The Telegraph Tennis Podcast: Andy Murray's comeback is complete - so what will 2020 hold?The Telegraph - By Telegraph SportJust when Tennis Podcast presenters Catherine Whitaker (Amazon Prime Video) and David Law (BBC 5 Live) thought they had seen it all from Andy Murray, he surprised them once more by beating Stan Wawrinka
The TelegraphAndy Murray Andy Murray: Where is he nearing his best and what areas must improve?The Telegraph - By Simon BriggsAndy Murray completed a remarkable return from what had appeared a career-ending injury with victory over Stan Wawrinka to claim the European Open title on Sunday night. But where exactly does the astonishing
The Telegraph Inside story of Andy Murray's revival: Patience, determination and an extraordinary tolerance for painThe Telegraph - By Simon BriggsTo put Andy Murray’s title-winning run in Antwerp into perspective, it is worth remembering where he was in February: sitting in a chair with his body bolt upright, because he could not put the slightest
The TelegraphAndy Murray Andy Murray breaks down in tears after winning first singles title on comeback trailThe Telegraph - By Simon BriggsPerhaps they will make a movie of it one day. The working title could be “Miracle in Schijnpoortweg”. Because that’s the unprepossessing suburb of Antwerp where Andy Murray sealed his 46th – and arguably
The TelegraphAndy Murray Andy Murray continues remarkable injury return to set up European Open final against Stan WawrinkaThe Telegraph - By Simon BriggsLooking down the draw sheet before the European Open in Antwerp, a floating sports fan might have shrugged at a bunch of unfamiliar names, but pointed out two former grand-slam champions: Andy Murray Stan
The TelegraphAndy Murray Andy Murray has a laugh in reaching European Open semi-finalThe Telegraph - By Simon BriggsWhen Andy Murray edged past Romania’s Marius Copil in a tight three-setter last year, he sat on his chair and bawled like a baby at the end of the match – a symptom of the relentless agony he was feeling
The TelegraphAndy Murray Andy Murray showing signs of return to routine of winning at European OpenThe Telegraph - By Simon BriggsPerhaps the most remarkable thing about Andy Murray’s 6-4, 6-3 win over Pablo Cuevas on Thursday night was that it did not seem remarkable at all. More than any other match he has played since his hip
The TelegraphJamie Murray Andy Murray distances himself from Tokyo 2020 Olympic doubles appearance with brother JamieThe Telegraph - By Simon BriggsAndy Murray’s ATP singles season will end in Antwerp on Thursday night unless he can overcome world No 45 Pablo Cuevas. This is his final tournament of an eventful year, in which he has proven himself
The TelegraphAndy Murray Andy Murray interview: 'Whenever I did not want to carry on, Kim helped get me back on court'The Telegraph - By Simon BriggsAs Andy Murray warmed up for Tuesday's match in Antwerp, he had one eye on his phone. His tennis is finally buzzing again, after a series of morale-boosting performances in China. Yet his wife Kim is the
The TelegraphAndy Murray Andy Murray's experience shines through with European Open first round winThe Telegraph - By Simon BriggsAndy Murray scored his first ATP singles victory on European soil for 16 months on Tuesday night: a slightly scratchy 6-4, 7-6 win over local wildcard Kimmer Coppejans. Murray had to deal with a few glitches
The TelegraphTennis Tennis Podcast: Is Daniil Medvedev currently the best male player in the world?The Telegraph - By Telegraph SportDaniil Medvedev has won 29 of his last 32 matches and reached six consecutive finals. But is this just a four-month hot streak or is he actually the leader of the ATP’s next generation and one of the best
The TelegraphAndy Murray Putting family first the key factor in expectant father Andy Murray's choice to compete at European OpenThe Telegraph - By Simon BriggsThis week in Antwerp, a resurgent Andy Murray will appear in his first ATP event in Europe for 16 months. And while the choice of tournament might seem surprising – especially given that Murray has never
The TelegraphCori Gauff Coco Gauff, 15, becomes youngest player to win WTA title since 2004 - but are age restriction rules correct?The Telegraph - By Simon BriggsOn Sunday evening, Coco Gauff – at just 15 years and 214 days – became the youngest woman to win a WTA title since Nicole Vaidisova in 2004. Her achievement is likely to reopen the debate over the age
The TelegraphHeather Watson Heather Watson defeated in Tianjin Open but gains 40 places in world rankings after stellar performanceThe Telegraph - By Simon BriggsHeather Watson was defeated on Sunday in the final of China’s Tianjin Open, but this was still a huge week for the British No 2. She gained almost 40 places on the rankings ladder, climbing to No88, which
The TelegraphAlexander Zverev Daniil Medvedev vs Alexander Zverev Shanghai Masters Final sees young guns fire warning to the Big ThreeThe Telegraph - By Simon BriggsThis is men’s tennis, but not as we know it. Semi-finals day at a Masters 1000 event – and not a wrinkle in sight? In Shanghai on Friday, the ages of the four participants added up to just 89 years. The
