” Defending champion Novak Djokovic successfully defended his Qatar Open title by beating top-seeded Andy Murray 6-3, 5-7, 6-4 on Saturday. The dramatic match, which showcased the best of men’s tennis for 2 hours, 54 minutes, required Djokovic to need four match points – three in the second set and one in the third – to prevail.
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Defending champ Djokovic to face top-ranked Murray in final
Defending champion Novak Djokovic survived five match points to beat Fernando Verdasco and set up a final against top-ranked Andy Murray, who had far less trouble winning his semifinal as he recorded a seventh straight victory against Tomas Berdych. On another day of chilly and windy weather Friday, Djokovic prevailed 4-6, 7-6 , 6-3 after the 42nd-ranked Verdasco, a crafty left-hander and former top-10 player, controlled the first two sets until the latter stages of the tiebreaker.
Croatian Cilic ready to challenge Big Four for Slams this season
‘Goran had quite a big influence on me to change my mentality and focus on my game. He changed my serve, I started to get aggressive and that is what I needed in my career’ IMAGE: Croatia’s Marin Cilic and Roger Federer of Switzerland embrace after the 2014 US Open semi-final.
Scottish Gossip: Old Firm, Rangers, Celtic, Andy Murray
Rangers will reject the offer of a two-match ban made to defender Rob Kiernan for an alleged punch on St Johnstone’s Steven Anderson during Wednesday’s 1-1 draw in Perth. Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers insists going to Ibrox to face Rangers on Saturday holds no fears for his side.
Sir Andy Murray – tennis champ leads British sport New Year honours
… Olympic titles before fighting his way to the top of the world rankings. Joining Murray in being knighted in British sports was Mo Farah, who retained his 5000m and 10,000m titles at the Rio Olympics in August, becoming the first British track and …
Andy Murray is a five-time runner up at the Australian Open
World number one Andy Murray returns to the court in Abu Dhabi on Friday hoping a change of preparations can help deliver an elusive Australian Open title next month. The Scot ended the 2016 tour at the top of the ATP Rankings after claiming both the Wimbledon and Olympic crowns, and defeating previous top seed Novak Djokovic to win the year-ending ATP World Tour Finals in London.
Celtic boss Brendan Rodgers tells kids – match Andy Murray’s…
Brendan Rodgers insists Scottish kids have the talent to restore the nation as a footballing force – if they accept the responsibility. The Celtic manager feels he has seen enough in his six months in Scotland to suggest there is quality in the youth ranks.
Sport24.co.za | Federer: I’m still capable of winning grand slams
Roger Federer has insisted that there is no reason why he cannot add to his tally of 17 grand slam titles next year. This year, Federer only featured in two grand slams the Australian Open and Wimbledon and showed that he was capable of competing with the best as he reached the semi-final in both events.
Juan Martin del Potro has confirmed he will not be involved in Melbourne next month
The 2009 US Open champion also cast doubt on whether he would play in Argentina’s Davis Cup first-round tie as they begin the defence of their title at home to Italy in February. A statement read: “Juan Martin del Potro has confirmed that he has not had sufficient recovery time and will be withdrawing from the Auckland Classic and the Australian Open.”
Andy Murray makes history with third Sports Personality of the Year award
Andy Murray became the first athlete to win the BBC Sports Personality of the Year three times in Birmingham on Sunday. The 29-year-old claimed the award, which he revealed was broken, after winning Wimbledon, Olympic gold and finishing the season as the world’s top-ranked tennis player.
Angelique Kerber and Andy Murray named 2016 ITF World Champions
The ITF announced today that Andy Murray of Great Britain and Angelique Kerber of Germany are the 2016 ITF World Champions. This is the first year that either player has received this honour.