Former men's tennis world number one Andy Murray has been handed a wild card invitation for the Australian Open, organisers announced on Thursday praising him for his "fighting spirit".

Five-time Australian Open finalist Andy Murray handed wild card entry

Former world number one Maria Sharapova will be awarded a world card to play in this month's Australian Open, the organisers of the year's first Grand Slam said on Wednesday.

Tennis: Former champion Sharapova to get Australian Open wildcard

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Five-time Australian Open finalist Andy Murray handed wild card entry

Tennis: Former champion Sharapova to get Australian Open wildcard