Defending champion Andy Murray beats Tommy Robredo at Madrid OpenMay 14th, 2009 Murray beats Robredo at Madrid OpenMADRID — Defending champion Andy Murray has advanced to the quarterfinals of the Madrid Open with a 7-5, 6-1 victory over Tommy Robredo of Spain. Murray failed to convert seven break points before finally getting the decisive breakthrough to go up 6-5.
Andy Murray paying little attention to rankings despite becoming first Briton to make top 3May 12th, 2009 Murray not focused on becoming first Brit in top 3MADRID — Andy Murray is paying little attention to the world rankings despite becoming the first British player to break into the top three. The 21-year-old Murray moved ahead of Novak Djokovic in Monday's ATP rankings, leaving him behind only No.
Murray becomes tennis world's number three, and is close to mastering clayMay 12th, 2009 LONDON - British tennis star Andy Murray has just become the world No 3, making him the highest ranked Briton ever, and believes that he is finally mastering clay courts. Asked yesterday how proud he was to have climbed to No 3 in the world rankings behind Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer, two of the sport's all-time greats, The Independent quoted a smiling Murray as saying: "I'd be prouder if I was in the middle of them."
In swapping places with Novak Djokovic in yesterday's updated list, Murray becomes the highest-placed British player since the rankings were launched 36 years ago, beating the best mark achieved by both Tim Henman and Greg Rusedski.
Murray first British player to be ranked World No. 3May 11th, 2009 LONDON - Andy Murray Monday became the first British player to be among the top three on the Association Tennis Professional (ATP) rankings. The British No.
ATP confirms Brit tennis star Murray as World No.3May 4th, 2009 LONDON - The Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) last night confirmed British tennis star Andy Murray as the world's third best player in the sport. By overtaking Novak Djokovic, the 21-year-old Scot will become the highest-ranked British man since the rankings were introduced 36 years ago, overtaking Tim Henman and Greg Rusedski, who both reached No 4, The Independent reports.
Nadal, Federer roll into Rome third roundApril 30th, 2009 ROME - Rafael Nadal maintained his lethal pace on clay through his 26th straight win on the surface as confident Roger Federer began his title challenge with straight-sets success at the Rome Masters. Top seed Nadal, winner of a fifth consecutive title at both Monte Carlo and Barcelona in recent weeks, claimed a place in the third round over Italy's Andreas Seppi 6-2, 6-3.
Murray will win Wimbledon this year, says doubles legend FlemingApril 7th, 2009 LONDON - England's No.1 tennis player Andy Murray has been tipped to win Wimbledon this year by doubles legend Peter Fleming. John McEnroe's former playing partner believes in-form Murray looks unbeatable right now.
UK's Murray equals Henman's career haul of 11 titlesApril 6th, 2009 LONDON - Tennis star Andy Murray has equalled Tim Henman's career haul of 11 titles. The British No.1 crushed Novak Djokovic 6-2 7-5 to win the Sony Ericsson Masters Series crown in Miami.
Murray, Nadal power into Indian Wells finalMarch 22nd, 2009 Indian Wells,CALIFORNIA - Andy Murray bids for his third title of the season after setting up a final with world no. 1 Rafael Nadal at the Indian Wells Masters.
Australian Open has history of surprisesJanuary 16th, 2009 MELBOURNE - Australian Open has the reputation of throwing surprise champions who then fade into oblivion. In the past, men come out of nowhere to reach the final at Melbourne Park.
Federer counsels Australian officials not to worryJanuary 16th, 2009 MELBOURNE - World No.2 Roger Federer has told officials at the AAMI Classic tennis tournament not to panic over reports that Middle Eastern money will swamp the traditional Australian Open tune-up events. 'I told them not to be concerned,' said the Swiss, who has again perfected his game at the eight-man special event at Kooyong Club, the former home of the Open until two decades ago.
Nadal, Jankovic debut as Australian Open top seedsJanuary 15th, 2009 SYDNEY - New number one players Rafael Nadal and Jelena Jankovic line up as top seeds for the first time when the Australian Open begins Monday. Nadal, practising privately this week at Melbourne as is Jankovic, opens against Belgian Christophe Rochus as the Spaniard tops a Grand Slam draw for the second time since dethroning Roger Federer from the lead spot last August.
Andy Murray not afraid of Roger FedererJanuary 13th, 2009 LONDON - Swiss Champion Roger Federer, who questioned the favourite tag of Andy Murray in the Australian Open, got one back from the Scot Wednesday who said the 13-time Grand Slam champion no longer strikes fear in his heart. Federer had Tuesday expressed surprise at the 21-year-old Murray being rated above world number one Rafael Nadal and defending champion Novak Djokovic in the eyes of the bookmakers.
Roger Federer not finished yet, say rivalsJanuary 10th, 2009 SYDNEY - Swiss tennis champion Roger Federer finished last year with the worst record in head-to-head matches between the world's top-10 players, becoming most vulnerable ahead of the first Grand Slam of the year, the Australian Open. Federer, who is a win away from joining American tennis legend Pete Sampras as the sport's greatest champion for 14 Grand Slam titles, has, however, won just seven of 20 matches against the top-10 players last year.
Murray moves into Australian contender positionJanuary 10th, 2009 MELBOURNE - Andy Murray heads to Melbourne for the Australian Open on the back of his fifth victory over Roger Federer in seven career ATP matches against the Swiss. In addition, Britain's fast-rising player has also stopped Rafael Nadal -- and Federer -- at the Abu Dhabi exhibition a week ago before beating Andy Roddick Saturday to win the Doha ATP trophy for the second year in succession.
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