Andy Murray says he’s “gutted” to overlook the 2020 Australian Open after a contemporary harm setback.

The 32-year-old hoped to make his Grand Slam return down beneath in the beginning of subsequent yr however he has been compelled to withdraw because of a pelvis drawback.

It was initially thought the problem was minor and wouldn’t have an effect on his participation in both the season-opening ATP Cup or the Australian Open.

However alarm bells rang when Murray cancelled his coaching block in Miami and on Saturday his administration firm introduced the Scot wouldn’t be travelling to Australia.

“I’ve labored so exhausting to get myself right into a scenario the place I can play on the prime degree and I’m gutted I’m not going to have the ability to play in Australia in January,” Murray mentioned.

“After the AO this yr, after I wasn’t certain whether or not I’d be capable of play once more, I used to be enthusiastic about coming again to Australia and giving my finest, and that makes this much more disappointing for me.

“Sadly I’ve had a setback not too long ago and as a precaution, have to work by way of that earlier than I get again on court docket competing.”

“I understand how excited Andy was about coming again to compete in Australia in January, and the way disillusioned he’s not to make it for 2020,” Tennis Australia CEO Craig Tiley mentioned.

“Andy’s final match on the Australian Open was a five-set rollercoaster that none of us who witnessed it would ever overlook. His willpower and iron will was on show for all to see, and it’s that combating spirit that has pushed him to return again from a doubtlessly career-ending harm to attain the outcomes he has this yr.

“Though we are going to miss him in January, we want him all the easiest for his restoration and sit up for seeing him again on court docket very quickly.”

Murray is now back on court but, given it is still relatively early days in his comeback from hip surgery in January, his team made the decision not to rush his return to competitive tennis.

There will therefore be no emotional return to Melbourne Park a year on from the press conference in which he revealed the extent of his hip problems and contemplated retirement.

A remarkable five-set loss to Roberto Bautista Agut followed in what he accepted could have been the final match of his career.

But two weeks later he underwent hip resurfacing surgery that removed the pain that had dogged him for two years and enabled him to begin a tentative comeback at Queen’s Club in June.

By winning the European Open in Antwerp in October, Murray raised hopes that his days as a contender for the largest titles might not but be completed.

However he is not going to play a match till February on the earliest, together with his first match now scheduled to be the Open Sud de France in Montpellier starting on February 2.

Murray’s announcement additionally means he is not going to be a part of the Nice Britain crew on the ATP Cup in Australia, which begins on January 3.

Murray certified Britain for the inaugural version of the crew occasion by way of his protected rating of world quantity two however Dan Evans and Cameron Norrie will now carry the duty in singles.

Britain play group matches in opposition to Bulgaria on January 3, Belgium on January 5 and Moldova on January 7, all in Sydney.

Premier League leaders Liverpool tackle Wolves within the newest check of their title credentials.

The Reds are working away with the top-flight crown up to now this season and beat nearest rivals Leicester 4-Zero on Boxing Day.

Now they’ll welcome in-form Wolves to Anfield of their remaining recreation of 2019.

Wolves are flying excessive this season and claimed a surprising 3-2 comeback win over Manchester Metropolis final outing.

Liverpool vs Wolves: How to watch

The Premier League clash will get underway at 4:30pm on Sunday, December 29.

The game is being broadcast on Sky Sports Premier League and Sky Sports Main Event from 4pm.

Sky Sports customers can live stream this via the app using their mobile, tablet or computer devices.

If not, you can purchase a Sky Sports Day Pass from NowTV for £8.99.

Liverpool vs Wolves: What has been said?

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp: “I really think the job Nuno is doing there is incredible with all the Europa League stress.

“I think at the beginning of the season they realised a little bit, ‘Oh, that’s different’. But now they are settled completely there, they are there again, Jimenez and Jota are scoring again.

“There is a lot of really good things there and that makes it really difficult to play against them, of course. But it should be difficult against us as well, that’s the plan.”

Liverpool vs Wolves: Team news

Jordan Henderson is expected to return for Liverpool having recovered from a knock.

The Reds are still without Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, Fabinho, Dejan Lovren, Joel Matip and Rhian Brewster.

Wolves are expected to rotate their side following their stunning win over Man City on Friday night.

