Tennis Today: Novak Djokovic ‘shows off’ while Juan Martin del Potro eyes comeback
In Tennis Today, Novak Djokovic is “comfortable being uncomfortable”, but he is also “showing off” while Juan Martin del Potro targets a miraculous comeback.
What’s on the site
Australian Open champion Caroline Wozniacki has revealed she was diagnosed with an auto-immune disorder shortly before the US Open and she is still coming to terms with it.
Should on-court coaching be allowed at Grand Slams? Nearly a month after the controversial US Open final involving Serena Williams, the voices for on-court coaching seems to be getting louder.
Juan Martin del Potro hopes to complete a miraculous recovery in time for the ATP World Tour Finals.
Results round-up:
WTA Finals Report 1
WTA Finals Report 2
ATP Basel
ATP Vienna
What’s in the news
The #NextGen Finals is the place to trial things and Telegraph Sport reveals that “a new form of video review will be tested” at this year’s tournament.
“This latest experiment is aimed at a broader category of decisions: double-bounces, net touches, or shots played before the ball has crossed the net.”
Elina Svitolina’s surge into the semi-finals of the WTA Finals means she is in the “spotlight” in The Sun. If you want to know which England cricketer she is dating, then head to The Sun.
What’s on social media
‘Uncomfortable’ Novak Djokovic just “showing off”, says Andy Roddick.
Now you’re just showing off @DjokerNole …….. this is insane https://t.co/jL5uxSM7Qn
— andyroddick (@andyroddick) October 26, 2018
There was also this from Djokovic.
🔄🔄🔄 pic.twitter.com/SqOhzaE4uM
— Novak Djokovic (@DjokerNole) October 25, 2018
Bloopers are always fun. Here are some WTA bloopers.
I see your tweener and I raise you a tweener of my own.
Borna Coric having a conversation with himself.
View this post on Instagram
I don’t always talk to myself, but when I do, I talk back Thanks for this gold @tennistv
Still need to cheer up? Here’s a young Del Potro picture.
What’s on TV
ATP Vienna Open
12:00-20:00
LIVE – Sky Sports Main Event / Sky Sports Action
ATP Swiss Indoors
14:00-22:00
LIVE – Sky Sports Arena / Sky Sports Main Event
WTA Finals
09:45-15:45
LIVE – BT Sport 1
Latest
-
Tennis NewsBattle of the Brits event is back and this time with spectators
The Battle of the Brits events were a huge success during the Covid-19 crisis and now they are set to return with spectators.
-
Tennis FeaturesThe only way is up for Naomi Osaka as she looks to replicate hard-court success on clay and grass
Oli Jefford on the world being Naomi Osaka’s oyster.
-
Kevin PalmerBritain’s strength in depth in doubles highlights quality of structure
British tennis may be wondering who can replace Andy Murray, but they have a very different story to tell in the doubles arena.
-
Tennis NewsRafael Nadal pulls out of his next event due to ‘ongoing’ back problem
Rafael Nadal has withdrawn from the ABN…
-
Tennis NewsLleyton Hewitt to be inducted into International Tennis Hall Of Fame
Former world No.1 Lleyton Hewitt is the latest player who will be inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame.
-
Tennis FeaturesFive of the best men’s matches at the Australian Open featuring Stefanos Tsitsipas vs Rafael Nadal, and more
The matches that made us sit up and take note.
-
Australian OpenFive of the best women’s matches at Australian Open featuring Naomi Osaka vs Garbine Muguruza, and more
Five of the best women’s singles matches at the 2021 Aus Open.
-
WTA TourAshleigh Barty laments giving away control to Danielle Collins as she suffers defeat in Adelaide
Early exit for defending champion Ashleigh Barty.
-
Australian OpenToni Nadal believes the pressure got to Daniil Medvedev in the Australian Open final
Daniil Medvedev felt the heat.
-
Tennis NewsSerena Williams still believes she can win another Grand Slam and has no plans to retire just yet, says her coach
Serena Williams not ready to quit.