Embed from Getty Images Novak Djokovic has finally claimed his first Roland Garros title as the world number one recovered from a set down to beat Andy Murray 3-6 6-1 6-2 6-4. Murray found the right balance of patient and offensive tennis earlier on to clinch the opener, but ...
Read More »FRENCH OPEN SEMIFINAL REVIEW: Murray sets up Djokovic showdown as Serena overcomes Bertens
Embed from Getty Images Andy Murray is through to his first French Open final as the Brit knocked out the defending champion Stan Wawrinka 6-4 6-2 4-6 6-2. Murray produced an astute display in the first two sets, using his solid tennis and attacking play to subdue his Swiss ...
Read More »FRENCH OPEN QUARTERFINAL REVIEW: Murray grinds down Gasquet as Serena battles into semis
Embed from Getty Images Andy Murray is through to the semi-finals of the French Open after the Brit outlasted Richard Gasquet 5-7 7-6 6-0 6-2. The first two sets were very tight as both players displayed high quality tennis but once Murray had taken the second set tie-break, the ...
Read More »FRENCH OPEN FOURTH ROUND REVIEW: Murray tops Isner as Serena, Djokovic win rain delayed matches
Embed from Getty Images Embed from Getty Images Andy Murray has booked his place in the quarterfinals of the French Open after the Brit dispatched John Isner 7-6 6-4 6-3. Murray crucially edged a dramatic first set tiebreak as Isner couldn’t capitalise on his opportunities, but the world number two ...
Read More »FRENCH OPEN ROUND THREE REVIEW: Murray sees off Karlovic as injured Nadal withdraws
Embed from Getty Images Andy Murray has sealed his place in the fourth round of the French Open as the Brit defeated the big server Ivo Karlovic 6-1 6-4 7-6. Murray had been pushed to five sets in the previous rounds but he was in control for most parts ...
Read More »FRENCH OPEN ROUND TWO REVIEW: Murray goes the distance again as Serena marches on
Embed from Getty Images Andy Murray has progressed into the third round but was once again pushed to five sets, this time by Mathias Bourgue, a wildcard. The Brit, who comfortably led by a set and a break, found himself down two sets to one due to the remarkable ...
Read More »FRENCH OPEN ROUND ONE REVIEW: Murray survives but Kerber crashes out
Embed from Getty Images Andy Murray has reached the second round of the French Open, but needed five sets and two days to finally overcome Radek Stephanek 3-6 3-6 6-0 6-3 7-5. Due to bad light, the match had been suspended in the fourth set as the Czech’s exceptional ...
Read More »French Open draw announced: Murray to play qualifier in first round
Embed from Getty Images Andy Murray will face a qualifier in his opening match at Roland Garros, as the Brit attempts to win his third grand slam title of his career. Should the world number two progress through the draw, he could face big servers Ivo Karlovic and John ...
Read More »Murray sees off Djokovic to claim Italian Open title
Embed from Getty Images Andy Murray has boosted his credentials as a legitimate contender for the upcoming French Open, after the Brit defeated Novak Djokovic 6-3 6-3 for his first Rome title. Both players had to deal with the heavy conditions and light rain which left the world number ...
Read More »Rising tennis ace Casper Ruud: “One must be good at everything to succeed in tennis today”
The Sports Lowdown brings you an exclusive article with one of the best junior tennis players in the world about his goals and life as a professional player, his commercial deal with IMG and thoughts on the evolution of tennis. Article and interview conducted by Erik Andreassen. Casper Ruud ...
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