray claimed a superb straight sets victory over Novak Djokovic to win the Association

for the first time in his career.After overtaking Djokovic as world number one earlier this month, Murray

the back-to-back Olympic champion who proved too strong.Some thought that double Wimbledon champion Murray

broke in the first to make it 5-3 with a fine forehand winner, before going on to take the set.Andy Murray

second set the writing was on the wall for the defending champion, who was looking for a sixth title, as Murray

It’s a very special day, playing against Novak in a match like this," said Murray after his win on the


Murray and Djokovic to contest world number one spot and title at ATP World Tour Finals

  • Tennis

Andy Murray and Novak Djokovic will square off in the final of the Association of Tennis Professionals

Britain's Murray overtook Serbian Djokovic at the top of the world rankings earlier this month but he

 In the first set Murray was uncharacteristically error-prone and at 6-5 behind he conceded three

saving two, he sent the ball crashing into the net as the Canadian drew first blood.It looked like Murray

but he broke back to love before going on to level the match 7-5 in the tiebreak.In the final set, Murray

I didn't expect to play a long one with someone with a serve like Milos," said Murray."I'm tired.


World number one Murray books place in last four of ATP World Tour Finals with victory over Wawrinka

  • Tennis

World number one Andy Murray booked his place in the last four of the Association of Tennis Professionals

He's played very well in this event," said Murray."

Murray, the Wimbledon champion and Olympic gold medallist, showed little sign of fatigue during the encounter

Japan’s Kei Nishikori on Wednesday (November 16) and emerged victorious from a tense first set.Andy Murray

by winning the first set against Stanislas Wawrinka ©Getty ImagesWith his semi-final berth assured, Murray

The first set was tight - there weren't many chances," added Murray."


Raonic beats Thiem to secure last four spot at ATP World Tour Finals

  • Tennis

Canada's Milos Raonic battled past rising star Dominic Thiem of Austria to reach the last four at the Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) World Tour Finals for the first time in his career at the O2 Arena in London.

trophy on Sunday (November 20).His opponent in the last four will be decided tomorrow, with Britain's Andy

Murray taking on Switzerland's Stanislas Wawrinka and Japan's Kei Nishikori facing Marin Cilic of Croatia.Murray

commanding display in a match which lasted just 69 minutes.The result ensures he keeps the pressure on Murray


Murray battles past Nishikori to continue unbeaten run at ATP World Tour Finals

  • Tennis

World number one Andy Murray proved his champion credentials with a superb win from a set down against

first set 11-9 in a tie break against the Japanese star, who knocked him out of this year's US Open.But Murray

The 29-year-old has not yet qualified for the semi-finals but is in pole position to do so.Britain's Andy

Murray required three tough sets to beat Kei Nishikori ©Getty ImagesIt was also Murray's 21st victory

Murray said."


Djokovic books last four place at ATP World Tour Finals

  • Tennis

Defending champion Novak Djokovic became the first man to book his place in the semi-finals of the Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) World Tour Finals as he dispatched Canada's Milos Raonic at the O2 in London.

The Serbian, who lost his world number one ranking to Britain's Andy Murray earlier this month, won two

 Murray and Japan's Kei Nishikori will square off both looking for a second win, while Switzerland's



Djokovic comes from behind to begin ATP World Tour Finals with victory

  • Tennis

Novak Djokovic came from behind to open his Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) World Tour Finals campaign with victory at the O2 in London today.

grand slam winner is seeded second for the event after losing his number one position to Britain's Andy

Murray earlier this month.The Scot has taken over as the rankings leader following a superb run of results

today, 6-3, 6-4.The group named after American John McEnroe will then take centre stage tomorrow, with Murray


Argentine Olympic Committee support women's race in Buenos Aires

  • PASO

The Argentine Olympic Committee (COA) was a supporter of the fifth edition of the annual "Women Run" in capital city Buenos Aires.

medal - a silver for tennis player Juan Martín del Potro who lost the men's singles final to Britain's Andy

Murray.


Murray eyes maiden ATP World Tour Finals victory in London

  • Tennis

World number one Andy Murray will aim to secure a maiden Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) World

defending champion and could equal Roger Federer’s record of six titles, having also triumphed back in 2008.Murray

completed by Switzerland’s Stan Wawrinka and Japan’s Kei Nishikori, who will also meet on Monday.Andy Murray


Alan Hubbard: Why King Andy trumps other Olympic aces for SPOTY award

  • Inside the Blogs

Never mind the electoral hullabaloo that has been going on across the Atlantic. The Big Vote is about to happen in the UK.

Being number one is the pinnacle of all the ambitions of every player," said Novak Djokovic, the man Murray

than any other nation - 15 - and improved on their medal haul for the fifth consecutive Olympics.Andy Murray

 For me,in such an productive year the  young man  who runs Murray closest is the brilliant

seasons now only three have been at the pinnacle – Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal and Novak DjokovicNow Murray

Advantage Sir Andy...