Murray has spoken of his desire to inspire those coming through

Towering and popular Pole can claim national first in a male Slam by shooting down Murray

There will be no repeat of last summer's heroics for Jonny Marray, who last Wimbledon turned a wildcard entry into becoming the first Briton to win a mens' doubles title since 1936.

Ward and Evans stun Russia

Doubles pair bring Davis Cup tie against Russia back to 2-1 but team need two tough singles victories

On a day when Britain’s Davis Cup team lost both their opening singles rubbers here against Russia in desperately tight five-set matches, it might not have been the best moment for Dan Evans to admit: “I don’t train hard enough and don’t work hard enough.”

While Russia will be the favourites in all four singles rubbers this weekend, Igor Kunitsyn and Victor Baluda would need to spring a major surprise to win tomorrow’s doubles.

Doubles player pores over videos of Davis Cup opponents, as Ward leads singles charge

British number one beats Andreas Seppi to advance

The British number one came through his match against Carlos Berlocq in Indian Wells despite his annoyance

The British number one came through his match against Carlos Berlocq in Indian Wells despite his annoyance

Whether you get your news via television, radio, newspapers, the internet or simply by nattering to your neighbour over the garden fence, it has been impossible to escape Bernard Tomic for the last week here. Australia's best prospect has been the talk of the town since the start of the year and his meeting with Roger Federer in last night's showcase match in Rod Laver Arena was the most eagerly awaited match so far at this Australian Open.

Long before Jimmy Connors and John McEnroe set foot on a tennis court, Art “Tappy” Larsen created the mould for fiery and successful American left-handers.

World No 3 keen to play in tie next April as Britain bid to get back into the World Group