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Rafael Nadal reaches for a forehand against Nicolas Almagro in the Paris Masters yesterday

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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. The 22-year-old Scot, however, found himself drawn into a desperately tight three-set contest with James Blake before winning 6-3, 6-7, 7-6 to earn a place against Radek Stepanek in today’s third round. The match finished at 1.45am after two hours and 13 minutes.

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.