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Murray makes stunning start to Olympics with brilliant doubles win

Olawale Alabi Jul 24, 2021 0

Andy Murray and Joe Salisbury marked themselves out as Olympic medal contenders with a brilliant first-round performance in the men’s doubles at the Ariake Tennis Park on Saturday. The pair had a tough draw against second seeds and…

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Murray backs Federer’s “sensible decision” to withdraw from French Open

Olawale Alabi Jun 7, 2021 0

Former world number one Andy Murray says 20-time Grand Slam champion Roger Federer made a “sensible decision” to withdraw from the French Open. The Swiss said he had to protect his body after two knee operations and opted to focus his…

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Nick Kyrgios Sends Volley at Wilander over Murray Comments

Olawale Alabi Sep 28, 2020 0

Seven-times Grand Slam champion Mats Wilander came under fire from Nick Kyrgios on Monday after the Swede suggested Andy Murray should consider whether he has the right to accept wildcards. SEE ALSO: Dortmund Ease Past Wolfsburg 2-0 To…

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Wawrinka Thrashes Murray As Big Match Falls Flat in French Open

Olawale Alabi Sep 27, 2020 0

What was billed as an opening day classic between two old warriors turned into a damp squib as Stan Wawrinka crushed Andy Murray 6-1 6-3 6-2 at the French Open on Sunday. The last time they met on Court Philippe Chatrier, in the 2017…

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Andy Murray to Build Physical Conditioning to Revive Career

Victor Okoye Sep 4, 2020 0

Building the stamina to consistently survive the rigors of playing five-set matches will top Andy Murray’s agenda as the former U.S. Open champion, who has undergone two hip surgeries, plots the revival of his career. Playing…

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Andy Murray Marks Return To Grand Slam Tennis With 5-Set Win

victor okoye Sep 2, 2020 0

Former champion Andy Murray produced an astonishing fightback to outlast Japan’s Yoshihito Nishioka 4-6 4-6 7-6(5) 7-6(4) 6-4 in his long-awaited return to Grand Slam singles action. SEE ALSO: Don’t judge me based on one match – Sarri says…

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US Open: Andy Murray Ready To Have Fun Again

victor okoye Aug 30, 2020 0

Andy Murray is fighting fit and ready to banish memories of his last visit to the U.S. Open, when a painful hip contributed to a second-round demise in 2018. SEE ALSO: Americans Troll Hushpuppi As His Escapade Hits Popular US Blog He will…

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Andy Murray to end career after Australian Open

News Agency of Nigeria Oct 8, 2019 0

Andy Murray at 32 fears a return to the Grand Slam at the Australian Open may be the last of his career. Murray underwent surgery to a hip problem in January and only made his return to the tennis court in reaching the quarter-finals at…

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Andy Murray beat Cameron Norrie to reach China Open quarter-finals

News Agency of Nigeria Oct 2, 2019 0

Andy Murray beat fellow Brit Cameron Norrie to advance to the quarter-final of the China Open. After two tie breaks Murray won the match set comfortably to make it game, set, match in a thrilling 3 hour encounter. Also Read: Super Eagles…

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Andy Murray loses to Tennys Sandgren in Winston-Salem Open first round

News Agency of Nigeria Aug 20, 2019 0

Andy Murray is still searching for his first singles win since hip surgery after losing 7-6 7-5 to Tennys Sandgren in the Winston-Salem Open first round. The former world number one played with conviction and fluency in the first set, but…

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Andy Murray Breaks Down as He Announces Retirement

News Agency of Nigeria Jan 12, 2019 0

A one time world’s best male tennis player, Andy Murray, has announced that he’ll most likely leave the professional scene after the 2019 edition of the Wimbledon Championship in July. While addressing newsmen in Australia earlier today,…

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Barcelona Open: Andy Murray Knocked Out

Jide Apr 29, 2017

World number one Andy Murray has been knocked out of the Barcelona Open at the semi-final stage after suffering a 6-2 3-6 6-4 loss to Dominic Thiem. The Briton was broken three times in losing the first set in 34 minutes. But although…

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Sir Andy Murray Is Injured, May Miss Davis Cup – Brother

