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Mike Dickson's report on Andy Murray winning Wimbledon: On July 7, 2013 Murray became the first British man to win the men's singles final since Fred Perry in 1936 - here's how the most gifted tennis writer of his generation covered the historic day
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18/01/24 12:49
Andy Murray was trying to do it for everyone, he said. For himself, primarily of course, and for his coach Ivan Lendl, to whom he headed first after the traditional display of Centre Court mountaineering. It was also for the rest of his support team, his family, the whole country and Dunblane in particular. He even insisted he was trying to do it for those he knows in the media, for heaven's sake. Small wonder that the 12-minute game that completed his extraordinary journey at Wimbledon was to become one of the most hair-raising passages of play ever witnessed in British sport....read
Mike Dickson's final dispatch: You never get sick of winning - Jack Draper triumphs after five gruelling sets and celebrates by throwing up in a bin... while Emma Raducanu and Katie Boulter are on a collision course
17/01/24 01:19MIKE DICKSON IN MELBOURNE: Jack Draper had never played a match like his Australian Open round, nor felt the same mix of guilt and elation when it came to the handshake.Emma Raducanu and Katie Boulter are set on a collision course in this year's Australian Open... with British stars set to face-off if they both get past their round two opponents
16/01/24 10:31MIKE DICKSON IN MELBOURNE: A decent day for the Brits at the Australian Open could lead to the fascinating prospect of a match between Emma Raducanu and Katie Boulter.Emma Raducanu WINS on her Grand Slam return as British star storms to straight sets victory over Shelby Rogers in first round of the Australian Open
16/01/24 10:02MIKE DICKSON IN MELBOURNE: Emma Raducanu enjoyed a happy return to Grand Slam action as she defeated Shelby Rogers to make the Australian Open second round.Katie Boulter leads the British charge at the Australian Open as she joins her boyfriend in round two - and looks on collision course with Emma Raducanu - but Dan Evans can't join four Brit winners
16/01/24 08:20MIKE DICKSON IN MELBOURNE: The British No 1 overcame some double fault jitters to put away China 's world number 73 Yue Yuan 7-5 7-6.British tennis's rising star Jack Draper, 21, is left in agony with painful-looking stomach injury after he ran off court to THROW UP immediately after his first-ever five-set win in 30C Australian Open heat
16/01/24 07:15MIKE DICKSON IN MELBOURNE: Jack Draper put in a huge physical effort to win his first ever five set match - and then ran off court to be sick in a courtside bin after clinching match point.MIKE DICKSON: Wimbledon swansong awaits after an unusually flat Andy Murray crashes out of the Australian Open with barely a whimper
15/01/24 10:31Andy Murray has spent exactly five years making a nonsense of that strange night in 2019 when the Australian Open tried to retire him.Andy Murray drops major retirement hint after waving goodbye to the Australian Open crowd following limp first-round straight sets defeat
15/01/24 10:10Andy Murray has already discussed his exit strategy from tennis with those close to him, and that process will have been accelerated by a humbling defeat in the first round of the Australian Open.Jack Draper hopes his 'bold' new hairstyle will win him fans and help him express himself... but admits some might find it 'atrocious' ahead of his Australian Open clash with Marcos Giron
15/01/24 09:45Britain's leading male prospect is sporting a Mohican-cum-mullet as he prepares to take on American Marcos Giron, following his impressive run to the final of the Adelaide International.Andy Murray crashes OUT of the Australian Open in the first round, losing in straight sets to Argentina's Tomas Martin Etcheverry in Melbourne
15/01/24 08:25MIKE DICKSON IN MELBOURNE: This time a year ago Murray registered dramatic wins against Matteo Berrettini and Thanasi Kokkinakis, but this time he could not muster a responseBritain's two-highest ranked player Dan Evans and Cam Norrie reveal they have injury concerns before Australian Open first-round matches
14/01/24 11:05MIKE DICKSON Tennis Correspondent in Melbourne: Men's No 19 seed Norrie admitted he was disappointed to withdraw from the ATP event in Auckland.Emma Raducanu opens up on fear she would not recover from wrist surgery - and reveals, 'I could NOT hit the ball without pain', as she gears up for Australian Open return this week
14/01/24 11:04MIKE DICKSON IN MELBOURNE: The former US Open champion is grateful to be at the Australian Open, having revealed the full extent of the struggle which took place after Wimbledon.Novak Djokovic survives scare from 18-year-old wildcard to advance to Australian Open second round with four-set victory in Melbourne
14/01/24 12:18MIKE DICKSON IN MELBOURNE: Djokovic got his campaign underway for an eleventh Australian Open title with an uncomfortable 6-2 6-7 6-3 6-4 victory over teenager Dino Prizmic.Melbourne mums' club! Former champions Caroline Wozniacki, Naomi Osaka and Angelique Kerber all now have children as they bid for Aussie Open glory
