The late ‘90s had the Backstreet Boys and N’Sync, while the late 2000s had the Jonas Brothers. Could the "Backhand Boys" become this decade’s boy band craze? Roger Federer released the world debut of himself, Grigor Dimitrov and Tommy Haas taking a second crack at singing “Hard To Say I’m Sorry,” the classic ‘80s song from American rock group Chicago, during an on-court interview at the BNP Paribas Open on Thursday. He then posted the video to his Twitter account shortly after. No seriously, we're actually starting a boyband: The one handed #BackhandBoys @GrigorDimitrov @TommyHaas13 @officialdfoster @DjokerNole pic.twitter.com/DtTSu39KIM — Roger Federer (@rogerfederer) March 17, 2017 The new release is a follow-up to their initial attempt at the track in January....
Following the news that Nick Kyrgios had been forced to withdraw from their BNP Paribas Open quarter-final clash, Roger Federer took to Stadium 1 on Friday to engage with the fans by chatting on court to Andrew Krasny. “I told Tommy [Haas – Tournament Director], when he told me in the locker room, that whatever he needs, I'm happy to do,” said Federer. “If there was going to be people on court, I was happy to explain myself. Nick couldn't be here because he was ill, otherwise we'd be playing a match right now. “I was actually really looking forward to the match. That's just how tennis goes. It's a pity, but I'm really happy with my time in Indian...
Nick Kyrgios announced his withdrawal ahead of his quarter-final match against Roger Federer on Friday at the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells. “Unfortunately I am unable to play today due to sickness,” the 21-year-old Australian shared in a statement. “At this stage we think it’s food poisoning, and I’m praying it’s nothing more. After a restless night of being sick I have nothing left and to play a great champion like Roger, I need to be at my best to have a chance. I don’t take this decision lightly, these are the matches we train for but I’m in no fit state to take to the court. “I’m sorry to the fans that I’m unable to take to the...
Watch highlights of Jack Sock beating Kei Nishikori at the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells for his first Top 5 win. Watch live tennis at tennistv.com. Getty Images photo.
