Novak Djokovic v David Ferrer Novak Djokovic returned to action 48 hours after playing a gruelling five-hour epic against Stanislas Wawrinka to beat fifth seed Tomas Berdych in the Australian Open quarter-finals. The defending champion and world number one came through 6-1 4-6 6-1 6-4 in two hours and 31 minutes on the Rod Laver Arena, and then said: “I felt good enough to go another five hours.” Despite dropping

Andy Murray cruised in to the third round on day four of the Australian Open, as the usual suspects begin to mount their challenge for this year’s title. Murray was quick to dispatch Portugal’s Joao Sousa, taking just one hour and 41 minutes to see off the 23-year-old 6-2 6-2 6-4. He goes on to face Lithuania’s world number 110 Ricardas Berankis, who had an impressive win over 25th seed

The Australian Open is the first Grand Slam event of the year and will hopefully be as hotly contested as the temperatures currently searing the South East of Australia – minus the impending dangers of bushfires. The tournament is due to start in Melbourne on Monday 14th January following a year that saw the major honours of tennis shared amongst the elite of the men’s game: Djokovic, Federer, Murray and

ATP World Tour Finals – 5-12 November Six of the best tennis players in the game have been confirmed for the season ending ATP World Tour Finals, held at the London O2 Arena again, leaving two spaces up for grabs. Novak Djokovic, Roger Federer, Andy Murray, David Ferrer, Tomas Berdych and Juan Martin del Potro have all booked their place at London. And the absence of Rafael Nadal through injury

Its fourth round day at Flushing Meadows and there are some classic games in store today. Novak Djokovic is out to defend his title before Andy Roddick playing what could be his last ever professional match against Martin Del Portro tonight. Make sure you do your US Open betting with Paddy Power as they will refund any losing outright match bets if the game goes to a tie-break in the

Sleeper picks for US Open With the absence of Rafael Nadal at the US Open the field looks fairly open, and while Djokovic, Federer and Murray are expected to make the semis, there is room for one of the following players to at least compete on men’s semi final day. Del Potro’s win in 2009 proves that long shots do come home in tennis. David Goffin 500/1 with Paddy Power

US Open betting If you are looking for more value in the US Open field read our guide to the players who could cause an upset at Flushing meadows. Remember Del Potro in 2009? Find it here: Six players who could spring a surprise at the US Open Andy Murray looks to be getting closer and closer to that first grand slam title and will be one of the favourites

Andy Murray gets his Wimbledon campaign underway today and if you back any player who loses in five sets, you will get a full refund on your bet! Simply place a pre-match single on match betting at Wimbledon and if your player loses in a five set epic you will have your bet refunded up to £100. Sign up with Paddy Power here Paddy Power – £50 welcome bet Murray

Wimbledon preview 2012 The All England Lawn Tennis Club opens its doors for Wimbledon once again and four names are likely to compete for the men’s title. The top four in the men’s draw will dominate the headlines and the winner is likely to come from the band of Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal, Roger Federer and Andy Murray. The last player to win outside of the top four rankings was

The big names get underway at Roland Garros today and Sportingbet have a great offer on the top four players in the men’s game. If you back one of Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic, Roger Federer or Andy Murray to win the French Open outright, and they fail to reach the last 16 your bet will be refunded. The last player to win a slam from outside these four was Martin