Tennis Today: Roger Federer to face Serena Williams in doubles match
In Tennis Today, a star-studded Hopman Cup line-up has been announced.
What’s on the site
We took a stab at predicting who will finish the year as the ATP Tour world number one, with the familiar names of Roger Federer, Novak Djokovic, and Rafael Nadal all in the mix.
Speaking of Federer, he has offered some wisdom to the youngsters of today.
We also brought you a video of some absolute Benoit Paire ‘tweener magic. Feast your eyes and thank us later.
You can get full results coverage too on our WTA and ATP pages.
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.
China are very excited to see Roger Federer arrive.
Petra Kvitova did a little boasting…
And a VERY trusting Kyle Edmund held up a sign that could, let’s be honest, say anything.
What’s on TV
ATP China Open
07:00
LIVE – Sky Sports Main Event / Sky Sports Arena
ATP Japan Open
04:30
LIVE – Sky Sports Main Event / Sky Sports Action
WTA China Open
06:30-15:30
LIVE – BT Sport 1
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