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Murray Czechmates Berdych in Dubai

Andy Murray has booked his place in the semi-finals of the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships, with a workmanlike 6-3, 7-5 win over Tomas Berdych. In an encounter defined more by its errors than its winners, Murray fought and scraped his way to the finish line. Berdych, meanwhile, played the match as though he had [...]

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Murray through to quarter-finals in Dubai

Andy Murray showed improved form in winning his second round match against Marco Chiudinelli in Dubia. The Scot only needed one hour and 23 minutes to overcome the Swiss qualifier 6-3 6-4 and reach the last eight of the Dubai Championships. Murray will now face either Tomas Berdych or Lukas Lacko.

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Murray squeezes past Berrer in Dubai

Andy Murray struggled past German qualifier Michael Berrer 6-3 4-6 6-4 at the Dubai Championships. This was the Scot's first match since last month's Australian Open semi-final defeat by Novak Djokovic.

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Murray to skip Davis Cup tie with Slovakia

Andy Murray has decided to miss next month's Davis Cup encounter against Slovakia because of minor injury concerns following the Australian Open. I'm gutted to miss out on the Davis Cup having really enjoyed playing last year. But, as it's only the start of an important season, which includes the Olympics in London, it's probably [...]

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Murray edged out in five-set thriller

An Australian Open semi-final that stumbled, sparked and spluttered, finally scorched its way into a pulsating fifth set, as Novak Djokovic edged out Andy Murray 6-3 3-6 6-7 (4-7) 6-1 7-5 to bully his way into the title match once again. In slick conditions on a cloudless night on Rod Laver Arena, Murray and his [...]

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Murray dispatches tennis’ rising son

Andy Murray has stormed into his seventh slam semi-final in the last nine events, with a 6-3 6-3 6-1 destruction of rising son Kei Nishikori. On a cooler day, Murray never had to burn too brightly to see off the world number 26, who was clearly feeling the effects of the 14 sets he'd endured [...]

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Murray cruises into the quarters

Andy Murray cruised into the quarter finals of the Australian Open today. The Scot was leading 6-1, 6-1, *1-0 when his opponent, Mikhail Kukushkin, retired. Kukushkin, ranked 92 in the world, came into this match on the back of two hard fought five set victories. From the outset it was obvious the 24 year old [...]

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Murray’s French run continues

Andy Murray chipped, volleyed and lobbed his way into the second week of the Australian Open with a hugely entertaining 6-4, 6-2, 6-0 victory over Michael Llodra. The Frenchman's game is a throwback to the last century: a big leftie serve with slice, serve and volley and chip and charge in abundance. Realising that he [...]

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Murray turns Roger-Vasselin to jelly

Andy Murray today sauntered through the second round of the Australian Open with a comprehensive thrashing of Edouard Roger-Vasselin. Murray lubricated the Frenchman's departure from the tournament 6-1 6-4 6-4, to set up a third-round clash with his compatriot, Michael Llodra. In truth, the scoreline flattered Roger-Vasselin, with Murray dominant in every area of the court. [...]

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Murray advances despite Harrison challenge

Andy Murray struggled into the second round of the Australian Open earlier this morning, battling past both Ryan Harrison and the brutal heat of Hisense Arena. Murray came through 4-6, 6-2, 6-4, 6-2 against the buoyant Harrison, who looks to be another prospect on the conveyor belt of young, American talent. It was the 19-year-old [...]

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