Willy Boly and Morgan Gibbs-White remain on the sidelines.

Liverpool vs Wolves: Match stats

• Liverpool have misplaced simply one among their 10 Premier League video games towards Wolves, profitable the final 5 in a row by an mixture rating of 12-1.
• Wolves have misplaced 15 of their final 17 top-flight away video games towards Liverpool, profitable the opposite two, 1-Zero in January 1984 and December 2010. Wolves have failed to attain in 10 of their final 14 league visits to Anfield.
• Liverpool have received their remaining league recreation in every of the final 5 calendar years, since shedding 1-2 at Chelsea in 2013.
• Wolves have received their remaining league recreation in 4 of the final 5 calendar years, shedding 1-2 at dwelling to QPR in 2016.
• Liverpool have received 16 consecutive Premier League dwelling video games, scoring a minimum of twice in each victory.
• For the reason that begin of final season, Liverpool defender Trent Alexander-Arnold has offered 20 assists within the Premier League, a minimum of three greater than every other participant.
• Raul Jimenez has been concerned in seven of Wolves’ 13 away objectives within the Premier League this season, together with six of their final 10 on the highway.

VAR was the story of the Premier League on Saturday and it has now taken centre stage as soon as once more in Liverpool’s match towards Wolves.

On Saturday alone, three different goals from three matches have been dominated out for probably the most marginal of offsides.

And it has now come to the rescue of the pace-setting Reds of their encounter towards Wolves.

Sadio Mane’s opener was initially dominated out for an alleged Adam Lallana handball within the build-up however was later given after the referee adjudged it to have hit his shoulder as an alternative.

Nonetheless, there was controversy over the referee had already blown the whistle earlier than the ball was within the internet.

Wolves weren’t down within the dumps for lengthy, although as Pedro Neto thought he’d equalised proper on the stroke of half-time.

However as with many events this weekend, his celebrations have been lower quick as VAR dominated it out for offside by the barest of margins.

The decision had Liverpool supporters respiration an enormous sigh of aid, however it infuriated the Wolves trustworthy – in addition to neutrals.

Match of the Day presenter Gary Lineker has regularly expressed his criticism of the expertise, and he was at it once more following the incident, posting: “Ideas are with soccer at this tough time.”

On Saturday. Brighton’s Dan Burn had his first goal for the membership dominated out by the expertise for a equally tight resolution, whereas Crystal Palace’s Wilfried Zaha was additionally adjudged to be offside by millimetres within the lead as much as a aim by Max Meyer and Norwich’s Teemu Pukki was denied a lovely solo effort against Tottenham.

Alessandra Ambrosio rocks a pink bikini on the seaside earlier than heading to the airport along with her household in Brazil

By Tracy Wright For Dailymail.com

Revealed: 19:31 GMT, 29 December 2019 | Up to date: 19:55 GMT, 29 December 2019

She loved an extended vacation with household in her dwelling nation.

And Alessandra Ambrosio made certain to absorb the solar in a pink bikini whereas taking within the sights and sounds of Florianópolis, Brazil on Sunday.

The 38-year-old supermodel regarded match as ever within the tiny two piece earlier than heading off to the airport along with her youngsters and boyfriend Nicolo Oddi.

Seashore babe: Alessandra Ambrosio made certain to absorb the solar in a pink bikini whereas taking within the sights and sounds of Florianópolis, Brazil on Sunday

Alessandra strolled alongside the shoreline carrying a small triangle prime to match a pair of cheeky bottoms. 

She saved her shoulders lined with a flowing gray cardigan and made certain so as to add additional safety from the cruel solar rays with a woven hat.

The Victoria’s Secret stunner shielded her eyes from the intense daylight with a pair of round frames and wore a number of necklaces. 

Chickening out: The 38-year-old supermodel regarded match as ever within the tiny two piece earlier than heading off to the airport along with her youngsters and boyfriend Nicolo Oddi

Peaceable: Alessandra strolled alongside the shoreline carrying a small triangle prime to match a pair of cheeky bottoms

Nicolo took a dip within the water carrying darkish swim trunks and saved a pair of sun shades over his eyes.

Alessandra wasted no time selling her horny swimwear line, GAL Floripa, as she posted a slew of beautiful photographs to Instagram.

