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Hertha Berlin and the Skibbe saga – a depressing tale

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iBet: Barcelona are struggling away from home

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Andy Murray, the world No 4, is resting after his exertions at last month’s Australian Open

Andy Murray confirms decision to play at Queen's

13 February 2012 10:51 AM

Andy Murray will bid for a hat-trick of titles at the AEGON Championships at Queen's Club this summer.

Dan Evans enjoys his win over Martin Klizan

Britain moving on up after Evans heroics

13 February 2012 12:00 AM

Who needs Andy Murray? The absence of the world No 4 left Britain's Davis Cup team with an uphill task in their Europe Africa Zone Group One tie against Slovakia, but his replacement, Dan Evans, rose to the challenge for the second time in three days yesterday to secure a memorable victory at Glasgow's Braehead Arena.

Colin Fleming and Ross Hutchins in action during Day Two of the Davis Cup

Britain on brink of Davis Cup win

12 February 2012 12:00 AM

Britain moved within one win of an improbable Davis Cup victory over Slovakia as Colin Fleming and Ross Hutchins put the hosts into a 2-1 lead after the second day of their Europe Africa Zone Group One tie at the Braehead Arena in Glasgow yesterday.

Dan Evans (pictured) on his way to victory over Slovakia's Lukas Lacko yesterday

Evans' superb start lifts Britain but Ward slips up

11 February 2012 12:00 AM

It has taken time for Dan Evans to show the maturity to match his undoubted ability, but the 21-year-old from Birmingham produced the finest performance of his career yesterday to give Britain's Davis Cup team a flying start in their Europe Africa Zone Group One tie against Slovakia.

Slovaks are step up for GB team without Murray

10 February 2012 12:00 AM

The Scottish influence is usually such that you half-expect Britain's Davis Cup team to go on court wearing kilts, but the two most famous players from north of Hadrian's Wall will be notable by their absence for the tie against Slovakia at the Braehead Arena in Glasgow this weekend.

Andy Murray vows to win grand slam title

08 February 2012 10:57 AM

Andy Murray said he came away from the Australian Open feeling "much more positive" about his game despite failing to reach the final.

Keothavong beats world No 16

08 February 2012 12:00 AM

Britain's Anne Keothavong yesterday beat the world No 16, Dominika Cibulkova, 6-4, 6-1 at the Pattaya Open in Thailand.

Novak Djokovic savours the moment after beating Rafa Nadal to win the Australian Open in an epic final that finished at 1.37am

Novak Djokovic targeting 'Golden Slam'

07 February 2012 10:17 AM

Novak Djokovic insisted it was not impossible to win the 'Golden Slam' this season after being named Laureus World Sportsman of the Year.

Cirstea and Rodionva ease through

06 February 2012 03:44 PM

Sorana Cirstea and Anastasia Rodionova both booked their places in the second round of the PTT Pattaya Open today.

We'd love home tie, says Murray

06 February 2012 12:00 AM

Judy Murray said she hoped to capitalise on Britain's Fed Cup weekend by drawing a home tie for the first time in 19 years. Murray's team, of Elena Baltacha, Anne Keothavong, Heather Watson and Laura Robson, beat Austria 2-0 on Saturday to secure a World Group II play-off. They could face the United States in April.