Tennis Today: Roger Federer to face Serena Williams in doubles match

Michael Graham 05 Oct 2018 9:03 AM

In Tennis Today, a star-studded Hopman Cup line-up has been announced.

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What’s in the news

The Hopman Cup isn’t quite up there with the Laver Cup and Olympics for doubles super-teams, but it’s always a fun event that seems to attract some very good names.

The 2018 edition, which takes place at the end of December, looks to have delivered again.

Roger Federer will team up with Belinda Bencic for Switzerland, while Serena Williams partners Frances Tiafoe for the USA.

Germany have got themselves something of a dream-team too, with Alexander Zverev and Angelique Kerber joining forces.

The full line-up is:

Australia: Matt Ebden and Ashleigh Barty

France: Lucas Pouille and Alize Cornet

Germany: Alexander Zverev and Angelique Kerber

Britain: Cameron Norrie and Katie Boulter

Greece: Stefanos Tsitsipas and Maria Sakkari

Spain: David Ferrer and Garbine Muguruza

Switzerland: Roger Federer and Belinda Bencic

United States: Frances Tiafoe and Serena Williams

What’s on social media
Naomi Osaka posted a picture of herself taking a picture of herself.

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Quarters 👍

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China are very excited to see Roger Federer arrive.

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The wait is over Shanghai tennis fans. He’s here. @rogerfederer has arrived to defend his Rolex Shanghai Masters title. Get tickets the maestro from the website www.rolexshanghaimasters.com

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