Murray aiming high

Andy Murray insists that his exploits of 2012 are just the beginning and he is determined to improve still further in 2013.

The last 12 months have proven to be a breakthrough year for the 25-year-old, having recovered from the pain of defeat in the Wimbledon final – his fourth Grand Slam final defeat – to glory of gold at the London Olympics and then victory at the US Open.

He now enters the New Year bidding to win back-to-back Grand Slams with victory at the Australian...

Philip Oliver

Murray Motivated for 2013

US Open and Olympic champion, Andy Murray, says he is "extremely motivated" to build on last year's success in 2013.

The British number one enjoyed his breakthrough season in 2012, winning gold at the London Games before breaking his Grand Slam duck at Flushing Meadows with a thrilling five-set victory over Novak Djokovic.

Murray blew away some early cobwebs to retain his Brisbane International title last weekend. His 2012 triumph in Queensland set him on...

Philip Oliver

Murray peaks at right time for Melbourne

Andy Murray will head into the Australian Open as the in-form guy after he successfully defended his Brisbane International crown on Sunday just a week before the first Grand Slam of the season begins.

Murray, who also won the title last season, bounced back from defeat in Abu Dhabi to claim his 24th tour singles title with a tricky 7-6 (7-0) 6-4 victory over Grigor Dimitrov. The win gives him the perfect stringboard into the Australian Open, where his Australian Open odds suggest...

Philip Oliver

Murray improves in Brisbane

Defending champion Andy Murray was pleased with his service game after he booked his place in the Brisbane International semi-finals with a 6-4 7-6 (7-3) victory over Denis Istomin.

The top seed reached the last eight by edging past Australian qualifier John Millman on Thursday as his unconvincing start to the 2013 season continued. However, he looked to be finding his form in his second match in Queensland and justify his position as second favourite for the Aussie Open according to the latest betting news....

Philip Oliver

Tsonga injury scare ahead of Australian Open

Jo-Wilfred Tsonga’s hopes of claiming a maiden Grand Slam title at the Australian Open this January have suffered a big blow after the Frenchman limped off court during his Hopman Cup exploits with a hamstring injury.

Tsonga was representing France in a singles clash against South Africa’s Kevin Anderson when he overstretched for a shot in the later stages of the three-set match. Although he went on to win the tie 7-6 7-6 it was clear Tsonga was in discomfort over the final rallies...

Philip Oliver