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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

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 response
Britain'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 week
Emma 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 group
Jodie 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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EXCLUSIVENHL legend who died on the ice reveals astonishing new details of his resurrection
And has urgent warning after Little League deaths
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Tense moment WNBA team stop No. 1 draft pick answering question about her girlfriend and new teammate
Reunited in Dallas
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WNBA glamor girl Sophie Cunningham celebrates Indiana Fever return by getting rebaptized
Headed to church after inking new deal
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MLB reporter has perfect response to backlash after viral video of her asking AI for help with her job
Unaware that a fan was filming her
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Five-time major winner's downfall laid bare in behind-the-scenes snap at $20m PGA Tour event
Found himself on the outside looking in
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Sarah Jane Ramos and Dak Prescott's new relationship revealed after Lake Como wedding scrapped over cheating claims
Messy split
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Jaxson Dart's model girlfriend emotionally opens up on life-changing year after going public with Giants quarterback
Glimpse into love life
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Chicago White Sox anthem singer collapses while performing in terrifying medical emergency
Before being rushed to hospital
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Hulk Hogan's estranged daughter Brooke makes heartbreaking statement about late father
Nine months on from his death
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Single Tom Brady is on a hot streak, reveals Rob Gronkowski, after Alix Earle links
Continues to play the field after divorce from ex-wife Gisele
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Fresh twist in NBA legend Dwight Howard's messy legal feud with wife amid ugly divorce drama
Former NBA champion took action
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EXCLUSIVEInsider reveals truth on shock Javier Mascherano Inter Miami exit that stunned David Beckham
And if superstar Lionel Messi played a part
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Dodgers reliever fights back tears after emotional performance in front of nurses who treated his late daughter
Moving moment
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Patrick Mahomes's gruesome scar from torn ACL surgery revealed in adorable family vacation photos
Went under the knife in December
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Influencer fires back at Masters critics after 'getting canceled' for her Augusta outfit
Inappropriate' tournament day look slammed by fans
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NBA star slammed by rival coach, Stephen A. Smith and fans for 'dirty' play as league launches investigation
Reviewing a second-quarter play
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MLB manager forced to eat BABY FOOD for six weeks after taking brutal foul ball to face
Recovers from broken jaw and multiple facial fractures
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Top pick Azzi Fudd's rookie WNBA salary revealed
And it's hundreds of thousands more than women's basketball icon Caitlin Clark got
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Eileen Gu takes swipe after JD Vance criticism on choosing China over USA at Olympics
As she stuns in new photoshoot
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Shaquille O'Neal branded 'creepy horny uncle' by viral NBA fan after cringe interview
Gained fame after she was seen running out of patience with boyfriend
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Riley Gaines backtracks on Donald Trump criticism after he fired back at ally over A.I. image depicting him as Jesus
Stunning exchange
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Revealed: The luxury watches Erica Stoll wore to Masters weekend
And neither of them were made by husband Rory McIlroy's sponsor
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Donald Trump fires back at former ally Riley Gaines after her furious attack over image depicting him as Jesus
The fallout marks a shift in their relationship
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NBA star reveals cause of dramatic weight gain after fans were left stunned by recent pictures
Injured Indiana Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton
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Glamorous WNBA prospects dazzle at 2026 Draft night in New York as Azzi Fudd and Lauren Betts lead arrivals
The stars were out in Manhattan on Monday
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Patriots insist Mike Vrabel has not been sidetracked by Dianna Russini affair saga
The allegations have sent shockwaves across the NFL
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Eagle-eyed fans spot heartwarming detail on Rory McIlroy's mom's purse as she watched him win Masters title
Fans were loving the custom bag she brought
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Donald Trump hails 'legend' McIlroy as he leads praise for back-to-back Masters champion after Augusta thriller
The President took to his Truth Social platform
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Cameron Young's pursuit of golf's holy grail began at church and ended at Amen Corner in Masters heartbreak
He couldn't stop McIlroy
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Scottie Scheffler gives Rory McIlroy a Masters fright... but American charge falls short as reigning champion clings on in thrilling final day at Augusta
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Emotional moment Masters winner Rory McIlroy reunites with wife Erica and daughter Poppy after clinching historic second green jacket
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Trump sparks outrage as he attends Miami UFC bout with Ivanka and Kai alongside Marco Rubio and Dana White after failed Iran peace talks
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Tiger Woods is 'ashamed' over 'embarrassing' DUI arrest, insider reveals, as golf icon remains in rehab
Woods friend speaks out
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NFL star drops bombshell about his biological family after being adopted as a baby
He's been looking into the matter for years
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NBA star Anthony Edwards' ex-girlfriend accuses him of 'intentionally' hiding assets in child-support case
Will he pay up?
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Former New York Jets quarterback Browning Nagle dead at 57 after cancer battle
Second-round pick played in the Garden State for three seasons
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Scottie Scheffler storms into Masters contention to pile further pressure on Rory McIlroy ahead of mouthwatering Augusta finish
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NFL insider Dianna Russini placed on leave by New York Times amid investigation into Mike Vrabel photos
Her website has defended her professionalism
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Brittney Griner agrees to $1million free-agent deal three years after her release from Russian prison camp
Brittney breaks the bank
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Eagle-eyed fans convinced that Kai Trump broke Masters 'golden rule' after latest pictures from Augusta
But did she actually do anything wrong?
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Rory McIlroy reveals hilarious way he will prepare for another shot at Masters glory after record-breaking start at Augusta
Is he set for a repeat?
