1

On Monday night in Rio, Serena Williams struck 36 unforced errors and was broken four times in a 7-6 (5), 6-2 win over Alize Cornet.

Advertising

Despite some theatrics, the world No. 1 is safely into the round of 16 as she continues her bid for a second straight gold medal. No tennis player has ever won two Olympic singles golds.

2

On August 8, Roger Federer celebrated turning 35 while Marcus Willis helped get a win for the New York Empire in World TeamTennis. It was just last month that the overnight sensation took on the 17-time Grand Slam champion on Wimbledon's Centre Court.

Advertising

The Brit's ranking is up to No. 475, but he hadn’t played any matches since Wimbledon until his win for the Empire last night. Federer, meanwhile, is sidelined until 2017.

3

Advertising

3 Things to Know:
August 9

3 Things to Know: August 9

Before diving into today’s action in Rio, look back at what the shocking Sunday of upsets means for the Olympics' place on tour. On Monday, Novak Djokovic’s vanquisher Juan Martin del Potro moved on with a win over Joao Sousa, and he faces wildcard Taro Daniel next. Gilles Muller and Roberto Bautista Agut were other men's winners.

On the women’s side, Angelique Kerber knocked out Eugenie Bouchard, while Madison Keys moved on in a thrilling battle over Kristina Mladenovic. Monica Puig continued her dream run, beating Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova to set up a clash with Garbine Muguruza.