13/01/24 10:30MIKE DICKSON: Not long after Serena Williams won the 2017 Australian Open, it emerged that she had been pregnant at the time. The American gave birth to daughter Alexis the following September.Jack Draper misses out in Adelaide final as the British star is beaten by Jiri Lehecka ahead of the Australian Open getting underway
13/01/24 10:21MIKE DICKSON: Jack Draper's attempts to win a first main ATP Tour title were frustrated again, but he has still established himself among the more dangerous outsiders for the Australian Open.Andy Murray backs 'very obvious' tennis scheduling changes after his 4am finish at the Australian Open last year... and reveals he is 'enjoying tennis again' by limiting expectations
12/01/24 04:33MIKE DICKSON: The man who was forced to play until gone 4am at last year's Australian Open is welcoming moves to reduce some of the early-hours finishes seen in recent years.Emma Raducanu urges 16-year-old darts sensation Luke Littler to 'savour the moment' after his surge to fame at World Championship, with tennis star advising him to 'keep his circle close'
12/01/24 12:00MIKE DICKSON IN MELBOURNE: Emma Raducanu has urged Britain's new darts star Luke Littler to take it easy and savour the moment after his surge to national fame earlier this month.Emma Raducanu calls the fame of her US Open triumph 'like playing with a backpack of rocks' after huge public attention and commercial deals followed teenage success - but now says she's 'light and happy' before the Australian Open
12/01/24 09:18MIKE DICKSON IN MELBOURNE: The 21 year-old has retained the first two of those, but shed the latter as she goes into the Australian Open , her first Grand Slam event for a year.Katie Boulter speaks out on life as half of the 'Kate and Wills of Australian tennis' - and says it's 'like a circus' with top 10 star boyfriend Alex de Minaur: 'I'm sharing him with everyone!'
12/01/24 08:54MIKE DICKSON IN MELBOURNE: The British number one has been the subject of huge interest in this part of the world because of her longstanding relationship with Alex de Minaur.British tennis finds new talent in Australian Open qualifier Oliver Crawford... but 24-year-old was raised in SOUTH CAROLINA and made the nationality switch at the start of this year
11/01/24 10:30MIKE DICKSON IN MELBOURNE: Freshly minted Brit Oliver Crawford was left as as the only UK player to make it into the final qualifying stage of the Australian Open after making the switch.MIKE DICKSON: Australian Open draw should bring back happy memories for Emma Raducanu... as the former US Open winner's luck finally turns amid fitness improvements
11/01/24 10:30MIKE DICKSON IN MELBOURNE: Shelby Rogers was the opponent who, in September 2021, kicked off the most extraordinary week of Raducanu's life.Fran Jones is forced to quit Australian Open qualifying due to cramp... leaving Oliver Crawford as the only Brit left in the draw after world No 193 switched from representing USA
11/01/24 09:16MIKE DICKSON IN MELBOURNE: The GB No 7 was leading Germany's Ella Seidel in the deciding set when she began to hobble, with her left thigh having completely seized up.Emma Raducanu's ideal return: British hopeful is handed Australian Open draw against a player she beat on the way to US Open title... but it's tougher news for Andy Murray and Dan Evans
11/01/24 06:08MIKE DICKSON IN MELBOURNE: Emma Raducanu was handed a generous Australian Open draw against Shelby Rogers, one of the players she took down en route to the 2021 US Open title.Andy Murray insists Novak Djokovic 'is still the favourite' for the Australian Open and backs the Serbian great to hold off the youthful challengers led by Carlos Alcaraz and pick up a record-extending 11th title
10/01/24 08:44MIKE DICKSON IN MELBOURNE: Murray - who lost on Wednesday to Marin Cilic 6-3 7-5 - urges caution to those believing that this could be the year when the established order might be overturned.Fresh fears over Emma Raducanu's fitness, as British star pulls out of second match this week... but injury-plagued 21-year-old is still expected to play in Australian Open
10/01/24 07:28MIKE DICKSON IN MELBOURNE: A new year continues to bring familiar speculation over Emma Raducanu's physical state with her making her second withdrawal of the week.MIKE DICKSON: Searing heat, choking smog and 4am finishes - why BRUTAL Australian Open is the toughest Grand Slam of the lot
09/01/24 11:48MATCH POINT: Welcome to Melbourne, which is not really the city that never sleeps but home to an event which sometimes feels like a two-week version of the Le Mans 24-hour race.Australian Open boss teases Rafael Nadal return in 2025 despite tennis great's shattering injury blow
08/01/24 11:31Tournament boss Craig Tiley said he hasn't ruled out an Open return in 2025 for Nadal, who will turn 38 in June, after he broke down during his playing return in Brisbane.Coco Gauff defends her Auckland Classic title and signals her Grand Slam intent by beating Elina Svitolina to secure her first tournament win of the season
07/01/24 10:41Coco Gauff signalled she is ready to build on her US Open title by winning her first tournament of the season. The 19-year-old American overcame Elina Svitolina 6-7, 6-3, 6-3 to take the ASB Classic.Rafael Nadal is OUT of the Australian Open after making brutally-honest admission ahead of Melbourne tournament
