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How big a fan of Andy Murray are you really?
Every British tennis fan thinks they know Sir Andy’s career like the back of their hand, but is that true or is it just bluster? There’s only one way to find out! Oh, and because this is Tennis Talent, we’re not even going to let you know which ones you got wrong – horrible, eh?…
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Johanna Konta beats Eugenie Bouchard to reach Apia International final
The good news keeps on coming for British tennis fans. First, Dan Evans reached the semi-finals of the Apia International in Sydney, and now British No.1 Johanna Konta has gone one better to clinch a place in the final with a very convincing 6-2 6-2 victory over Canadian Eugenie Bouchard. Konta’s victory sets up a final…
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Highlights: Dan Evans stuns top seed Dominic Thiem in the Apia International
It seems that homegrown players can barely put a foot wrong at the moment and British No.3 Dan Evans has continued the trend with a stunning 3-6 6-4 6-1 victory over World No.8 Dominic Thiem in the quarterfinals of the Apia Internation in Sydney. It was the Brit’s first ever win against a top-ten player –…
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Six Brits in the main draw of the Australian Open
January 2017 is set to be a very busy month for British tennis fans as the cream of the UK crop take to the courts at the Australian Open. Six British players – Andy Murray, Johanna Konta, Kyle Edmund, Heather Watson, Dan Evans and Naomi Broady – will head straight into the main draw of…
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Highlights: Unbeaten Murray and Soares clinch ATP World Tour Finals semi-final place
Jamie Murray and his partner Bruno Soares moved further towards finishing the year as World No.1 with a 6-3, 3-6, 10-6 win over Ivan Dodig and Marcelo Melo last night. It’s the duo’s third win on the trot, an impressive feat that puts pressure on the current best of the best, Pierre-Hugues Herbert and Nicolas Mahut.…
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How to play on hard courts
In the UK, most people now learn how to play on hard courts, instead of the more traditional grass or exotic clay. However, as much as you think you’ve got the unforgiving surface mastered, there are always ways you can improve your hard court game. We’ve put together a five-point list of tips and tricks…
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Andy Murray becomes World No.1
He’s finally done it. On Monday, Andy Murray will be crowned World No.1 for the first time in his career – and become the first Brit to ever hold the ATP top spot. Speaking to Sky Sports, Murray said: “It wasn’t something I dreamt of a kid. I just wanted to play tennis and become…
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How to play on grass
It may be the quintessentially British surface, conjuring up images of boater and sideburn-wearing Edwardians in long trousers, but playing on grass is now a rare treat for many amateur players in the UK. Grass courts are few and far between, expensive and often have a waiting list longer than the strawberries and cream queue…
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Finding an amateur tournament or league
Whether you’re a beginner looking to step into the world of competitive tennis or a seasoned veteran, the choice of amateur tournaments and leagues in the UK can be bewildering. They come in many shapes, sizes and difficulties, each with their own rules and regulations. We’ve collated the most useful online resources to help you…
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