The physical toll inflicted by Andy Murray’s farewell tour continues to mount up, with the latest concern a sore back that is likely to need an unspecified “procedure” in the coming days.
Ben Shelton compared himself to a Major League Baseball left-hander after a painful shoulder prevented him from playing his best in a 6-4, 6-2, 6-1 third-round loss to Felix Auger-Aliassime at the French Open that concluded on Saturday after being suspended a night earlier because of rain. Shelton was down 5-4 in the opening set against No. 21 Auger-Aliassime at Court 14 on Friday night when play was suspended.
The Wolves and Eagles captured the 2A and 1A Iowa boys state tennis team championships on Friday.
Aryna Sabalenka beats her best friend Paula Badosa in the French Open third round, with former Wimbledon champion Elena Rybakina also through.