Tennis Today: Queen’s reserving wildcards for Andy Murray, Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal

Tennis Today

Tennis365
May 21, 2019

In Tennis Today, Queen’s Club still hopeful that Andy Murray, Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal will enter this year’s tournament.

What’s on the site
Will we or won’t we see Andy Murray at Wimbledon this year? Read what the man himself has to say.

If you want to know how good Stefanos Tsitsipas really is, says Michael Graham, then look no further than Alexander Zverev’s obvious disdain for him.

Doubles great Todd Woodbridge believes Nick Kyrgios “got baited” into criticising Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic.

Former Wimbledon winner Venus Williams admits she broke one of her own rules by taking part in an exhibition match against Kim Clijsters at the new-look No.1 Court.

Here are your ATP Rankings after the Italian Open.

And your WTA Rankings.

Meanwhile, Victoria Azarenka admits she thought “she would never play tennis again” after her pregnancy.

Who are your favourites for the title at Roland Garros? Greg Rusedski has his say.

What’s in the news
Dan Evan will play at Queen’s Club this year after receiving a wildcard and organisers are still hopeful that Andy Murray, Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal will play as they are reserving wildcards for the trio.

Italian Open winners Rafael Nadal and Karolina Pliskova feature on the latest Tennis Podcast, but they also discuss Nick Kyrgios’ controversial No Challenges Remaining interview.

What’s on social media
Juan Martin del Potro takes a jog in Paris.

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Bonjour Paris! 🏃♂️

A post shared by Juan Martin del Potro (@delpotrojuan) on May 20, 2019 at 11:21am PDT

Bianca Andreescu is not a GOT fan, or is she fooling us?

What is game of thrones 😂😂😂🤷🏽♀️🤷🏽♀️🤷🏽♀️ https://t.co/DuoMhvqpVY

— Bianca (@Bandreescu_) May 21, 2019

Madison Keys pays tribute to Venus and Serena Williams.

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Venus and Serena Williams were both massive inspirations for me to start playing tennis. What they’ve done in their careers on the court is incredible and tennis is so much better when they’re around. What they do off court with their businesses, helping other girls and championing for equal pay is also very inspiring. In all aspects they motivate me to do and be my best. Thank you for the inspiration, Venus and Serena! Who’s your fearless girl? Share her in a message with #KinderGirlWorldDay! 💕 @fearlesslygirl

A post shared by Madison Keys (@madisonkeys) on May 20, 2019 at 11:12pm PDT

And a tribute to Sloane Stephens too.

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@sloanestephens is one of my best friends on tour. To have someone you compete against one moment and laugh with the next can be rare. Her foundation is doing amazing things and so many kids are lucky to have her in their lives. She always has my back and is always my go-to for Game of Thrones post-episode freak out. *Arya for life* Thank you Sloane for making me laugh and smile, and inspiring me every day. I’m so lucky to have you in my life! Who’s your fearless girl? Share her in a message with #KinderGirlWorldDay! FearlesslyGirl 💟

A post shared by Madison Keys (@madisonkeys) on May 20, 2019 at 11:24pm PDT

Maria Sharapova in Chicago.

Maria having fun with 🦆 in Chicago.👠🤗 pic.twitter.com/EchRZdyxj0

— SpacePova (@SpacePova) May 21, 2019

A positive update from Nicole Gibbs following her surgery.

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Update: 3 days post op I am still in the hospital with a feeding tube. Pain comes and goes in waves but has largely been manageable. If all goes smoothly, I will try to drink water for the first time tomorrow, and should be discharged by Wednesday. Thank you to my sweet friends and family for the lovely room decorations and care packages ??. We’re almost through the worst of it!! #evictrufus #boybye

A post shared by Nicole Gibbs (@gibbsyyyy) on May 20, 2019 at 12:10pm PDT

Nick Kyrgios paid a visit to SW19.

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Strawberries ?? Cream ?? and a cheeky stop by the last 8?? club before Paris ????????????????????

A post shared by NK (@k1ngkyrg1os) on May 20, 2019 at 6:27am PDT