Daily Dose of Social Media: AC Milan honours Sinner, emotional hug unites Swiatek and Badosa

Today in our Daily Dose of Social Media, we review the most significant activities and Entertainment from ATP and WTA players Jannik Sinner received a gift from AC Milan coach Paulo Fonseca. The Portuguese coach was in Turin for the ATP Finals and met with the world No. 1 to present him with a jersey from the team Sinner is known to support. Meanwhile, Carlos Alcaraz bid farewell to the tournament and thanked the Italian crowd on social media after his elimination.

It was also an emotional day at the Billie Jean King Cup Finals. Iga Swiatek shared a heartfelt hug with Paula Badosa after defeating her and eliminating Team Spain from the competition. At the same time, Britain's Katie Boulter and Emma Raducanu celebrated their victory over Germany with a special courtside embrace.

World No. 1 Jannik Sinner, a passionate AC Milan fan, was presented with a personalised jersey by the team's coach, Paulo Fonseca. "Nice to meet you, congratulations, great match," Fonseca said as he greeted the Italian. “A gift for you. I know you are a Milan fan,” he added while handing over the jersey inscribed with "Sinner" and the number one.

The 2-time Grand Slam champion topped his group at the ATP Finals with victories over De Minaur, Fritz, and Medvedev. Sinner now prepares for a challenging semifinal clash against Casper Ruud, who recently defeated Rublev and eliminated Carlos Alcaraz.

Iga Swiatek delivered a hard-fought victory against Spain’s Paula Badosa in the Billie Jean King Cup, winning 6-3, 6-7(5), 6-1 after two hours and 37 minutes. The 5-time Grand Slam champion secured Poland's spot in the semifinals, making the doubles match unnecessary after Magda Linette had earlier defeated Sara Sorribes Tormo in three sets.

Swiatek's battle against the World No. 11 had a dramatic second set where Badosa pushed to a tiebreak and prevailed 7-6(7-5) to extend the match. Despite the comeback attempt, Swiatek dominated the final set to seal the win. The match ended with both players exchanging a heartfelt embrace at the net, showcasing their mutual respect. Poland now advances to face the Czech Republic, led by Marie Bouzkova and Linda Noskova, in the semifinals.

Although he entered the tournament as one of the favourites behind Jannik Sinner, the 4-time Grand Slam champion bowed out after straight-set losses to Casper Ruud and Alexander Zverev, securing just one victory against Andrey Rublev.

Undoubtedly, it wasn't Alcaraz's best tournament, as he struggled to find his top form in both defeats. The 4-time Grand Slam champion finished third in his group with a 2-4 set record and won only 45% of the games played.

However, Carlitos remained a fan favourite among the Italian crowd, who supported him throughout all his matches. In response, Alcaraz took to social media to share his appreciation for the fans in Turin and announced his upcoming trip to Málaga for the Davis Cup Finals, where he will join Rafa Nadal and teammates to face the Netherlands in the quarter-finals.

"Thank you for the support Turin and see you next year! 🔜 Malaga 🇪🇸❤️" the Spaniard wrote on his social media.

This Friday, Team Great Britain had a brilliant debut at the Billie Jean King Cup, advancing to the quarter-finals of the tournament. The British team has enjoyed an impeccable year; back in April, they secured a remarkable victory against France to qualify for the Finals, with Katie Boulter and Emma Raducanu as key players.

In their opener against Germany, both British stars delivered outstanding performances to secure the series 2-0 without needing the doubles match. Raducanu first defeated Jule Niemeier 6-4, 6-4, and then Boulter sealed the deal with a dominant 6-1, 6-2 victory over Laura Siegemund. With this result, Great Britain stays in the competition and will face Canada, led by Leylah Fernandez, in the quarter-finals on 17 November.

After Boulter’s win secured their spot in the next round, Raducanu was one of the first to congratulate her teammate. The pair shared a heartfelt hug while signing autographs for fans in Málaga.

Everything is ready for Rafael Nadal to play the final competition of his career at the Davis Cup Finals with Team Spain. The 22-time Grand Slam champion announced his retirement months ago in Málaga and is now just days away from debuting against the Netherlands. Nadal posed for the official team photo, smiling in the Spanish team’s kit.

Nadal is already training with captain David Ferrer while awaiting the arrival of Carlos Alcaraz, who is traveling from Turin following his elimination at the ATP Finals. Ferrer has chosen ‘Carlitos’ as the team’s primary singles player, though there are still doubts about whether Nadal will play singles or only participate in doubles, potentially partnering with Marcel Granollers.

The former World No. 1 has been training for weeks at the Rafa Nadal Academy and hopes to deliver a memorable farewell performance in front of his home crowd. Meanwhile, World No. 3 Alcaraz has already declared his intention to win the title to give the Spanish legend the send-off he deserves.

Serena Williams surprised fans by commenting on a photo of Jannik Sinner on Instagram. The 23-time Grand Slam champion has been retired for over two years and has had few appearances in the tennis world recently, as she enjoys time with her family and continues her commitments as an investor in various companies across sports, fashion, and food industries, among others.

In Sinner’s latest social media post, the world No. 1 showcased an outfit from his sponsor Gucci. He appeared wearing a shirt and tie, sunglasses, and a grey sweater from the Italian brand. Beyond being a new appearance as a brand ambassador, the post caught a special comment from none other than Serena Williams. “Love this,” commented the 43-year-old American.