Bog standard
“It’s not just how he’s hit the ball, but the whole presence he brings onto the court.
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Murray rewarded after finding inner peace
They are the tennis equivalent of Kool and the Gang. Andy Murray’s emergence as a true master of the sport in sweltering conditions that would have tested the patience of a saint was played out before an …
Andy Murray loses to Mario Ancic in Miami
If British fans thought Tim Henman toyed with their emotions they ain’t seen nothing yet. via Telegraph.co.uk
Tennis: Backhand play
“If players have been approached about fixing matches but haven’t informed us about it then they are letting the sport down.” View as a single page 5:00AM Friday October 12, 2007 By Paul Newman Bookmakers are concerned it may be widespread, John McEnroe is worried some players see it as “a cheap way to […]
Murray Says Match-fixing is Common Problem
“It doesn’t really surprise me” Britain’s No1 Andy Murray has stated that he believes players on the circuit are involved in match-fixing. Murray told BBC Radio Five Live that the financial incentives to cheat are too tempting for some … via Buzzle.com
No quick fix when sport is corrupted by cheats
“A guy I’d never seen before just walked up and asked me to throw a match” No quick fix when sport is corrupted by cheats ANYONE who had maintained a steadfast conviction, until recent revelations blew it out of the water, that tennis was immune to the global plague of match-fixing … via The […]
Tennis Tackling Gambling Problem
“It’s not really acceptable, it’s difficult to prove if someone has tanked a match or not tried because they can try their best until the last couple of games of each set and then make some mistakes, a couple of double faults, and that’s it” Bet now on tennis with Sky Bet! Click here […]
Ford: Understanding the extent of gambling in tennis
“If they have nothing to hide, it would be in their best interests to be up front” The WTA and Betfair doubt there was any wrongdoing in a match between Tatiana Poutchek, above, and Mariya Koryttseva that showed signs of suspicious betting patterns. via ESPN
WTA Investigating Illegal Betting Patterns
A leading online betting firm admitted last night that they had delayed payment on bets laid on a women’s match played in India after becoming concerned about what appeared to be irregular gambling patterns. via Winner Online
Doubles set to delight spectators
SOME of the top seeded men’s doubles players in the UK, including a squad from Pershore Tennis Centre, will be descending on north east England to take part in the National Premier League Indoor Tennis Finals … via Evesham Journal
Childs Play as Lee Lands Wimbledon Spot
“Apart from those games, I matched her all the way but in tennis it’s one or two points half of the time.” Lee Childs became the sole Briton to reach the first round of Wimbledon via the qualifying tournament at Roehampton. via TalkSport