Court Six: July/August 2016
Fritz to marry fellow tennis player
American Taylor Fritz announced his engagement to girlfriend and fellow tennis player, Raquel Pedraza. Just 18-years-old, Fritz made the announcement via Instagram with the caption: “She said yes … Sometimes when you know, you just know.”
McEnroe joins Raonic coaching team, Lendl rejoins Murray
Seven-time Grand Slam champion John McEnroe has joined the coaching team for Milos Raonic as a coaching consultant for the grass-court season. McEnroe will also continue his broadcasting duties, but sees a lot of potential in the 24-year old Canadian.
“The timing made sense to me,” said McEnroe. “There was an opening in my schedule so I thought to myself: ‘Name six or seven guys that can win Wimbledon.’ I would put Milos as one of those guys.”
Ivan Lendl has rejoined Andy Murray’s coaching team. Lendl previously worked with Murray from 2012-2013, the most successful period in Murray’s career, winning both the U.S. Open and Wimbledon.
“I had two very successful years working with Ivan. He’s single-minded and knows what it takes to win the big events,” said Murray. “I’m looking forward to Ivan joining the team again and helping me try and reach my goals.”
Serena passes Sharapova on Forbes’ earnings list
World number one Serena Williams can now call herself number one on a different list, as Forbes’ annual listing of the world’s highest earning athletes named her the top earning female athlete in the world. She made a total of $28.9 million, with $20 million of that coming from endorsements.
Cab driver takes jab at Bouchard
Eugenie Bouchard was driving across the Netherlands border when a guard stopped her to ask the nature of her visit. When she said it was for a tennis tournament, the guard decided to take a jab at her:
Murray gives Beckham’s son a tennis lesson
Prior to playing in the Aegon Championships at the Queen’s Club, Andy Murray took the time to give soccer legend David Beckham’s son, Romeo, a tennis lesson.
“It’s obviously a huge treat and one that he wasn’t expecting … I wasn’t expecting it as well,” said David Beckham. “We were just coming down here to see some of the guys warm up and practice, so this is a big plus for him.”
Wozniacki opens up in Esquire feature
Caroline Wozniacki’s 2016 has been a struggle to date, most notably, her recent injury which forced her to miss about two months of action. But the Dane was recently featured in an extensive feature in Esquire where she took the opportunity to open up about her personal life and life on the WTA Tour.
Tweets from the pros
►Ana Ivanovic (@AnaIvanovic): More Love. Less Hate. #PrayForOrlando
►Nick Bollettieri (@NickBollettieri): Circle of life. Privileged 2 work w/@TommyHaas13 4 many years. Now got to work w/his daughter! Doesn't get better!
►Caroline Wozniacki (@CaroWozniacki): When you go to the @adidas store & pick out all the things u didn't know u needed! (yes that's leopard print in there)
►John Isner (@JohnIsner): Proud of my father for going after this at home in NC.
►Serena Williams (@SerenaWilliams): The true GOAT. What a sad day for everyone to loose someone so great and kind …
►Novak Djokovic (@DjokerNole): Find your favorite "instrument" and play it with lots of love #dayatwork #RG16
►Aga Radwanska (@ARadwanska): Proud to be a supporter and ambassador of Poland's @uefa 2016 campaign in France #euro2016
►Roger Federer (@RogerFederer): Not looking good for tennis today, but so nice to be back on court.
►Venus Williams (@VenusesWilliams): Enjoying the Italian Oceanside, after practice and gym of course!
►Stanislas Wawrinka (@StanWawrinka): Thanks @LeRoyalMonceau always a pleasure to stay in the best hotel in #Paris !!
►Christina McHale (@ChristinaMcHale): Thanks @LacosteTennis for my new gear
►Justin Gimelstob (@JustinGimelstob): Beautiful night in Paris @Tour Eiffel
►Eugenie Bouchard (@GenieBouchard): What post match cool down looks like in Mallorca
►Rafa Nadal (@RafaelNadal): GRACIAS!
►Victoria Azarenka (@Vika7): Hola #madrid
►Noah Rubin (@Noahrubin33): Nothing like playing on this incredible dirt after a long trip! Missed this stuff. #wakeupamerica @_JMTA
►Petra Kvitova (@Petra_Kvitova): Time for my coffee fix
►Jack Sock (@JackSock): That's a wrap for the clay season
►David Goffin (@David_Goffin): Great practice session with @RafaelNadal today @rolandgarros ! #RG16
►Garbine Muguruza (@GarbiMuguruza): This is the photo I really like. @rolandgarros
