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Murray (right) was disappointed but proud to be part of Djokovic's big day

Beaten Murray hails history-making Djokovic

Andy Murray was proud to be part of history even though it meant another heartbreaking loss in a grand slam final.

Tennis • 05 Jun 16

Novak Djokovic boasts a winning 23-10 head-to-head record against Andy Murray

Djokovic believes he has mental edge over Murray

Novak Djokovic feels he has a slight mental edge over Andy Murray heading into their French Open final battle.

Tennis • 04 Jun 16

Andy Murray will now face Novak Djokovic for the French Open title

Murray defeats Wawrinka to reach first final

Andy Murray produced one of his best grand slam performances to defeat defending champion Stan Wawrinka and become the first British man to reach the French Open final for 79 years.

Tennis • 03 Jun 16

Andy Murray will face defending champion Stan Wawrinka in a semi-final

Murray reaches semi-finals at Roland Garros

Andy Murray dug himself out of another hole at Roland Garros to defeat Richard Gasquet and reach his fourth French Open semi-final.

Tennis • 01 Jun 16

Andy Murray is up against nig-serving American John Isner next

Murray eases through in straight sets

Andy Murray's French Open campaign gathered pace as he made light work of big serving Croatian Ivo Karlovic to reach the fourth round with a 6-1 6-4 7-6(3) victory today.

Tennis • 27 May 16

Novak Djokovic is seeking a first French Open title

Big guns progress at the French Open

Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal wasted little time easing into the second round of the French Open.

Tennis • 24 May 16

Murray on a knife edge as Stepanek holds aces

Andy Murray will resume his first-round match against Radek Stepanek on Tuesday with his French Open hopes hanging by a thread.

Tennis • 24 May 16

Murray conquers Djokovic to take Italian Open

Andy Murray punctured Novak Djokovic's air of dominance by beating the out-of-sorts Serb in straight sets in the final of the Italian Open in Rome on Sunday.

Tennis • 15 May 16

Mauresmo had been working with Murray since 2014

Murray parts company with coach Amelie Mauresmo

Andy Murray has announced he has split from his coach Amelie Mauresmo.

Tennis • 09 May 16

Murray falls to Djokovic in Madrid Open final

Andy Murray lost his Madrid Open crown and relinquished his spot as world number two on Sunday as Novak Djokovic won his fifth tour title of the year.

Tennis • 08 May 16

Becker slams 'out of order' Murray

Novak Djokovic's coach Boris Becker has criticised Andy Murray for airing his suspicions that some of his opponents may have used performance-enhancing drugs.

Tennis • 18 Apr 16

Rafael Nadal is starting to rediscover his old form

Nadal edges out Murray to make Monte Carlo final

Rafa Nadal continued his resurgence with a thrilling 2-6 6-4 6-2 victory over world number two Andy Murray on Saturday to set up a Monte Carlo Masters final against Gael Monfils.

Tennis • 16 Apr 16

Novak Djokovic defends us Australian Open title in Sunday's final against Andy Murray

Defending Aussie champion wary of Murray threat

Novak Djokovic knows how it feels to be on a losing streak in grand slam finals and he believes Andy Murray will be hungrier than ever to win his first Australian Open on Sunday.

Tennis • 30 Jan 16

Andy Murray secured a spot in his fifth Australian Open final

Andy Murray battles into Australian Open final

Andy Murray will play Novak Djokovic for the fourth time in an Australian Open final after he came from behind to win a five-set epic against Canada's Milos Raonic.

Tennis • 29 Jan 16

Hewitt exits Oz Open and enters into retirement

Spain's David Ferrer ended an era in Australian tennis by sending former world number one Lleyton Hewitt into retirement, while Andy Murray saw off home favourite Sam Groth at the Australian Open today.

Tennis • 21 Jan 16

Andy Murray: 'I think most days I think about the baby'

Murray prepared to cut short Slam for home run

Andy Murray admits his Australian Open preparations are being affected by the upcoming birth of his first child.

Tennis • 16 Jan 16

Andy Murray is seeking his first win in Melbiurne

Andy Murray seeded second for Australian Open

Britain's Andy Murray will be seeded second at the Australian Open behind reigning champion Novak Djokovic.

Tennis • 14 Jan 16

Michael O'Neill has scooped two awards on consecutive nights

Michael O'Neill scoops second manager award

After being named Manager of the Year at the RTÉ Sport Awards, Northern Ireland boss Michael O'Neill received a similar recognition by the BBC at the SSE Arena in Belfast on Sunday night.

Tennis • 21 Dec 15

Andy Murray helped Britain get their title challenge off the mark with a 6-3 6-2 7-5 win over Ruben Bemelmans

Murray believes Britain in position for Davis win

Andy Murray believes Britain is in a strong position to win the Davis Cup, but insists he is taking nothing for granted.

Tennis • 28 Nov 15

Andy Murray: 'I'm happy to take as much pressure on my shoulders as is needed.'

Andy Murray 'pumped' for Davis Cup charge

Andy Murray is ready to shoulder the pressure and carry Great Britain to a first Davis Cup title since 1936.

Tennis • 27 Nov 15

Andy Murray during a practice session at Flanders Expo

Murray: I understand fans' fears over Davis Cup

Great Britain have put worries over security to one side as they prepare for the Davis Cup final - but Andy Murray understands the anxiety among some fans.

Tennis • 24 Nov 15

Andy Murray (L) and his brother Jamie will compete in the Davis Cup final for Britain

Davis Cup final to go ahead in Belgium

The Davis Cup final between Belgium and Britain will go ahead despite Brussels being placed on maximum alert over the threat of an imminent attack, local organisers and the International Tennis Federation said on Monday.

Tennis • 23 Nov 15

Andy Murray endured a disappointing 7-6 (7/4) 6-4 loss to Stan Wawrinka at the ATP World Tour Finals

Andy Murray eyes swift Davis Cup response

Andy Murray must pick himself up for the Davis Cup final after his ATP World Tour Finals campaign came to a premature end once again.

Tennis • 21 Nov 15

It was a straight fight for the last semi-final spot and it is Wawrinka who will play compatriot Roger Federer

Wawrinka sends Murray out of ATP World Tour Finals

Andy Murray can turn his attentions to the Davis Cup final after losing a winner-takes-all clash with Stan Wawrinka at the ATP World Tour Finals.

Tennis • 20 Nov 15

Scotland's Andy Murray fired 23 winners to David Ferrer's 14 in London

Murray eases through his first challenge at O2

Andy Murray showed no signs of rustiness on hard courts as he began his campaign at the ATP World Tour Finals with a 6-4 6-4 victory over David Ferrer on Monday.

Tennis • 16 Nov 15

Andy Murray