Australian Open

Britain's Francesca Jones makes a backhand return to Shelby Rogers during their first round match at the Australian Open in Melbourne. Picture: AP/Hamish Blair)

Frustration for Francesca Jones after defeat on grand slam debut to Rogers

ON THE UP: Bradford's Francesca Jones, pictured at the Battle of the Brits League tournament last month, has qualified for the main draw of the Australian Open. Picture: Julian Finney/Getty Images for LTA

Australian Open qualifier Francesca Jones found her tennis passion in Bradford

Johanna Konta: Top British hope.

Wimbledon: Johanna Konta aiming to impress back on home ground

Britain's Kyle Edmund will become British No 1 on March 5. (AP Photo/Dita Alangkara)

Kyle Edmund ready to lead GB after spectacular Melbourne journey

Romania's Simona Halep celebrates after defeating Germany's Angelique Kerber in their semifinal of the Australian Open (AP Photo/Vincent Thian)

Australian Open: Wozniacki and Halep battle own demons to progress

On the way out: Britain's Johanna Konta.

Australian Open: Johanna Konta plays down shock exit

Easy win: Britain's Johanna Konta celebrates.

Australian Open: Missing shopping is Johanna Konta's biggest concern

Heather Watson is in the main draw of the Australian Open for a seventh time.

Australian Open: Open era gives fresh hope for Watson in Melbourne

Andy Murray.

Cautious Murray targets comeback in 2018 after frustrating injury lay-off

Britain's Andy Murray clenches his fist as he defeats Japan's Kei Nishikori during their quarterfinal match of the French Open tennis tournament. (AP Photo/Christophe Ena)

French Open: Ill-health allowed Andy Murray's rivals to catch up - Ivan Lendl

Sheffield's Danny Willett defends the Dubai Desert Classic.

Hanson determined to keep knocking on door in Dubai

GET IN: Britain's Daniel Evans celebrates a point win over Australia's Bernard Tomic during their third round match at the Australian Open in MelbourneAP/Kin Cheung

Australian Open - Dan Evans causes second Melbourne shock | Andy Murray eases th...

Uzbekistan's Denis Istomin celebrates his win over Serbia's Novak Djokovic during their second round match at the Australian Open. (AP Photo/Aaron Favila)

Ed White: Kyle Edmund kicking himself as Novak Djokovic suffers shock defeat

Uzbekistan's Denis Istomin, right, is congratulated by Serbia's Novak Djokovic

Australian Open (day four): Huge shock as Djokovic crashes out leaving door open...

Britain's Heather Watson makes a forehand return

Australian Open (day four): Heather Watson misses great chance to progress

Murray cruised past former French Open junior champion Andrey Rublev (Photo: AP)

Australian Open (day three): Andy Murray breezes into round three after injury s...

Dan Evans celebrates his victory over Marin Cilic (Photo: AP)

Australian Open (day three): Dan Evans records biggest win of career over sevent...

Kyle Edmund

Australian Open (day two): Kyle Edmund turns up the heat to progress

Germany's Angelique Kerber

Australian Open: Angelique Kerber survives opening-day scare

Britain's Andy Murray serves to Ukraine's Illya Marchenko during their first round match at the Australian Open. Picture: AP/Aaron Favila

Australian Open: Victorious Andy Murray vows to do his homework on Andrey Rublev

Serena Williams of the United States speaks during a press conference, ahead of Saturday's women's singles final against Angelique Kerber of Germany at the Australian Open tennis championships in Melbourne (AP Photo/Shuji Kajiyama)

Konta stays true to self as Williams issues final warning
Johanna Konta is looking forward to some time with her family and sleeping in her own bed after the Briton's whirlwind run to the Australian Open semi-finals.

Australian Open: Johanna Konta admits lack of experience cost her place in final

Graphic by Grame Bandeira.

Australian Open: Roger Federer determined to end wait for grand slam title in Me...

Johanna Konta of Britain celebrates after defeating Ekaterina Makarova of Russia in the fourth round of the Australian Open in Melbourne. Picture: AP /Andrew Brownbill.

Long journey paying dividends as history-maker Konta gets ready for battle of un...

Andy Murray of Britain celebrates after defeating Bernard Tomic of Australia during their fourth round match in Melbourne on Monday. Picture: AP/Vincent Thian.

Australian Open: Andy Murray finds his focus after being prepared to withdraw

US Open and Masters champion Jordan Spieth (Picture: Press Association).

Jordan Spieth battles back as he looks to retain his crown in Sydney

Andy Murray of Britain celebrates after defeating Tomas Berdych of the Czech Republic in their semifinal match at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne. (AP Photo/Lee Jin-man)

Confident Murray set to put the record straight

Andy Murray celebrates after defeating Tomas Berdych. Picture: AP/Bernat Armangue.

Murray in bid to end his final agony in Melbourne

Andy Murray celebrates after defeating Tomas Berdych. Picture: AP/Lee Jin-man.

POLL: Majestic Murray blasts Berdych away to reach Melbourne final

Australias Lleyton Hewitt sticks out his tongue to pass comment on a poor shot during his Australian Open match with Germanys Benjamin Becke (Picture: Vincent Thian/AP).

Becker victory again looks to have signalled end for a legend as Djokovic cruise...

Great Britain's Andy Murray in practice session with his former fitness trainer Jez Green.

Mauresmo stays put as Murray decides to make changes elsewhere to coaching team

Great Britain's Andy Murray

Revived Murray declared ‘fit’ for purpose in New York
Andy Murray feels in his best shape since winning Wimbledon last year as he prepares to begin his US Open campaign.

Andy Murray.

Murray demands more from Mauresmo after Lendl split

Andy Murray of Britain reacts after losing a point to Roger Federer of Switzerland during their quarter-final at the Australian Open in Melbourne. (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko)

Murray’s Aussie hopes ended by resurgent Federer

Jamie Murray

Murray’s brother is victim of the heat in Melbourne

Andy Murray of Britain walks to a practice court ahead of the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne Australia,

Heat is turned up on Murray for opening match in Melbourne

Andy Murray walks to a practice court ahead of the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne Australia

Heat is turned up on Murray for opening match in Melbourne

Murray retains composure after being forced to battle by Russian

Federer makes light of heavy workload as Murray aims to claim grand slam history

Promising times Down Under for British pair

Game, bet and match

Djokovic ‘proud to be part of history’ as win against Nadal becomes longest gran...

Melbourne hopes ended for Edmund

Nadal triumphs over Federer in classic to complete his remarkable transformation

Tough test could serve Kvitova well for harder duels ahead

No home comforts for Stosur after early exit

Nick Westby: From Australia to the Alps – golden ticket to globe’s greatest occ...

Davis Cup triumph gave Djokovic the zest and impetus for astonishing run

Dominant Spaniard holds upper hand over his contemporary

How to beat the leading man in five easy lessons

Angry Djokovic prevails in Super Saturday

Murray suffers shock early exit at Indian Wells

Another final defeat is tough but I’ve just got to deal with it, rues Murray

Tennis: Clijsters's change of tack sees Li lose her focus

Flying Scotsman

Flying Scotsman

Murray’s route to glory opens up in Australia

Murray's route to glory opens up in Australia

Tennis: Tough first week sets Federer up for business end of draw

Murray shrugs off blip to continue progress in Paris