Tennis: Murray needs to find the killer instinct
By Talek Harris
Andy Murray has the physique, the technique, the demeanor and the belief. Now all he needs is the killer touch.
Andy Murray has the physique, the technique, the demeanor and the belief. Now all he needs is the killer touch.
Novak Djokovic beat Andy Murray 6-7 (2), 7-6 (3), 6-3, 6-2 in Sunday’s final to become the first man in the Open era to win three consecutive Australian Open titles.
Victoria Azarenka said she was delighted with her response Saturday after shrugging off a gamesmanship controversy and a hostile crowd to retain her Australian Open title.
Victoria Azarenka defeated an injured Li Na in a dramatic final to retain her Australian Open title and remain world number one on Saturday.
Andy Murray was sucking in deep breaths, trying to recover from his exhausting win over Roger Federer. Pain was very much on his mind.
Victoria Azarenka or Serena Williams will hold the WTA’s No. 1 ranking Monday depending on the result of Saturday’s Australian Open final between Azarenka and China’s Li Na.
Defending champion Novak Djokovic produced one of the best performances of his career Thursday as he destroyed fourth seed David Ferrer in straight sets to reach the Australian Open final.
American teenager Sloane Stephens sent the Australian Open women’s draw into disarray Wednesday when she dumped injury-hit hot favourite Serena Williams out of the quarterfinals.
Australian Open officials have denied any bias towards Roger Federer after he was allowed to play most of his matches in the same evening slot on the centre court, reports said Wednesday.
Maria Sharapova set up an Australian Open showdown with China’s Li Na Tuesday as she roared into the semi-finals for the record loss of only nine games.
Roger Federer believes it’s becoming easier to play consistently as he prepares for his record 35th consecutive Grand Slam quarter-final at the Australian Open on Wednesday.
Roger Federer thwarted a powerful serving performance from Milos Raonic to advance to the quarter-finals of the Australian Open on Monday.
British third seed Andy Murray reached the quarter-finals of the Australian Open with a 6-3, 6-1, 6-3 win over French 14th seed Gilles Simon on Monday.
