The US Open final between Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic has been delayed until tomorrow due to persistent rain at Flushing Meadows.

Andy Murray insisted being favourite for the Australian Open title did not weigh heavily on him after he crashed out in the fourth round to Spain’s Fernando Verdasco.

Andy Murray eliminated defending champion Roger Federer from the season-ending Masters Cup today after recording a thrilling 4-6 7-6 (7/3) 7-5 win in Shanghai.

Andy Murray today easily defended his St Petersburg Open title.

Andy Murray fought back from a set down to defeat world number two Roger Federer and progress through to the final of the Madrid Masters.

NOVAK DJOKOVIC may have heralded a major turning point in men’s tennis after dismissing word number one Roger Federer in straight sets in the Australian Open semi-final in the early hours yesterday morning.

Svetlana Kuznetsova bounced back from a bad start to seal a 3-6 6-1 6-1 victory over fellow Russian Anna Chakvetadze and book a place in the US Open final.

US Open tennis result:

Newly-crowned Australian Open champion Marat Safin today promised to compete at Wimbledon despite previously vowing never to return to the All England Club.

Greg Rusedski begins the defence of his Nottingham Open title this afternoon knowing victory is essential to revive his fast-fading Wimbledon dream.

Pete Sampras reached the US Open final, by beating Sjeng Schalken 7-6 7-6 6-2.

Pete Sampras has beaten Marat Safin in the semi-final of the US Open.