Vasek Pospisil of Canada celebrates a point during his straight sets victory against Andy Murray of Great Britain in their second round match during Day Six of the BNP Paribas Open at Indian Wells Tennis Garden on Saturday. Photo: AFP Vasek Pospisil, playing tennis with renewed purpose after a tumultuous 2016, knew something big was coming, but a stunning triumph over world number one Andy Murray exceeded his expectations.
Category: Andy Murray
Top-ranked Murray to face Verdasco in Dubai final
Top-ranked Andy Murray reached his second final of the season with a dominant 7-5, 6-1 win over seventh-seeded Lucas Pouille at the Dubai Tennis Championships on Friday. Murray, who lost the Qatar Open final to Novak Djokovic in January, should feel confident of a 45th career title when he faces the unseeded Fernando Verdasco in Saturday’s final.
Andy Murray through to Dubai semi-finals after major scare
Andy Murray survived a major scare before seeing off Philipp Kohlschreiber in a gruelling quarter-final of the Dubai Duty Free Championships. The world number one lost his first set of the tournament and saved seven match points in the second set before recovering to see off the German 6-7 7-6 6-1 in little under three hours.
Andy Murray fresh and ready to go after shingles setback
A bout of shingles meant Andy Murray was laid low for a while, but the world number one is ready for the Dubai Tennis Championships. Andy Murray is ready and raring to go for the Dubai Tennis Championships after overcoming the nasty shingles virus following his return from the Australian Open.
Murray recalls shingles struggle after Australian Open exit
Top-seeded Andy Murray said Sunday he is back to his best ahead of the Dubai Tennis Championships after recounting his struggles with shingles following his early exit from the Australian Open last month. “I was a bit sick for 10 days, a couple of weeks, after I got back from Australia,” said Murray, who will play Malek Jaziri of Tunisia in the first round in Dubai.
Trevor Lewis, Peter Budaj lift Kings to 2-1 win over Avalanche
Trevor Lewis scored the go-ahead goal with a slick move in the second period, Peter Budaj stopped 24 shots and the Kings beat the Colorado Avalanche, 2-1, on Tuesday night as Darryl Sutter moved into a tie for most wins as coach of the Kings. Tyler Toffoli also scored for the Kings, which halted a three-game skid.
Dan Evans gave Great Britain a 1-0 lead over Canada in their Davis Cup clash in Ottawa
A good luck video from Andy Murray and his own sky-high confidence inspired Dan Evans to a hugely impressive Davis Cup win over Canadian teenager Denis Shapovalov. Evans found himself thrust not just into top spot for Great Britain in the absence of Murray but into the position of heavy favourite against a 17-year-old rookie with nothing to lose.
Sport24.co.za | No 18 was Federer’s greatest triumph
Sunday’s Australian Open men’s final between Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal will go down in history as one of the greatest ever tennis matches. It was the dream final tennis enthusiasts had longed for: Two giants of the game – both in the twilight of their careers – duelling on the biggest of stages one more time.
Nadal vs Federer: Dream final becomes reality in Australia
Switzerland’s Roger Federer celebrates after defeating compatriot Stan Wawrinka during their semifinal at the Australian Open tennis championships in Melbourne, Australia, Thursday, Jan. 26, 2017. MELBOURNE, Australia – As Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal won match after match at the Australian Open, making their unlikely way through opposite sides of the draw, tennis fans couldn’t help but look ahead.
Why to we prefer nostalgia over novelty in sport?
… some way to explaining why seeing champions from the recent past competing for the highest honours one more time gets sports fans pretty delirious. And maybe why the Rolling Stones are still touring to sell-out crowds nearly 50 years after their …
Andy Murray not named in initial Great Britain Davis Cup team for Canada tie
Great Britain are set to be without Andy Murray for their Davis Cup clash with Canada next weekend after he was not named in the initial four-man team. Captain Leon Smith has not ruled out adding the world number one should he change his mind about playing in the World Group first-round tie in Ottawa, starting on February 3. “We will continue to speak with Andy in the coming days regarding his potential involvement and if he decides he would like to be part of the team then we can of course change the nominations as necessary,” said Smith.
Davis Cup captain Leon Smith (right) will include Andy Murray in his squad.
Murray flew home from Melbourne on Monday night following his shock Australian Open defeat to Mischa Zverev and must now decide whether to make the trip to Ottawa. Murray had originally planned not to play but the Scot’s early exit from the first grand slam of the year could yet change his thinking.
With favourites out, Raonic has opening for slam breakthrough
Milos Raonic, though, has taken a slightly different path in life. He grew up playing tennis in snowy Canada, not sunny Florida.
Is 2017 Australian Open the Most Unpredictable Grand Slam Ever?
… becoming a reality will surprise after this shocking opening week. That is exciting – nothing is more fun in sports than not knowing what will happen. Four out of the last six Australian Opens ended in a Djokovic-Murray final. The Scot had …
The Latest: Monfils struggles with return of serve vs Nadal
Rafael Nadal had issues with his inability to convert break points – just six of 17. Gael Monfils had bigger problems. The Frenchman said his inability to return Nadal’s serve was the biggest reason for his 6-3, 6-3, 4-6, 6-4 loss to Nadal in a fourth-round match.
