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Australian Open could be my last tournament - tearful Murray
BBC - 11 Jan 2019 02:38
A tearful Andy Murray says this week's Australian Open in Melbourne could be the last tournament he plays in his career.
Johanna Konta fit after injury but Brits may feel pain at Australian Open | Kevin Mitchell
The Guardian - 11 Jan 2019 15:23
Konta and Kyle Edmund lead British hopes in Melbourne but the draw has not been kind and hopes of any second-week involvement do not look particularly strong As the thin red line of British tennis thickened to a modest e...
Norrie into maiden ATP final
Sky Sports - 11 Jan 2019 12:56
Cameron Norrie posted more evidence that the future of British tennis may still be bright after reaching his first ATP final in Auckland.
50 years of the Australian Open - in pictures
The Guardian - 11 Jan 2019 23:00
Australia's most prestigious sporting event hits a landmark birthday this year after half a century of tennis Jonathan Howcroft on 50 years of the Australian Open
Andy Murray: Sue Barker 'devastated' by his tennis retirement plans
BBC - 11 Jan 2019 21:14
BBC tennis presenter Sue Barker says she is 'devastated' by Andy Murray's plans to retire from tennis.
The Guardian view on Andy Murray: great Scot, great guy, great backhand | Editorial
The Guardian - 11 Jan 2019 20:25
The former Wimbledon men's singles champion is a man who reshaped the game, on and off court Andy Murray, who has signalled his retirement from tennis, is a sports revolutionary. His claim in history was to be Britain's ...
Andy Murray taught us Scots to dream big and show emotion | Marianne Taylor
The Guardian - 11 Jan 2019 19:57
His popularity wasn't just about winning grand slams - he overturned a major stereotype in Scottish masculinity Small, wet, overweight countries should not - and usually do not - produce tennis superstars. And although i...
This Bradenton resident gets treated like a rock star. He's focused on tennis stardom
Miami Herald - 11 Jan 2019 19:56
The cameras are lined up, side-by-side, on half of an indoor tennis court at IMG Academy in Bradenton, Florida. There's a bunch more people filling the seats assembled for a …
'He's the greatest we have had' - Barker's emotional Murray tribute
BBC - 11 Jan 2019 19:47
BBC tennis presenter Sue Barker pays tribute to Andy Murray, who has revealed he will retire this year.
How Murray beat the best
Sky Sports - 11 Jan 2019 19:00
Andy Murray has done it all. Here, we look back at the most significant moments in his career.
Djokovic can understand why Murray is calling time
ESPN - 11 Jan 2019 17:29
Novak Djokovic has hailed Andy Murray a "great champion" after learning the Scot is likely to hang up his tennis racquet at the conclusion of 2019's Wimbledon championship.
'He's an idol': Dunblane reacts to Andy Murray's impending retirement
The Guardian - 11 Jan 2019 17:17
In town once synonymous with tragedy, the affection for Murray the man - as much as the player - is evident The Friday morning coaching sessions are in full swing at Dunblane Tennis Club, where Andy Murray and his elder ...
Seven times Murray made us laugh, cry & just feel proud
BBC - 11 Jan 2019 16:58
As Andy Murray prepares to retire, BBC Sport looks at seven times that the former world number one made us laugh or cry.
Murray 'touched' by tributes
Sky Sports - 11 Jan 2019 15:14
Andy Murray said that "a big cuddle" from his mum has eased his anguish as tributes flood in after his retirement revelation.
'A champion on and off the court': sport pays tribute to Andy Murray
The Guardian - 11 Jan 2019 14:58
Everyone from Billie Jean King and Greg Rusedski to golfer Justin Rose and Hibs boss Neil Lennon has sent well wishes The world of sport - from tennis to golf and even a Bundesliga club - have been offering up words of s...
Barty outlasts Bertens, moves on to Sydney final
ESPN - 11 Jan 2019 13:53
Ashleigh Barty withstood 15 aces from Kiki Bertens in a 2-hour, 18-minute match and won 6-7 (4), 6-4, 7-5 on Friday to advance to the Sydney International final.
When Andy Murray was a 14-year-old tennis star of the future
BBC - 11 Jan 2019 13:22
Watch Andy Murray as a "bright star" of the future in 2001, when he was just 14 years old and aiming for Wimbledon success.
Murray 'a champion on and off court' - US legend King leads tributes
BBC - 11 Jan 2019 12:20
Andy Murray has been "a champion on and off court", says US tennis legend Billie Jean King after the Briton says he plans to retire this year.
Norrie makes first ATP final at home in Auckland
ESPN - 11 Jan 2019 11:59
Cameron Norrie is through to his first ATP Tour final after beating Germany's Jan-Lennard Struff at the ASB Classic in Auckland.
Quiz: How well do you know Andy Murray?
BBC - 11 Jan 2019 11:44
As Andy Murray announces the Australian Open may be his last tournament, test your knowledge of the three-time Grand Slam champion
Andy Murray - a career in pictures
The Guardian - 11 Jan 2019 11:37
Three-time grand-slam champion Andy Murray is set to retire from tennis and could make the Australian Open his final tournament, admitting he can no longer play at the top level after enduring years of significant hip is...
'Tennis unimaginable without Murray'
Sky Sports - 11 Jan 2019 10:36
Tennis without Andy Murray is "almost unimaginable", says Johanna Konta after the Scotsman confirmed his intention to retire in 2019.