07/01/24 09:14Rafael Nadal has withdrawn from the Australian Open in heartbreaking scenes for tennis fans. Nadal, 37, confirmed the news on Twitter on Sunday night.The only way is up for Katie Boulter with the British number one on course for a positive year... despite recent wins being overlooked by Emma Raducanu's comeback
06/01/24 10:31Amid the focus on Emma Raducanu's comeback, two excellent wins by Katie Boulter got somewhat overlooked.Emma Raducanu tweaks her coaching team AGAIN as the 2021 US Open champion looks to add childhood mentor Nick Cavaday to her team ahead of the Australian Open
05/01/24 10:31MIKE DICKSON: He is believed to have flown out to Melbourne to meet up with Raducanu, who has elected to play an exhibition event in the suburb of Kooyong next weekEmma Raducanu is excited by progress after returning from her injury nightmare... as British star vows impressive showing against Elina Svitolina in Auckland is just the start of her comeback
04/01/24 10:31MIKE DICKSON: Provided there is no injury hangover, Emma Raducanu finally has a positive week to look back on after her return at the ASB Classic in New Zealand.Emma Raducanu collapses to defeat against Elina Svitolina in Auckland - after impressive display as the underdog - as British star continues her return to action after eight month injury lay-off
04/01/24 08:39MIKE DICKSON: The 21 year-old from Kent pushed Wimbledon semi-finalist and former world number three Elina Svitolina to the limit before subsiding to a 6-7 7-6 6-1 defeat.Novak Djokovic's winning run in Australia finally ends after 43 matches... but world No1 plays down injury fears ahead of the Australian Open after twice requiring treatment on his wrist
03/01/24 10:30MIKE DICKSON: Trying to fully assess Novak Djokovic's true state of fitness is rarely an exact science, especially when the Australian Open comes around.MATCH POINT: A proper challenge to Novak Djokovic, a positive return for Emma Raducanu and Rafael Nadal... and can the stars of the men's game stop being so nice to each other? MIKE DICKSON'S hopes for tennis in 2024
03/01/24 01:08MIKE DICKSON: Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner could provide a more consistent challenge this year, but it is always tempting to overinterpret results from the post-US Open period.Emma Raducanu wins on comeback after FINALLY returning from 259 days out of action, with 21-year-old British star relaunching her career in Auckland, ranked at 298th in the world following her injury nightmare
02/01/24 07:00MIKE DICKSON: After the frustrations of 2023 Emma Raducanu welcomed in the new year by overcoming late jitters to register a morale-boosting victory on her long-awaited comeback.Jack Draper is going to be VERY dangerous, the only way is up for Emma Raducanu... while Andy Murray could make an emotional Wimbledon farewell in 2024
27/12/23 11:51As the new season dawns with events scattered around Australasia, Emma Raducanu and Jack Draper should be looking ahead with optimism, providing they can avoid injury mishaps.At Christmas 50 years ago, global turmoil, strikes and an energy crisis left football fighting to survive. The solution didn't go down too well with Brian Clough and Sir Alf Ramsey, who said... Play on a Sunday? But that's when I see my wife!
23/12/23 10:31MIKE DICKSON: The lead-in to the festive period 50 years ago and radios across the land were blaring out the new track by Slade. Merry Christmas, Everybody's Having Fun.Coco Gauff's US Open win was a blast of fresh air through tennis with the teenager ending 2023 with the world at her feet... but also many eyes and hopes on her shoulders
22/12/23 01:31MIKE DICKSON: Gauff finishes the year as arguably the most important commodity in tennis, thanks to victory in the US Open which blew through the game as a blast of fresh air.Emma Raducanu is working with childhood coach Nick Cavaday ahead of her comeback after nearly eight months out - with the pair likely to link-up for next month's Australian Open
19/12/23 04:57MIKE DICKSON: Both Cavaday and his sister - Naomi, a former top 200 singles player - did work with Raducanu at the Bromley tennis academy during her developmental years.Team GB Davis Cup star Jack Draper shines at the Ultimate Tennis Showdown grand final and wins £430k Christmas payday as tennis rips up rulebook in London
17/12/23 10:25MIKE DICKSON: Jack Draper topped the eight-man field of tennis's answer to The Hundred and received a £430,000 Christmas payday as a reward for his superb efforts.MIKE DICKSON: A Question of Sport's end after more than half a century on our screens represents a merciful release for the once-great titan of British TV and serves as a frank reminder of the BBC's decline as a sports broadcaster
16/12/23 12:51MIKE DICKSON: And thus comes to an end another fixture of the corporation's output, one which had reached deep into the nation's living rooms since its inception in 1970.MIKE DICKSON: The Ultimate Tennis Showdown promises a revamped version of the sport, but beyond the cheesy nicknames and musical accompaniments does it deliver on its promise of a more entertaining format?
