Topic: Andy Murray

Does Andy Murray's Wimbledon win boost Scottish independence?

Probably not. But it's not as remote a connection as you might think.

Global News Blog Andy Murray: At last, British tennis has someone to celebrate

For the first time in 50 years, a British player won the men’s title at Wimbledon and this fan cheered all the way from Beijing. 

Serena Williams: No real ladies test left at Wimbledon, so how about Andy Murray? (+video)

Serena Williams seems to have an easy path to yet another Wimbledon ladies title this year. So would Serena Williams entertain the idea of taking on the men's No. 2 player in the world?

Australian Open: Azarenka does it again, but was Li crowd favorite?

For the second year in a row, Victoria Azarenka, from Belarus, won the Australian Open. The match, against China's Li Na, was emotional and tension-filled. Li fell to the court twice, but fought to the end.

Murray outlasts Federer in Australian Open semis

The reigning US Open champion gets two-time defending Australian Open champ Novak Djokovic in the Grand Slam final.

Sloane Stephens upsets Serena, while Federer advances at Australian Open

The American teenager outlasted the former Australian Open ladies champion in one quarterfinal match. Meanwhile, Roger Federer will play Andy Murray in the men's semifinals.

Sports in 2012: here are some Monitor highlights

It’s impossible to list all the records set in 2012, but here’s a short rundown of some heralded highlights, plus 20 of our favorites, including some you might have missed.

Andy Murray wins US Open in test of stamina (+video)

Britain's Andy Murray fought off Serbia's Novak Djokovic to win the US Open.

Serena Williams rallies back to US Open - again (+video)

Serena Williams beat Victoria Azarenka 6-2, 2-6, 7-5 to win her fourth U.S. Open title and 15th Grand Slam title. Serena Williams won her first major championship at age 17 at the 1999 U.S. Open.

Rafael Nadal withdraws from US Open

The owner of 11 Grand Slam titles is dealing with an injury and will not compete in the US championships, scheduled to start later this month.

Gold medal quotes from the London Olympics

Athletes and others have their say before and during the 30th Olympiad of the modern era in England.

Roger Federer: Wimbledon win puts him back at No. 1 in tennis

Roger Federer beat Britain's Andy Murray in four sets. Roger Federer, with seven Wimbledon wins, is now tied with Pete Sampras.

Serena Williams: Two Wimbledon championships in a day (+video)

Serena Williams won the women's singles title, then won the Wimbledon doubles championship with her sister, Venus. For Serena and Venus it was their fifth Wimbledon doubles title.

Roger Federer vs. Novak Djokovic in marquee match at Wimbledon

Six-time champion Roger Federer will play the 2011 Wimbledon champ Novak Djokovic Friday in the semi-finals. Many see this as the marquee match of the men's Wimbledon tournament.

Sharapova, Serena advance at Wimbledon

Both ladies top seed Maria Sharapova and former champion Serena Williams won 2nd round matches on Thursday to advance. On the men's side, American Andy Roddick also won.

Tennis youth and experience both served at French Open Friday

An American teenager and Russian veteran both advanced to the Grand Slam tournament's fourth round on the ladies side of the draw.

Serena Williams loss at French Open, an unprecedented stumble (+video)

Serena Williams entered the day with a 46-0 record in first-round matches at Grand Slam tournaments. Serena Williams lost Virginie Razzano of France 4-6, 7-6 (5), 6-3 Tuesday at the French Open.

Rafael Nadal tops Roger Federer in Australian Open semifinal

Nadal will have the opportunity to capture an 11th major title on Sunday night when he plays the winner of Friday's semifinal between defending champion Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray.

Serena falls at Australian Open; Djokovic, Wozniacki advance

Serena Williams of the US was knocked out of the Australian Open in the fourth round Monday. Meanwhile, both Novak Djokovic and Caroline Wozniacki have moved into the quarterfinals.

Nadal, Federer, Wozniacki all advance at Australian Open

Roger Federer didn't have to play to advance, while Rafael Nadal and women's No. 1 Caroline Wozniacki had short matches to move on.

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Rafael Nadal foe has close-up view of the best

Rafael Nadal rival Marcos Daniel is attempting to win his fourth major title in a row — the "Rafa Slam." Daniel saw, ever so briefly, why the top-seeded Nadal is among the best ever in the game.
01/18/2011 12:26 pm

Tomas Berdych beats Novak Djokovic in Wimbledon semifinals

Tomas Berdych, who defeated six-time champion Roger Federer in the quarterfinals, upset third-seeded Novak Djokovic after winning a dramatic tiebreaker in the second set.
07/02/2010 05:14 pm