by Craig Vickers A former coach of the new British men’s number one Dan Evans describes him as “so talented that he would often get bored”. Evans dislodged Kyle Edmund as the British number one after a career littered with … Continue reading ‘He was so talented that he would often get bored,’ says former coach of Dan Evans
by Craig Vickers Criticism of the Laver Cup is growing but the event continues to go from strength-to-strength with the appearance of a glut of high profile stars. The brain child of Roger Federer, the Team8 management company, and Tennis … Continue reading Laver Cup growing in power as it enters its third year on the tour
Presented by Eszter Tarnai and Sarah Peddie with reports from Jack Ewing, Amy Park, Alex Doherty, Scott Bevan and Anais Mampuya. Sports reports and analysis from Darren Weir and Sandrine Wyrich. Directed by Sarah Heckes, technical consultant Gareth Malone. Continue reading UWS TV, “On Ayr” February 2019
by Craig Vickers and Ronan Alexander Andy Murray has criticised the LTA for failing to capitalise on British success as he draws closer to retirement. We spoke to local tennis coach Colin Hanbidge who gave his views on the issue. Continue reading Andy Murray criticises LTA for failing to capitalise on British success
By Jacob Toland Andy Murray has possibly played his last ever game of professional tennis after crashing out of the Australian Open in the first round after a 6-4 6-4 6-7 (5-7) 6-7 (4-7) 6-2 defeat. The battling Brit came from two sets down against number 22 seed Roberto Bautista Agut to tie the match at two sets each. It was vintage Murray as he won both sets on tie breaks which looked to have tired him down. It was vintage Murray as the two-time Wimbledon champion had worked hard against the Spaniard bringing the sets back to two each … Continue reading BREAKING: Andy Murray crashes out of Australian Open
by Craig Vickers Dan Evans and Katie Boulter sweetened an otherwise bitter day for British hopes at the Australian Open, as five Brits tasted defeat in the first round in Melbourne this morning. Evans, playing in his first Grand Slam … Continue reading Evans and Boulter progress in a day of British casualties at the Australian Open
By George Connolly Tennis superstar Andy Murray announced overnight that he is to retire after an ongoing hip injury. The Scot was in tears at his press conference before his round of 128 Australian Open match against Spaniard Roberto Bautista … Continue reading Golden Era Coming to an End
By Jack Ewing In a matter of months, perhaps even a matter of days, one of Britain’s greatest ever sportsman will hang up his racket for the last time. Andy Murray will be regarded as the most successful British tennis … Continue reading It’s Game, Set and Match for Murray.
By Lewis Walker Former world number one Andy Murray has today announced his retirement plans to call time on his 13-year glittering career. The 31-year-old Scotsman who has claimed three Grand Slam titles as well as two olympic gold medals, … Continue reading Murray to call time on glittering career
by Craig Vickers Tributes have been pouring in today on social media as three-time Grand Slam champion Andy Murray announces his plans to retire at Wimbledon. The 31-year-old broke down in tears as he addressed the media before the start … Continue reading Billie Jean King among those to pay tribute to Andy Murray as he plans retirement