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Caitlin Clark shares heartfelt message as boyfriend makes major career decision
Connor McCaffrey took to Instagram on Thursday evening to alert his fans
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Fury for Masters chiefs as family refuses to sell 1,900-square-foot home next to iconic golf course
Amid Augusta National's 300m buying spree
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Masters fans left stunned as receipt reveals shocking price of a beer at Augusta
Around 40,000 fans will attend the tournament every day this week
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Here's your birdie! Robert MacIntyre risks Masters backlash after flipping middle finger in foul-mouthed opening round at Augusta
Will he pay a price?
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The rare $60 Masters item sparking fan frenzy, with fans queuing at 3am for the gift that may never return
Facing uncertain future
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Gary Player makes desperate plea to Tiger Woods as scandalized golfer misses Masters after DUI arrest
Woods has flown to rehab after his latest car crash
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Tom Watson blasts PGA Tour for allowing Brooks Koepka and other LIV Golf rebels to return
Watson did not approve of the decision
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Hunter Biden, 56, reveals potential cage fight against Donald Trump's sons Don Jr., 48, and Eric, 42
Could there be another White House MMA fight?
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Viral photos of Patriots' Mike Vrabel and NFL reporter Dianna Russini 'were shopped around before publication'
Mystery grows over anonymous source
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Glamorous golf star retracts accusation against ex-boyfriend Christian Pulisic after receiving 'false info'
Did the public rush to judge soccer star?
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Tottenham vs Brighton - Premier League: Seagulls score added-time equaliser in huge blow to Spurs
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Leicester star who earns £90K-a-week involved in X-rated confrontation with furious fans as Foxes sit on the...
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Coventry City are back in the Premier League - this is how they plan to stay there: New deal for Frank...
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Chelsea vs Manchester United - Premier League LIVE: Latest score, team news and updates as fourth and sixth...
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Leeds have unearthed their biggest star since Raphinha and gave Chelsea reasons to be fearful in FA Cup...
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The truth about Mark Goldbridge and his empire: We reveal how he made his millions, the claims he can't...
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Bizarre moment YouTube star sets FIRE to yellow card in Sidemen charity match at Wembley - after being...
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How Chelsea are trying to polish 'misunderstood' Alejandro Garnacho's image: the staged interview, the...
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Newcastle's season could yet get worse before the relief of summer, writes CRAIG HOPE, with Eddie Howe's...
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League One boss in mad taxi dash from Doncaster to London to make his team's kick-off after family tragedy -...
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Record losses, terrible results, fan protests and whingeing players locked into long deals. This is how...
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Former Arsenal and Chelsea star accuses Kylian Mbappe of 'filling Real Madrid's dressing room with...
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Inside cash-strapped Aldershot's battle for survival: How the British Army, administration, a 100-acre polo...
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KSI reveals he turned DOWN the chance for Luke Littler to play in 'last' ever Sidemen Charity match despite...
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Graham Thorpe's son reveals how Gareth Southgate helped him cope with his father's suicide in heartbreaking...
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How David Moyes brought back 'Everton DNA' to lead their European charge: His transformation since first...
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Ex-Premier League star's boxing debut ends in disaster, with former striker knocked out in the first round
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Thomas Frank breaks cover at Brentford amid Tottenham's relegation battle - as ex-Bees manager returns to...
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Former Arsenal favourite opens up on 'spotlight' Gunners stars are under - as he reveals Arsene Wenger...
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Cole Palmer breaks silence on Man United transfer speculation and opens up on Chelsea future after talks...
- Megan Rapinoe announces shock split from longtime partner Sue Bird
- Joe Burrow seen cozying up to SI model Olivia Ponton at NFL star's wedding after getting romance back on track
- NFL quarterback goes AWOL over contract talks and wants huge promise met before returning to practice
- Dianna Russini rescues elderly man and his dog from car crash in New Jersey... days after leaving The Athletic amid Mike Vrabel drama
- Doc Rivers makes shock decision on NBA future after ugly season ended in disaster
- Charlie Woods endures nightmare return to golf after father Tiger's DUI arrest
- Inside Tiger Woods' 90-day rehab in Switzerland: Vanessa Trump beamed updates on Zoom... his phone calls home... and details of 'intense psychological' treatment
- Caitlin Clark's Indiana Fever teammate Aliyah Boston agrees the richest WNBA contract EVER
- Dianna Russini 'never provided evidence to dispel Mike Vrabel allegations before quitting The Athletic'
- NFL makes final Mike Vrabel decision after New England Patriots coach's Dianna Russini photo scandal
- Brutal truth behind Megan Rapinoe and Sue Bird's shock split: Insiders reveal painful moment they knew it was over... and what sporting power couple just 'couldn't figure out'
- NBA fan goes viral for taunting rival star LaMelo Ball with savage gesture as he shoots free throw
- Tottenham vs Brighton - Premier League: Seagulls score added-time equaliser in huge blow to Spurs
- Alix Earle swears off dating football players after Tom Brady links and Braxton Berrios split
- Cole Palmer breaks silence on Man United transfer speculation and opens up on Chelsea future after talks with club owners
- Former Arsenal and Chelsea star accuses Kylian Mbappe of 'filling Real Madrid's dressing room with selfishness' after club's Champions League exit - and insists he and one other player are 'to blame' for bad run
- Party time for Frank Lampard's Sky Blues! Coventry City end 25-YEAR Premier League exile with a 1-1 draw at Blackburn after dramatic late equaliser
- Sex, drugs and potting balls: The wildest snooker hellraisers to grace The Crucible - from the Ladies Man of Bolton who cavorted on the table with Page 3 models to the star downing 24 pints BEFORE a game
- Roberto De Zerbi names the TWO Tottenham stars he wants to step up in battle to avoid Premier League relegation
- Emotional Frank Lampard fights back tears after Coventry City's Premier League promotion as Richard Keys celebrates his beloved side's return to the top flight
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