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Problems mount for the world's top two players as poor run of form continues
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Murray wins late-night battle at Paris Masters
Thursday, 12 November 2009
Having started his opening match in the Paris Masters shortly before midnight here yesterday, Andy Murray appeared determined not to hang around at the Palais des Omnisports.
Davydenko and Verdasco chase seat at the top table
Thursday, 12 November 2009
Six places on board the boat heading for the O2 Arena are already booked, while Fernando Verdasco and Nikolay Davydenko could secure their seats as early as tonight.
Safin retires following Paris defeat
Wednesday, 11 November 2009
Former world number one Marat Safin ended his playing career with a 6-4 5-7 6-4 defeat by U.S. Open champion Juan Martin del Porto at the Paris Masters today.
Murray targets glorious end to 'best year'
Wednesday, 11 November 2009
With six titles already under his belt this year – more than any other player – Andy Murray insists he is under no pressure going into the final three weeks of the most successful season of his career.
Final bow for Safin, the hot-head who smashed 700 rackets
Tuesday, 10 November 2009
From pulling down his shorts on court, to brawling in Moscow – as Marat Safin plays his final tournament, Paul Newman recalls the bizarre career of a former world No 1
Agassi should return titles says Safin
Tuesday, 10 November 2009
Former world No 1 Marat Safin believes that Andre Agassi should give his tennis titles back after confessing he tested positive for a banned substance during his career and lied about it to the ATP.
Murray bounces back to demolish Youzhny
Monday, 9 November 2009
Scot lands his sixth title of the year in first tournament since recovering from injury
Agassi backs Murray for Grand Slam success
Monday, 9 November 2009
Andre Agassi is in no doubt Andy Murray will win grand slam titles - and believes his "tortured spirit" will help him achieve his dream.
Murray picks up momentum
Sunday, 8 November 2009
Andy Murray is often at his most dangerous when returning to competition after a break. The 22-year-old Scot has won eight of his 13 titles in such circumstances and will attempt to extend that record today when he meets Mikhail Youzhny in the final of the Valencia Open.
Murray reaches Valencia semi-finals
Friday, 6 November 2009
Andy Murray progressed to the semi-finals of the inaugural Valencia Open with a comfortable 6-4 6-2 victory over Albert Montanes.
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