The Irish Times

Tokyo 2020: Lure of gold fails to sway top men golfers

Women players showing more enthusiasm and desire to embrace across-sport camaraderie

Sat Jul 24 2021 - 10:00

Sporting Upsets: When 17-year-old Boris Becker became the new boss of Centre Court

The 1985 Wimbledon men’s final introduced a new tennis superstar to the world

Wed Sept 16 2020 - 06:00

Ruthless Novak Djokovic has become his sport’s Floyd Mayweather

The shock expulsion was the correct decision regardless of Djokovic’s intent

Mon Sept 07 2020 - 12:02

Wimbledon: Murray crashes out as injury takes its toll

The Scot lost out to American Sam Querrey in five sets after aggravating hip injury

Wed Jul 12 2017 - 16:11

John McEnroe: ‘I saw myself as part of punk’

The former champion on women’s tennis, his recurring nightmare and who will win Wimbledon 2017

Sat Jul 08 2017 - 06:00

Fighting fit Andy Murray downplays Wimbledon chances

After a poor year for the reigning champion, it may be a chance for one of the outsiders

Sun Jul 02 2017 - 19:21

Sharapova and Djokovic in limbo ahead of intriguing summer

Serbian has stripped it down and is looking to start again with a new coaching staff

Tue May 09 2017 - 17:21

2016 rewards Andy Murray perseverance in Novak Djokovic chase

Novak Djokovic won 12 of their next 13 matches after Wimbledon semi-final in 2013

Fri Dec 16 2016 - 13:32

Andy Murray determined to hold on to world number one

Scot likely to head into Australian Open as favourite after grafting his way to the top

Tue Nov 22 2016 - 12:12

Andy Murray beats Novak Djokovic to end year as world number one

Scot wins the final to claims his first ATP World Tour Finals in London

Sun Nov 20 2016 - 20:29

Andy Murray makes hard work of win at ATP World Tour Finals

Scot remains on course to face Novak Djokovic on Sunday where world number one ranking would be on the line

Wed Nov 16 2016 - 20:30

ATP Finals: Djokovic dispatches debutant after first-set shock

Former number one ups gear to claim opener from Dominic Thiem after loss of tiebreak

Sun Nov 13 2016 - 20:08

Novak Djokovic still a major obstacle for Andy Murray to overcome – John McEnroe

Scot starts as US Open favourite after winning both Wimbledon and an Olympic gold medal this summer

Sun Aug 28 2016 - 20:21

Devastasting Andy Murray secures second Wimbledon title

Scot wins a third Grand Slam after supreme straight sets victory over Milos Raonic

Sun Jul 10 2016 - 21:28

Wimbledon: Stars roll up to oversee their protégés

Former greats that still attract as much attention as the players on parade at Wimbledon

Thu Jun 30 2016 - 21:19

Wimbledon: Djokovic and Federer chase personal quests

Both aim to claim a place in the history books by winning the grand slam title in SW19

Mon Jun 27 2016 - 07:29

Andy Murray beats Milos Raonic to win record fifth Queen’s title

Roger Federer the only active player with more grass-court titles than Murray’s six

Sun Jun 19 2016 - 17:39

Great Serb Novak Djokovic widens gap with chasing pack

Djokovic drops first set but rallies to crush Murray in French Open Tennis Championship

Mon Jun 06 2016 - 23:00

Novak Djokovic eyeing elusive French Open title

The Serbian has joined ‘elite group’ on eight Grand Slams but wants to complete the set

Tue Feb 03 2015 - 01:00

Ruthless Djokovic sees off Murray at Australian Open

World No 1 wins 12 of the last 13 games to clinch fifth Australian Open

Sun Feb 01 2015 - 12:43

Melbourne all set for Australian Open semi-final thrillers

Old acquaintances will be forgotten as some old scores are ready to be settled

Thu Jan 29 2015 - 01:00

Bouchard bounced into ‘Twirlgate’ by insensitive Australian reporter

Social media storm as World No 1 Serena Williams also asked to “do a little twirl”

Thu Jan 22 2015 - 23:00

Marin Cilic withdraws from Australian Open with shoulder injury

Roger Federer one short of 1,000 wins; Maria Sharapova and Venus Williams take titles

Sat Jan 10 2015 - 14:16

Novak Djokovic halts Nishikori fightback to reach ATP World Tour final

The 27-year-old has already clinched the year-end world number one ranking and will face Roger Federer or Stan Wawrinka in Sunday’s final

Sat Nov 15 2014 - 16:31

Lendl gave Murray steel and Mauresmo can give him feel

The French woman was renowned for her touch and the Scot can learn to be strong at the net and move beyond back-court slugging

Sat Jun 21 2014 - 01:00

Amelie Mauresmo appointed as coach to Andy Murray

Former women’s world No 1 takes over from Ivan Lendl

Sun Jun 08 2014 - 13:12

Ruthless Rafael Nadal makes short work of Andy Murray

Scot outclassed in straight sets as world number one books a final clash with Novak Djokovic

Fri Jun 06 2014 - 23:00

Andy Murray looks to have found his feet on clay

Scot can beat vulnerable Rafa Nadal to reach French Open final

Thu Jun 05 2014 - 23:08

Andy Murray advances in Paris

Scot doesn’t rule out appointing a female coach

Thu May 29 2014 - 23:00

Andy Murray sets up date with ‘Mad Dog’ Marinko Matosevic

Scot wins French Open first round match against 6-1, 6-4, 3-6, 6-3 Andrey Golubev

Wed May 28 2014 - 01:13

Andy Murray comes through scrappy first-round clash in Paris

Scot sees off challenge of Andrey Golubev on his return to Roland Garros

Tue May 27 2014 - 19:09

Andy Murray ends partnership with coach Ivan Lendl

Pair part on good terms after successful run including two Grand Slams

Wed Mar 19 2014 - 13:46

Silver-tongued greats deliver slick line in coaching claptrap

In the GAA, it’s known as the cult of the coach, pinning your hopes to a tracksuit

Mon Jan 13 2014 - 06:00

Andy Murray makes Wimbledon history with first British male win since 1936

Scot chisels out straight sets victory over Novak Djokovic in final

Mon Jul 08 2013 - 01:00