Jide Mar 27, 2017

World men’s tennis number one Andy Murray is likely to miss Great Britain’s Davis Cup quarter-final trip to France due to an elbow injury, his brother Jamie said on Monday. Three-times Grand Slam winner Murray, who pulled out of the…

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Novak Djokovic Fights Andy Murray To Be Number One At ATP Finals

Jide Nov 20, 2016

Andy Murray will face Novak Djokovic with the ATP World Tour Finals title and year-end number one ranking at stake on Sunday, November 20th 2016. The 35th meeting between the pair will also be the first time the season finale has ended…

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CINCINNATI MASTERS: Andy Murray’s 22 Unbeaten Run Has Ended

Jide Aug 23, 2016 0

Olympic champion Andy Murray's career-best unbeaten run ended at 22 matches with a 6-4 7-5 defeat by Marin Cilic in the Cincinnati Masters final. Just a week after retaining his Olympic title in Rio, Briton Murray, 29, lost in an hour…

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Rio 2016: Andy Murray Defeats Kei Nishikori

Lola Leigh Aug 13, 2016 0

Britain's Andy Murray remains on steady ground to win back-to-back Olympic gold medals after defeating Japan's Kei Nishikori in the Men's Tennis semi-finals in Rio. The 29 year old Murray won 6-1 6-4 and will face Spain's Rafael Nadal…

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Murray wins his second Wimbledon title

News Agency of Nigeria Jul 10, 2016 0

Britain's Andy Murray put the finishing touch to an almost faultless fortnight to claim a second Wimbledon title with a 6-4 7-6 (7-3) 7-6 (7-2) win on Sunday. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the world number two who was…

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Novak Djokovic beats Andy Murray to win first French Open title

News Agency of Nigeria Jun 5, 2016 0

World number one Novak Djokovic beat Britain's Andy Murray to win his first French Open title and complete the career Grand Slam. The Serb, 29, won 3-6 6-1 6-2 6-4 to win his 12th major title and become the first man since Rod Laver in…

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French Open 2016: Andy Murray seeks Roman repeat over Novak Djokovic

News Agency of Nigeria Jun 5, 2016 0

Andy Murray and Novak Djokovic will meet in Sunday's French Open final - with both men seeking their first title in Paris. Murray, the first British man to reach a Roland Garros final since 1937, hopes to add the French Open to his…

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Novak Djokovic Beats Andy Murray, Wins Sixth Australian Open Title

Jide Jan 31, 2016 0

World number one Novak Djokovic beat Andy Murray in straight sets to win his sixth Australian Open title and condemn the Briton to a fifth final defeat. The Serb, 28, won 6-1 7-5 7-6 (7-3) to claim his sixth Melbourne title, tying the…

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Andy Murray To Face Novak Djokovic In Australian Open final

News Agency of Nigeria Jan 30, 2016 0

Britain's Andy Murray reached his fifth Australian Open final by winning 13th seed Milos Raonic. Raonic won the first and third sets, but Andy Murray fought hard for victory in the gruelling contest which ended 4-6 7-5 6-7 6-4 6-2.…

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Australian Open 2016: Andy Murray, Johanna Konta Move Into Semi-Finals

News Agency of Nigeria Jan 28, 2016 0

For the first time since 1977, Britain have two Grand Slam singles semi-finalists after victories for Johanna Konta and Andy Murray at the Australian Open. Konta continued her remarkable run with a 6-4 6-1 win over China's Zhang Shuai…

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Murray Keeps Faith With His Coach, Mauresmo

Jide Dec 17, 2015 0

Tennis world number two, Andy Murray will continue to work with coach Amelie Mauresmo in 2016, but Jonas Bjorkman will no longer be part of the Scot’s team. Mauresmo gave birth to her first child in August, but is planning to work 22 to…

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Nadal Breaks Murray’s Heart, Beats Him In 2 Sets

Jide Nov 19, 2015 0

Spaniard Rafael Nadal won his second straight match at the ATP finals, beating Andy Murray 6-4, 6-1 Wednesday to close in on a spot in the semifinals of the season-ending tournament. Nadal has been having one of the worst years of his…