16/12/23 12:19MIKE DICKSON: This feels like tennis' answer to the question that cricket has been asking: how to attract a younger audience to a sport whose core following is worrying aged.Jack Draper is ready to forget his injury-hit season and hopes he (and Emma Raducanu) can take 2024 by storm... as he tips the Brit Pack to make a big noise next year
14/12/23 09:08MIKE DICKSON: Few have known Raducanu better than her fellow 21 year-old Draper, and he insists that people must exercise patience when it comes to his longstanding friend.Wimbledon schoolgirl Hannah Klugman, 14, cements her status as one of the most exciting prospects in tennis by winning the prestigious Orange Bowl title in Florida
10/12/23 08:35MIKE DICKSON: Hannah Klugman, still only 14, confirmed her status as an authentically outstanding tennis prospect when she claimed victory in the final of the prestigious under 18 Orange Bowl.The WTA Finals are set to move to Saudi Arabia as the kingdom extends its influence across another sport - but the decision is likely to cause controversy within tennis
08/12/23 11:47MIKE DICKSON: A hitch, however, is the fear of how some of the legends of the women's game will react, particularly the iconic duo of Chris Evert and Martina Navratilova.Coco Gauff strikes it rich! US Open champion is one of seven tennis stars in the top 10 best-paid sportswomen of 2023... but the WTA cannot afford to be complacent after dysfunctional year
08/12/23 12:55MIKE DICKSON: How much longer this will last is open to conjecture, and women's tennis cannot afford too many more years like 2023.Jack Draper teams up with Alzheimer's Society to raise awareness of Britain's biggest killer... with tennis star eager to honour his nan Brenda, who has battled the disease for eight years
07/12/23 04:33The 21-year-old, who is GB's brightest hope on the men's side, admits it has been difficult watching the deterioration in his grandmother Brenda, who was diagnosed with the disease eight years ago.Emma Raducanu will make her long-awaited return to tennis in Auckland next month... with British star trying to put injury hell behind her having not played since April
07/12/23 09:24The former US Open champion will play at the ASB Classic in New Zealand alongside Coco Gauff and former Australian Open champion Caroline Wozniacki at what is a 250-level event.MIKE DICKSON: Don't expect a barnstorming comeback when injury-plagued former US Open champion Emma Raducanu returns in January... we just need her to stay in one piece
06/12/23 12:54MIKE DICKSON: The blisters are a classic sign of someone getting used to the business of properly hitting tennis balls again and are a reminder that she is someone with much work to do.Emma Raducanu may need a wildcard entry to play in next month's Australian Open after plummeting to a 'protected' ranking of 103 following eight-month injury hiatus
05/12/23 12:06MIKE DICKSON: Due to the lengthy hiatus to her career she is entitled to a 'protected' ranking of 103 for tournament entry purposes, which is well above her current listing of 296.A year after our last interview, tennis star Alex Dolgopolov is still fighting Russians in Ukraine... his account of life on the front line is astonishing
03/12/23 09:00EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW BY MIKE DICKSON: In late summer, while some of his former rivals were preparing for the US Open, Alex Dolgopolov was huddled in a trench IN Ukraine.MATCH POINT: A Wimbledon final for the ages, late night chaos and tennis' answer to Max Verstappen... Mail Sport reviews the highs and lows of a frustrating season
29/11/23 12:33MIKE DICKSON: We have to call this as a dead heat between the ATP Finals and the Davis Cup final eight. The best fortnight of the year was not a Grand Slam but the final events of the men's season.Jannik Sinner shows potential to topple Novak Djokovic in helping Italy win their second-ever Davis Cup
26/11/23 10:30The 22 year-old Italian completed the best two weeks of his career by driving his nation to the Davis Cup title on Sunday night, exactly seven days after making the climax of the ATP Finals in Turin.Jannik Sinner TWICE gets the better of Novak Djokovic to take Italy to the Davis Cup final against Australia after saving three match points against the Serbian in singles
25/11/23 10:31MIKE DICKSON IN MALAGA: Jannik Sinner scored a devastating double win over Novak Djokovic in one day to power Italy into the Davis Cup final.Novak Djokovic fumes at having to report to doping control BEFORE facing Great Britain in the Davis Cup... with unimpressed world No 1 calling pre-match blood and urine tests an unnecessary 'distraction'
24/11/23 08:07MIKE DICKSON IN MALAGA: Novak Djokovic revealed he was angry at having to do doping control 90 minutes prior to taking the court against Great Britain in Thursday night's Davis Cup quarter final.Jack Draper hails 'amazing' Leon Smith and urges him to stay on as GB Davis Cup captain... with 47-year-old still locked in talks with the LTA over whether he will stay on next season
24/11/23 05:40MIKE DICKSON IN MALAGA: GB Davis Cup Captain Leon Smith has yet to sign a contract to continue the role next season, but received a vote of confidence from Jack Draper here.MIKE DICKSON: Novak Djokovic remains a fascinating mix of swagger and sensitivity... his furious bust-up towards British fans at the Davis Cup is no surprise. His feeling of being under-appreciated is at its peak in the UK
24/11/23 04:59MIKE DICKSON IN MALAGA: There was a degree of irony to Thursday night's incident during the post-match interview, when he railed at a minority for disrespecting him.Novak Djokovic yells 'shut up' at British fans and accuses them of disrespect in furious bust-up after world No 1 beats Cam Norrie to seal Serbia victory in Davis Cup tie
23/11/23 10:03Novak Djokovic angrily accused British fans of disrespecting him on Thursday night after he sealed a 2-0 victory for Serbia over Great Britain in the Davis Cup quarter-final.Jack Draper ready to shine after a year in the shadows as Great Britain seek unlikely victory against Novak Djokovic's Serbia in the Davis Cup
22/11/23 09:01Jack Draper will have to feed hope to the 5,000 British fans expected to get behind Britain's Davis Cup team on Thursday as they tackle a Serbia team led by mighty Novak Djokovic.Neal Skupski on his dream visit to boyhood Liverpool's training ground as a reward for winning Wimbledon, talking fame with Mohamed Salah... and Jurgen Klopp cancelling a game of padel due to a hamstring injury!
