Tennis: Murray finds champion’s mentality

Andy Murray said he had finally learned the habit of being aggressive – and curbing his tendency to self-destruct – after making the perfect start to his season in Brisbane.

Andy Murray said he had finally learned the habit of being aggressive – and curbing his tendency to self-destruct – after making the perfect start to his season in Brisbane.

Serena Williams proved the break between seasons hasn’t hurt her momentum, capturing her 47th career title with a comprehensive 6-2, 6-1 victory over Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova in Saturday’s Brisbane International final.

Caroline Wozniacki’s first trip to the Brisbane International ended in a shocking 2-6, 6-3, 7-6 (1) first-round loss to Kazakhstan qualifier Ksenia Pervak on Monday. After her early exit, she was quick to dismiss speculation about an engagement to golf No. 1 Rory McIlroy.