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Murray on the march, Henman on the slide
The skill, determination and bravery of the 18-year-old Andy Murray has ensured that Britain march into tomor-row's US Open with that comparative luxury, a trio of repres- entatives.
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Henman's game caught in noose of loose shots
When Tim Henman defeated Fabrice Santoro for the loss of a single game in the first round of the Italian Open two years ago, the Frenchman did not want to play in the tournament, and it showed.
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ATP World Tour Finals Venue: O2 Arena, London Date: 22-29 November Murray v Del Potro - Live on BBC Two, Sunday from 1400 GMT, streamed on BBC Sport website and commentary on 5 live Tournament coverage: Live on BBC Two, 28/29 November, 1430 GMT; every match live on BBC Radio 5 live/5 live sports extra; live text commentaries on BBC Sport website; ...
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Tennis: Hulking ace on track for big time
As he took in the less than awe-inspiring surrounds of the North Harbour Tennis Park in January this year, John Isner could have been forgiven for wondering how it had all come to this, not to mention just where the hell he was.
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An email conversation with Judy Murray: 'We have to find kids who have real hunger and spirit'
Some said this was the worst Wimbledon ever. Do you agree? I only started coming regularly five years ago, but it was easily the worst I've experienced.
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Hewitt beats Sampras and Henman to defend Queen's title
Lleyton Hewitt came from behind to beat seventime Wimbledon champion Pete Sampras in the semifinal and then Tim Henman in straight set tiebreaks to win the $800,000 Stella Artois grass court title for the second year in a row today.
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Tim Henman: In the form of his life. Now for the chance of a lifetime
A very British hero tells Ronald Atkin that winning his beloved Wimbledon is his destiny.
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Nick Bollettieri: Lack of self-belief means Henman will never be champion
First things first. I don't think Tim Henman can win Wimbledon. The issue is not whether he has the tools for the job.
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Jury still out on Hawk-Eye after first court case
For the first time at a tour event technology has been used by players to challenge a line judge's call.
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Kiefer injury hands Henman the perfect birthday present
Seeking something different to mark his 30th birthday yesterday, Tim Henman chose to try to advance to the quarter-finals at the US Open for the first time in his career.
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Federer out after Nadal struggles on
You would hardly have guessed they were the world's two best players. Roger Federer lost his opening match in the Paris Masters here last night to Julien Benneteau, the world No 49, while Rafael Nadal had to save five match points before overcoming Nicolas Almagro, who had failed to win a set in four previous encounters with his fellow Spaniard.
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Murray has one eye on London ATP finals
Photograph: Jasper Juinen/Getty Images Tim Henman and Greg Rusedski each won their only Masters series title here at the Palais des Omnisports in the east of the French capital, and it is a measure of Andy Murray 's world stature that he has already won twice as many Masters titles, including two this year in Miami and Montreal, as Henman and ...
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LINLITHGOW'S tennis star Colin Fleming and partner Ken Skupski won the doubles title at the St Petersburg Open last Saturday.
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Tennis prodigy Daniel Bennett hits top spot in UK rankings
COULD this young tennis ace be the Andy Murray or Tim Henman of the future? Eleven-year-old Daniel Bennett has shot to number one in the UK rankings for his age group after winning a prestigious tournament, which guarantees him a place in the Masters competition in February next year.
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How Pete Sampras Fared Against Rival Tim Henman
Pete Sampras went into the final of the 1999 ATP Event at Queens Club in London with a 4-0 record against the home favourite Tim Henman.
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Henman Breaks Duck Against Hewitt Miami 2006
British no. 1 Tim Henman went into his second round match against Lleyton Hewitt in Miami with a terrible record against the Australian.A Hewitt had won all 8 of the duo's previous meetings and he would have been favorite to make it 9 out of 9. Hewitt took the tennis world by storm back in 2001 when he won the US Open, beating the legendary ...
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Tennis great Andre Agassi admits to using crystal meth during 1997 in his new book.
In this May 17, 2009, file photo, former tennis champion Andre Agassi of the US serves the ball during a mixed double tennis match with his wife, former tennis champion, German born Steffi Graf, against British tennis player Tim Henman and former tennis champion Kim Clijsters, from Belgian, during a test event on Wimbledon's Centre Court, in ...
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Sangster award goes to tennis starlet, Becky
IT'S decades since South Devon produced a women's tennis player with the pedigree of Angela Mortimer and Sue Barker, but that could change if 11-year old Becky Ley can maintain her progress.
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Black umpire claims racial discrimination by USTA
A high ranking umpire has accused the United States Tennis Association of denying him top matches because he is black.
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St Andrews' 17th hole, the Road Hole, has claimed numerous victims over the years.
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