Spain Win and England Lose

Andy Murray and Laura Robson beaten in Hopman Cup final

British duo Andy Murray and Laura Robson were beaten 2-1 by Spain in the final of the Hopman Cup in Perth. Robson, 15, stunned world number 26 Maria Jose Martinez Sanchez 6-1 7-6 (8-6) to win the ladies singles. But world number four Murray was beaten 6-1 4-6 3-6 by Tommy Robredo as Spain leveled the tie at 1-1.

Murray and Robson then let slip three set points in the opening set of the decisive mixed doubles as the Spanish pair won 7-6 (8-6) 7-5.

Afterwards, Murray took the blame for the defeat, saying: "I'd like to thank my partner for playing with me. I kind of let her down a bit, so I feel bad about that."