The family of Britain's new tennis sensation Kyle Edmund have spoken of their pride after he roared into the semi final of the Australian Open. His victory in Melbourne means Edmund will take home at least £509,000 - adding to his career earnings of £1.5million. Grandfather Jean Visloo, 81, is setting an alarm for 3am to watch the Open from his home in South Africa - where Edmund was born. The family home of tennis player Kyle Edmund, 23, in Tickton, Humberside'But I've kept track of Kyle's career through Facebook and through my dad. Edmund now stands on the verge of entering Britain's tennis hall of fame – after reaching the semi finals of the Open.

Source: Daily Mail January 23, 2018 10:32 UTC