Andy Murray and Rafael Nadal are the latest players to call for the Australian Open to shift to February.

Andy Murray’s preparations for the new season gained momentum in Abu Dhabi as he defeated world number two Roger Federer to progress to the final of the invitational World Tennis Championship.

Wexford Echo group manager Murry McDonald has been appointed to the position of Chief Executive Officer of the Waterford News & Star and Wexford Echo.

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