Khachanov's Baby Training, Paes' Frying Pan Challenge: Tennis At Home Roundup
Your favourite players are all back at home, but they're finding plenty of ways to stay active. From Karen Khachanov getting creative in his training methods to Leander Paes finding a unique substitute for a racquet, find out how the biggest names in tennis are keeping busy.
Khachanov found an adorable substitute for dumbbells.
Training: home mode ???????????????? pic.twitter.com/oA4N6vW5u1
— Karen Khachanov (@karenkhachanov) April 7, 2020
Paes raised the stakes in the volley challenge craze by using a frying pan and not looking at the wall.
Here’s a challenge for you guys while we’re in lockdown! How many can you do?
— Leander Paes (@Leander) April 8, 2020
I’m challenging all of you out there. Send in your entries with the #FryingPanChallenge, tag me, and I’ll share the best few! ????#TennisAtHome #StayHomeStaySafe #NoLookVolley #LockdownChallenge pic.twitter.com/V2rDlfEY4v
Andy Murray and his wife, Kim Sears, put their own twist on the volley challenge and asked fans to reach triple digits.
A challenge to all tennis players and fans... The ???? volley challenge. There was no bickering during the filming of the video ????, although I think the last volley was aimed at my head... I can't be the only one that wants to see Rog and Mirka hitting a few balls together...???? pic.twitter.com/c0lMnNuSSQ
— Andy Murray (@andy_murray) April 9, 2020
Rafael Nadal donated a shirt he wore in last year’s Roland Garros final to raise funds for #CruzRojaResponde.
Aquí mi aportación para iniciativa de la acb. Yo les doy un objeto mio preciado ???? y ellos tienen esta buena iniciativa dentro de #LaMejorAsistencia para #NuestraMejorVictoria ????????????????????@acbcom ????????#CruzRojaResponde#NuestraMejorVictoria
— Rafa Nadal (@RafaelNadal) April 8, 2020
¡¡Y lo dicho, a animarse !!#yomequedoencasa pic.twitter.com/cZKAgjYqyy
Pablo Andujar unexpectedly had a ballboy in the form of his son during a training session.
Practicando un poco el saque con algo de ayuda ???? ¿Qué tal lo hará el recogepelotas ????? #TennisAtHome ???? #BallKid pic.twitter.com/jzFDm2gIKw
— Pablo Andujar (@AndujarPablo) April 8, 2020
[TENNIS AT HOME]
Marin Cilic is still training with purpose.
No. Days. Off. ????
— ATP Tour (@atptour) April 7, 2020
????: @cilic_marin (IG) #tennisathome pic.twitter.com/zppD2Mz4rf
Grigor Dimitrov proved that minimal equipment can still result in a great workout.
Grigor’s balance ????
— ATP Tour (@atptour) April 7, 2020
????: @GrigorDimitrov #tennisathome pic.twitter.com/eGNY9WLSie
Santiago Gonzalez stepped up his game on TikTok.
Otro día sin tenis....???????????? #cuarentena #dia23 #coronavirus #amstelultra #tiktok #bebechallenge # pic.twitter.com/nMZzfScgvh
— Santiago Gonzalez (@gonzalezsanty) April 8, 2020
Nick Kyrgios made a public offer for help to anyone who needs it.