Tennis Today: Benoit Paire’s epic meltdown and more Roger Federer revelations
In Tennis Today, Benoit Paire goes down with a bang and Roger Federer once met Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin.
What’s on the site
Tennis has introduced a shot-clock and naturally it comes with questions, but Michael Graham wonders since when has that been a bad thing?
Andy Murray is back in action in Washington later on Wednesday, but looking further ahead the Scot has also committed himself to the China Open.
It’s time for another GOAT debate and John McEnroe is on hand with his opinion on Roger Federer v Rafael Nadal.
Caroline Wozniacki won’t feature at the Citi Open unfortunately.
It was a win of note for British No 1 Johanna Konta over Serena Williams at the Silicon Valley Classic.
Other results round-up:
ATP Washington
ATP Los Cabos
WTA Washington
What’s in the news
Johanna Konta is one of several high-profile sports stars who feature in the new BT Sport ad Take Them All On, reports The Sun.
We enjoyed it.
In Tennis Today on Tuesday we gave you an update on Roger Federer’s procreation plans following an interview with Coopzeitung.
And there is more “juicy” stuff from the Swiss paper, translated by Express Sport, as he reveals his “four-day hangover” and his “meetings” with Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin.
No, it’s not what you think.
What’s on social media
Benoit Paire produced a meltdown of epic proportions at the Citi Open.
This is how Benoit Paire went out in Washington. #CitiOpen pic.twitter.com/ektF88kudi
— Ben Rothenberg (@BenRothenberg) August 1, 2018
Andy Murray is pumped.
No wonder Murray is pumped when you look at this from his opener.
Dominic Thiem and Dennis Novak having a jolly good time.
What’s on TV
ATP Washington Citi Open
21:30-04:00
LIVE – Sky Sports Arena
WTA Silicon Valley Classic
22:00-06:00
LIVE – BT Sport2
Latest
-
NewsRonnie O’Sullivan compared to Roger Federer but snooker legend admires another tennis legend
O’Sullivan is a big tennis fan, but his favourite player is one of Roger Federer’s great rivals.
-
Tennis NewsMore big names confirmed for final big tennis event of the year as attendance boom continues
Keith Prowse are offering you a chance to play on court with the big name stars compete at the UTS Grand Final in London.
-
Tennis NewsFormer British No 1 predicts who could topple Novak Djokovic and highlights a rising British youngster
Djokovic remains the undisputed king of tennis, but a new rival could topple him.
-
NewsAndy Murray’s £21m business empire – five of his key successes as Scot adds to social media portfolio
Murray is already prominent on Instagram and Twitter and now the Scot has confirmed his arrival on the business network LinkedIn.
-
Tennis NewsJannik Sinner described as a ‘shark’ as key to his matchup with Novak Djokovic is revealed
Jannik Sinner has been labelled a “shark”, while the key to his matchup with Novak Djokovic has been explained.
-
Tennis NewsTaylor Fritz addresses ‘cocky’ allegations labelled against Holger Rune
“I like Holger,” says Taylor Fritz.
-
Tennis NewsCarlos Alcaraz sends message to Novak Djokovic as he addresses Golden Slam prospect
Carlos Alcaraz has sent a warning to Novak Djokovic as he addressed the ‘Golden Slam’ talk.
-
Tennis NewsCarlos Alcaraz reveals his biggest career goal and explains how he must improve in 2024
Carlos Alcaraz has divulged a goal that is “the biggest thing right now”
-
WTA TourJessica Pegula laments gender pay gap and highlights how women’s tennis can improve
“The pay gap is still very big,” says Jessica Pegula.
-
Tennis NewsNovak Djokovic hailed as the ‘most complete player’ who has ‘evolved at a level yet to be reached’
A former world No 5 has lauded Novak Djokovic’s completeness and the way he has evolved.