Tennis Today: Andy Murray sparks ‘dental realism’ trend, Lewis Hamilton ‘coming for’ Serena Williams

In Tennis Today, we have plenty about Andy Murray’s dental work while Formula 1 world champion Lewis Hamilton is ready to challenge Serena Williams.
What’s on the site
The big news overnight came from the United States where a “heartbroken” Justin Gimelstob stepped down as ATP Board member as he has “become a significant burden and distraction”.
But now for something fun, if tennis players were Avengers… go on you know you want to see how they would look.
Wimbledon’s Court One is looking really fine ahead of the 2019 The Championships. Here’s a gallery to get you in the mood.
Of course it all forms part of the Wimbledon changes for this year’s tournament.
Results round-up:
ATP Munich
ATP Estoril
WTA Rabat
What’s in the news
Something completely different from The Telegraph (subscription) as they reveal “how Andy Murray started a trend for ‘dental realism'”.
Yep, you guessed it. Murray’s dental work is also in The Sun and the Daily Mail.
Also in The Telegraph, Alison Van Uytvanck and her partner Greet Minnen “want to inspire people struggling with coming out”.
The Associated Press reports that Marco Trungelliti has received support from the Tennis Integrity Unit after he complained that he’d been “used” after exposing match-fixing crooks.
What’s on social media
Lewis Hamilton lays down the challenge to Serena Williams.
When Naomi Osaka met Rafael Nadal.
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?? @rafaelnadal + @naomiosaka = ?? VAMOS!! Welcome to the #RafaNadalAcademy! ????
Just Genie Bouchard in a bikini.
John Isner does a baby gender reveal serve.
What’s on TV
ATP Estoril
LIVE – Amazon Prime Video
ATP Munich
LIVE – Tennis TV
WTA Prague
LIVE – BT Sport 1
WTA Rabat
LIVE – BT Sport 2
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