22/11/23 12:02EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Skupski recently ticked one off his bucket list when he was invited for the day to Liverpool's training HQ, and at one point found himself in conversation with Mo Salah.MATCH POINT: Novak Djokovic shines in Turin with ATP Finals event a rousing success following move from London's O2... but with the Saudis now wanting a place on the calendar, can tennis add to their already crowded schedule?
22/11/23 10:26MIKE DICKSON: House full notices, a stellar showing from a young Italian, outstanding games played on a quick surface - no wonder ATP officials were delighted with their Finals event in Turin.Novak Djokovic wins the ATP Tour Finals for a record SEVENTH time as the world No 1 cruises to straight-sets victory against Jannik Sinner in Turin
19/11/23 07:35MIKE DICKSON IN TURIN: Djokovic will face Great Britain's Davis Cup team this week looking more ominous than ever after polishing off Jannik Sinner 6-3 6-3 to win the ATP Tour Finals in Turin.Brit Joe Salisbury holds his nerve as he and partner Rajeev Ram overcome adversity to reach the ATP World Tour Final and secure Centre Court showdown with Marcel Granollers and Horacio Zeballos
18/11/23 10:47MIKE DICKSON IN TURIN: A brilliant volley from Salisbury helped keep them in front for 8-7, and Ram stayed steady to execute his final two serves to get them across the line 10-7.Andy Murray 'gutted' after his injury heartache drags on with shoulder problem... as he withdraws from Davis Cup ahead of Novak Djokovic clash to get ready for next season
18/11/23 12:56MIKE DICKSON: 36-year-old sustained a shoulder strain in training and so will not be travelling to Malaga to prepare for Thursday's quarter- final against Serbia.MATCH POINT: Team events in tennis are a faded jewel - they can be confusing for fans and often lose credibility... but they could still be vital for the sport's future
15/11/23 09:55MIKE DICKSON: The men's Davis Cup is a faded jewel, although next week's finals promise to make the best of a botched job. This is partly because Djokovic, is among those playing in it.Wimbledon's expansion plans are dealt a major blow as Wandsworth Council opposes the building of a new 8,000-seat stadium and 38 new courts on a golf course... just weeks after neighbouring Merton Council had given the project the green light
13/11/23 09:58MIKE DICKSON: Wimbledon's expansion plans have been dealt a blow after local planners recommended that its application to build 38 courts including a stadium be rejected.Emma Raducanu confirms she will NOT return to the court as planned next month... with the former US Open champion unable to guarantee organisers she'd be ready in time for the exhibition tournament in Macau
13/11/23 03:09MIKE DICKSON: The former US Open champion had pencilled in the trip to Asia to take her first competitive steps back on court in a low-pressure environment ahead of January's new season.Brilliant Katie Boulter dazzles to pull Great Britain level against Sweden in Billie Jean King Cup play-off
12/11/23 10:51A year which, for Katie Boulter, began with being knocked out of the Australian Open qualifying event ended with her guiding GB back towards the elite world groupJodie Burrage fluffs her lines on the big stage as the Billie Jean King Cup debutant admits to nerves after shock defeat against Sweden's Kajsa Rinaldo Persson
11/11/23 10:30MIKE DICKSON: Burrage made her debut for Great Britain in the Billie Jean King Cup and admitted she found the experience overwhelming as she was handed a surprise defeat in the competition.Jack Draper ends his nine-match winning streak after losing Sofia Open final to Adrian Mannarino... but Brit is in pole position to start at next week's Davis Cup finals
11/11/23 06:17MIKE DICKSON: The nine-match winning streak of the 21 year-old from Surrey came to an end when he was beaten in the final of the Sofia Open, outfoxed 7-6 2-6 6-3 by Adrian Mannarino.Emma Raducanu is STILL injured and is now world's No 285, yet rakes in £10MILLION in off-court deals - while earning £200,000 on it... as she turns 21, can she EVER thrill the world again?
