Australian Open 2014: Can Federer win against all odds?

Last Updated: Saturday, January 11, 2014, 08:27

Roger Federer - arguably the greatest player of all time, is all set to play the first Grand Slam of the year – Australian Open. If we go by his form, he is certainly not among the top two contenders to win the title. In fact, age is another factor that is taking its toll on this former world number one tennis star.

Andy Murray loses to Florian Mayer in Qatar Open

Last Updated: Thursday, January 2, 2014, 03:43

Wimbledon champion Andy Murray lost 3-6 6-4 6-2 to German Florian Mayer in the Qatar Open second round on Wednesday, his second competitive match since returning from a back injury.

Coaching greats good for the game, says Roger Federer

Last Updated: Monday, December 30, 2013, 16:15

Roger Federer, who has taken on childhood hero Stefan Edberg as part of his team, thinks the recruitment of former great players as coaches will be good for tennis in the long term.

Andy Murray might need six months to return to peak form, says Tim Henman

Last Updated: Monday, December 30, 2013, 14:37

Tennis legend Tim Henman has said that Andy Murray might need six months to return to peak form after his back surgery , and he could become a better player than ever.

Federer at 2014 crossroads, Serena eyes history

Last Updated: Tuesday, December 24, 2013, 10:26

Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray open the 2014 season in Abu Dhabi on Thursday with Roger Federer hoping his absence isn`t an indicator of more misery ahead.

Nadal shines, Federer fades as big four becomes three

Last Updated: Monday, December 16, 2013, 23:15

Rafael Nadal defied the career obituary writers with his stunning renaissance in 2013 as he and fellow major winners Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray cut struggling Roger Federer adrift.

Murray`s mother Judy makes New Year`s resolution to get children `active`

Last Updated: Monday, December 16, 2013, 13:36

Andy Murray`s mother, Judy, has made a set of New Year`s resolutions to make children healthier and happier.

Football-talk hottest subject on Twitter in 2013

Last Updated: Thursday, December 12, 2013, 13:07

Football has been the most popular subject on Twitter in 2013, with 7 out of 10 spikes caused by banter about matches.

Lennox Lewis vows to learn from `Murray mistake` if presents BBC sports award again

Last Updated: Wednesday, November 27, 2013, 15:51

Former world heavy weight boxing champion Lennox Lewis has vowed to make amends and learn from his mistakes if he gets to present the BBC Sports Personality of the Year award again.

Federer, Murray welcome Chris Kermode`s `appointment` as `new` ATP chief

Last Updated: Thursday, November 21, 2013, 11:08

Britain`s Chris Kermode has been appointed as the head of international men`s tennis in his role of the president of the ATP (Association of Tennis Professionals).

Andy Murray back on tennis court for first time since back surgery

Last Updated: Wednesday, November 20, 2013, 10:18

Wimbledon Champion Andy Murray has posted a picture showing him practicing on a tennis court in Miami, raising hopes that he is on the road to recovery after back surgery.

Scotland names Murray ` Sportsperson of the Year`

Last Updated: Sunday, November 10, 2013, 16:43

Wimbledon champion Andy Murray has revealed that world number one Rafael Nadal had sent him a saucy, `sexy` text message while he (Murray) was dining in a restaurant with his girlfriend Kim Sears in America.