Daily Dose of Social Media: Kostyuk stuns at Vogue conference, Sabalenka enjoys Dubai getaway with boyfriend

Today in our Daily Dose of Social Media, we review the most significant activities and Entertainment from ATP and WTA players. Aryna Sabalenka shared photos of her days in Dubai with her boyfriend ahead of the WTA Finals, while Iga Swiatek posted pictures of her arrival in Riyadh to defend her title.

Meanwhile, Taylor Fritz trained with Carlos Alcaraz on his birthday, Stefanos Tsitsipas called for public support for Greece in the upcoming United Cup, and Marta Kostyuk shone at the latest Vogue Conference in Ukraine. Find this and much more in this new Daily Dose of Social Media.

Aryna Sabalenka seems to be in complete happiness, both on and off the court, as she spends time with her boyfriend in Dubai. The World No. 1 shared a photoshoot of her days in Dubai with her boyfriend, Georgios Frangulis, a young Brazilian who owns Oakberry, a popular healthy fast-food chain present in 35 countries and a sponsor of the Haas F1 team.

The 26-year-old Belarusian is preparing for her participation in the WTA Finals in Riyadh next week, her final tournament of the season. Sabalenka has a strong chance of finishing the year as World No. 1, which she can secure by advancing through the round robin. If she doesn’t achieve at least two wins, she’ll need to wait for the results from Swiatek, the defending champion.

Marta Kostyuk attends Vogue Ukraine Conference on future visions in Kyiv. World No. 18 Marta Kostyuk recently concluded her season after a Round of 16 loss at the Wuhan Open to Coco Gauff on October 10. Since then, the 22-year-old Ukrainian has engaged in various activities with the Ukrainian government, including the recent relaunch of her foundation.

The 2-time Grand Slam semifinalist previously featured in a Vogue Ukraine photoshoot alongside other Olympic and Paralympic athletes ahead of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. Kostyuk is once again embracing her modeling side as she dives deeper into the fashion world. “I picked up some key insights on how brands can evolve to meet the needs of future generations,” she posted. “WGSN’s Future Consumer 2026 report was particularly captivating, especially its focus on upcoming consumer profiles, the impact of exhaustion, and how small moments of joy can help bring balance.”

Francisco Cerundolo is competing in the Paris Masters, but his mind is also with his favourite football team, Argentina’s River Plate. The world No. 29 had a strong start at the final Masters 1000 of the year, defeating Frenchman Quentin Halys (No. 90) in the first round with a score of 7-6(5), 6-3.

The Argentine left a memorable image after the match, writing “Vamos River” on the broadcast camera – a shoutout to his beloved club, which is currently in the Copa Libertadores semi-finals facing Brazil’s Atletico Mineiro in the renowned South American club tournament.

Taylor Fritz celebrated his 27th birthday while preparing for his debut at the Paris Masters. The American No. 1 had little time for celebrations as his first match is set for October 30, and he was spotted training with none other than 4-time Grand Slam champion Carlos Alcaraz.

The ATP posted a special birthday message for Fritz on social media, featuring a compilation of photos from his season. In a recent interview, he shared the story behind his bold hair colour change, explaining that after dyeing it blond, he revealed that he had been considering the look for years: “I feel like I’ve polled it every year at the Australian Open. I thought it was funny, and I figured I’d just buzz it off if I hated it.”

The WTA shared photos from the latest players’ party at the Hong Kong Open, featuring stars like Simona Halep, Leylah Fernandez, Katie Boulter, and tournament director Li Na, among others. The event, held on Sunday night, 27th October, marked the tournament’s opening, with players dressed in traditional Hong Kong attire.

The tournament kicked off on Monday, 28th October, with Halep falling to local 6th seed Yue Yuan and the surprise elimination of 4th seed Xinyu Wang. Top contenders for the title include Diana Shnaider, Boulter, and Fernandez, with a prize purse of $267,082 awaiting the next champion.

Iga Swiatek has arrived in Riyadh, gearing up to defend her title at the WTA Finals. The world No. 2 has one last chance to end the season as the top-ranked player, though she'll need Aryna Sabalenka, currently the favourite, to falter, given Sabalenka’s impeccable form in recent months.

The Polish star shared photos of her first days of training in Saudi Arabia, alongside her team, enjoying the sights. Included in her team is her new coach Wim Fissette, who joined her staff just a week ago after Swiatek ended her partnership with Tomasz Wiktorowski.

Stefanos Tsitsipas appeared in a promotional video for the United Cup, calling on fans to support Greece in the mixed-gender nations tournament. The world No. 11 will lead Greece alongside Maria Sakkari (No. 31), despite both experiencing drops in the rankings this season, as not long ago they were both top-5 players.

Nevertheless, the Greek team could be a strong contender with a pair of experienced singles players and prominent figures in their respective tours. “You should come to support us because we are gladiators; we play with passion, and we know how to create a good team spirit,” said the two-time Grand Slam runner-up.

Arthur Fils is one of the standout names in the closing stages of the season and a top local star at the Paris Masters. The 20-year-old recently clinched a title and reached the semifinals at the Swiss Indoors Open (falling to Ben Shelton). The French player has put together 13 consecutive wins at ATP 500 tournaments, including his title at the Hamburg Open back in July. The world No. 20 is the second-ranked French player, just behind Ugo Humbert (No. 16), and seems poised to lead a new wave of French talent, alongside Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard, Arthur Cazaux, and Luca Van Assche.

After his spectacular recent run, Fils was featured in a new ATP video that traces his journey to success, starting with a brief interview at age 11 and exploring his daily life, the neighborhood he comes from, and moments with his close circle. Check out the video on “The Tour Origins” series on the ATP’s YouTube channel.