Tennis Today: Rafael Nadal pondering whether or not to skip Miami Open, Roger Federer gets ‘RF’ logo back
In Tennis Today, Rafael Nadal could skip the Miami Open even if it goes ahead while Roger Federer is now once again the owner of the famous “RF” logo.
What’s on the site
If you have been living under a rock, or maybe you have just returned from Mars, then you are probably not too sure what’s going on in the world of tennis.
Here’s what’s happening, the Indian Wells Masters WILL NOT TAKE PLACE this week due to the coronavirus outbreak.
However, the Miami Open IS STILL ON.
As for news from SW19, it is also “ON AT PRESENT” after the UK government insisted that there is “no rationale” to postpone all sporting events.
Away from the coronavirus and Andy Murray is set to make his return to action in Miami and Amazon Prime pundit Greg Rusedski has highlighted why the tournament is key for the former world No 1.
What’s in the news
As you will have read above, the Miami Open is a go, but Rafael Nadal is reportedly considering whether or not to compete.
Spaniard Nadal returned home after the cancellation of the Indian Wells Masters and ESPN’s Pete Bodo writes “it is uncertain whether he will return even if The Miami Open is played, as planned, starting March 25”.
Serena Williams is the most-searched-for female athlete of 2020 with singer Taylor Swift topping the overall list.
USA Today reports that the list was released by Google.com as part of International Women’s Day celebrations on March 8.
What’s on social media
Roger Federer can now once again wear apparel with the famous “RF” logo on it after he reclaimed it from Nike.
It’s now official. Roger Federer owns his logo.
📷: USPTOhttps://t.co/Ofvt0V30AEhttps://t.co/3Yoka2iWZkhttps://t.co/EO4vIYfkd0 pic.twitter.com/8Zn6V3AZRK
— fan of the tennis man (@sliceandvolley) March 9, 2020
Does this make Anna Kalinskaya and Nick Kyrgios officially a pair?
Great news from the Kei Nishikori camp.
Interesting top/gloves from Genie Bouchard.
Meanwhile, in the world of Caroline Wozniacki…
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What’s on TV
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The Indian Wells Masters events were due to be on Amazon Prime Video, but you are going to have watch replays of old tournaments after its cancellation.
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