Tag Archives: Andy Murray

The Sports Archives – Talking Points from This Year’s Wimbledon

Posted on July 24, 2017 by thesportsarchives

Wimbledon has been and gone for another year. Roger Federer made history by winning Wimbledon for the eighth time, without losing a single set in the process. Spain’s Garbiñe Muguruza picked up her first Wimbledon title, after a nail biting … Continue reading →

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The Sports Archives – Holding Court: ATP’s Top 5 Pros March 2016

Posted on March 17, 2016 by thesportsarchives

Tennis has deep roots as a sport of elites, and today some of the world’s finest athletes make up the top competitors in the sport. Perennial winners are categorized on the game’s most esteemed list of players, the Association of … Continue reading →

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The Sports Archives – Top 5 ATP Tennis Moments Of Recent Times

Posted on September 5, 2015 by thesportsarchives

Top 5 ATP Tennis Moments of Recent Times Over the years the ATP World Tour has provided us with countless memorable matches. These include moments of brilliance, huge winning streaks and freak results. With so many great players and legends … Continue reading →

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The Sports Archives – The History of Wimbledon Programmes!

Posted on July 9, 2014 by thesportsarchives

The All England Lawn Tennis Championships (later named the Wimbledon Championships) started at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet (AELTC) Club located in Wimbledon, London, England. It is considered the oldest Grand Slam tennis tournaments in the world with … Continue reading →

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The Sports Archives – Wimbledon Trivia: 10 Fun Facts About The World’s Greatest Tennis Tournament!

Posted on September 14, 2013 by thesportsarchives

Wimbledon is one of the four major Grand Slams of tennis and is typically played during the last week of June and the first week of July every year. It is the oldest of the Grand Slams and is considered … Continue reading →

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The Sports Archives – Five of the Most Expensive Sporting Tickets!

Posted on January 3, 2013 by thesportsarchives

Arsenal may have hit the headlines for the wrong reasons with their recent home clash with Chelsea setting the cash tills ringing with the cheapest match tickets coming in at a pocket-money busting £62. A hefty price to pay for … Continue reading →

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The Sports Archives History Lesson – The Business of Sport – Fred Perry

Posted on December 3, 2012 by thesportsarchives

It is strange to look back at the life of a tennis legend and consider that his greatest achievement may actually have come in the business arena not on the Tennis Court. Fred Perry won an incredible 10 tennis grand … Continue reading →

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The Sports Archives – Murray And Me!

Posted on November 2, 2012 by thesportsarchives

Heroes I have always been a great fan of professional tennis, partly out of admiration as I am a useless player myself. I grew up in the 70’s and 80’s watching all of the big tournaments on the television and … Continue reading →

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The Sports Archives – The Australian Open 2013: Can Djokovic Three-peat?

Posted on September 21, 2012 by thesportsarchives

The Aussie Open is the major curtain-raiser to a new tennis year. It offers tennis fans an early indication of whether the top players are ready to protect their status or whether there might be the possibility of a little … Continue reading →

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The Sports Archives – Sports We Can’t Wait to See in 2013!

Posted on September 20, 2012 by thesportsarchives

Sports fans can be some of the most arrogant, while at the same time being the most loyal. When fall rolls around, all the football fans seem to flood every bar within a 10 mile radius of our homes, beefed … Continue reading →

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