Stan Wawrinka added a win over Rafael Nadal to his list of firsts in a stunning run to his maiden grand slam title, extending his rival’s injury-cursed run at the Australian Open with a 6-3 6-2 3-6 6-3 upset in yesterday’s final.

It seemed appropriate Rory McIlroy was fitted with a gold-lined Arabic robe soon after an impressive driving display on the opening day of the Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship.

Andy Murray reached the Wimbledon final for the second year running with a dramatic win over Poland’s Jerzy Janowicz under the Centre Court roof last night.