Andy Murray says win over Federer 'greatest' of his career
Tennis story by Boris Webb, Thu, 17 Aug 2006 11:52:00GMT

Andy Murray became only the second man to beat world number 1 Roger Federer this year when he overcame the Swiss ace 7-5, 6-4 in the second round at the Cincinnati Maters. Murray hailed the win as the greatest of his career so far.

Borg to auction off Wimbledon trophies
Tennis story by Brian Watters, Sat, 04 Mar 2006 02:56:00GMT

Bjorn Borg, the Swedish legend who wowed Wimbledon with his charm and powerful tennis is to sell off his five trophies for financial security. The former world no 1, who retired at 26 is known to have amassed close to £40 million during his career, but was forced to declare bankruptcy after he went through two divorces.

Murray caps fine run with maiden ATP title
Tennis story by Gareth Bowman, Mon, 20 Feb 2006 14:24:00GMT

SAN JOSE - Britain's Andy Murray clinched his maiden ATP Tour title when he overcame top seed Lleyton Hewitt of Australia 2-6 6-1 7-6 (7-3). The 18-year-old Briton capped a fine run in San Jose where he also overcame No 2 seed Andy Roddick 7-5 7-5 in the semifinals.

Aus Open: Federer rolls past ''unhappy'' Baghdatis
Tennis story by Fred Smith, Mon, 30 Jan 2006 00:48:00GMT

MELBOURNE - Roger Federer woke up in the second set of the Australian Open Final against tournament revelation Marcos Baghdatis and seemed to realize that he was playing a final. After that it was all business as the 24-year-old Swiss ace blasted his way to a seventh Grand Slam title and his second one at Melbourne. His 5-7 7-5 6-0 6-2 win over the 20-year-old Cypriot means that Fed Ex as he is called, maintained his perfect record in Grand Slam finals winning all seven that he has so far appeared in.

Federer keeps Baghdatis date in final
Tennis story by Fred Smith, Sat, 28 Jan 2006 22:24:00GMT

MELBOURNE - Roger Federer kept his date at the Australian Open and will face Cypriot Marcos Baghdatis in the final on Sunday. Federer, who lost to Marat Safin last year, beat Nicolas Kiefer 6-3, 5-7, 6-0, 6-1 in his semi final match.

Mauresmo wins year's first Grand Slam as Henin-Hardenne retires
Tennis story by Georgina Scane, Sat, 28 Jan 2006 16:12:00GMT

MELBOURNE - Justine Henin-Hardenne retired with a stomach problem to hand over a first Grand Slam win to Frenchwoman Amelie Mauresmo, who was leading 6-1, 2-0 at the Australian Open Final here today. Henin-Hardenne had put in a listless performance in the first set and her movement looked totally hampered when at 2-0 in the second set, she walked to the chair umpire and said that she could not continue.

Baghdatis is the toast of Cyprus
Tennis story by Boris Webb, Fri, 27 Jan 2006 10:48:01GMT

MELBOURNE - Marcos Baghdatis' giant-killing run has been the story of the Australian Open so far and it will go into a legendary status should he manage to win the trophy on Sunday. His 3-6, 5-7, 6-3, 6-4, 6-4 upset of number 4 seed David Nalbandian sent Cyprus into delirium and it is reported that the nation will go crazy if Baghdatis wins.

It's Mauresmo Vs Henin-Hardenne in the Australian Open Final
Tennis story by Gareth Bowman, Fri, 27 Jan 2006 01:12:00GMT

MELBOURNE - Kim Clijsters was hit with yet another injury scare, as she had to retire from her semi-final match up against Amelie Mauresmo of France. The latter was leading 5-7 6-2 3-2 when Clijsters rolled her ankle and had to withdraw.

Aus Open: Nalbandian through to the semi finals
Tennis story by Dominic Taylor, Tue, 24 Jan 2006 21:04:00GMT

MELBOURNE - Argentine star David Nalbandian booked his place in the semi-finals of the Australian Open with an authoritative 7-5 6-0 6-0 win over Fabrice Santoro in a quarterfinal match here today. Nalbandian was at his best in a match that lasted just 101 minutes

Federer and Davenport top seeds at Australian Open
Tennis story by Vinnie Mitchell, Fri, 13 Jan 2006 01:36:00GMT

MELBOURNE, Australia - Roger Federer and Lindsay Davenport are the top seeds at the Australian Open, which gets underway from Monday. This season's first Grand Slam tournament had no surprises as far as seedings were concerned, with the organizers deciding to go by the rankings.