Murray ends Djokovic hoodoo by defeating Serb to lift Rogers Cup August 16, 2015 BRITAIN’S Andy Murray warmed up for this month’s US Open by dispatching world No1 Novak Djokovic during a brutal encounter in the final of the Rogers Cup last night. Murray prevailed 6-4, 4-6, 6-3 to end an eight-match hoodoo, dating back to his success over the Serbian in the 2013 Wimbledon final, to secure his [...]
Murray inspires Britain to historic Davis Cup glory July 19, 2015 TEARFUL Davis Cup hero Andy Murray admits Great Britain are “punching above their weight” after he led them into the competition’s semi-finals for the first time since 1981 yesterday. Murray came from a set down to record a hugely gutsy win over Gilles Simon that earned Britain a 3-1 victory over France and a last-four [...]
Wimbledon 2015: Novak Djokovic now wants to copy Serena Williams feat July 12, 2015 World No1 Novak Djokovic has vowed to replicate the dominance of fellow Wimbledon champion Serena Williams after successfully defending his crown with victory over seven-time winner Roger Federer yesterday. A ruthless Djokovic overpowered Federer in four sets, 7-6 (7-1), 6-7 (10-12), 6-4, 6-3, in two hours and 56 minutes to seal a third title [...]
Lewis Hamilton turned away from Wimbledon final for not wearing a jacket and tie July 12, 2015 Lewis Hamilton was refused entry to Wimbledon's Royal Box today for breaching the dress code. Read more: Djokovic wins richest ever final over Federer The reigning Formula 1 world champion was invited by the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club to the men's singles final but failed to turn up with the necessary jacket [...]
Wimbledon 2015: Serena Williams overcomes Garbine Muguruza to win sixth Wimbledon title July 11, 2015 Serena Williams has defeated Spain’s Garbine Muguruza to win Wimbledon for the sixth time and hold the so-called “Serena Slam” – all four Grand Slams at the same time. The top seed won in straight sets, overcoming Muguruza 6-4, 6-4. She also won the £1.88m prize money the All England Club awarded to singles champions [...]
Wimbledon 2015: Flawless Roger Federer serves up stiff test of Andy Murray title credentials July 9, 2015 He is known for his formidable return of serve, and it is likely to need to be at its very best if Britain’s Andy Murray is to reach his third Wimbledon final today. Read more: Murray – Federer thrashing a distant memory Standing between Murray and a clash with either Novak Djokovic or Richard [...]
Wimbledon 2015: Williams nears Serena Slam 2 July 9, 2015 Top seed Serena Williams stayed on course to complete an unprecedented clean sweep of all four grand slams in a calendar year by extending her winning run over rival Maria Sharapova yesterday. Read more: How much money has Serena Williams won from Wimbledon? Williams beat Sharapova for the 17th consecutive time to reach her [...]
Wimbledon 2015: Muguruza reaches first grand slam final with semi-final win over Radwanska July 9, 2015 Spain's Garbine Muguruza admits she banned her parents from watching her reach a first grand slam final with victory over 13th seed Agnieszka Radwanska at Wimbledon yesterday. Read more: Serena argues women deserve greater show court time The superstitious 21-year-old told her Barcelona-based family to stay away while she set up a clash [...]
Wimbledon 2015: Federer tipped to upset Murray July 9, 2015 Few punters gave Roger Federer much hope of winning Wimbledon ahead of the tournament, preferring instead to pile into Novak Djokovic and home-grown hero Andy Murray. Read more: Flawless Fed serves up stiff test of Murray title credentials There was little to change their minds as he made short but unspectacular work of his [...]
Wimbledon 2015 betting tips July 9, 2015 Barring Rafael Nadal’s second round slip-up to Dustin Brown, and Stan Wawrinka’s quarter-final reverse against Richard Gasquet, this year’s Wimbledon has been pretty much business as usual. Read more: Flawless Fed serves up stiff test of Murray title credentials The world’s top three convene in the semis, where they are joined by Gasquet. [...]