Murray form ruins Grand Slam chances

Fans of Andrew Murray have suffered a real turnaround in fortunes this last fortnight, after the Brit crashed out early of both the Toronto and Cincinnati Masters to leave his preparations for the US Open in tatters.

Murray flew to North America buoyed by Olympic Games success, in which he defied the Tennis Odds to beat rival Roger Federer 6-2 6-1 6-4 on Wimbledon’s Centre Court, yet the strains of that victory immediately took their toll.

For Murray was forced to retire...

Philip Oliver

Djokovic Back to Winning Ways

World number two, Novak Djokovic, admitted that he was relieved to get back to winning ways in Canada after suffering emotional defeats at the Olympics.

Djokovic, who has won three Grand Slams in the past year, lost to Andy Murray in the semi-finals at London 2012, before missing out on a bronze medal, following a shock loss to Juan Martin Del Potro.

The Serbian bounced back in style with victory in the final of the Toronto Masters on Sunday, easing past France's Richard...

Philip Oliver

Murray sets sights on Slam response

Andy Murray feels he can build on Olympic glory and secure his first Grand Slam title at the upcoming US Open.

The British number one seems to be getting closer and closer to winning his first ever Slam, reaching three finals in the last three years.

Having been to the Wimbledon showpiece for the first time this summer but losing, Murray gained quick revenge on his SW19 conqueror.

The Scot defeated Roger Federer for the first time in a five-set match...

Philip Oliver

Olympic tennis review

There is a sizeable amount of opposition to tennis as an Olympic sport. Some of the participants at London2012 might return home wishing their sport was not on the Olympic programme, whilst others can reflect that the event was a massive fillip for their career.

It was certainly hit with the punters though, with Betfair Tennis Betting markets attracting plenty of interest throughout the tournament.

No one got more out of their week at the All England club than Andy...

Philip Oliver

Nadal fitness concerns

Rafael Nadal has revealed that he is not yet fit enough to return to action due to his current knee injury.

The Spaniard was forced to withdraw from the Olympic Games, where he was due to carry his country's flag, and he is continuing his recuperation.

Nadal has not played a competitive match since Wimbledon, when he set online gambling markets aflutter with a shock second-round defeat to Lukas Rosol.

His long-standing knee problem has reared its ugly...

Philip Oliver