Who is the lady sitting with Rod Laver at the Australian Open?
Who is the lady sitting with Rod Laver at the Australian Open?
Aussie tennis legend Rod Laver has shared an incredible behind-the-scenes photo with Ash Barty after her Australian Open triumph. Barty became the first Australian to win their home grand slam in 44 years on Saturday night after Chris O’Neil in 1978.
What disease does Rod Laver have?
The tennis Hall of Famer Rod Laver suffered a stroke today while doing an interview with ESPN, a network spokesman said. The 59-year-old Australian, whose 11 Grand Slam singles titles are one fewer than the career leader, Roy Emerson, was taken to U.C.L.A. Medical Center, said Rob Tobias, the ESPN spokesman.
Do they get paid to play in the Laver Cup?
According to multiple reports, this year’s winning team earns $1.5 million — meaning each player walks away with $250,000 in Laver Cup prize money, not to mention guaranteed participation fees based on the players’ ATP rankings. The losing team splits $750,000 — equating to $125,000 per player.
Are Roger Federer’s twins identical or fraternal?
On July 23, 2009, Roger and Mirka became first-time parents as they welcomed identical twin girls, Myla Rose Federer and Charlene Riva Federer.