Tennis Today: Roger Federer plays the piano while Alexander Zverev plays tennis in a suit
In Tennis Today, Roger Federer shows off his musical talent while Alexander Zverev gets drenched while playing tennis in a suit.
What’s on the site
We know the month of January was a busy one and you may have missed one or two important stories so why don’t you catch up with our A to Z of tennis. It features stories of blackmail, lazy comments and an Andy Murray “willy shot”.
The six seeds for the inaugural Davis Cup Finals in Madrid have been confirmed.
It is a bit slow in the world of tennis, but you can always keep yourself entertained with a quiz. Here is one of the true greats of the game, Stefan Edberg.
Results round-up:
ATP Sofia Open
ATP Open Sud de France
ATP Cordoba Open
What’ in the news
As part of the build-up to Great Britain’s Fed Cup tie in Bath, the Daily Mail has an interview with Johanna Konta in which she “criticised tendency for tennis to be pigeon-holed as a summer sport” in the UK.
“Novak Djokovic claim made by Rafael Nadal insider after Australian Open win” is the headline on Express Sport.
Who is the insider? It’s Uncle Toni.
What is the claim? “You cannot saying [sic] anything about Novak Djokovic’s game in the final,” Toni told El Pais.
“You have to congratulate him for a tennis level that no one may overcome.”
Some claim that.
What’s on social media
We know you are just here to see Roger Federer playing the piano. Without further ado…
Then there is Federer reading.
Or maybe you are here to see Alexander Zverev playing tennis in the rain while wearing a suit.
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The new wash and go by @zegnaofficial is ready for any challenge ahead #zzegna #washandgo
Just a Serena Williams mirror selfie.
A bit late (apologies we are late with everything these days), but here is Tennis TV’s Funniest Moments & Fails for January.
What’s on TV
ATP Tour
Open Sud de France
LIVE – Amazon Prime Video
ATP Tour
Sofia Open
LIVE – Tennis TV
ATP Tour
Cordoba Open
LIVE – Tennis TV
WTA Fed Cup
Coverage starts later in the week.
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