Daily Dose of Social Media: Funny incident between Cerundolo brother as cat causes chaos again

Diego Schwartzman was the protagonist of the day amid his farewell at the Argentina Open, with emotional moments and several stars attending in Buenos Aires to support him. In a new Daily Dose of Social Media, check out all the moments of his time in Buenos Aires.

On the other hand, brothers Francisco Cerundolo and Juan Manuel Cerundolo starred in some fun moments with their father as they prepare to face each other, while the same cat that interrupted Aryna Sabalenka’s match a day ago, this time stopped the game between Ons Jabeur and Sofia Kenin.

Cat steals the spotlight again at Doha Open

The same cat that interrupted the match between Aryna Sabalenka and Ekaterina Alexandrova yesterday, interrupted today’s match between Ons Jabeur and Sofia Kenin at the Doha Open. At a moment when the score was 6-3, 2-2 with Kenin serving, the same cat appeared once again and, just as it was about to be captured, it ran away. This situation charmed both the live audience and fans watching the match from home.

In the end, the world No. 2, Tunisian Ons Jabeur, triumphed with a score of 6-4, 3-4, advancing to the quarterfinals, where she will face Latvian Jelena Ostapenko tomorrow.

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Schwartzman makes emotional final debut at Argentina Open

Diego Schwartzman today made his final debut as a professional player at the Argentina Open, marking his last walk in Buenos Aires. Important Argentine tennis players such as Guido Pella, Federico Coria, Federico Delbonis, and Francisco Cerúndolo witnessed the moment. His family was also present, with his girlfriend and mother seen enjoying the event, holding a banner that read, "Thank you Peque, you're a Giant!!!"

His debut in Buenos Aires will be against the Chilean Nicolás Jarry in the first round. The Argentine wrote emotional words on the ATP website: "During my childhood, my family didn’t have an easy financial life. I traveled with my mother, there was never a TV in the hotel, and in almost every tournament, we shared a bed. We managed to earn money to travel. We even sold rubber bracelets that were left over from my family’s previous business to pay for those trips. I went to tournaments selling them."

It’s worth noting that the Argentine has won 4 ATP titles, and in 2020, he reached the semifinals at Roland Garros, achieving the 8th spot in the ATP rankings.

Diego spoke about his decision to retire from professional tennis, stating, "My tennis wasn’t just based on forehands and backhands. Sometimes I walked around the court trying to think about how to break my opponent. It’s funny that, in the end, tennis broke me, and that’s why this is the end." However, he expressed being happy with his decision and stated that he achieved much more than he ever thought possible.

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Funny incident between Cerundolo brothers during Argentina Open

Today at the Argentina Open, Francisco Cerúndolo will face his brother Juan Manuel Cerúndolo. Regarding this, Francisco posted a sweet childhood photo on Twitter with the words, "I don't know how many families can say that two brothers are playing in the round of 16 at their home ATP. Whatever happens tomorrow, we all win! It's a pride to play the night shift at Lawn Tennis @jmcerundolo. Enjoy it 🔥🙌"

A funny moment occurred during the same day, as Francisco was playing his match on the central court against the Italian-Argentine Luciano Darderi, while his younger brother, Juan Manuel, was also playing at the same time, facing his compatriot Román Burruchaga. During both matches, Alejandro Cerúndolo cheered for Juan Manuel with a loud "Let's go Juanma!" to which Francisco, annoyed by the distraction, yelled, "Can you be quiet?" The chair umpire gave Francisco a warning to calm things down, and the player responded, laughing, that it was his father.

Despite the funny incident, both brothers won their matches. Francisco defeated Darderi 6-4, 6-4, while Juan Manuel won a closer encounter 7-6, 5-7, 7-5 against Burruchaga.

The brothers have faced each other twice before, in 2017 and 2021, with Francisco winning both times. Currently, Francisco, 25, is ranked number 1 in Argentina and 28 in the ATP rankings, with 3 ATP 250 titles in his career. Meanwhile, Juan Manuel, 23, is ranked 139th in the world.

“I don't know how many families can say that two brothers are playing in the round of 16 at their home ATP. Whatever happens tomorrow, we all win! It's a pride to play night shift at Lawn Tennis @jmcerundolo. Enjoy it 🔥🙌”

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Hugo Boss expands tennis influence with Fritz and Berrettini's new fashion collection

Players Matteo Berrettini and Taylor Fritz shone in the new underwear campaign by the famous brand Hugo Boss. Fritz is a global ambassador for the brand, and the world number 4 signed with the brand for his sportswear and official off-court clothing in 2024, making him the second tennis player to join the German brand.

He referred to the partnership, saying, "Teaming up with BOSS reflects my essence. On and off the court, I seek excellence and authenticity—values that BOSS embodies." On the other hand, the CEO of Hugo Boss stated, "Taylor Fritz is a great personality both on and off the court and perfectly embodies the values of our brand." He also expressed excitement for Fritz to be an ambassador for the brand in the coming years, highlighting that this collaboration strengthens their commitment to tennis and reinforces BOSS's 24/7 lifestyle.

As for Berrettini, in 2022, he was signed as an image and guest designer for the brand. The current world number 34 had a collection that same year called "Boss x Matteo Berrettini," where the player participated as a co-creator of the line. The CEO of the brand, Daniel Grieder, said, "His spirit and attitude make him more than one of the best tennis players in the world." "Matteo embodies the values of what Boss represents today: demonstrating strong will, making the right decisions, and inspiring people worldwide."

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