She tagged the Maldives and in addition Praia Brava, Norte Da Ilha in a gaggle of images shared on-line the place she struck poses in her swimsuits. 

Sensible: She made certain so as to add additional safety from the cruel solar rays with a woven hat

Mannequin conduct: Alessandra wasted no time selling her horny swimwear line, GAL Floripa, as she posted a slew of beautiful photographs to Instagram

Alessandra and Alanui founder Nicolo had been first linked collectively in July 2018, once they had been seen getting shut on the HQ2 Nightclub in Atlantic Metropolis, New Jersey, in accordance with Web page Six.

She beforehand dated Jamie Mazur for practically 10 years earlier than the couple cut up in March of final yr.

The previous couple stay pleasant exes and co-parent their youngsters Anja, 10, and Noah, six.

Enterprise babe: She tagged the Maldives and in addition Praia Brava, Norte Da Ilha in a gaggle of images shared on-line the place she struck poses in her swimsuits

 

Conor Coady has hit out at VAR choices and claimed the know-how is ‘killing’ Wolves following two controversial incidents throughout their 1-Zero defeat to Liverpool at Anfield.

Two incidents in three minutes earlier than half-time encapsulated the most effective and worst of the evaluate system, with the hosts having Sadio Mane’s purpose reinstated after referee Anthony Taylor incorrectly referred to as a handball on Adam Lallana.

On the flip facet Wolves had a Pedro Neto equaliser chalked off for one more of these marginal offside choices that are nearly invisible to the bare eye.

David Moyes has been appointed as the brand new supervisor of West Ham United.

The Scot returns for his second spell within the Hammers hotseat, signing an 18-month contract, following Manuel Pellegrini’s sacking on Saturday.

Moyes initially took cost of West Ham in November 2017 on a short-term deal till the tip of the season after the sacking of Slaven Bilic.

The staff have been within the relegation zone on the time of his appointment and he steered them away from hazard to a 13th place end.

He was not supplied an extension to his contract, nonetheless, and was changed by Pellegrini on the finish of the 2017/18 season.

Now he has been drafted again in after his successor failed to enhance the membership’s fortunes regardless of being backed closely within the switch market.

Moyes stated: “It’s fabulous to be again. It feels nice to be house. I’ve missed being right here as a result of I actually loved it. I loved being across the stadium and I beloved being on this a part of the world and I missed the membership, so I can’t wait to get began.

“I’m feeling very proud that I’m again right here at West Ham. However I feel extra importantly I’ll be seeking to see what I can do and what I could make enhancements to, how we will get some wins with the gamers and the way we will get some fast wins on the sector as properly.

“I do believe that the squad of players I’ve got here is a better squad of players than when I took over before, so I am looking forward to working with them.

“I think there’s got to be a short-term goal for us just now to get the wins to get us away from the wrong end of the league and what we’re going to do over the next six months, then what we’re going to do over the next period as well. The start is really focusing on the immediate games.”

Pellegrini spent £170million during his time in charge but, following a tenth place finish in his debut season, West Ham’s form has nosedived this term and they find themselves in serious danger of relegation.

Saturday’s 2-1 defeat to Leicester at the London Stadium has left the club 17th in the Premier League table, just a point clear of the drop zone.

And the club’s board members have decided to once again entrust Moyes with the reigns in their hour of need.

Moyes can have little time to arrange his gamers with a mammoth house sport in opposition to fellow relegation strugglers AFC Bournemouth on New 12 months’s Day.

Confidence is low in the mean time to say the least, with the membership selecting up simply seven factors at house this season – the bottom within the Premier League.

Liverpool are investigating an alleged incident between Wolves defender Jonny and a ball boy in the course of the Reds’ 1-Zero win at Anfield.

It’s believed the membership are trying into claims the Spaniard came into contact with the teen whereas attempting to retrieve a ball in entrance of the Sir Kenny Dalglish Stand.

“The membership is conscious of the incident and can observe established protocols by way of gathering the related data,” Liverpool mentioned in an announcement given to PA.

“Whereas that course of takes place we can be making no additional remark.”

It’s understood Wolves are conscious of the alleged incident however are awaiting additional suggestions from Liverpool.

