Djokovic @DjokerNole, Nadal @RafaelNadal, Alcaraz @Carlosalcaraz, Sinner @janniksin, Medvedev @daniilMedwed, and Rune @holgerrune2003 6 Kings 👑 One Throne 🎾 Who will emerge victorious in the ultimate battle at this Riyadh Season? 🔥🇸🇦 The Venue 📍 October 16 - 17 - 19 🗓️…
Daily Dose of Social Media: Best promo video ever? A sci-fi showdown featuring Nadal, Djokovic, and Alcaraz; WTA Stars in fun Chinese zodiac challenge
Tennis NewsSunday, 29 September 2024 at 07:36
Today in our Daily Dose of Social Media, we review the top activities and entertainment from ATP and WTA players. An incredible promotional video left the ‘Six Kings Slam’ with a sci-fi short movie featuring Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic, Carlos Alcaraz, Jannik Sinner, Daniil Medvedev, and Holger Rune.
As the first rounds unfold at the China Open, Aryna Sabalenka secured the shot of the day in her debut, while Zheng Qinwen received an amazing welcome in her first match in her home country as an Olympic champion.
Tennis titans shine in "Six Kings Slam" promo
The upcoming "Six Kings Slam" dressed its stars as superheroes in a new promotional video for the exhibition tournament, making it one of the best tennis event promotions ever seen. In February this year, the tournament’s stars were announced for the event in Riyadh, which will take place from October 16 to 19.
The draw is star-studded, featuring the return of Rafael Nadal after withdrawing from the Laver Cup, alongside Novak Djokovic, Jannik Sinner, Carlos Alcaraz, Daniil Medvedev, and Holger Rune. Just a few weeks before the event kicks off, a promotional video was released, presenting the players as if in a sci-fi movie.
Cyborg Alcaraz, Sandman Nadal, and Viking Rune were part of the incredible production showcased in the 5-minute short film, which received high praise on social media. The tournament format will start with quarterfinals, featuring Sinner vs. Medvedev and Alcaraz vs. Rune, while tennis legends Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal await in the second round. The third and fourth place match will be played on day 3, followed by the final.
Danish player Rune called it the "Best promotion video for an exhibition event that I have ever seen" and later added, "We were participating in the shooting the week before the Monte Carlo tournament. The Final Cut here is amazing to watch." Meanwhile, Medvedev also shared the video: "How incredible is this!!! Can’t wait to play this event. See you in October. #SixKingsSlam #RiyadhSeason."
Best promotion video for an exhibition event that I have ever seen 🎥
Djokovic @DjokerNole, Nadal @RafaelNadal, Alcaraz @Carlosalcaraz, Sinner @janniksin, Medvedev @daniilMedwed, and Rune @holgerrune2003 6 Kings 👑 One Throne 🎾 Who will emerge victorious in the ultimate battle at this Riyadh Season? 🔥🇸🇦 The Venue 📍 October 16 - 17 - 19 🗓️…
Aryna Sabalenka dazzles with 'Shot of the Day
Aryna Sabalenka is almost undoubtedly the most in-form player on the WTA Tour, currently riding a 13-match winning streak after titles at the Cincinnati Open and the US Open. The Belarusian made her debut at the WTA 1000 China Open against Thai qualifier Manancha Sawangkaew (No. 187) with a 6-4, 6-1 victory.
Her title win at Flushing Meadows put Sabalenka in contention for the world No. 1 spot, challenging Iga Swiatek, who had seemed out of reach just a few weeks ago due to a large point difference. Sabalenka is the favourite in Beijing, and if she wins the title, she will close the gap to less than 300 points behind Swiatek.
If anyone had doubts about Sabalenka's impressive form, her Asian Swing debut left no room for them, as she delivered the shot of the day, proving her game is more than just power. The world No. 2 used powerful shots across the court, but Sawangkaew managed to return them all. Sabalenka then switched it up with an incredible dropshot, leaving her opponent stunned.
