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PERFORMANCE OF THE WEEK
It's fair to say that the British public - and indeed, the British media (particularly English media) - has never enjoyed a comfortable relationaship with tennis star Andy Murray.
For one thing, he's seen as too quiet and reserved - something of an enigma - and for another, he's never won the Grand Slam title that would comprehensively confirm the promise he's been showing for years.
Murray came close a couple of years back, reaching the final of the US Open before defeat to Roger Federer and he's had a few good runs at Wimbledon.
So the debate remains - just how good is he? - another Tim Henman or a Federer.
Now, Murray is enjoying another good run at the Australian Open and his march to the last four included a great win over Rafael Nadal.
If he can overcome Croatian 14th seed Marin Cilic, a probable final against Federer looms.
If he can win the title, Murray's relationship with the public and media back home will change forever.
Victory Down Under would draw Murray out of his shell and propel him to the front rank of British sportsman - alongside the glamour boys of F1 and the England football team. more opinions

EVENT OF THE WEEK
Rugby league has never been one of the most glamorous sports around.
But you can't deny the skill involved or the courage of the players - though it's certainly nowhere near as brutal as rugby union as rucks and mauls are not part of the game.
Beyond rugby league's Lancashire-Yorkshire axis, the sport has never really captured the public imagination despite being widely televised - always the main factor in deciding a particular sport's position in the hierarchy beneath football - and SKY do it with some style and aplomb.
The broadcaster will be there all the way as the 15th Super League season, which starts on Friday, unfolds though the next eight months or so.
However, there already seem to be concerns about the long-term future of several of the 14 member clubs.
Welsh outfit Crusaders, who play champions Leeds in the first game of the 2010 campaign on Friday night, would seem to be most in danger after a poor debut season last year when they won only three matches, had six Australian players deported because of visa irregularities (a bigger deal Down Under than here!), and then had to relocate from South Wales to Wrexham in the north (it seems the Welsh are more than happy with their rugby union, which is the national sport after all!).

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