Sadio Mane’s 14th objective of the season noticed the Premier League leaders re-establish their 13-point lead on the high – however the 1-Zero victory was not with out the now seemingly compulsory VAR controversy.

Two incidents within the three minutes earlier than half-time encapsulated the very best and worst of the assessment system, with the hosts rightly having Mane’s objective reinstated after referee Anthony Taylor incorrectly referred to as a handball on Adam Lallana.

On the flip facet Wolves had a Pedro Neto equaliser chalked off for an additional of these marginal offside selections that are nearly invisible to the bare eye.

Followers on social media have been making the ‘Li-VAR-Pool’ joke since Jurgen Klopp’s facet rose to the highest and stayed there early within the season and this was arguably a type of events when a case may very well be made for the expertise working of their favour.

It’ll matter within the closing reckoning, nevertheless, if – as anticipated – Liverpool go on to win their first title in 30 years.

Pep Guardiola admitted he was greatly surprised by the standard of Sheffield United following Manchester Metropolis’s 2-Zero win over the Yorkshire membership on Sunday afternoon.

The victory, which was Guardiola’s 100th Premier League win, is not going to go down as a traditional however the Spaniard was proud of how his aspect carried out simply 48 hours after Friday’s late defeat at Wolves.

United, overwhelmed away from residence for the primary time since January, have been left to grouse about VAR after Lys Mousset’s strike was chalked off for a good offside earlier than referee Chris Kavanagh acquired in the best way within the construct as much as Sergio Aguero’s opener, they usually have been arguably the higher aspect within the first half.

Metropolis’s class ultimately informed, with Kevin De Bruyne organising Aguero earlier than settling the match for good contained in the final 10 minutes, however this was hardly ever snug for Guardiola’s aspect.

“As we speak I realised – I already knew it however whenever you expertise it your self it’s higher – why Sheffield (United) are within the place they’re in and didn’t lose one sport away,” stated Guardiola.

“It was an extremely robust sport as a result of we performed after lower than 48 hours one of the crucial bodily groups within the Premier League and we gained it so an enormous praise for the workforce once more.”

Guardiola drafted in teenage defender Eric Garcia for his first Premier League begin and, with Claudio Bravo deputising for the suspended Ederson, Metropolis regarded unsure in defence as United pushed ahead within the early going.

They have been grateful to see Mousset dominated marginally offside by VAR after he capped a swift counter-attack half an hour in – one other entry on the listing of contentious offside selections this weekend.

“Press play,” Wilder stated. “I’ve stated all of it alongside. The odds we’re taking a look at should not large enough. It have to be eight or 9 objectives this weekend. Have a look at (Norwich’s Teemu) Pukki (towards Aston Villa), a unbelievable end. The strains are blurred…

“We had a detailed up of that and the primary purpose. I simply suppose with this stuff, there’s no conclusive proof, blurred strains and totally different angles. There must be a extra clear method of defining it.”

And United have been fuming with the officers once more after Kavanagh appeared to get in John Fleck’s method simply as De Bruyne was taking part in the decisive cross to Aguero for Metropolis’s opener.

A brand new rule introduced on this summer time permits for a drop ball to be awarded if the ball hits the referee at a key second, however doesn’t legislate for obstruction.

“It was a game-changer, no doubt,” Wilder said. “I’m not saying we’d have gone on to win it, but the shape of the team was good. We were not going to come and make it easy.

“It affected the game. (Kavanagh) invited me in after the game and we had a private conversation, he was very open and honest. Whether the PGMOL say anything, that’s up to them. I’ll keep it between you and me but put two and two together and you’ll get the answer.

“I believe if he blows up there wouldn’t be a big debate.”

It did certainly show to be a game-changer, with Metropolis taking management of the sport from that time on, ensuring of the win via De Bruyne’s 82nd-minute strike, even when there was time for United substitute Billy Sharp to go towards a publish.

With Liverpool 14 factors clear Guardiola has already dismissed his aspect’s title probabilities and did so once more after the match, however stated Metropolis is not going to cease battling this season.

“We should put together, play higher, be as shut as potential, play the knock-outs and put together for subsequent season,” he stated.

“Subsequent season we can be right here and hopefully we will do higher.”