By Sean Goff | Tennis Serena Williams is back to her brilliant best and is Paddy Power’s 5/6 favourite to win her sixth Australian Open title in Melbourne. The World No 3 rolled her ankle in the tournament last season forcing her to withdraw and will be doubly-determined to pick up the season’s opening Grand Slam […]
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Murray delivers dramatic victory in the US Open
Andy Murray is a Grand Slam winner. It’s been a phrase that’s been on the tip of the tongue since about 2008, but finally it’s a matter of fact. The 25 year old Scot beat defending champion, Novak Djokovic last night at Flushing Meadows to get his hands one of the four holy grails for […]
Top 10 miracle goals of the Premier League era
The Paddy Power Blog presents some goal candy. Because it’s Friday and we need a little hope in our lives. 1. Wayne Rooney, Manchester United v Manchester City It’s 1-1 in a tight Manchester derby. Nani crosses from the right, ball in mid-air, Rooney back to goal with defence in good positions. Bicycle kick, Wham! […]
Will Olympic gold Open Murray up for US success?
Andy Murray’s Olympic gold medal win over Roger Federer on the very court that Swiss world number one had broken his heart just 28 days earlier could have been more dramatic. But it could not have been more impressive. There’s nothing like a back-and-forth five setter to get the heart pumping but there was no […]
Back For Murr’: Andy Murray goes for double Olympic gold
There can be victory in defeat and Andy Murray has experienced that since his Wimbledon final defeat to Roger Federer in July. Despite being far more successful than either Tim Henman or Greg Rusedski the 25-year old has never had the same kind of love from the British public. After shedding a few tears on […]
Analysis: Does mind matter for Andy Murray?
By Aidan Elder | Chief sports writer Andy Murray does have what it takes to win a Grand Slam. Roger Federer says so and he’s such a nice guy you get the impression he wouldn’t lie about these things. The Wimbledon final taught us a couple of things. Firstly, Andy (25) clearly has the talent […]
Video: If tears were titles, Andy would have loads
“I’m getting closer.” Those were the first words a teary Andy Murray (25) could manage after his gut-wrenching defeat to record-breaking Roger Federer (30) in the Wimbledon men’s final on Sunday. This YouTube video of the Scotsman everybody loves to hate will earn him some more fans, no doubt — aside from celebs such as David Beckham, wife […]
Wimbledon Final: Live blog
With 74 years of pain ended by being the first British player to qualify for a Wimbledon final since Bunny Austin in 1938, Andy Murray just has two more years to go to end the 76 year wait since Fred Perry won the event. He has a tough task to overcome the six-time champion Roger […]
Match betting: Not just another h-Andy win for Federer
by Rob Dore Andy Murray (25) refused to reveal the significance of his new pointing to the sky celebration after beating Jo-Wilfried Tsonga (27) in the semi-finals of Wimbledon. Whoever or whatever it is, the prices say he’s going to need a little bit of help to beat Roger Federer (30) in the final. But […]
Video: Murray lowers his aim to raise his chances
It was all about being first off the mark for the person who shouted out “new balls plaese!” after Andy Murray smashed the ball in to Jo-Wilfried Tsonga’s eh…gentleman’s region during their semi-final clash on Friday. The Scottish player will need to be similarly sharp against six-time Wimbledon champion Roger Federer today if he’s to […]
20 facts to inform your Murray betting
By Josh Powell Murray-mania is at an all-time high with Andy taking on Roger Federer in the Wimbledon final. As Murray attempts to become the first player to win Wimbledon since Fred Perry in 1936 we’ve compiled the top 20 stats about the Scotsman. Since making his professional debut in 2005 Murray has won 22 […]
Wimbledon semi-finals: live blog
By Aidan Elder | Chief Sports Writer It’s men’s semi-final day at Wimbledon’s Strawberries, Cream and Occasional Tennis Festival. It’s a huge one for fans of Scottish tennis and fans of the conveniently-timed sudden interest in promoting British national identity. With Rafael Nadal currently picking the underwear out of his crack far away from Wimbledon, […]
Stats give Murray great shot of Wimbledon victory
By Aidan Elder | Chief Sports Writer When the pressure is on at Wimbledon, Andy Murray delivers. Mostly. Murray’s march to the semis has felt different this year. There seems to be a lot less ‘getting the excuses in early’ than we’ve seen in other years. Outside the All England club, not keeping your balls […]
Will it be high five for Serena Williams at Wimbledon?
By Lee Dover | Wimbledon The semi-finals of the women’s side of Wimbledon 2012 are here and there is not an outside contender in sight. Germany’s Angelique Kerber is the lowest ranked of the final-four, at eighth in the world, and is looking to put a spanner in the works of world number three Agnieszka […]
Can Murray lay the ghost of Fred Perry to rest?
By Josh Powell Andy Murray has battled his way to a hard-fought four-set victory over David Ferrer to set up a semi-final clash with Jo-Wilfried Tsonga. With Rafael Nadal back in Majorca will Tsonga be the one to deny Murray a crack at the final as he tries to become the first Brit to win Wimbledon […]
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