Daily Dose of Social Media: Alcaraz stars in Louis Vuitton campaign, Rybakina gets driving lessons
Tennis NewsSaturday, 07 December 2024 at 23:30
Today in
our Daily Dose of Social Media, we review the most significant activities and
Entertainment from ATP and WTA players. Carlos
Alcaraz took advantage of his visit to New York for exhibition matches to stop
by the new Louis Vuitton store and pose for photos in a casual outfit from his
sponsor, while Ben Shelton surprised fans with a 'necklace cam' during his
match against Alcaraz.
Meanwhile,
Elena Rybakina shared a video of herself taking driving lessons, and Daria
Kasatkina released a new episode of What the Vlog, this time showcasing
her vacation with her girlfriend and fellow athlete Arina Rodionova.
Elena Rybakina finally takes steps to get her driver’s license
A video
shared on social media shows Elena Rybakina finally in the process of obtaining
her driver’s license. The world No. 6 claimed the Porsche Tennis Grand Prix
title in Stuttgart back in April, defeating Marta Kostyuk in the final (6-2,
6-2).
Traditionally,
the tournament awards a brand-new Porsche model as part of the prize. However,
the Kazakh player revealed during the trophy ceremony that she couldn’t drive
it yet. “Well guys, I actually don’t have a driver’s license, so…” Rybakina
joked in her on-court interview. “I’ve wanted one for a long time, so this will
be a big motivation.”
A driving
school saw Rybakina’s situation as a great opportunity during the off-season
and partnered with her to offer driving lessons so she could finally get her
license to drive the Porsche she won back in April.
“I’m really happy to join and practice. I have a very strict instructor, but it
was a very nice experience, and I’m looking forward to my exam tomorrow,” the
25-year-old player said in the video shared on social media.
Elena Rybakina has just started driving school.
— The Tennis Letter (@TheTennisLetter) December 7, 2024
She can finally get her license and drive that Porsche she won earlier this year. 😂
pic.twitter.com/ebXEz18rqI
A new way to watch tennis? Ben Shelton’s ‘necklace cam’
During the
off-season, one of the standout events was the Garden Cup, where local star Ben
Shelton faced off against four-time Grand Slam champion Carlos Alcaraz, with
the Spanish player claiming victory. The exhibition, held at Madison Square
Garden, also featured Emma Navarro and Jessica Pegula in the previous match.
Regardless
of the result, one of the most striking elements of the encounter was the
curious ‘necklace cam’ used by Ben Shelton during the warm-up session before
the match. The camera, worn like a necklace, offered a first-person view of the
player as he hit from the baseline, providing spectators with a closer and more
immersive experience. However, due to Shelton’s movements, it was occasionally
difficult to see exactly what he was seeing. Could this be a future
innovation on the Tour?
Tennis Channel put a *necklace* cam on Ben Shelton during a practice at the Madison Square Garden!
— Bastien Fachan (@BastienFachan) December 6, 2024
While this almost made me want to throw up, I feel it could be a revolutionary way to show tennis? pic.twitter.com/3GB6RpgHzW
Victoria Azarenka gets back to training
Victoria
Azarenka shared on social media that she is already training for the upcoming
season and poked fun at her physical coach, Franco Herrero, for arriving late
to her most recent training session. The two-time Grand Slam champion is
gearing up for her 22nd season as a professional and displayed her discipline
by returning to training with an on-court photo.
The
Belarusian also shared on her social media that, for the first time in her
career, she arrived at practice before her coach. "For the first time in
my 20+ professional career, I’m arriving at practice before a coach.
@pf.francoherrero, I don't know if I'm more professional or Franco is
unprofessional," she joked on her Instagram stories.
Morning 🎾 👋🏻 pic.twitter.com/sU99Fg4t64
— victoria azarenka (@vika7) December 6, 2024
Carlos Alcaraz stars in a new Louis Vuitton campaign
Carlos
Alcaraz once again takes the spotlight in an advertising campaign, appearing in
a new photoshoot for Louis Vuitton. The four-time Grand Slam champion, who is
one of the French luxury brand’s ambassadors, took advantage of his visit to
New York for an exhibition match at Madison Square Garden to stop by the
brand’s new flagship store. He posed for photos in a casual outfit.
“Carlos
Alcaraz in Louis Vuitton. Winning his recent exhibition match at Madison Square
Garden, House Ambassador #CarlosAlcaraz visited the new #LouisVuitton 57th
Street NYC flagship store during his stay, discovering the breathtaking trunk
installation in the soaring atrium,” read the brand’s statement.
The
Spaniard is now enjoying his off-season with no upcoming commitments on the
court. This week, he played an exhibition match against Ben Shelton in New York
and, two days later, competed in Charlotte, where he lost to Frances Tiafoe.
Alcaraz is now set to begin his vacation before preparing for the next season,
with his expected return to the court at the Australian Open in mid-January,
skipping any warm-up tournaments beforehand.
Carlos Alcaraz in Louis Vuitton. Winning his recent exhibition match at Madison Square Garden, House Ambassador #CarlosAlcaraz visited the new #LouisVuitton 57th Street NYC flagship store during his stay, discovering the breathtaking trunk installation in the soaring atrium. pic.twitter.com/Ldpc32ZSUo
— Louis Vuitton (@LouisVuitton) December 6, 2024
Daria Kasatkina share holiday adventures in latest vlog
Daria Kasatkina released a new episode of What the Vlog, the YouTube
channel she runs with her girlfriend, figure skater Natalia Zabiiako. Over the
past two seasons, the Russian athletes have captivated fans by documenting
their travels around the globe as Kasatkina competes on the WTA Tour, offering
a behind-the-scenes look with casual interviews featuring several WTA stars.
Now
enjoying her off-season, Kasatkina is taking well-deserved vacations after
climbing back into the top 10 during the latter part of the year. She finished
the season ranked world No. 9 and participated in the WTA Finals as an
alternate, stepping in for Jessica Pegula (after her withdrawal). Kasatkina
lost her only Round Robin match against Iga Swiatek (0-6, 1-6). Despite that,
she can be satisfied with a solid season that saw her reach five WTA 500 finals
and secure two titles, showcasing remarkable consistency throughout the year.
In their
latest vlog, Kasatkina and Zabiiako are seen enjoying a luxurious resort in the
Maldives, joined by their close friend Arina Rodionova. The video offers a fun
glimpse of their holiday, featuring the couple relishing the comforts of the
idyllic destination. However, tennis wasn’t completely left behind, as
Kasatkina took time to engage with local children in a tennis lesson.
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