Embed from Getty Images History will not be kind on several of 2016s most successful people but Andy Murray should not be amongst them. Despite being voted Britain’s best ever sportsman in a recent poll, he is far from universally popular in this country. A search of twitter during ...
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Murray tops Djokovic to secure No.1 ranking and first London title
Embed from Getty Images Andy Murray has retained his world number one ranking as the Brit saw off long-term rival Novak Djokovic 6-3 6-4 to clinch the ATP World Tour Finals title in London and conclude a memorable year for British tennis. Murray was clinical throughout and capitalised on a ...
Read More »Murray and Djokovic to clash in London finale for world number one ranking
Embed from Getty Images Andy Murray and Novak Djokovic will do battle for the world number one ranking in the final of the ATP World Tour Finals in London, as both players secured contrasting wins to set up a blockbuster and fitting finale. Novak Djokovic progressed by demolishing Kei Nishikori ...
Read More »Murray dealt tough group in season-ending finals in London
Embed from Getty Images The groups for the ATP World Tour Finals in London have been announced and new world number one Andy Murray has been placed in a difficult group, as the Brit seeks his first title at the season-ending event and aims to retain his number one spot. ...
Read More »Murray edges Isner to clinch Paris crown and confirm world No.1 status
Embed from Getty Images Andy Murray followed up his extraordinary achievement of becoming the world number one by downing John Isner 6-3 6-7 6-4 to secure his first Paris Masters title in Bercy. The Brit needed to hold off his opponent late on to clinch the opener but Isner eventually hit back ...
Read More »Murray edges closer to No.1 spot with Shanghai title win over Bautista Agut
Embed from Getty Images Andy Murray has moved nearer to potentially becoming the new world number one as the Brit captured the Shanghai Rolex Masters title with a 7-6 6-1 win over Roberto Bautista Agut. Murray was made to work in the opener as he conceded his serve after failing ...
Read More »CHINA OPEN TENNIS REVIEW: Murray claims title with win over Dimitrov, as Konta breaks into Top 10
Embed from Getty Images Andy Murray has won the China Open title in Beijing as the Brit saw off Grigor Dimitrov 6-4 7-6. Murray controlled the majority of the contest and even though he conceded his serve as he attempted to close out the match at 5-4 in the second set, the ...
Read More »DAVIS CUP: Mayer beats Evans as Argentina hold off GB fightback to reach final
Embed from Getty Images Argentina are through to the Davis Cup final after resisting a stirring comeback from defending champions Great Britain to eventually win the tie 3-2 in Glasgow, as Leonardo Mayer clinched the deciding match with a 4-6 6-3 6-2 6-4 victory over Dan Evans. Argentina had taken ...
Read More »DAVIS CUP: Del Potro outlasts Murray in five set epic, as Argentina gain 2-0 lead over GB in semis
Embed from Getty Images Argentina have opened up a 2-0 lead against defending champions Great Britain in the Davis Cup semi-finals, as Juan Martin Del Potro and Guido Pella both secured tough wins in Glasgow. Pella fought back from losing the first set tie-break to top Kyle Edmund in four ...
Read More »US OPEN QUARTERFINALS REVIEW: Nishikori outlasts Murray in five set thriller, as Serena overcomes Halep
Embed from Getty Images Andy Murray’s hopes of winning a second US Open title are over, as the Brit was edged out in a dramatic 1-6 6-4 4-6 6-1 7-5 defeat to Kei Nishikori. With both players sharing the first two sets, the world number two appeared to have regained ...
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