The TelegraphHeather Watson Heather Watson reaches first WTA tour final since 2016The Telegraph - By Telegraph SportHeather Watson continued her impressive form this week by storming into the Tianjin Open final with a straight-sets victory over Veronika Kudermetova. The British No 2 showed no signs of nerves in her
The TelegraphRoger Federer Tetchy Roger Federer fumes in Shanghai defeat to Alexander Zverev as Novak Djokovic loses grip on number one spotThe Telegraph - By Simon BriggsA dramatic day of tennis in Shanghai saw Roger Federer receive a rare point penalty for unsportsmanlike conduct as he went down to a three-set defeat at the hands of Germany’s Alexander Zverev. The first
The TelegraphAndy Murray Andy Murray on high alert at European Open as he and wife Kim await arrival of third childThe Telegraph - By Simon BriggsAndy Murray has confirmed that his wife Kim is expecting their third child in the coming days. He will be on high alert next week at Antwerp’s European Open in case he has to return to the UK in time the
The TelegraphAndy Murray Andy Murray tells Fabio Fognini to 'shut up' as three-hour defeat boils overThe Telegraph - By Simon BriggsAndy Murray’s 3hr 10min battle with Fabio Fognini became so heated on Tuesday that it spilled over into verbal confrontation. Murray warned Fognini to “shut up” and complained repeatedly to umpire Fergus
The TelegraphAndy Murray Andy Murray confirms Grand Slam singles return at 2020 Australian OpenThe Telegraph - By Telegraph SportFormer world number one Andy Murray will play at next year's Australian Open in what will be his first Grand Slam singles appearance since undergoing hip surgery, organisers confirmed on Tuesday. Murray,
The TelegraphTennis Andy Murray continues comeback from injury with first-round win at the Shanghai MastersThe Telegraph - By Telegraph SportAndy Murray continued to make progress in his comeback from injury by winning his first-round match at the Shanghai Masters on Monday. The former No. 1 defeated Juan Ignacio Londero 2-6, 6-2, 6-3 for fifth
The TelegraphKyle Edmund From Grand Slam semi-finalist to serial loser: what has happened to Kyle Edmund?The Telegraph - By Simon BriggsWill Kyle Edmund be returning to Antwerp next week? The answer remains unclear, but he could certainly do with a pick-me-up after a season that has turned more sour than a worm-eaten apple. So Antwerp
The TelegraphTennis Naomi Osaka ends Bianca Andreescu's winning streak in Beijing Open quarter-final thrillerThe Telegraph - By Telegraph SportJapan's Naomi Osaka beat US Open holder Bianca Andreescu 5-7 6-3 6-4 in a thrilling quarter-final encounter at the China Open in Beijing and end the Canadian's 17-match winning streak. Australian Open
The TelegraphAndy Murray Andy Murray finds Dominic Thiem too hot to handle at China Open but should leave Beijing in good heartThe Telegraph - By Simon BriggsAndy Murray was well beaten by Dominic Thiem on Friday morning in Beijing, but this was a quality match which will give Murray a sense of the level required to compete for more ATP titles – or even grand
The TelegraphCameron Norrie Andy Murray's comeback continues apace as he defeats Cameron Norrie to book place in quarter-finals of China OpenThe Telegraph - By Press AssociationAndy Murray had to dig deep to secure a first quarter-final berth since his return from surgery as he saw off compatriot Cameron Norrie in a gruelling second-round encounter at the China Open. The two-time
The TelegraphNick Kyrgios Tennis Podcast: ATP hands Nick Kyrgios a suspended ban – but why did it take so long?The Telegraph - By Telegraph SportAlmost 50 days after Nick Kyrgios verbally abused umpire Fergus Murphy in Cincinnati, the ATP finally concluded its investigation into the incident, handing him six months of probation where a violation
The Telegraph Andy Murray beats US Open semi-finalist Matteo Berrettini at China Open as comeback moves up another levelThe Telegraph - By Simon BriggsTuesday's win over world No. 8 Matteo Berrettini could well go down as a turning point for Andy Murray: the moment when everyone – including Murray himself – realised that he can compete with the top once
The TelegraphKyle Edmund Kyle Edmund's latest early exit in China jeopardises his British No 1 ranking with Dan Evans set to take top spotThe Telegraph - By Simon BriggsBritish tennis will have a new male No 1 in the next week or two, barring a dramatic upsurge in Kyle Edmund’s fortunes. A grim year for Edmund turned even bleaker on Monday when he suffered his fifth defeat
The TelegraphTennis David Haggerty returned as International Tennis Federation president in strong endorsement of Davis Cup and Fed Cup plansThe Telegraph - By Simon BriggsA rash of controversies and PR disasters has failed to dent the re-election campaign of International Tennis Federation president David Haggerty, who was returned for a second four-year term on Friday
