Daily Dose of Social Media: Alcaraz-Raducanu photo goes viral, Swiatek's joyful victory moment
WTAMonday, 18 November 2024 at 17:34
Today in our Daily Dose of Social Media, we review the most
significant activities and Entertainment from ATP and WTA players. A recent photo of Emma Raducanu and Carlos Alcaraz in Málaga caught everyone's attention on social media, while Iga Swiatek delivered a memorable celebration after leading Poland to the Billie Jean King Cup semifinals, their best result so far.
Meanwhile, Rafael Nadal remains the main attraction ahead of the Davis Cup’s start and received a heartfelt tribute from his peers, as well as a special award from the organisers for his commitment to the tournament throughout his career.
The Moment That Stole the Show: Alcaraz and Raducanu in Málaga
Carlos Alcaraz and Emma Raducanu have often expressed mutual respect for
each other as tennis players. The British player was spotted as a spectator at
the Wimbledon final where Alcaraz defeated Novak Djokovic to claim his 4th
Grand Slam title, sparking rumours about them being romantically involved.
Recently, the Spaniard even offered to team up for a potential mixed doubles
match in the future, reigniting speculation. However, all these appear to be
mere rumours.
Amidst the Billie Jean King Cup and just days before the Davis Cup
Finals, both tournaments are taking place at the Martin Carpena Arena in
Málaga, where ATP and WTA players have been found together at the same venue. A
series of images shared on the official Instagram of the LTA show several
British players relaxing on the tennis courts, including Emma Raducanu.
However, the image that caught the most attention was one showing Alcaraz
behind the British player, smiling as he watched her throw an American football.
Carlos Alcaraz e Emma Raducanu, em Málaga na Espanha.
— Carlos Alcaraz Brasil (@carlosalcarazbr) November 17, 2024
📸 | Getty Images pic.twitter.com/ynmvOBjf3e
Nadal receives heartfelt tributes from ATP Players
The ATP stars participated in a new video paying tribute to Rafael Nadal
by describing him in three words, as the 22-time Grand Slam champion prepares
for his final event at the Davis Cup Finals. Nadal will step onto the court on
November 19 against the Netherlands, which could be his last match as a
professional if Spain fails to advance to the next round. Without a doubt, Rafa
has captured everyone’s attention in Málaga, where he will say his goodbyes to
the Spanish crowd.
Tributes to the legendary tennis player continue, and a new ATP video
shows how several players chose three words to describe Nadal. “Fighter,”
“Passionate,” “Fierce,” and “Legend” were some of the most repeated words from
historic players such as Stan Wawrinka, Dominic Thiem, Andy Murray, Daniil
Medvedev, as well as young stars like Ben Shelton, Sebastian Korda, and Holger
Rune, among many others.
Tonight, Nadal also received the special ‘Davis Cup Commitment Award.’
The 38-year-old player holds an incredible 29-1 record in singles over 23 ties
and remains unbeaten in the tournament for the last 20 years.
Serena Williams shares heartwarming family photo for 7th Anniversary
Serena Williams shared a heartwarming family photo with her husband,
Alexis Ohanian, and their daughters Olympia and Adira, all wearing striking
costumes. The former world No. 1 sent a special message to her husband on their
7th anniversary, while enjoying her family life following her retirement in
2022. The 43-year-old American posted photos of her family dressed up, with
Ohanian and Olympia dressed as Roman gladiators, while Serena and 15-month-old
Adira wore colorful outfits.
“7 years has gone so fast… Happy anniversary @alexisohanian thank you
for being the best dad to our girls @olympiaohanian and @adiraohanian,” the
23-time Grand Slam champion posted. “Thanks for also making average November
day a costume party and making it special. ❤️❣️”
Sinner struggles with champagne cork after ATP Finals victory
World No. 1 Jannik Sinner seems to do everything with ease on the court
and delivered an almost flawless final against Taylor Fritz. However, after
winning the ATP Finals title, the Italian faced an unexpected challenge:
opening a bottle of champagne. During the on-court celebrations, Sinner
provided a funny moment as he struggled with the cork for several seconds.
