Tennis Today: Novak Djokovic shows off his facial hair and Andy Murray gets emotional
In Tennis Today, Novak Djokovic shows off his facial hair and we have plenty about Andy Murray.
What’s on the site
The Andy Murray juggernaut rolls on at the Citi Open as he claimed another marathon win to reach the quarter-finals.
After the match, Murray broke down in tears.
The three-time Grand Slam winner’s run in Washington is an ominous sign for rivals who were hoping he was a spent force.
Then there is Murray revealing his plans once he retires. Commentary or coaching?
Meanwhile, former world No 2 Tommy Haas believes Rafael Nadal could have cut it at a high level in football.
Other results round-up:
ATP Los Cabos
WTA Washington
WTA San Jose
What’s in the news
The US Open is approaching fast and Greg Rusedski picked out his top five moments from the tournament in Telegraph Sport as part of an Amazon Prime promotion.
You have to teach them while they are young! That’s exactly what Serena Williams is doing as she shared a video of herself speaking French to her 11-month-old daughter Olympia on Instagram, via Daily Mail.
What’s on social media
Novak Djokovic shows off his new facial hair. Yes? No?
Brotherly love from Alexander and Mischa Zverev.
Brotherly love at its finest. #CO50 pic.twitter.com/xvVnVGPVa6
— Tennis Channel (@TennisChannel) August 3, 2018
Cameron Norrie goes skydiving in Los Cabos.
Tennis TV’s Best Shots from July. It starts with a bang and finishes with a bang.
And here are their Funniest Moments & Fails.
What’s on TV
ATP Washington Citi Open
19:00-04:00
LIVE – Sky Sports Arena
WTA Silicon Valley Classic
21:00-06:00
LIVE – BT Sport2
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