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# australian-open - Sunday 27 January, 2013

From The Score Column: Andy Murray risks becoming one-hit wonder Conjecture

Column: Andy Murray risks becoming one-hit wonder

The Scottish player is the Ringo Starr of tennis, writes John Leicester.

From The Score Andy Murray not tickled by ‘crucial’ feather fluster NET LOSS

Andy Murray not tickled by ‘crucial’ feather fluster

At a crucial point in this morning’s decider, the Scot halted in the middle of a second serve to catch a white feather as it floated to the ground.

From The Score It’s Sunday so here’s 10 of our favourite pictures from the past 7 days Images This post contains images

It’s Sunday so here’s 10 of our favourite pictures from the past 7 days

From the Capital One Cup to the Australian Open and everything in between.

# australian-open - Saturday 26 January, 2013

From The Score Azarenka overcomes injury-hit Li Na to retain Australian Open title Tennis This post contains videos

Azarenka overcomes injury-hit Li Na to retain Australian Open title

The women’s singles final was packed with incident this morning.

# australian-open - Friday 25 January, 2013

From The Score Andy Murray floors Roger Federer in 5-set thriller Aussie Open

Andy Murray floors Roger Federer in 5-set thriller

Murray is now into in his third Australian final and will play defending champion Novak Djokovic on Sunday.

# australian-open - Thursday 24 January, 2013

From The Score Wave goodbye: Li Na storms past Sharapova into final Australian Open

Wave goodbye: Li Na storms past Sharapova into final

Victoria Azarenka now stands between the Chinese star and a second Grand Slam title.

# australian-open - Wednesday 23 January, 2013

From The Score ‘Hormones and stuff’ — Female players are ‘unstable emotionally’, says Jo-Wilfried Tsonga Shut Up Bro

‘Hormones and stuff’ — Female players are ‘unstable emotionally’, says Jo-Wilfried Tsonga

The French ace might want to turn his phone off for a while after these comments in Melbourne earlier.

From The Score VIDEO: Serena Williams destroys racket, loses quarter-final match Loud Noises This post contains videos

VIDEO: Serena Williams destroys racket, loses quarter-final match

Sloane Stephens ended her fellow American’s quest for a third successive grand slam this morning in Melbourne.

# australian-open - Tuesday 22 January, 2013

From The Score ‘Forbes don’t have my PIN number’: Sharapova brushes off Rich List talk Rich List

‘Forbes don’t have my PIN number’: Sharapova brushes off Rich List talk

Sharapova is rated as the world’s highest paid female athlete with earnings of almost $28 million per year.

# australian-open - Sunday 20 January, 2013

From The Score Djovokic advances to quarter-finals after epic five sets Australian Open This post contains videos

Djovokic advances to quarter-finals after epic five sets

The Serbian survived a scare against Stanislas Wawrikna in Melbourne.

From The Score Australian Open round-up: Ferrer and Almagro set to meet, Sharapova smashes record Review

Australian Open round-up: Ferrer and Almagro set to meet, Sharapova smashes record

In addition, Tomas Berdych defeated Kevin Anderson.

# australian-open - Thursday 17 January, 2013

From The Score Bullet point briefing: what you missed on day 4 at the Australian Open Australian Open

Bullet point briefing: what you missed on day 4 at the Australian Open

It’s hotter than hell in Melbourne today — but Andy Murray’s staying ice cold. Here’s your daily round up from Down Under.

# australian-open - Wednesday 16 January, 2013

From The Score Bullet point briefing: what you missed on day 3 at the Australian Open Australian Open

Bullet point briefing: what you missed on day 3 at the Australian Open

A little bit of history for Maria Sharapova and details of a “staggering comeback” for Britain’s brave Heather Watson — here’s your daily round-up from sunny Melbourne.

From The Score VIDEO: Polish player goes ballistic over line call at Aussie Open Jerzy Roar This post contains videos

# australian-open - Tuesday 15 January, 2013

From The Score Bullet point briefing: what you missed on day 2 at the Australian Open Australian Open

Bullet point briefing: what you missed on day 2 at the Australian Open

Serena rolls her ankle and Andy Murray begins his bid for back-to-back slams as we round up Tuesday’s action from Melbourne.

# australian-open - Monday 14 January, 2013

From The Score Bullet point briefing: what you missed on day 1 at the Australian Open Australian Open

Bullet point briefing: what you missed on day 1 at the Australian Open

We’re determined to win the battle against those pesky time zones this year.

# australian-open - Sunday 6 January, 2013

From The Score Murray beats Dimitrov to win Brisbane title Winning

Murray beats Dimitrov to win Brisbane title

The Scot beat the up and coming Bulgarian star 7-6 (7/0), 6-4 to win the tournament.

# australian-open - Tuesday 1 January, 2013

From The Score Sharapova pulls out of Brisbane International Setback

Sharapova pulls out of Brisbane International

The 25-year-old has been forced to drop out of the tournament with a right collarbone injury

# australian-open - Friday 28 December, 2012

From The Score Rafael Nadal pulls out of the Australian Open Stomach Virus

Rafael Nadal pulls out of the Australian Open

The Spaniard is still suffering from a stomach virus but says that his decision has nothing to do with a long-standing knee problem.

# australian-open - Thursday 27 December, 2012

From The Score Turkey: Andy Murray crashes at first hurdle in Abu Dhabi Tennis

Turkey: Andy Murray crashes at first hurdle in Abu Dhabi

The Scot was convincingly beaten by world number nine Janko Tipsarevic.

