Tennis Today: A Novak Djokovic ‘hair tattoo’ and a two-handed Roger Federer backhand

In Tennis Today, it’s a bizarre end to the week as we feature some Novak Djokovic “hair art” while Roger Federer hits a two-handed backhand.
What’s on the site
Discussions about towels are rarely coveted, in sport or normal everyday life, but Michael Graham believes it’s great that tennis is placing them so high on its agenda.
As you can see Michael Graham has been busy as he also analyses whether Rafael Nadal shone for long enough to be deemed bright enough in 2018.
When he is not singing to Tom Petty, then he is giving us updates on his fitness. We are talking about Andy Murray of course.
But there is some “bad news” for Murray as he came second in a poll for the most popular contemporary tennis player in the UK.
What’s in the news
She is still only 21-years-old, but Naomi Osaka is “headed for big money with global appeal”, reports The Associated Press, via The Asahi Shimbun.
“She appeals to the young and old, men and women, everyone,” according to Shigeru Tanaka, advertising manager at Citizen.
What’s on social media
A Novak Djokovic hair tattoo. We have now seen it all.
Actually, after watching this two-handed backhand from Roger Federer we can now say that we have seen it all.
#Federer con revés a dos manos. #NittoATPFinals
(Vía @kah22jad) pic.twitter.com/mE3e0dDSud— Sebastián Torok (@sebatorok) November 7, 2018
Federer and Jack Sock showing off.
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Juan Martin del Potro’s rehab is going well.
In between rehab, Del Potro posts pics about his sponsors.
Don’t forget to catch Djokovic on the Jonathan Ross Show this weekend.
Wow, what a line up! We have the @spicegirls – @MelanieCmusic, @GeriHalliwell, @EmmaBunton, @OfficialMelB on the sofa, as well as @DjokerNole, @JohnBishop100 & a performance by @kylieminogue. Don’t miss it, this Saturday at 10:05pm on @ITV! @WeAreSTV #TheJRShow pic.twitter.com/gGnPsg4HaD
— Jonathan Ross Show (@JRossShow) November 8, 2018
Pre-Fed Cup final pics.
From pool parties in the Maldives to doing touristy things in Italy, the life of Caroline Wozniacki.
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I feel like the Leaning Tower of Pisa is standing more straight today ?????? #leaningtowerofpisa
What’s on TV
ATP Next Gen Finals
18:00 – 22:00
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