Look at the spin🌀 @SabalenkaA stays one step ahead for the Shot of the Day 🐯 #2024ChinaOpen
Zhang Shuai’s emotional in Beijing: "Dreams forever young"
The return to China at this point in the year has marked a resurgence for 35-year-old Zhang Shuai. One of the most prominent tennis players in Chinese history, Zhang had endured a historic losing streak of 24 consecutive defeats over more than 600 days without a victory. She had also dropped down to world No. 776 just a few weeks ago. Zhang entered the top 30 for the first time in 2014 and in 2023 reached her career-high ranking of world No. 22 earlier this year.
Zhang received a wild card in Beijing and made her debut with a hard-fought win over McCartney Kessler, 7-6, 7-6. But she didn’t stop there. On Friday, she faced the sixth seed, Emma Navarro, and secured an impressive victory, 6-4, 6-2—her first win over a top-10 player since 2022.
Despite a calm reaction on the court, Zhang expressed heartfelt gratitude to her fans on social media after enduring two difficult seasons. She now advances to the third round, where she will face Greet Minnen. "🫶❤️👊 Thanks, you have been waiting for a while … dreaming no matter how old you are, the dreams are forever young," Zhang posted on her social media.
🫶❤️👊 Thanks , you have been waiting for while ….. dreaming no matter how old you are , the dreams forever young
Flipping over a new chapter 📖 @zhangshuai121 shocks the No.6 seed Navarro in Beijing! #ChinaOpen
Zheng Qinwen receives hero's welcome in Beijing
Zheng Qinwen became a heroine for China at just 21 years old after winning the gold medal in women’s singles—an unprecedented achievement for the Asian country. "Queenwen" received an incredible reception from the crowd in her victory over Kamila Rakhimova, 6-1, 6-1.
Chinese tennis fans, known for their affection toward all players, were more enthusiastic than ever to welcome Zheng in her first tournament in China after a season where she was runner-up at the Australian Open and later claimed a historic gold medal, including a semifinal victory over the nearly unbeatable Iga Swiatek on clay. The main stadium in Beijing was packed as Zheng made her deafening entrance onto the court.
Listen to that NOISE 🔊 Zheng Qinwen steps onto court in Beijing for the first time since becoming Olympic gold medalist! #ChinaOpen
What a crowd!! 🤩 "The atmosphere was insane," said Qinwen Zheng in her post match press conference. "I never thought it will be so full in the center court. I enjoy it a lot to play back in the #ChinaOpen this year." #2024ChinaOpen #AllForPassion
Paris Olympics gold medalist Qinwen Zheng earns her first career win in the #ChinaOpen and advances into the 3rd round with a 6-1, 6-1 victory over lucky loser Kamilla Rakhimova in front of a packed hometown crowd. #2024ChinaOpen #AllForPassion
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Billie Jean King reacts to Leylah Fernandez performance
Billie Jean King shared a video reacting to a point by Leylah Fernandez during Canada’s match against Ysaline Bonaventure in the Billie Jean King Cup. Formerly known as the Fed Cup, this tournament is the most important international competition and the women’s equivalent of the men’s Davis Cup. Canada are the reigning champions, having won the title for the first time in 60 editions, led by Leylah Fernandez.
“An unbelievable player, she can move so well, she never gives up, fights like crazy,” King said as she watched the video. “Look at how well Leylah moves, and she’s such a great player, especially when she plays for Canada, her country, as she gets so excited. I can’t say enough about Taylor, she’s one of the all-time greats, a human being both on and off the court.”
Zodiac showdown: WTA Stars take on the chinese horoscope
The WTA stars attempted to guess their colleagues' zodiac signs based on the Chinese horoscope. Unlike the usual Western horoscope (which divides the year into 12 months and assigns an animal according to the birth date), the Chinese zodiac animal is defined by the year of birth in 12-year cycles.
At the beginning of the video, local star Zheng Qinwen explains, “This year is the dragon year; I think a lot of people want to be a dragon instead of a snake or rabbit.” The video features Aryna Sabalenka, Naomi Osaka, Coco Gauff, Barbora Krejcikova, among others.
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