10/11/23 10:30MIKE DICKSON: Emma Raducanu turns 21 on Monday and, in a parallel universe, she might have been building up to that landmark birthday with a rare appearance playing in the UK.Andy Murray SPLITS from Ivan Lendl for a third time, as he moves on from coach who helped him win three Grand Slams and two Olympic golds
10/11/23 03:37MIKE DICKSON: Lendl will not be with him at the Australian Open in January after a year when the Czech veteran's input has gradually been diminishing.MATCH POINT: Official - Swiss legend Roger Federer is the GOAT (*according to the history buffs... Novak Djokovic is still mine!)
08/11/23 12:44MIKE DICKSON: A joy to once again hear the calmly assured tones of John Barrett, microphone in hand, joining in a fascinating discussion about who really is the greatest tennis player ever.Jack Draper makes case for Davis Cup place after winning the Bergamo Challenger in Italy... and Novak Djokovic's Serbia await!
05/11/23 10:59The 21-year-old from Surrey came back to beat Belgian former top-tenner David Goffin 1-6, 7-6, 6-3 in the final in Italy, having been ranked too low to enter more esteemed the Paris Masters.As she returns to her war-torn homeland for the first time in nine months, Elina Svitolina discusses her responsibility to hit back on the court: 'When I face a Russian I fight like a soldier in Ukraine'
05/11/23 10:31EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW BY MIKE DICKSON: Svitolina has made the journey to Kyiv, via train from Poland, and switched on the app which warns Ukrainians of incoming missile and drone attacks.MIKE DICKSON: Andy Murray has nothing left to prove in tennis and is risking the respect he has earned with his histrionics on court... after being booed in Paris, it begs the question why he wants to play on
04/11/23 02:02MIKE DICKSON - TENNIS CORRESPONDENT: Nobody who has closely followed Murray's career could ever accuse him of not having given absolutely everything to maximise his career.Emma Raducanu has honed painting and piano skills during her time out with injury but she is 'itching' to get back on the court for the first time since April following THREE surgeries
03/11/23 08:00The former US Open champion said she was 'itching' to get back to wielding a racket after a hiatus caused by three minor surgeries which has allowed her time to learn new skills.Ons Jabeur breaks down in tears and pledges to donate her WTA prize money to help Palestinians in need - as she insists it is 'heartbreaking seeing children die every day' after her victory over Marketa Vondrousova
02/11/23 12:13MIKE DICKSON: The 29 year-old Tunisian was overcome when interviewed following a 6-4 6-3 group stage victory in Cancun over Marketa Vondrousova, who beat her at SW19 this summer.Tennis world No 3 Daniil Medvedev gives 'stupid' booing crowd the middle finger after losing at the Paris Open... but blames it on 'looking at my nail' while he sarcastically hails 'beautiful Parisien audience'
01/11/23 02:39MIKE DICKSON: Russia's world No 3 Daniil Medvedev appeared to give a middle finger to the stands when leaving the court following a stormy defeat at the Paris Masters on Wednesday.
