Jack Draper talked about his strong relationship with Emma Raducanu. Meanwhile, Frances Tiafoe fought injury to win his first-round match at the Australian Open.
In other news, Novak Djokovic shared his thoughts on having Andy Murray in his box. Also, Venus Williams posted pictures of her family vacation on a beach.
On that note, here are today's top tennis news:
Jack Draper opens up about her British colleague Emma Raducanu
Jack Draper talked about his relationship with Emma Raducanu. The British star admitted that they support each other and share a good relationship with each other.
Speaking to the Times ahead of the Australian Open, Draper praised Raducanu for her bubbly personality. The duo spend a lot of time together for Team Britain and enjoy each other's company.
“She has always been there for me. I’ve always been there for her. She’s extremely bubbly, very kind, very thoughtful, always giggling, really smart. A really, really, really good girl.”
Read more: "Emma Raducanu has always been there for me, I've always been there for her" - Jack Draper
Frances Tiafoe overcomes sickness to win the first-round match at the Australian Open
Frances Tiafoe showed grit and determination as he overcame sickness to win at the Australian Open. The American was visibly struggling with heat and sickness but overcame Arthur Kinderknech in three sets.
Speaking in his on-court interview after his win, Tiafoe admitted that he would have retired if it was any other tournament. However, the American star was ready to push his body to the limit to stay at the Australian Open.
“Any other tournament I would've pulled out, but it's a Slam and I'm in the second part of my career and these are tournaments I care about the most and whatever it takes, I was ready to full body. And if that was what's going to be…if feeling like this and having to win, (I) have a day off and I'll be all right for Wednesday. But that makes a difference in good or great,” said Tiafoe.
Read more: Frances Tiafoe makes his feelings known after surviving flu scare, vomitting in Australian Open 1R
Novak Djokovic shares his thoughts on having Andy Murray in his coaching box
Novak Djokovic won his first-round match at the Australian Open after coming from one set down. The Serbian was motivated by his long-term rival Andy Murray, who sat in the former World No. 1's box.
Djokovic admitted to feeling different about it at first but claimed that their partnership is growing. The Serbian star was happy with Murray's contribution and hoped that their partnership continued to flourish.
"Obviously, thrilled to have him in my corner. It was a bit of a strange experience to have him courtside in my box. We played for over 20 years against each other at the highest level. Great to have him on the same side of the net," the Serb said.
Venus Williams soaks up the sun on a family vacation
Venus Williams enjoyed some family time on her beach vacation. The American opted out of playing at the Australian Open, instead opting to spend time with her family.
Williams shared a glimpse of her vacation on Instagram stories. The American star shared some beautiful beach pictures, including over with family.
"Family."
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