One of tennis' all-time champions met the reigning NBA champions on Sunday in Shanghai. Roger Federer, a 93-time tour-level titlist, hung out with the Golden State Warriors on Sunday evening before their preseason game against the Minnesota Timberwolves in Shanghai. Federer talked with the team about his love for the NBA, which dates back to his childhood in Switzerland. He smiled for photos and shared some stories with the team, including stars Kevin Durant, Klay Thompson, Stephen Curry and Draymond Green. @KDTrey5 x @rogerfederer #NBAChinaGames pic.twitter.com/67rIVCAECx — NBA (@NBA) October 8, 2017 The Warriors, a season-long highlight reel in recent years, also watched some of Federer's best shots, including a tweener winner from the Swiss star. [ALSO LIKE] “This is...
Watch highlights as Rafael Nadal beats Nick Kyrgios for his second China Open title in Beijing. Watch live tennis at tennistv.com. Photo: China Open/VCG.
Main draw action at the Shanghai Rolex Masters got underway on Sunday with 15th seed Lucas Pouille overcoming Daniil Medvedev in straight sets. Pouille, who earlier this season had defeated Medvedev in their only previous meeting in Marseille, produced a dominant display against his tricky Russian opponent. Trading breaks mid-way through the first set, it was the Frenchman who was eventually able to wrestle control of the match and notch his 29th win of the season in a 6-4, 6-2 decision. Despite the loss, Medvedev remains in contention for a spot at the inaugural #NextGenATP Finals, where he currently stands eighth in the Emirates ATP Race to Milan. Earlier in the day, fellow #NextGenATP stars Jared Donaldson and Yibing Wu...
Rafael Nadal claims Hot Shot honours in the Beijing final, turning defence into offence with this stab volley winner. Watch live tennis at tennistv.com.