Tennis World Stops For Andy Murray, Until Politics Takes Over; Kyrgios Wins Our Hearts Again; What's With Rafa's New Serve?

Tennis World Stops For Andy Murray, Until Politics Takes Over; Kyrgios Wins Our Hearts Again; What's With Rafa's New Serve?

With two days to go before the 2019 Australian Open, the main story in town is still Andy Murray’s announcement that he will retire before the end of the year.

Following their immediate reaction to the news yesterday, David Law and Catherine Whitaker were joined for further reflections on Saturday by The Telegraph’s Simon Briggs.

The self-proclaimed ‘Andy Murray correspondent’ has spent eight years covering Murray’s career, so what does he make of yesterday’s events? What was Murray like in his half hour sit-down with the British press corps? And has he given himself some wriggle room by talking about a possible hip resurfacing operation?

Nick Kyrgios was one of many players to pay tribute to Murray. In an interview with Catherine, he even hinted that he’d like to be coached by Murray one day. How might that work? And what of Kyrgios’ own chances this fortnight?

Finally, Simon gives his take on the political storm surrounding tonight’s player council meeting in Melbourne. Why do some players want to eject Chris Kermode from his position as ATP president? Are they actually calling for a players’ union? And how is the situation complicated by the felony charge hanging over Justin Gimelstob?

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Episode 33 - Sue Barker: 'Martina will hate me for it, but the best player ever is...'; When tennis made you cry

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Episode 32 - Ross Hutchins Interview

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Episode 31 - John McEnroe Special

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Episode 30 - Sue Barker On Wimbledon 1977 - 'It was the most harrowing, hurtful experience', The Return of Nadal, One Week Wonders

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Episode 29 - Rafa's back! + Andy Murray interview!

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Episode 28 - Australian Open Men's Final Review and Fred Perry memories with special guest John Inverdale

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28 Jan 201322min

Australian Open Final Preview/Predictions - Djokovic vs. Murray;  Azarenka vs. Li Na; Azarenka Injury Time-Out Talk;

Australian Open Final Preview/Predictions - Djokovic vs. Murray; Azarenka vs. Li Na; Azarenka Injury Time-Out Talk;

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