Tennis
LTA basks in £55m All England windfall
The All England Club is to pay the Lawn Tennis Association £55m to buy back the 50 per cent share in its grounds which it gave to the British game's governing body 74 years ago.
Inside Tennis
Year of revelation shows value of Murray's team
Monday, 17 November 2008
At the end of last year there were voices casting doubt on Andy Murray's decision to surround himself with a team of coaches and fitness specialists after dispensing with the services of Brad Gilbert. After the most successful season of his career nobody is questioning Murray's judgement now.
Brilliant Djokovic wins Masters Cup
Sunday, 16 November 2008
At times during the last six months the 21-year-old Serb has given a poor imitation of the man who took the Australian Open by storm in January, but in winning the season-ending Tennis Masters Cup he looked every inch the young tyro who broke the hold Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal had held on the sport in the previous two years.
Murray given runaround by Davydenko
Saturday, 15 November 2008
After a three-hour thriller against Roger Federer the previous day, an exhausted Andy Murray tasted defeat in the semi-finals at the hands of Davydenko.
Murray digs deep to send Federer out
Saturday, 15 November 2008
The 21-year-old Scot had already qualified for the semi-finals of the Tennis Masters Cup but still gave his all in a three-hour thriller to beat Roger Federer 4-6, 7-6, 7-5.
Murray hits heights to oust Federer
Friday, 14 November 2008
Andy Murray eliminated defending champion Roger Federer from the season-ending Masters Cup today after a thrilling win in Shanghai.
Federer's wounded pride keeps Murray on mettle
Friday, 14 November 2008
The Chinese respect wounded tigers, which is why Andy Murray will beware Roger Federer when he takes on the game's former top cat at the Masters Cup here today.
Who needs skill when there's the 'Heineken moment'?
Thursday, 13 November 2008
Paul Newman: Play at the Tennis Masters Cup in Shanghai refreshes the players in a way that other tournaments can't reach
Anne Keothavong: Britain's other big hitter
Thursday, 13 November 2008
While Andy Murray has grabbed the headlines, Britain's No 1 woman, Anne Keothavong, has also had a breakthrough year, albeit a less glamorous one that has seen her play many obscure tournaments – including one in a war zone.
Murray marches into semis with Federer in his sights
Thursday, 13 November 2008
British No 1 sweeps aside Simon and can eliminate holder with victory tomorrow
Andy Murray gunning for Federer
Thursday, 13 November 2008
Andy Murray will not give Roger Federer a free ride in tomorrow's Masters Cup meeting, with the two-time defending champion needing a win to join the British number one in the semi-finals of the season-ending event in Shanghai.
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