The Net Post: why new tennis ratings system favours the game's elite

ATP World Tour's revamped way of calculating the world rankings is causing consternation among fans and players, says Neil Harman

Murray starts latest title defence in Qatar

Scot faces experienced Spanish player in tournament he won last year as preparation for Australian Open continues

Lloyd searching for a partner for Murray

Great Britain should beat Ukraine in the Davis Cup in March but an adequate British No2 is required for genuine progress

Murray up and running after Nadal victory

A year that promises so much for men’s tennis began in the best possible way for the Scot, as he beat Rafa Nadal in Dubai

Andy Murray takes first trophy of 2009

The British number one triumphs in the World Championship in Abu Dhabi, defeating Rafael Nadal 6-4, 5-7, 6-3

As it happened: Murray v Nadal

British number one Andy Murray beat the world number one Rafael Nadal 6-4, 5-7, 6-3 in the World Championship in Abu Dhabi

Murray fights back against Federer

British No 1 comes from a set down to beat 13-times grand-slam champion for third time in succession - and fifth overall

Murray to face Nadal after Federer victory

The Scot will play Rafael Nadal in the Capitala World Championship final after a hard-fought victory over the Swiss

Best of British says there is more to come

Anne Keothavong says reaching world’s top 60 could be just the start

Murray poised to resume Federer rivalry

British No 1 eases past James Blake at an exhibition tournament in Abu Dhabi ahead of the season's opener in Australia

Murray cruises past Blake in Abu Dhabi

The Scot beat the American 6-2, 6-2 to set up a semi-final clash with Roger Federer in an invitational event in the UAE

Murray to net millions after signing new deal

British No1 and brother Jamie agree to let Simon Fuller mastermind the rest of their potentially very lucrative careers

Murray aims for £100m with 19 Entertainment

British No 1 and brother Jamie have joined the same management company as David Beckham to cash in on success

Murray set to land £100m deal

The young Scot is certain to beat the credit crunch as rival sports management companies form a queue for his signature

How Nadal and Federer shone through darkness

In the second of our series recreating the magical moments of 2008, Owen Slot recalls an epic confrontation at Wimbledon

The view of a final that crowned a new king

The Times photographer Marc Aspland recalls how he captured the thrilling 2008 Wimbledon men's singles final

Gimelstob says ATP head must be all-rounder

Player representative says candidates to replace Etienne de Villiers will need to show the full range of sporting wiles

Jankovic takes high road in search of prize

The hardest worker in the women’s game has been pushing herself to new limits as she prepares to defend the No 1 ranking

In the court of King Rafa

World No 1 takes a break and tells Neil Harman his plans for 2009

Murray poised to make brand new start

It is understood the British No 1 intends to wear the clothes and shoes of K-Swiss company ending his deal with Fred Perry