Daily Dose of Social Media: Sabalenka, Sinner and Osaka – The Top-10 fashion moments that turned heads

Aryna Sabalenka, Jannik Sinner, Zheng Qinwen, and Serena Williams were among the stars featured in a top-10 fashion moments of the season, as selected by Tennis Channel. Meanwhile, in a new Daily Dose of Social Media, we take a look at the latest activities of ATP and WTA stars during their off-season, with Carlos Alcaraz working on his foundation and Emma Raducanu enjoying the scenic views of London.

Top 10 Fashion Moments - Sabalenka, Sinner, Serena, and more shine in style

A video on Tennis Channel’s social media highlighted the Top 10 Fashion Moments in the WTA, featuring Aryna Sabalenka, Jannik Sinner, Serena Williams, and Zheng Qinwen among the most notable. The specialised media outlet selected the most stylish moments from the tennis world in 2024, showcasing iconic stars and legends.

In the recap, memorable events include Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal’s reunion in the Italian Alps, Iga Swiatek meeting Zendaya at Indian Wells, Aryna Sabalenka’s stunning US Open outfit, and Marta Kostyuk’s Wimbledon dress. Check out the full list of fashion highlights below

Sinner mixes training and fun in Dubai

Jannik Sinner is making the most of his off-season by balancing intense training with some well-deserved relaxation. The World No. 1 is in Dubai, focusing on preparations for 2025. He shared an Instagram Reel showcasing his pre-season training at the Patrick Mouratoglou Academy Tennis Centre, as well as enjoying time at the beach, where he had fun playing football on the sand.

The 2-time Grand Slam champion appears to strike a good balance between training sessions and leisure. In another video shared on his social media, Sinner wished his friend Antonio Giovinazzi a happy birthday: “Best wishes and enjoy your day, after training at FIFA 🥳,” he wrote alongside a clip of their FIFA match. The video revealed Sinner, playing as Atletico Madrid, edged out his friend’s Manchester United team with a 1-0 victory.

Kasatkina and Andreeva bond in Barcelona

Daria Kasatkina (World No. 9) and Mirra Andreeva (World No. 16) reunited in Barcelona for a joint training session as they begin preparations for the 2025 season. The Russian players have shown they are good friends both on and off the WTA Tour, often appearing together on Dasha’s YouTube channel “What the Vlog”, where they share fun conversations and interviews during various tournaments.

Both players are coming off impressive seasons: Kasatkina returned to the top 10 after two years, winning two WTA 500 titles and reaching four more finals in the same category. Meanwhile, the teenage sensation Andreeva achieved her career-high ranking of World No. 16, secured a title in Iasi, reached the final in Ningbo, and made it to the semifinals at the French Open, her best Grand Slam performance so far.

Now, the compatriots have come together in Spain for a training session under the watchful eye of Conchita Martínez, the former Wimbledon champion and Andreeva’s current coach.

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Alcaraz launches “Los Pies en la Tierra” exhibition

Carlos Alcaraz’s foundation inaugurated the exhibition “Los Pies en la Tierra” with the attendance of the 4-time Grand Slam champion, along with Beatriz Garfia (director of the foundation) and Jose Ballesta (Mayor of Murcia, Alcaraz’s hometown). The Spaniard is already enjoying his off-season after a series of exhibitions in the USA against Ben Shelton and Frances Tiafoe.

The exhibition aims to provoke reflection on Alcaraz’s life and his journey to success at such a young age. It seeks to promote the development of children facing adversity and to encourage overcoming obstacles. “I was just another kid, raised in El Palmar, in an average family, running around the park with my friends, going to the neighbourhood school, with no luxuries,” Alcaraz said.

“I had a passion for sports, particularly tennis, but my childhood was very normal. Today, we are here, feeling fortunate and grateful, wanting to contribute by taking action for children,” he added.

“Yesterday was a very special afternoon inaugurating @lospiesenlatierra_expo, the exhibition by @fundacionalcaraz ❤️ I encourage everyone to visit it at Cárcel Vieja de Murcia from today until February 15! 🙏🏻,” Alcaraz posted on his social media.

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Osaka stuns in red at Jamie Foxx’s star-studded birthday bash

The 4-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka shared a series of photos after attending Jamie Foxx’s birthday party with her boyfriend, Cordae. Foxx, a renowned American actor, comedian, and singer, celebrated his 57th birthday with a star-studded event at Mr. Chow in Beverly Hills. The former World No. 1 attended alongside her boyfriend, rapper Cordae, with whom she shares a one-year-old daughter, Shai.

A video circulating on social media captured Osaka and Cordae stepping into a limousine. Before starting their journey, they stopped the vehicle to give $10 to a homeless person, as reported by “Backgidus.” Osaka earned praise online for her stunning outfit, a red dress with floral details adorning the skirt.

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Raducanu captures London’s beauty

Emma Raducanu shared a series of landscape photos from London. The former US Open champion showcased her photography skills while enjoying the off-season in her hometown. The former World No. 10 had an eventful season, dropping out of the top 300 at one point but managing to finish the year ranked World No. 57 despite competing in just 13 tournaments throughout the season.

Raducanu ended the 2024 season on a high note. Her last appearance was at the Billie Jean King Cup, where she played a pivotal role in Great Britain’s run to the semifinals, winning all three of her singles matches. The 21-year-old is looking to leave injuries behind for good this year and has hired Yutaka Nakamura, a renowned fitness trainer who previously worked with Maria Sharapova and Naomi Osaka.

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Medvedev’s carousel moment: Family time in the off-season

Daniil Medvedev is enjoying his holidays in Monaco and was spotted riding a carousel with his daughter Alisa. The Russian tennis star is spending the off-season with his family after finishing the year ranked World No. 5, despite failing to secure a title for the first time since 2017. The former World No. 1 admitted during the ATP Finals how much he was looking forward to ending the season, as he felt uncomfortable with his tennis throughout the year.

The 2021 US Open champion didn’t leave 2024 with positive feelings, finishing behind players like Jannik Sinner, Carlos Alcaraz, and Alexander Zverev in the rankings. In fact, he lost both of his finals to Sinner and Alcaraz. Still, time with his family could serve as the perfect boost to start 2025 afresh. Medvedev is making the most of it in Monaco, where he resides, alongside his daughter.

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