Tennis Today: Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic being ridiculously good
In Tennis Today, we relive some absolute magic of the past and get our daily reminder of how cool Roger Federer is.
What’s on the site
We took a look at, Sergiy Stakhovsky, a member of what may arguably be the most intriguing club in tennis: The ‘Lucky loser club’
There was is also disappointment for those who like petty and fiery off-court tennis rivalries, with Roger Federer giving a very nice and friendly shout-out to his ‘incredible friend’ Rafael Nadal.
Federer’s fellow Swiss Stan Wawrinka was in much less of a mood for nice words, as he announced he’d be skipping the Sunshine Double.
In contrast, though, Andy Murray had some much better news for fans. Is the former world number one set for an early comeback?
Results round-up:
ATP Mexican Open
WTA Indian Wells
WTA Mexican Open
ATP Dubai
What’s in the news
Roger Federer announced he’s to make a stunning return to the doubles game, teaming up with an absolutely huge name.
The Swiss legend will team up with Microsoft supremo Bill Gates against Jack Sock and NBC Today Show host Savanah Guthrie for a charity event in San Jose .
All the money raised will go to children living in poverty in six different countries in southern Africa and Switzerland.
What’s on social media
Queens Club have been among the many accounts taking to social media to pay tribute to Andre Sa, who has announced his retirement.
Andre Sa @QueensTennis
1998 – Debut
2003 – Doubles semis
2008 – Doubles final
2009 – Doubles final
2016 – Doubles finalThroughout – one of the nicest players to walk through the gates.
Happy retirement, Andre. pic.twitter.com/2oukpHtcP0
— The Queen’s Club Championships (@QueensTennis) March 1, 2018
Footage of 16-year-old Pete Sampras being brilliant is always fun, right?
#5: Pete vs. Petr
On the same court upon which he won his 1st-ever ATP singles match as a 16-year-old upstart, top-ranked Pete Sampras edged scissor-kicking Czech Petr Korda in the 1994 final, 4-6, 6-3, 3-6, 6-3, 6-2, in three hours & eight minutes.
📝: https://t.co/KboNlbbKTV pic.twitter.com/oFYoEf4BnG
— BNP Paribas Open (@BNPPARIBASOPEN) February 28, 2018
Speaking of things irresistibly and universally brilliant, here’s one EPIC rally between Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic.
How’s this for a rally between Rafa and Novak in the final of Doha in 2016! 👏🔥🎾#tennis #news #channel
🎥 ATP Media ✅ pic.twitter.com/s3Cw6UVE27— tennisnewschannel (@tennisnewschan1) March 1, 2018
Further proof if any was needed that all the cool people are desperate to be friends with Roger Federer.
Man of the night!! @rogerfederer congratulations #laureus18 @laureussport pic.twitter.com/7HrUrR3dFg
— Luís Figo (@LuisFigo) February 27, 2018
What’s on TV
ATP Dubai Championships
13:00-16:30
LIVE – Sky Sports Arena
ATP Mexican Open
Who will move secure their tickets to the 2018 Mexican Open final?
00:00-02:00 (Saturday morning)
LIVE – Sky Sports Main Arena
04:00-06:00 (Saturday Morning)
LIVE – Sky Sports Main Arena
WTA Mexican Open
The two semi-finals take place in the early hours of Saturday morning.
00:00-02:00 (Saturday morning)
LIVE – BT Sport 1
04:00-06:00 (Saturday morning)
LIVE – BT Sport 1
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