Tennis Today: ‘Potty mouth’ Roger Federer captured giving expletive-laden advice to NextGen star

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Roger Federer press conference at Laver Cup

In Tennis Today, Roger Federer shows us his potty-mouth at the Laver Cup, and Simona Halep unveils some surprising coaching additions. 

What’s on the site
Roger Federer’s retirement plans are always big news, and he has given a update on the front, revealing his plans for 2020 and whether or not he has another US Open in him.

Andy Murray, on the other hand, is actively trying to walk away from the retirement plans he used to have. He is back on the comeback trail in Zhuhai this week, and you can find out his opponent here.

He has also been backed to return to his former self at the top of the men’s game by a true legend – if he is fit enough.

We have a betting preview for the week’s action already up, for those who fancy some bookie-bashing, including a potentially brilliant 50/1 punt.

And if you want to channel your own inner-Rafael Nadal or Roger Federer but don’t know where to start with racket strings, we have you covered there too. 

What’s in the news
The big news of the day is that, as it turns out, Roger Federer is a bit of a potty mouth!

One of the most engrossing things about the Laver Cup was the player-to-player coaching, with Federer and Nadal especially vocal throughout.

Alexander Zverev was the man who eventually won the cup for Europe, but not without some expletive-laded advice from Federer first.

“I want a ‘let’s go’ and a ‘come on’ for every f***ing point you win,” Federer was caught on camera saying to the German before the deciding match against Milos Raonic.

“And every point you lose, you f***ing take it like a man.

“(When you lose a point) it’s always like ‘ah I knew it, f**k, s**t.”

The hero of the hour didn’t seem to mind, though, and said he was actually very thankful for the help of Federer and Rafael Nadal.

“They were the ones that got me through that match definitely,” Zverev is quoted as saying.

“They told me to get pumped up and this match can change my season. I’ve been losing a lot of tight matches but I’m finally getting over it and I’m happy.”

What’s on social media
And here, for those wanted to see Federer swearing – tennis’ equivalent to hearing your dad swear for the first time, is the video…

Team Europe’s unused substitute shares in the glory…

 

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🔵 @lavercup Vamos #teameurope !! 💪🏼💪🏼 What a great experience!!

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Naomi Osaka enjoyed getting back to winning ways…

Simona Halep made some controversial coaching additions…

What’s on TV

ATP Chengdu – Amazon Prime
ATP Zhuhai – Amazon Prime
WTA Wuhan – BT Sport
WTA Tashkent – BT Sport

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