# australian-open - Tuesday 11 December, 2012

From The Score Make some room: Djokovic and Williams are named world champions Awards Season

Make some room: Djokovic and Williams are named world champions

Guess Michael Flatley will have to take that accolade off his CV now.

# australian-open - Sunday 9 December, 2012

From The Score Peter Senior becomes oldest ever Australian Open winner at 53 Golf

Peter Senior becomes oldest ever Australian Open winner at 53

Meanwhile, world number four Justin Rose had a day to forget.

# australian-open - Friday 7 September, 2012

From The Score US Open 2012: Azarenka to face Serena in final Too Good

US Open 2012: Azarenka to face Serena in final

The world number one defeated her opponent by a score of 3-6, 6-2, 6-4 earlier today.

# australian-open - Sunday 1 July, 2012

From The Score ‘I was very nervous,’ admits relieved Andy Murray Close Call This post contains videos

‘I was very nervous,’ admits relieved Andy Murray

The Scot also revealed that his knee was “a little bit sore” following last night’s match.

# australian-open - Sunday 13 May, 2012

From The Score Back to her best? Serena Williams wins Madrid Open Success

Back to her best? Serena Williams wins Madrid Open

The American registered 14 aces as she comprehensively beat Victoria Azarenka.

# australian-open - Thursday 19 April, 2012

From The Score High-rollers: Djokovic and Murray come up trumps at Monte Carlo Ante Up

High-rollers: Djokovic and Murray come up trumps at Monte Carlo

Novak battled back from a set down while Andy will now face Tomas Berdych in the quarter-finals of the Rolex Masters.

# australian-open - Sunday 5 February, 2012

From The Score It’s Sunday, so here’s 9 of our favourite pictures from the past 7 days Picture It

It’s Sunday, so here’s 9 of our favourite pictures from the past 7 days

We’ve just got the roll of film developed in the chemists. And there’s a couple of ones worth of the living room wall.

# australian-open - Wednesday 1 February, 2012

From The Score No remorse: shirt-stealing Aussie not giving up her prize Getting Shirty This post contains videos

No remorse: shirt-stealing Aussie not giving up her prize

“I’m keeping it” says the woman who snatched the Djokovic souvenir from a young fan’s grasp.

# australian-open - Monday 30 January, 2012

From The Score Will to win: Four more epic tennis encounters No Pain No Gain This post contains videos

Will to win: Four more epic tennis encounters

Because watching Novak Djokovic and Rafa Nadal go at it hammer and tongs, only made us want more classic tennis.

From The Score Ain’t no stopping me: Djokovic has that unbeatable feeling Epic

Ain’t no stopping me: Djokovic has that unbeatable feeling

“I feel strong, I feel motivated, I feel eager to win more trophies,” declares the Australian Open champion on the morning after the night before.

From The Score The Morning Score: Monday Early Doors This post contains videos

The Morning Score: Monday

Get it while it’s hot – here’s your Monday morning round-up of all the sports news.

# australian-open - Saturday 28 January, 2012

From The Score Azarenka claims Australian Open women’s title Winning

Azarenka claims Australian Open women’s title

The Belarusian beat Maria Sharapova 6-3, 6-0 in just over an hour in what was an anti-climactic final.

# australian-open - Friday 27 January, 2012

From The Score Djokovic edges Murray to set up Nadal showdown Australian Open

Djokovic edges Murray to set up Nadal showdown

Novak Djokovic beat Andy Murray 6-3, 3-6 ,6-7 (4-7), 6-1, 7-5 in their Australian Open semi-final.

Watch: Ballboy makes amazing catch during Federer-Nadal match What A Catch This post contains videos

Watch: Ballboy makes amazing catch during Federer-Nadal match

The 14-year-old reflexively made the one-handed catch during the Australian Open semi-final.

From The Score Don’t touch that dial: here’s the sport on TV this weekend… Goggle Box This post contains videos

Don’t touch that dial: here’s the sport on TV this weekend…

Let me take your coat darling. You sit down… I’ll pour you a drink. It’s been a long week.

From The Score The Morning Score: Friday Early Doors

The Morning Score: Friday

Thank God it’s Friday morning’s round-up of the sports news stories.

# australian-open - Thursday 26 January, 2012

From The Score Olé: Nadal beats Federer in Australian Open semi-final Ace

Olé: Nadal beats Federer in Australian Open semi-final

The number two-ranked Spaniard won the semi-final 6-7 (7-5), 6-2, 7-6 (7-5), 6-4 in Melbourne earlier today.

From The Score Sharapova into Australian Open final vs Azarenka Down Under

Sharapova into Australian Open final vs Azarenka

Sharapova broke Kvitova’s serve in the last game to finish off a 6-2, 3-6, 6-4 victory and set up a championship match against Victoria Azarenka.

# australian-open - Wednesday 25 January, 2012

From The Score While you were sleeping: here’s what you missed at the Aussie Open Net Gains

While you were sleeping: here’s what you missed at the Aussie Open

It’s been a good day for the likes of Andy Murray and Maria Sharapova in Melbourne.

# australian-open - Tuesday 24 January, 2012

From The Score Nadal battles into semi-final showdown with Federer Australian Open

Nadal battles into semi-final showdown with Federer

Rafael Nadal is through to the Australian Open semi-finals after he ground out a four-set win against Tomas Berdych today.

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