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Patrick and Brittany Mahomes throw gender reveal party as couple announce if they're having boy or girl With adorable Tic-Tac-Toe game
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Caitlin Clark reveals why she rejected offer to compete in WNBA All-Star 3-point contest Amid criticism of Indiana Fever rookie for not taking part
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Brittney Griner reveals wife has given birth to baby boy as couple welcome first child 19 months since WNBA star's release from Russian jail
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Jake Paul SHOVES Mike Perry and sparks on-stage brawl as weigh-in ahead of boxing showdown descends into chaos Tempers flare
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Angel Reese BEATS Caitlin Clark in shooting contest to win $100 prize Before rival blanks her as she celebrates with All-Star teammates
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Odell Beckham Jr. and Nike BOTH claim victory after $0 ruling in breach-of-contract suits The NFL star sued the apparel giant for $20m in 2022
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Kylie Kelce shuts down pregnancy rumors as she opens up on past miscarriage The wife of Jason Kelce shares three children with the retired Eagles legend
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Olivia Dunne shares message for Simone Biles before Olympics The LSU gymnast gushed over the seven-time Olympic medalist before she heads to Paris
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Angel Reese FINALLY arrives in Phoenix for WNBA All-Star weekend The rookie skipped the opening event to watch NBA summer league
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Caitlin Clark is slammed for refusing to participate in WNBA All-Star 3-point contest ESPN's Around the Horn host said 'there's really no excuse'
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Tennis legend Martina Navratilova hits out at Donald Trump As she brushes off the former American President's ear bandage as a 'PR stunt'
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Ryan Garcia CHARGED with vandalism and could face one year behind bars After alleged meltdown at five-star LA hotel
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Donald Trump's greatest WWE moments as Hulk Hogan prepares to speak before former President at RNC Famous cameo appearances
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Stephen A. Smith makes brutal prediction about Bronny James' Lakers playing time next season Expressed immediate impression on his game
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NFL legend Willie Anderson bizarrely blames The Blind Side movie for being continuously snubbed for Hall of Fame Astonishing claim
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Olivia Dunne shows off her baseball expertise on MLB All-Star red carpet Alongside pitching prodigy boyfriend Paul Skenes
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Antonio Brown gets VERY handsy with Lil Kim Before controversial ex-NFL star locks lips with the rapper at a wild yacht party
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Mary Lou Retton reveals fat-shaming abuse she suffered after her 1984 Olympic Gold Despite gymnastic legend weighing just 94 POUNDS
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Lionel Messi puts his feet up as Argentina captain relaxes in the sun with wife Antonela After damaging ankle ligaments in Copa America final
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LeBron James and Team USA thrash Serbia in Olympic warmup, despite claims of 'ego and other BS' threatening their gold medal chase
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Belichick blasted as a 'hypocrite' over NFL media U-turn The former Patriots coach was criticized for inking a deal with the CW network's Inside the NFL
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Bosa lists luxurious $1.75m Florida condo with a private beach The NFL player, who signed a $170m 49ers deal last fall, got his mom's real estate help
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'Humiliated' former NFL star Terrell Davis opens up on being handcuffed on a flight He called for United Airlines to be held accountable
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Serena Williams says being ghosted by her first boyfriend made her a better athlete 'He's gonna regret this,' the Grand Slam champ recalled saying
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WNBA inks media rights package worth more than $2billion It's worth roughly four times the value of the league's current media deals
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Kobe Bryant's widow Vanessa hints at late husband's feud with his parents as she mourns death of father-in-law 'We hoped things would've been different'
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Ingrid Andress breaks silence after national anthem performance made her laughing stock at MLB Home Run Derby 'I was drunk'
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Usher FINALLY attends Las Vegas Aces game two years on from A'ja Wilson's hilarious plea As pair link up on court after defeat to Chicago
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Andress fans leap to her DEFENSE despite her disastrous national anthem performance at the MLB Home Run Derby Branded 'the worst ever'
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Kobe Bryant fans mourn father's death after ex-NBA star dies following a stroke ''I'm picturing Kobe playing his Dad one-on-one in heaven'
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Simone Biles addresses 'traumas and downfalls' after suffering the 'twisties' in Tokyo Ahead of return to Olympic Games for USA
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Patrick Mahomes insists he's 'DONE' having kids after wife Brittany announced they're expecting their third child last week In a heartwarming video
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Livvy Dunne and Paul Skenes arrive at MLB All-Star game after gymnast flaunted their private jet to Texas 'First lady of baseball' stunned in gown
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Jaylen Brown lists his Boston penthouse for $4.75m amid star's Olympics snub and dig at Bronny James In the upscale Seaport neighborhood
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Phillies star Alec Bohm couldn't keep a straight face during Ingrid Andress' disastrous national anthem At MLB Home Run Derby
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Singer Ingrid Andress delivers 'the worst national anthem EVER' It's hard to turn Texans off to The Star-Spangled Banner, but one woman nearly did so on Monday
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Skip Bayless 'is OUT at FS1 and will host his final show later this summer' His departure comes one year after co-host Shannon Sharpe left
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Hard Rock Stadium suffered 'significant damage' Miami Dolphins are continuing to assess the damage caused on Sunday
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Brittany Mahomes posts friendship pics with new BFF Taylor Swift The two met up in Europe with Patrick and Travis Kelce
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CONMEBOL blames Copa America chaos on Hard Rock Stadium officials But not everyone is so quick to give the organization a pass
