Elite tennis players have been swept up in the excitement of World Cup football ahead of Wimbledon, which begins on Monday. They debate tactics, talk up their favourites and tease each other about their national teams.
Roger Federer joked he would install a TV screen on Centre Court so he can watch Switzerland play during his first round match on Monday. Serena Williams says she screamed and jumped after a referee’s decision that denied the United States a goal against Slovenia.
No stranger to high expectations, Andy Murray - a Scot - says he feels for England’s footballers, who are struggling in South Africa.
One sparring partner drew a smile from Serbian player Novak Djokovic on Sunday when he said Serbia was lucky to beat Germany.
