Tennis Today: Justin Gimelstob ‘maintains innocence’, Elina Svitolina a bit ‘too serious’
In Tennis Today, Justin Gimelstob has denied that he has entered into a guilty plea while Gael Monfils has given some detail about Elina Svitolina’s “serious” approach to tennis.
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There is no need to step over people or bully others to get to the top of any sport. Those are the wise words from Roger Federer “the entertainer.”
Rafael Nadal and Alexander Zverev have kicked off their Mexican Open campaigns with wins.
In the women’s draw in Acapulco, Sloane Stephens and Johanna Konta are off to solid starts.
Over at the Dubai Duty Free Championships, top seed Kei Nishikori advanced, but third seed Marin Cilic was upset by Gael Monfils.
What’s in the news
He is known for his relaxed approach to tennis on and off the court so it’s not much of a surprise that Gael Monfils thinks his girlfriend Elina Svitolina is a bit “too serious”.
“I admire what she’s doing, how she works, the mentality she has. It’s incredible. But I always say but not for me, not for me. She’s too serious for me,” the Frenchman told Sport360.com.
This week’s Tennis Podcast looks at the rise of Canadian teenager Felix Auger-Aliassime while the resurgent Belinda Bencic and Dan Evans’ run at Delray Beach are also discussed.
What’s on social media
There were reports on Tuesday that Justin Gimelstob entered a guilty plea during his latest court appearance.
BREAKING NEWS: #JustinGimelstob enters guilty plea of misdemeanor w no jail time but 45 days of picking up trash/8 hrs a day. Judge takes file & probly returns this PM w decision to accept plea or 2 have a trial, possibly for felony. Sources say JG is 1x offender, probly no jail.
— INSIDE TENNIS (@BillSimons1) February 26, 2019
However, ATP board member Gimelstob has denied the claims on Facebook, stating: “I maintain my innocence and will only consider a no contest plea.”
Reason No 1,009,000 why we like Monfils.
Rafael Nadal’s selfie game is on form in Acapulco.
Selfie game strong @rafaelnadal 🎾🎾🎾 🎾🤳🏻 #AMT2019 #CelebratingTennis pic.twitter.com/JHU1wPi7PA
— Abierto Mexicano (@AbiertoTelcel) February 27, 2019
Novak Djokovic having fun.
Stan Wawrinka will be competing in the upcoming Tie Break Tens.
Looking forward to playing TB10 @tiebreaktens again at the new Eisenhower Cup at Indian Wells on Tuesday 5th March #tb10 #tiebreaktens
— Stanislas Wawrinka (@stanwawrinka) February 26, 2019
Li Na celebrated her birthday on Tuesday.
Happy birthday to 2x Grand Slam champion, Li Na 🇨🇳🎉
She had quite the journey to Grand Slam glory and retired having inspired a generation… pic.twitter.com/8DGHCTftKx
— ITF (@ITF_Tennis) February 26, 2019
Kei Nishikori also wished Li Na a happy birthday.
Happy birthday! #AsianTennis https://t.co/hlQWzx5IsQ
— Kei Nishikori (@keinishikori) February 26, 2019
Footballer Zlatan Ibrahimovic is into Padel Tennis, in case you wanted to know.
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Bringing Padeltennis to another level. We are ready Jönköping @padelzenter @padelzenterjonkoping
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