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Evans holds his nerve in Davis Cup thriller to deliver win for GB

Dan Evans produced one of the most extraordinary performances in Great Britain’s recent Davis Cup history to beat Martin Klizan 6-1 6-1 4-6 3-6 6-3 and give Leon Smith’s side a 3-2 victory over Slovakia at Glasgow’s Braehead Arena.

Sharapova stunned as Azarenka cruises to victory and world No 1

Victoria Azarenka is sitting on top of the world after thrashing Maria Sharapova to win the Australian Open.

Novak Djokovic of Serbia celebrates after defeating Rafael Nadal. AP

Djokovic ‘proud to be part of history’ as win against Nadal becomes longest grand slam final on record

Novak Djokovic described yesterday’s record-breaking Australian Open final victory over Rafael Nadal as the best win of his career.

Early signs suggest Lendl’s influence could lead to starring role at grand slam

What the sport of tennis has gained in Andy Murray, the art of acting may have lost.

I didn’t let myself down this time, says Murray

Andy Murray says he will walk away from the Australian Open with his head held high after narrowly losing out to Novak Djokovic in a thrilling five-set semi-final.

Melbourne hopes ended for Edmund

TENNIS: Beverley’s Kyle Edmund was beaten in the quarter-finals of the Australian Open boys’ singles.

Great Britain's Andy Murray is consoled by Serbia's Novak Djokovic after their match during day twelve of the 2012 Australian Open at Melbourne Park in Melbourne, Australia. Picture: PA Wire.

Murray holds head high after dramatic Djokovic loss

Andy Murray felt tonight he could walk away from the Australian Open with his head held high after narrowly losing out to Novak Djokovic in a thrilling five-set semi-final.

Nadal triumphs over Federer in classic to complete his remarkable transformation

Rafael Nadal yesterday completed a remarkable journey from pre-tournament tears to Australian Open finalist after a stunning victory over Roger Federer.

Murray is relishing chance for revenge as Djokovic shrugs off Lendl’s influence

Novak Djokovic has welcomed Ivan Lendl’s return to top-level tennis but downplayed his role in Andy Murray’s latest run to a grand slam semi-final.

Chance for Murray to erase hurt of his final nightmare

Novak Djokovic admitted to having breathing difficulties during his win over David Ferrer at the Australian Open but insisted it would not hamper his chances against Andy Murray in tomorrow morning’s semi-final.

Sharapova looks to end her losing run against Kvitova

Maria Sharapova feels Petra Kvitova remains clear favourite after setting up a semi-final encounter with the Czech at the Australian Open.

Federer quells talk of feud with semi-final foe Nadal

Roger Federer has dismissed suggestions his pre-tournament disagreement with Rafael Nadal will add spice to their Australian Open semi-final.

Great Britain's Andy Murray in action. PA

Japanese test next for bored Murray

Andy Murray described as “boring” his 49-minute stroll against Mikhail Kukushkin at the Australian Open, but admitted it was good to get through to the quarter-finals with minimum effort.

Williams is determined to get back on track

Serena Williams vowed to make a swift return to the practice court after crashing out of the Australian Open.

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