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Erik ten Hag FUMES at Man United stars Warns players that defeat against Rosenborg was 'not the standard for top football'
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Wife of USA soccer star reveals her traumatic ordeal As she tried to get into the Copa America final with the couple's eight-year-old daughter
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Caitlin Clark responds to Serena Williams' 'white people' joke during the ESPYs Host poked fun at her being well liked by 'white people'
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Richard Simmons 'refused medical attention after falling in his bathroom' the day before fitness guru's death aged 76 REVEALED
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EXCLUSIVEJustin Jefferson IS the father of his ex-girlfriend's baby, judge rules after $140m NFL star was accused of pressuring her to abort the child
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Copa America final descends into chaos Fans COLLAPSE in crush, hundreds sneak in through vents... and up to 7000 ticketless supporters are allowed in
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Vikings star Jordan Addison arrested on suspicion of DUI Weeks earlier, Addison's rookie teammate Khyree Jackson died in a car accident
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Argentina retains the Copa America winning their 16th title But an ugly start to the day in Miami tarnishes CONMEBOL event
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Super Bowl champion Jones dead at 40: Baltimore Ravens legend found at his home in Houston Tributes poured in for the former wide receiver
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Sydney's Travis Bazzana goes No. 1 overall to Cleveland The 21-year-old is the first Australian to be picked in the opening round of the MLB Draft
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The adorable name Kelce calls Mahomes' MOM... as tight bond between Chiefs pair is revealed Their friendship goes back years
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UFC star Dober reassures fans and insists there is 'no shame in failure' after opponent left his face COVERED in blood Took a brutal beating
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Inside Belichick's wild summer: From a new job and a new girlfriend (49 years his junior!) to roasting Brady and watching Swift in Europe
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NBA legend Kerr speaks out on Trump shooting - 40 years after his own father was assassinated In Paris coaching Team USA at the Olympics
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Richard Simmons' body is removed from his Los Angeles home after his death at 76 The medical examiner was seen arriving at the West Hollywood house
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Caitlin Clark posts hilarious birthday message to boyfriend Connor McCaffery Playfully teased him over their rivalry on the basketball court
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Dave Portnoy insists 'bad a**' Donald Trump will easily win the election after surviving assassination attempt Slams Joe Biden's slow response
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Travis Kelce gets hilarious word of encouragement from golf fan as he shanks tee shot Hit more than one wild shot this week
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Cavinder Twins reveal why they returned to Miami College basketball duo prepare to reunite on the court: 'Unfinished business'
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Ryan Garcia apologizes to ex-wife Andrea Celina after threatening to 'f**k up' baby mom and 'destroying' their home Latest ugly incident
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Inside Magic Johnson's lavish summer getaway As NBA legend travels around Europe with wife Cookie and Samuel L. Jackson
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NFL legend Jerry Rice tells reporters 'I will f**k you up' while competing alongside Jason Kelce at Lake Tahoe celebrity golf tournament
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Travis Kelce stays coy on his chances of joining Taylor Swift on stage again during her Eras Tour 'I can't let anything out the bag'
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UFC fighter Tracy Cortez chops off her HAIR to make weight for Rose Namajunas bout After needing to cut a half pound for flyweight contest
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Swift subtly reacts to Kelce being named the NFL's No. 1 tight end ESPN polled coaches, executives and scouts for their Top 10 tight ends in the league
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Brunson agrees to shock $156.5million four-year extension with the Knicks The point guard was eligible for an extra $113million in 2025
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Whitlock claims Michael Jordan 'wasn't defended' like WNBA star Clark has been The Fever player is in contention for Rookie of the Year
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Yankees and Orioles get into wild bench-clearing brawl Captain Aaron Judge was seen rushing in to break up the fight that erupted in Baltimore
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- Brittney Griner reveals she wants her newborn son to call her 'POPS' not mom, leaving fans to question 'why is he in the WNBA?'
- Wife of Yankees exec and former Mets GM Omar Minaya is 'mysteriously found dead at couple's New Jersey home as suicide is ruled out'
- Travis Kelce looks in peak form as he returns to Chiefs training camp after European adventures to see girlfriend Taylor Swift's concerts
- Caitlin Clark goes viral for battling Kelsey Plum in WNBA All-Star Game - as fans mock Olympian for 'playing hard and still getting cooked'
- LeBron James is unveiled as Team USA's flagbearer for Paris Olympic opening ceremony
- Chelsea star Enzo Fernandez is paraded at his former club River Plate amid racism storm… before the WHOLE STADIUM sing the offensive song aimed at France and their black players
- Rays' Taylor Walls reenacts Donald Trump's famed 'Fight! Fight! Fight!' chant after double... but Cardinals INSIST similar celebration was 'not a political statement'
- It's official! Georgia QB Carson Beck confirms relationship with one of the Cavinder sisters
- Dave Portnoy calls Joe Biden 'lettuce head' as the Barstool boss reacts to the President not seeking reelection this fall
- Humiliating moment Scottie Scheffler tops his tee shot just 150 YARDS after World No 1 looked miserable as he three-putted from six feet to see Open chances slip away at Royal Troon
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- Travis Kelce is greeted by HUGE cheers as he arrives for day two of Chiefs training camp... while girlfriend Taylor Swift continues her Eras Tour in Europe
- Alexander Zverev and Arthur Fils clash in heated Hamburg Open final after Frenchman unleashes controversial underarm serve - as umpire is forced to SEPARATE the two players
- Tiger Woods supports son Charlie, 15, in US Junior Amateur Championship after Open nightmare... but here's why legend has to watch from the galleries after being barred from caddying!
- Stephen A. Smith says Joe Biden's decision to drop out of 2024 presidential race is 'long overdue' and backs a new Democratic candidate
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