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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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EXCLUSIVEHow a 58-year-old dad overcame drugs shame and one huge 'regret' to pursue his unlikely COLLEGE football dream
Slogged through camp
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McAfee leaves fans split after ripping his shirt off in wild 7am moment live on College GameDay
Well-known for his brash antics on screen
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Hudson is back at Belichick's side as under-fire UNC coach FINALLY wins an ACC game
Team was 2-5 heading into the Halloween game
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World Series fan with American flag invades field during Game 6 in Toronto
Before getting brutally tackled to the floor by security
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Stephen A. Smith ignites race uproar with rant on Chris Grier's Miami Dolphins exit
Questions why team's black GM was first to lose his job
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Livvy Dunne and Paul Skenes send fans wild with genius Pamela Anderson and Borat Halloween outfits
Show off their impressive creativity
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Josh Allen and Hailee Steinfeld's 'elite' Halloween costumes go viral: 'F***ing awesome'
Paid homage to a much-loved football comedy movie
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Donald Trump set for a shock return to the WWE in December, claims former star
Could be involved in the final match of a wrestling icon
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Golf glamour girl Paige Spiranac sets pulses racing with raunchy Halloween costume
Unveiled her look for the spooky festivities
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Los Angeles Rams star Puka Nacua and Hallie Aiono put on united front to announce son's birth after paternity drama
Broke up this year
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Family of Cowboys coach Brian Schottenheimer terrorized after owl flies into their house on Halloween
'Freaking out'
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UFC fans troll Mark Zuckerberg after footage of billionaire sparring with a reigning champion emerges
Fans left unimpressed by the footage
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Miami Dolphins fan's vulgar verdict on quarterback Tua Tagovailoa caught on broadcast camera
Frustration of Miami fans was palpable
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Boston Celtics commentator makes savage on-air joke about star player Jaylen Brown's hairline
After footage went viral online
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NBA team is forced to shut and disinfect their locker rooms after arena was used for rap star's concert
One day before their game
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New England Patriots star on $83m contract refuses to reveal why he was benched for disciplinary reasons
After being dropped for first quarter
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Livvy Dunne has perfect response to fans who mocked her viral sweaty armpits at boyfriend's MLB game
Was visibly stressed while watching Paul Skenes
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Kylie and Jason Kelce reveal why they'd be reluctant to let Travis babysit their four daughters
Youngest is just seven-months-old
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Eagle-eyed baseball viewers are left stunned after spotting 'sneaky' move from fan who caught World Series home run ball
Fooled fellow attendees
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Megan Thee Stallion hints at major step in her relationship with NBA star Klay Thompson
Sent her fans into a frenzy with latest post
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Kid Rock sparks fury by saying he wants to dress up as a 'r*****' for Halloween
Special Olympics official slammed the musician over his insensitive joke
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Rookie pitcher makes World Series history as Blue Jays take 3-2 lead over Dodgers ahead of return to Toronto
Yesavage possesses a remarkable story
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ESPN reporter reveals she broke up with her 'smoking hot' Mr Switzerland boyfriend over college basketball comment
Wild story
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Sanity is restored at the World Series as Magic Johnson throws first pitch... a day after being relegated for Harry and Meghan
Fans furious on Tuesday
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Louisiana Governor takes brutal swipe at LSU director over $132m mistakes and claims he'd rather TRUMP chose the next head coach
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Alleged drunk driver charged with killing NHL star begs for confession to be thrown out after he told cops: 'I hit them... my life is over'
In court this week
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Fan favorite sports broadcaster is brutally cut by his network after 20 years in the job
Longtime color commentator revealed the news on social media
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Tour chief drops major hint over Tiger Woods' future after legend's injury hell left fans fearing the worst: 'We're prepared'
Golf legend isn't done yet
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Ex-NFL star Adrian Peterson pictured 'asleep at the wheel' as he 'admits to drinking at poker game' before DWI arrest
Legal issues mount
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Falcons owner and Home Depot co-founder Arthur Blank donates $1.5million to Hurricane Melissa relief
Region 'holds a special place in my heart'
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Ex-NFL player Deland McCullough recalls moment he discovered his biological dad was old coach
Touching story from the gridiron
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LA Dodgers' fans furious as Harry and Meghan get royal treatment at World Series over local legends
Two big names in Row 2
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EXCLUSIVETaylor Swift is HIDING: Insiders spill on secretive behavior at NFL games... and why she's adamant about new life in the shadows
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Star NFL quarterback leaves fans in tears after donning Superman costume for visit to children's hospital
The rookie star tugged on the heartstrings of fans
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Baseball fans go wild for the 'most beautiful woman on the planet' singing national anthem at the World Series
Singer lit up TV screens before Game 4
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Sweeney sparks liberal meltdown with shock appearance on Fox's World Series coverage
The Hollywood A-lister was front and center
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ESPN reporter feels the wrath of online trolls after making humiliating Travis Kelce mistake during interview
After Chiefs win
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Family of WWE legend Mike Rotunda issues troubling health update on Hall of Famer
Rotunda became a household name during the 1980s and 1990s
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Donald Trump's granddaughter Kai set to make her LPGA debut with Caitlin Clark
The 18-year-old has received a sponsor's exemption
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Serena Williams' husband calls out Natalie Portman and others involved in their soccer team for putting up 'no money'
Speaks out
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Taylor Swift fans mourn her glamorous entrances at Chiefs games after she snuck in to watch Travis Kelce
Kelce shone against the Commanders
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Justin Bieber caught taunting Shohei Ohtani as he and wife Hailey watch Blue Jays play the Dodgers in World Series
Seen cheering on his home team
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Taylor Swift sneaks into another Chiefs game to watch fiance Travis Kelce make history alongside Brittany Mahomes
Kept a low profile again
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Emotional Chiefs star Chris Jones breaks down in tears again during national anthem before Commanders win
Feared pass rusher can't hide his emotions
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Erling Haaland grimaces as he plunges into ice bath in EIGHT DEGREE temperatures - after he made...
