Sport: Tom Jenkins's best pictures of 2009

The 5th Ashes Test Match, England v Australia, The Oval, London. 4th day. 23/8/09. Pic: Tom Jenkins Andrew Flintoff celebrates running out Ponting. PIX OF YEAR 09 Photograph: guardian.co.uk

Chelsea v Barcelona, Champions League semi-final 2nd leg match, Stamford Bridge, London. 06/05/09. Pic Tom Jenkins. Michael Ballack appeals to the referee after he turned down a last minute penalty claim. PIX OF YEAR 09 Photograph: guardian.co.uk

Manchester United v Liverpool, F.A. Premier League match, Old Trafford, Manchester. 14/03/09. Pic Tom Jenkins. Ronaldo beats Reina from the penalty spot to give United the lead. PIX OF YEAR 09 Photograph: guardian.co.uk

World Artistic Gymnastics Championships, O2 Arena, Greenwich, London. 14/10/09. Pic Tom Jenkins. Womens qualifying. Beam. PIX OF YEAR 09 Photograph: guardian.co.uk

British Grand Prix 1st practice day, Silverstone. 19/6/09. Pic: Tom Jenkins Jenson Button prepares to don his helmet before starting practice. PIX OF YEAR 09 Photograph: guardian.co.uk

England v New Zealand, international rugby union match, Twickenham Stadium, London. 21/11/09. Pic Tom Jenkins. Steve Thompson tries to stop a NZ surge at a scrum. PIX OF YEAR 09 Photograph: guardian.co.uk

Open Golf Championship 2009, Ailsa Course, Turnberry, Ayrshire, Scotland. 2nd day. 17/7/09. Pic: Tom Jenkins Tiger Woods looks dejected as he misses a chip for birdie on the 18th green. PIX OF YEAR 09 Photograph: guardian.co.uk

ATP World Tour Finals 2009, O2 Arena, London. 26/11/09. Pic Tom Jenkins. Andy Murray v Fernando Verdasco in the round robin Group A Match. Multiple exposure of Murray serving. PIX OF YEAR 09 Photograph: guardian.co.uk

Cheltenham National Hunt racing festival day fout. Cheltenham, Gloucestershire. 13/03/09. Pic: Tom Jenkins. The Cheltenham Gold Cup. Ruby Walsh on Kauto Star celebrates as he crosses the winning line first. PIX OF YEAR 09 Photograph: guardian.co.uk

The 5th Ashes Test Match, England v Australia, The Oval, London. 4th day. 23/8/09. Pic: Tom Jenkins Andrew Strauss us sprayed with champagne as he lifts the ashes. PIX OF YEAR 09 Photograph: guardian.co.uk

Nathan Cleverly (right) v Courtney Fry, British and Commonwealth light-heavyweight title fight. York Hall, Bethnal Green, London. 9/10/09. Pic: Tom Jenkins PIX OF YEAR 09 Photograph: guardian.co.uk

Open Golf Championship 2009, Ailsa Course, Turnberry, Ayrshire, Scotland. 4th day. 19/7/09. Pic: Tom Jenkins Tom Watson tees off 7th. PIX OF YEAR 09 Photograph: guardian.co.uk

Wales v Ireland, Six Nations rugby union match, Millennium Stadium, Cardiff. 21/03/09. Pic Tom Jenkins. Tommy Bowe evades the flying Gavin Henson and goes on to score the 2nd Irish try. PIX OF YEAR 09 Photograph: guardian.co.uk

Barcelona v Manchester United. Champions League final. Stadio Olimpico, Rome, Italy. 27/05/09. Pic Tom Jenkins. Lionel Messi with his winners medal as he spots friends and family in the crowd. PIX OF YEAR 09 Photograph: guardian.co.uk

Wimbledon 2009, day seven. 29/6/09. Pic: Tom Jenkins Andy Murray passes Wawrinka in his match tonight under the roof. PIX OF YEAR 09 Photograph: guardian.co.uk

Aston Villa v Newcastle United, F.A. Premier League match, Villa Park, Birmingham. 24/05/09. Pic Tom Jenkins. Newcastle fans keep singing after their defeat meant relegation from the Premier League. PIX OF YEAR 09 Photograph: guardian.co.uk