Tennis

Williams Marbella loss sends Safina to number 1 ranking

Williams Marbella loss sends Safina to number 1 ranking Marbella, Spain  - Dinara Safina came third time lucky to lift the WTA top ranking as current holder Serena Williams crashed to a defeat in the first round of an event in Spain on Wednesday.

The Russian has failed for the last two events to take over the summit spot from the American, beaten by Czech number 95 Klara Zakopalova 6-4, 3-6, 6-1 at the new Andalucia Tennis Experience event.

Murray ready to take his success on to clay

Murray ready to take his success on to clay Monte Carlo  - Andy Murray kick-starts his clay season at the weekend fresh off his third trophy of 2009 at Miami as he plays the Monte Carlo Masters.

"I want to do better than I did last year and try to reach the quarter-finals of one of the big tournaments," said the world number 4.

The Scot is planning a full schedule on the dirt, where he never got past a third round in 2008. He is scheduled for Monte Carlo starting Sunday, Rome and Madrid prior to Paris.

Murray will win Wimbledon this year, says doubles legend Fleming

Murray will win Wimbledon this year, says doubles legend FlemingLondon, Apr 7: England’s No. 1 tennis player Andy Murray has been tipped to win Wimbledon this year by doubles legend Peter Fleming.

John McEnroe’s former playing partner believes in-form Murray looks unbeatable right now.

The 21-year-old Scot equalled Tim Henman’s career haul of 11 titles on Sunday by beating world No. 3 Novak Djokovic in the final of the Miami Masters, the tournament unofficially considered as the fifth Grand Slam.

Serena Williams’ tiny bikini bottoms ‘disappear’ on Miami beach!

Serena Williams’ tiny bikini bottoms ‘disappear’ on Miami beach!London, April 7 : Tennis ace Serena Williams gave onlookers an eyeful after her tiny bikini bottoms reportedly fade away from view after she bend over to board a jet ski on Miami beach.

The curvy player was snapped enjoying the sun as she swam and played with seaweed in a skimpy black bikini.

The former world number one was said to have had the uncomfortable wedgie as she was taking a break with her boyfriend, reports the Sun.

UK's Murray equals Henman’s career haul of 11 titles

Tennis star Andy MurrayLondon, Apr. 6: Tennis star Andy Murray has equalled Tim Henman’s career haul of 11 titles.

The British No. 1 crushed Novak Djokovic 6-2 7-5 to win the Sony Ericsson Masters Series crown in Miami.

Murray has matched Henman’s 14-year career total at just 21 — by which age the former British star had not won a single tour title.

The Scot is closing in on Djokovic in the world rankings and could become Britain''s first-ever world No 3 at next week’s Monte Carlo tournament, reports The Sun.

Murray now the man to beat after lifting third season title

Murray now the man to beat after lifting third season titleMiami - Andy Murray edged closer to a world number 3 ranking as he became the only man on the ATP to earn three titles this season through a 6-2, 7-5 defeat of Serb Novak Djokovic on Sunday at the Miami Masters.

The rapid-fire win in one hour, 42 minutes added the Masters 1000 honour to Doha and Rotterdam titles won since January by the 21-year- old Scot.

Murray now stands 26-2 on the season as he prepares for a quick turnaround on clay, with Monte Carlo starting April 12.

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