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AB de Villiers beat me in tennis, reveals Kevin Anderson

Updated on: 06 January,2016 08:22 AM IST  | 
Naoshirvan Vakil |

Mr 360 AB De Villiers actually beat South African ace Kevin Anderson in tennis; the World No 12 made this startling revelation in a press interaction at the Aircel Chennai Open yesterday.

AB de Villiers beat me in tennis, reveals Kevin Anderson

Channai: Mr 360 AB De Villiers actually beat South African ace Kevin Anderson in tennis. The World No 12 made this startling revelation in a press interaction at the Aircel Chennai Open yesterday.

AB De Villiers
AB De Villiers


"Yes, he beat me in tennis when I was 10 or 12 years old. He was pretty good in those days. I am glad he made the switch to cricket," Anderson said, bursting into laughter.


"I am still in touch with AB on twitter and sms. I think AB is the best batsman in the world. I am a passionate cricket follower.

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South Africa's Kevin Anderson against Serbia's Novak Djokovic during Wimbledon Championships in London last year. Pic/Getty Images


Yesterday, I watched some of the second South Africa-England Test match in my hotel room. South Africa seem to be finding their form again after being thrashed by India," said Anderson with a twinkle in his eye.

The 29-year-old had a terrific 2015. He reached his first-ever Grand Slam quarter-final at the US Open, en route he ousted World No 2 Andy Murray.

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