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Daily Dose of Social Media: Gauff in tears as Venus Williams spotted with new boyfriend
Tennis NewsTuesday, 30 July 2024 at 23:00
Today in
our Daily Dose of Social Media, we recap the latest activities and Entertainment
of WTA and ATP Tour players on social media. The Williams sisters stole
the spotlight on social media today. Venus was spotted with a potential new
boyfriend, while Serena was seen supporting Simone Biles at Paris 2024.
On the other hand, Rafael Nadal shared a heartwarming moment
with his son before his doubles victory with Carlos Alcaraz, and young star
Shang Juncheng delivered one of the points of the week with an incredible
tweener lob.
Serena Williams Cheers for Simone Biles at Paris 2024
One of the
most buzzworthy names at Paris 2024 is the historic gymnast Simone Biles, who
has drawn a massive crowd of fans eager to see her perform live. The winner of
37 medals between the Olympic Games and World Championships, Biles is the most
decorated gymnast of all time.
Today,
Biles led Team USA to win a new gold medal in the All-Around team event, and
she was supported by a star-studded audience in Paris, including the legendary
Serena Williams, who attended with her husband Alexis Ohanian and their
daughters. She wasn’t the only celebrity in the crowd; Michael Phelps, Spike
Lee, Natalie Portman, Nicole Kidman, and others were also spotted.
Gauff Breaks Down in Tears
World No. 2
Coco Gauff broke down in tears after an umpire's call at the Olympic Games. The
American was eliminated from the singles draw by Croatian Donna Vekic, 6-7(7),
2-6, ending her quest for a medal. The match was marked by a controversial call
that triggered Gauff's frustration on the court.
The score
was 4-2 in favor of Vekic in the second set when the umpire shouted ‘out’ after
seeing one of Vekic's shots land outside the baseline, stopping the point.
However, the replay showed that the ball was on the line. Upon hearing the
umpire's shout, Gauff returned the shot out.
The umpire
awarded the point to Vekic, sparking a dispute with Gauff, who mentioned that
this always happens to her on Court Philippe Chatrier: “It always happens to me
on this court. I have to advocate for myself every time," the 2023 US Open
champion said. "What annoys me is that the umpire admits that he was wrong
but still doesn’t replay the point.”
Coco Gauff was left in tears after getting into an argument with the chair umpire over a ruling during her loss to Donna Vekic of Croatia “It always happens to me on this court. I have to advocate for myself every time."
Venus Williams Spotted with New Boyfriend
7-time
Grand Slam champion Venus Williams was seen vacationing with her rumored new
boyfriend, Italian actor Andre Preti. According to photos leaked on social
media, many are speculating about the new relationship of the former world No.
1.
Venus, 44,
has not yet considered retirement, although she has only played a handful of
tournaments each year in recent seasons. Her only appearances this year were at
Indian Wells and the Miami Open, back in March, where she lost in the first
round of both. Her last win was back at the 2023 Cincinnati Open against world
No. 17 Veronika Kudermetova.
Williams is
usually reserved, though rumors about her life have increased with the photos
of her and Preti in Nerano, Italy. The two were on a yacht, along with other
passengers, but the 36-year-old actor was seen being affectionate. Here you can
find the images of Williams' vacation in Italy.
Venus Williams spotted with new Italian boyfriend: The legendary American tennis player is enjoying her vacation on the Amalfi Coast with actor, director and writer Andrea Preti dlvr.it/TBGh3z #lifestyle #VenusWilliams
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Nadal and Son Share Sweet Moment Before Doubles Victory
Rafael
Nadal seems to have put behind him the defeat on Monday in the second round of
the Olympic Games singles draw. The painful elimination at the hands of his
great rival Novak Djokovic left Spain with only one representative remaining to
win a medal in singles, world No. 3 Carlos Alcaraz.
However,
both are still in the doubles competition, and on Tuesday, they took the court
for the second time as partners against the Dutch duo of Tallon Griekspoor and
Wesley Koolhof. The match was decided in the third-set tiebreak in favor of the
Spaniards, 6-4, 6-7(2), 10-2.
Shortly
before the match, the 22-time Grand Slam champion shared touching images with
his son Rafael. In the mixed zone, Nadal was seen holding his son in his arms
and having fun with him on television broadcasts, while Carlos Alcaraz, with
his arms crossed, was seen chatting in the background of the video.
Baby Rafa giving Rafa Nadal a big hug ahead of his doubles match with Carlos Alcaraz. Dad’s biggest supporter. 🥹 x.com/tnnsclips/stat…
Shang Juncheng Delivers Point of the Week at Mubadala DC Open
Shang
Juncheng delivered the point of the week at the Mubadala DC Open. The talented
19-year-old Chinese player has seen remarkable progress over the past year on
the tour and is now at his career-high ranking of world No. 73. 'Jerry' is the
second youngest player in the top 200, only behind Jakub Mensik (No. 64).
The
teenager made a notable debut at the ATP 500 Washington with a standout victory
over Elias Ymer, showcasing an incredible tweener lob that landed perfectly at
the edge of the court. The amazing shot even surprised Shang, who celebrated
with a smile at what might be the point of the week.
Unseen Photo of Serena and Venus from 26 Years Ago
From their
earliest appearances on the Tour, the Williams sisters have been names that
captured the public's and tennis world's attention. Over the years, both have
become some of the most important legends in tennis, amassing a total of 30
Grand Slam titles in singles.
Back in
1998, Serena was taking her first steps on the Tour. Venus, at just 18 years
old, was winning her first professional titles, including the Miami Open and
the Grand Slam Cup. On the other hand, Serena was already making headlines with
her first victories in Grand Slam tournaments.
Today, the
elder Williams shared a photo on social media, dated around that time, where
both sport their signature white braids from the beginning of their careers.
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ATP and WTA Players Reimagined as Olympic Athletes in Hilarious Post
A fun post
from Tennis Channel shows ATP and WTA players as Olympic athletes in various
disciplines. In a series of edited photos, several Tour stars are depicted
competing in different Olympic sports.
With the
Paris 2024 backdrop set at Roland Garros, current champions Carlos Alcaraz and
Iga Swiatek were featured prominently. The Spanish player appears as a
sprinter, while the Polish player is shown as an archer.
The post
generated reactions from fans who were amused by the images and shared their
own thoughts on which other stars might excel in different sports. The images
also include players like Jasmine Paolini, Jelena Ostapenko, Maria Sakkari, and
Taylor Fritz.
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