It wasn’t to be: Andy Murray after Australian Open loss
World No. 1 Andy’s hopes of winning his first Aus Open title ends with 7-5, 5-7, 6-2, 6-4 shock defeat to World No.
$199.6 Million Invested in Rural Nebraska in 2016 by USDA Rural Development
The Upper Big Blue NRD Board of Directors met Thursday, January 19, 2017, at the Upper Big Blue Natural Resources District office to discuss and vote on January’… — Mischa Zverev defeated world No. 1 Andy Murray in the fourth round of the Australian Open in four sets 7-5, 5-7, 6-2, 6-4, advancing to the quarterfi… Lincoln, Nebraska, January 20, 2017 -Nebraska’s rural communities received $199.6 million in USDA Rural Development funding in federal fiscal year 2016.
Zverev’s win over Murray caps dramatic career comeback
Germany’s Mischa Zverev celebrates his victory over Britain’s Andy Murray during their fourth round match at the Australian Open tennis championships in Melbourne, Australia, Sunday, Jan. 22, 2017. Germany’s Mischa Zverev hits a forehand to Britain’s Andy Murray during their fourth round match at the Australian Open tennis championships in Melbourne, Australia, Sunday, Jan. 22, 2017.
Zverev’s win over Murray caps dramatic career comeback
Mischa Zverev still remembers one of his earliest losses to Andy Murray, when the two were rising juniors, just 17 years old, and playing in the semifinals of the 2004 U.S. Open boys’ tournament. More than 12 years later, Zverev tried the same tactics against Murray on a far bigger stage – and this time it worked.
Roger Federer beats Kei Nishikori to reach Australian Open quarter-finals
Roger Federer cast off doubts about his fitness by winning a five-set thriller with Kei Nishikori to reach the Australian Open quarter-finals. This was only Federer’s fourth official match since returning from six months out with injury but the Swiss stayed tough on Rod Laver Arena to win 6-7 6-4 6-1 4-6 6-3 in three hours and 24 minutes.
Andy Murray beaten by Mischa Zverev at Australian Open
A clear penalty, a Jesus strike that never was and a Lloris clanger: Guardiola frustrated as City draw with Spurs in game that had it all Seven things you missed from City against Spurs: Lloris loses the plot and a very famous face in the crowd Humphrey responds on Twitter after ‘slip’ joke to Gerrard during BT Sport’s coverage of City’s draw with Tottenham Kyrgios: A maverick, an eccentric, but is he really just not trying? He doesn’t deserve the criticism from McEnroe Putin ‘was at the heart of the Russia drug scandal’ alleges ‘doper-in-chief’ who claims he doped half of his country’s 72 London 2012 medalists SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: I’ve loved England’s approach but they don’t scare anyone yet… here’s my four-point plan to change that Conte fires warning to Costa not to wreck his hard work that has propelled the Blues to top of the Premier League GLENN HODDLE: Van Basten’s new rule … (more)
Huge Australian Open boilover as Murray is dumped out by Zverev
The Australian Open has witnessed another sensational shock result with world number one Andy Murray dumped out of the year’s first major in the fourth round by Germany’s Mischa Zverev. Zverev played the match of his life to secure a 7-5.
Andy Murray is the favourite to win in Melbourne
Andy Murray believes the decline of Novak Djokovic has been exaggerated and insists the Serb is just a victim of his own success. Murray beat Sam Querrey to move into the Australian Open fourth round on Friday, less than 24 hours after Djokovic had crashed out to wildcard Denis Istomin.
Time for a career change, Novak? The time Djokovic showed off his secret football skills
The tennis ace may be licking his wounds after suffering an embarrassing loss, but there is another sport he might be able to fall back on Dumped out of the Australian Open, tennis’ first major tournament of the season, it might be time for Novak Djokovic to consider a career change. The Serb lost his world number one ranking to Andy Murray at the end of 2016 and is destined to fall further behind the Scot after being dumped out of the competition in Melbourne by Denis Istomin, who is not considered one of the best 100 players in the game.
Djokovic: I played with intensity
Novak Djokovic had to defend himself against accusations of lacking motivation after the 12-time grand slam champion crashed out of the Australian Open. Djokovic fell victim to one of the greatest shocks in grand slam history as he lost 7-6 5-7 2-6 7-6 6-4 to Uzbek wildcard Denis Istomin.
Federer’s 17 Majors Stack up Nicely Against Everyone Else
The 64 players contesting second-round matches at the Australian Open on Wednesday have won a total of 36 Grand Slam singles titles. One guy, however, has nearly half of them.
John McEnroe says Andy Murray’s world number one status brings added scrutiny
Andy Murray’s behaviour and barking at his box will come under greater scrutiny now he’s world number one, according to former bad-boy of tennis John McEnroe. Murray eased into the Australian Open second round on Monday with a straight-sets win over Illya Marchenko but the Scot still found cause for stress.