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Will Still SACKED: Southampton axe manager, 33, after two wins in 13 games - after he quit role in France to...
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Vitor Pereira and Wolves - where it all went wrong: The red flags that went ignored, gambles that backfired...
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The Man City maverick bucking the modern-day trend: Why 'special' talent could be Pep Guardiola's ace in the...
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Former Wolves boss is shock contender to replace sacked Vitor Pereira, with Ruben Amorim's Sporting Lisbon...
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Eddie Howe tears into his 'unrecognisable' Newcastle players after dismal West Ham defeat and warns: 'I...
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Erling Haaland unveils new goal celebration as he mimics Premier League cult hero - leaving fans in stitches
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Jude Bellingham is back with a bang - and if Thomas Tuchel overlooks one of England's sublime talents once...
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How Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca stumped Thomas Frank's long throw strategy with innovative tactic in win over...
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Nottingham Forest pledge financial support to fans injured in Huntingdon train stabbings as club release...
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Premier League footballer in his 20s 'threatened with gun on busy London street by top agent who works for...
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Heartbroken Declan Rice opens up on family tragedy behind goal celebration after helping Arsenal to beat...
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England 25-7 Australia PLAYER RATINGS: Which livewire showed different side to his game? Who had a...
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SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: Why I now believe England CAN beat the All Blacks - as long as Steve Borthwick...
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NFL fans left in awe as Jaguars' Cam Little kicks the longest field goal in history
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Why Thomas Frank's authority is now in question after spoilt brats Micky van de Ven and Djed Spence snubbed...
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Tottenham 0-1 Chelsea - PLAYER RATINGS: Which Spurs star is given a THREE after nightmare outing? Who was...
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Inside the mind of Arne Slot in the biggest week of his career: Liverpool insiders and the people who know...
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Man City 3-1 Bournemouth: Erling Haaland continues scintillating form with a brace - as Pep Guardiola's side...
- Blue Jays analyst swears on camera and dismisses Dodgers' epic World Series win
- Tear gas is deployed on baseball fans as World Series aftermath descends into violent chaos
- F1 star Charles Leclerc announces engagement to model Alexandra Saint Mleux as she flaunts VERY pricey ring
- NFL fans left in awe as Jaguars' Cam Little kicks the longest field goal in history
- Sydney Sweeney struts out on stage at major NASCAR race just hours after screaming at her ex-fiance in LA
- Tony Romo's strange noises during Bills-Chiefs broadcast enrage CBS viewers
- College Football rankings REVEALED: Arch Manning and Texas climb after another dramatic weekend of action
- Travis Kelce goads Bills fans as he walks hurt into locker room before Chiefs lose again in Buffalo... and there's no sign of Taylor Swift
- NFL legend Bob Trumpy dead at 80: Bengals mourn iconic tight end and Hall-of-Fame announcer
- Trump rants about 'ridiculous' NFL rule that has infuriated fans
- Travis Kelce arrives in sharp suit for Chiefs' clash with Bills... but will Taylor Swift sneak in once more?
- Panthers' Rico Dowdle gets penalized for lewd touchdown celebration... and it proves costly for Carolina
- Pregnant Cardi B goes wild as boyfriend Stefon Diggs stars in New England Patriots victory
- Ryan Lochte poses with his new girlfriend and children after getting baptized following stint in rehab
- Aaron Rodgers suffers major injury scare in warmups ahead of Steelers' clash with the Colts
- MLS playoff game halted after Chicago Fire fans chant 'homophobic slur' as club slams 'unacceptable' song
- Lamine Yamal, 18, 'has split from pop star girlfriend Nicki Nicole, 25' - as Barcelona star 'dismisses rumours he cheated during their relationship'
- Son of NFL star and Alabama DB Dre Kirkpatrick Jr. arrested on a string of charges
- Auburn 'fires head coach Hugh Freeze' after miserable season went from bad to worse against Kentucky
- Texans QB CJ Stroud suffers brutal head injury in collision with Broncos rival that sparked melee
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