Daily Dose of Social Media: Alcaraz shares his must-have travel essentials, WTA stars shine in behind-the-scenes photoshoot - Raducanu, Swiatek and more

In a new Daily Dose of Social Media, we take a look at some of the standout moments, including Carlos Alcaraz revealing his must-have travel essentials in a fun, lighthearted video.

ATP and WTA stars took part in various challenges throughout the day, featuring Matteo Berrettini, Emma Navarro, Ben Shelton, Casper Ruud, and more. Additionally, the WTA shared a behind-the-scenes look at the photoshoot for its latest promotional campaign, "Rally The World."

Carlos Alcaraz reveals his must-have travel essentials – and one item stands out!

Carlos Alcaraz recently took part in a fun video showcasing “Things I can’t travel without.” The four-time Grand Slam champion shared some of his essentials, including a T-shirt, a razor… and a golf club? The Spaniard joked while showing some of the items he “usually carries” in his bag.

World No. 3 was in action at the Qatar Open this week, reaching the quarter-finals after wins over Marin Cilic and Luca Nardi, before falling to Jiri Lehecka. His seven-match winning streak, which included the Rotterdam Open title, came to an end. Now, Alcaraz is gearing up for his title defense at Indian Wells.

Medvedev and Rublev hilariously describe each other in one word

Daniil Medvedev and Andrey Rublev took part in a fun video where they attempted to describe each other. The former US Open champion called Rublev “unorthodox,” while Rublev hesitated before saying: “Crazy… something with crazy” to define Medvedev.

Both Russians competed at the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships but had disappointing results. Third seed Rublev lost in the first round to Quentin Halys (3-6, 6-4, 6-7), while top seed Medvedev was eliminated in the quarter-finals by Tallon Griekspoor. The match was marked by Medvedev’s frustration, as he accused the umpire of treating Russian players unfairly.

Thanasi Kokkinakis undergoes shoulder surgery: “My toughest challenge yet”

Thanasi Kokkinakis shared a post-surgery photo after undergoing a shoulder operation that will keep him out of the Tour for an extended period. The Australian has battled injuries throughout his career, which already affected his performance at the Australian Open, where he reached the second round before losing to Britain’s Jack Draper.

The 28-year-old opted for surgery, but his return timeline remains uncertain. “Been struggling for a little while with this… Probably my toughest challenge to date. I’ve been trying to find the answers to an ongoing pec injury that I haven’t been able to fix. Let’s see how this goes.🤞🏼” he posted.

Matteo Berrettini gets candid in ATP’s ‘Never Have I Ever’ challenge

Matteo Berrettini participated in a fun ATP video where he answered questions like whether he had ever lied on a first date or cried during a movie. The Italian star shared honest answers in a lighthearted exchange.

This week, Berrettini competed at the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships, securing wins over Gael Monfils and Christopher O’Connell before losing a tight quarter-final clash to fourth seed Stefanos Tsitsipas (6-7, 6-1, 6-4). Despite the loss, he continues to regain form and will climb to World No. 28 in the rankings on Monday.

From the Aviation Club Tennis Centre in Dubai, Matteo Berrettini took a moment to teach fans an essential Italian phrase. The former Wimbledon finalist demonstrated how to say, “Where is a good restaurant?” in Italian. “This is really important, guys,” the 28-year-old joked.

Emma Navarro takes on the Jenga Challenge in Mérida

World No. 9 Emma Navarro participated in a ‘Jenga Challenge’ while in Mérida, Mexico. The top seed is preparing for her debut on Thursday night at the Center Court, where she will face Croatia’s Petra Martic.

Navarro is considered the favourite to win the title but faces a tough opponent in Martic, who recently knocked out former US Open champion Sloane Stephens.

During the game, Navarro was asked about her guilty pleasure snack. “Maybe sweet and salty popcorn,” the American admitted.

ATP stars take on ‘Tennis Roulette’ Challenge in Acapulco

ATP stars took part in the ‘Tennis Roulette’ challenge during the Mexican Open in Acapulco, with players facing different fun tasks. Casper Ruud stole the show by hilariously impersonating Frances Tiafoe, while Big Foe himself, along with Ben Shelton and Alexander Zverev, answered some amusing questions.

The Mexican saw early exits from many favourites, including all four Tennis Roulette participants. In the quarter-finals, Denis Shapovalov, Tomas Machac, and Learner Tien remain among the title contenders.

Behind the Scenes: WTA stars shine in ‘Rally The World’ photoshoot

A new WTA video offers a behind-the-scenes look at the photoshoots featuring top players during tournaments. The footage captures stars like Iga Swiatek, Emma Raducanu, Zheng Qinwen, and Coco Gauff posing for official photos and videos as part of the WTA’s latest promotional campaign, "Rally The World."

Honouring the organisation’s rich history, the WTA is redefining its mission to shape the future of women’s tennis. With "Rally The World," the tour aims to captivate fans, forge new heroes, inspire future generations, and leave a lasting legacy through the power of tennis.

In the launch campaign, some of the WTA’s top players share their personal stories about what drives them in their own mission to Rally The World.

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