Murray, Kerber win their 1st major matches as top seeds
Shelby Rogers of the United States celebrates her win over Romania’s Simona Halep in their first round match at the Australian Open tennis championships in Melbourne, Australia, Monday, Jan. 16, 2017. Romania’s Simona Halep raise her arms after missing a shot while playing Shelby Rogers of the United States during their first round match at the Australian Open tennis championships in Melbourne, Australia, Monday, Jan. 16, 2017.
Australian Open: New No. 1s Angelique Kerber and Andy Murray made to work hard in first round
Top seeds Angelique Kerber and Andy Murray were both given a workout in the Australian heat as they overcome tough Ukrainian opponents to reach the second round. Defending champion Kerber of Germany squandered a match point in the second set before battling past 51st-ranked Lesia Tsurenko, 6-2, 5-7, 6-2.
Andy Murray admits the experience of Ivan Lendl could prove to be…
Sir Andy Murray believes his coach Ivan Lendl can be the key to him ending his Australian Open hoodoo and staying as world number one. Murray begins the first grand slam of the year against Ukraine’s Illya Marchenko on Monday and for the first time at a major tournament is placed top of the rankings and number one seed.
New look: Murray, Kerber start Australian Open as top seeds
… Masters which led to an eight-week suspension. The ban was reduced to three weeks when Kyrgios agreed to consult a sports psychologist, allowing to warmup for the Australian Open at the Hopman Cup. That’s where Federer made his return from six …
No Sir, confident Murray comfortable with being called ‘Andy’
Murray after all, has solid form on the blue hardcourts in Melbourne, where he is arguably the second-most consistent man at the tournament this decade — after six-times champion Novak Djokovic. The Briton has appeared in five finals at the venue since 2010, the same as Djokovic.
Murray confidence sky high despite final hurdle failures
Losing five Melbourne Park finals would leave many believing they were destined to never win the Australian Open title but world number one Andy Murray remains confident that this could be the year he lays his demons to rest. Murray after all, has solid form on the blue hardcourts in Melbourne, where he is arguably the second-most consistent man at the tournament this decade — after six-times champion Novak Djokovic.
Record-seeking Djokovic deflects Becker jab
Novak Djokovic said he wasn’t planning to replace Boric Becker in his coaching team and deflected criticism from the German about his work-rate as he prepared to defend his Australian Open title on Saturday. MELBOURNE: Novak Djokovic said he wasn’t planning to replace Boric Becker in his coaching team and deflected criticism from the German about his work-rate as he prepared to defend his Australian Open title on Saturday.
Federer drops to No. 17 seed in Australia
A long injury layoff and a fall in the rankings have created a tough draw for 17-time Grand Slam winner Roger Federer at the Australian Open. Federer slipped to No.
With an eye on title No. 7, Novak Djokovic comes into Australian Open ‘feeling phenomenal’
Novak Djokovic of Serbia hits a backhand volley during a practice session ahead of the 2017 Australian Open at Melbourne Park on January 12, 2017 in Melbourne, Australia Novak Djokovic has no pretensions to being a super spy but the number 007 has got the Australian Open champion “pumped” ahead of the year’s first grand slam. The 29-year-old Serbian joined Roy Emerson as the most successful men’s champion at the Australian Open last year when he beat Andy Murray for his sixth title at Melbourne Park.
Fall in rankings has Federer seeded 17th at Australian Open
A long injury layoff and a fall in the rankings have created a tougher draw for 17-time Grand Slam winner Roger Federer at the Australian Open Fall in rankings has Federer seeded 17th at Australian Open A long injury layoff and a fall in the rankings have created a tougher draw for 17-time Grand Slam winner Roger Federer at the Australian Open Check out this story on USATODAY.com: http://usat.ly/2jxDXiq Novak Djokovic of Serbia reacts during his Qatar Open 2017 final tennis match against Britain’s Andy Murray in Doha, Qatar, Saturday, Jan. 7, 2017. MELBOURNE, Australia – A long injury layoff and a fall in the rankings have created a tougher draw for 17-time Grand Slam winner Roger Federer at the Australian Open.
Andy Murray became the first player to win the title at Queen’s Club five times in 2016
Sir Andy Murray has committed to playing in the Aegon Championships at Queen’s Club for the rest of his career. The world number one became the first man ever to win five titles at the Wimbledon warm-up tournament this summer when he defeated Milos Raonic in the final.
Murray enhances rankings position
Andy Murray has enhanced his position as world No 1 despite losing for the first time in 29 tournament matches at the weekend. Andy Murray was runner-up in Doha but that has still enabled him to improve his hold on the world No 1 spot Murray was beaten for the first time since Kei Nishikori defeated him in the quarter-finals of the US Open in September when Novak Djokovic won Sunday’s Qatar Open final in three sets.
Sports briefly: James Madison wins FCS title
The match lasted 2 hours, 54 minutes, and Djokovic needed four match points – three in the second set and one in the third – to prevail. Murray had won 28 consecutive matches.