Sinner ends his ATP season with an impressive record of 70 wins and just
six losses, along with eight titles, including two Grand Slams and the ATP
Finals. The 23-year-old now prepares for one last challenge in the Davis Cup
starting on Monday, where he will lead Team Italy in their quest to defend the
title won in 2023.
Jannik Sinner just had one of the most legendary seasons we’ve seen in a long time.
— The Tennis Letter (@TheTennisLetter) November 17, 2024
But he still struggles to open up a champagne bottle.
He’s human after all. 😂🦊🍾
pic.twitter.com/San3VyFDCH
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Swiatek’s celebration with Kawa after stunning Billie Jean King Cup performance
Iga Swiatek stole the spotlight in the Billie Jean King Cup Finals
quarterfinals, leading Poland to the semifinals. The 5-time Grand Slam champion
was instrumental in her team’s victory against the 11-time champions Czech
Republic. After Bouzkova defeated Magdalena Frech to give the Czechs an early
lead, Swiatek secured a hard-fought win over Linda Noskova (7-6, 4-6, 7-5),
pushing the tie to the doubles match.
In an unexpected turn, Swiatek and her teammate Katarzyna Kawa upset
Bouzkova and doubles world No. 1 Katerina Siniakova. It marked a historic
moment for the leader of Team Poland, as they reached the Billie Jean King Cup
semifinals for the first time. Swiatek was visibly emotional after the victory
and celebrated this special achievement with her friend Kawa.
What a day! What matches ! @CeltDawid @iga_swiatek @MagdaLinette @pzt_tenis pic.twitter.com/TblmMdze6J
— Gwiazda Dawid (@GwiazdaDawid) November 15, 2024
Poland are semi-finalists! 🇵🇱
— Billie Jean King Cup (@BJKCup) November 17, 2024
Iga 🫂 Kawa #BJKCup pic.twitter.com/Rl5ezwmbcO
“Grateful for you all”: Badosa’s message on her birthday
Paula Badosa celebrated her birthday and thanked fans for their support.
The former world No. 2 turned 27 on November 15, the same day she faced Iga
Swiatek in the Billie Jean King Cup. The Polish star secured the win 6-3, 6-7,
6-1, with Badosa later joking alongside the 5-time Grand Slam champion about
how Swiatek had "ruined her birthday."
Despite the loss, it was still a day of celebration for the Spaniard,
who spent her special day with her boyfriend, Stefanos Tsitsipas. Badosa also
took the time to thank fans for their heartfelt messages:
"Thank you all so much for the beautiful birthday wishes! I feel so happy
and grateful to have such amazing people around me. I truly appreciate every
moment of this life and every one of you who makes it so special. 🤍"
27!!!
— Paula Badosa (@paulabadosa) November 17, 2024
Thank you all so much for the beautiful birthday wishes! I feel so happy and grateful to have such amazing people around me. I truly appreciate every moment of this life and every one of you who makes it so special. 🤍
Let’s continue this amazing ride… pic.twitter.com/oaXqesvMXT
Cake goals 🤩🎂 celebrating together 🫶 pic.twitter.com/ONvDDqwnXq
— Tsitsidosa Updates (@OnlyTsitsidosa) November 17, 2024
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- Paolini remarkably low. Must have won tons of matches against lower ranked players. Kind of like these rankings. Seem to be more fair.MrAndreeva23-11-2024
- Why does Tennisuptodate feel like her PR Department's constant deluge of daily/weekly media submissions are 'tennis news' ?
mandoist19-11-2024 - 'Apologies', in cases like this where people are caught being their True Selves, are best shoved up their butts.mandoist19-11-2024
- Paolini playing Swiatek and then has to come back an hour later to play doubles. The BJ Cup is like the rest of tennis entrepreneurs.PalopoDave18-11-2024
- Nice amount
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