Elina Svitolina reporting for flag bearer duty for Ukraine. 🇺🇦💙
Daily Dose of Social Media: Gauff shines as flag-bearer; red carpet glamour with Serena, Djokovic, and Osaka
Tennis NewsSaturday, 27 July 2024 at 12:35
Today in our Daily Dose of Social Media, we summarise the latest posts from top WTA and ATP Tour players, filled with entertainment as they prepare for their return to Roland Garros. The Opening Ceremony of the Olympic Games has been the main event for the top players, with Coco Gauff taking centre stage as the flag-bearer for the USA, along with three other tennis players representing their respective countries.
Additionally, images from the red carpet event on Thursday night featured Serena Williams as co-host, with Naomi Osaka and Novak Djokovic standing out among the guests. Meanwhile, Rafael Nadal and Carlos Alcaraz shared photos from their final training sessions before their debut.Williams, Osaka y Djokovic dazzle on the red carpet
Williams, Osaka y Djokovic dazzle on the red carpet
On the night before the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games, various sports icons, along with stars from music, film, fashion, and more, gathered to walk the red carpet at the Fondation Louis Vuitton.
Serena Williams was one of the highlights of the night as a co-host, alongside Charlize Theron, Rosalia, and Omar Sy. Novak Djokovic and Naomi Osaka were among the guests who attended the event. Other notable attendees included LeBron James, Zendaya, Rosalía, Emma Chamberlain, and Natalia Vodianova.
Djokovic also met Zendaya, the star of the recent tennis movie "Challengers." The movie star later commented, "I was starstruck. He is super nice, a legend. I watched a lot of tennis to prepare for my role in Challengers. I watched him and tried to imitate him (laughs). I like his never-give-up attitude, it's inspiring. I’m his fan."
Gauff leads top tennis players as flag-bearers
The opening ceremony of the Olympic Games featured several tennis stars as flag-bearers. Four players led their countries' delegations, including Coco Gauff (USA), Elina Svitolina (Ukraine), Nicolas Jarry (Chile), and Danka Kovinic (Montenegro). Tanto Gauff como Jarry debutarán en sus primeros Olympic Games.
In Svitolina's case, she already knows what it means to win an Olympic medal after defeating Elena Rybakina in the third-place match at Tokyo 2021. On the other hand, Kovinic was in 2016 Rio, falling in the first round.. All will be competing from Saturday, July 27, on the clay courts of Roland Garros. Here you can find images of the flag-bearers during the parade along the River Seine in Paris.
We are ready 🇲🇪❤️ #TeamMNE Opening ceremony
Alcaraz and Nadal's last training session before debut
Rafa Nadal and Carlos Alcaraz had their final training session before making their debut in Olympic doubles. The Spanish partnership will be in action on Saturday afternoon at Philippe Chatrier. Both players also have their singles matches scheduled for tomorrow. Alcaraz decided not to participate in the opening ceremony, while Nadal was seen with his son at the beginning of the ceremony.
However, there was time for one last training session before the debut. Alcaraz will face Hady Habib (No. 275), while Nadal faces Marton Fucsovic (No. 83). In doubles, they will take on the 6th-seeded Argentine pair of Andres Molteni and Máximo Gonzalez. Here you can find the photos Nadal shared with Alcaraz at Roland Garros.
Baby Rafa Nadal wrapped in the Spanish flag watching the Olympics Opening Ceremony. Absolutely iconic. 🥹 🇪🇸❤️
Chris Evert amused by humorous post on Nadal’s training suspension
Chris Evert shared a post about the ‘reasons’ why Rafael Nadal suspended Thursday's training. The humorously shared post amused the 18-time Grand Slam champion, who shared it on X with laughing emojis.
"I've been with Carlos for 3 days and I can't take it anymore. We have toured the Village 7 times and this boy never gets tired! Today he wanted to go take pics with badminton players and I told him to go alone, that I give up," read the caption on “The New Gen” official account.
😂😂😂😂😂😂
Nadal canceled his training today due to exhaustion "I've been with Carlos for 3 days and I can't take it anymore. We have toured the Village 7 times and this boy never gets tired! Today he wanted to go take pics with badminton players and I told him to go alone, that I give up"
Alex De Minaur and Daria Saville dance at Olympic send-off
The opportunity to participate in the Olympic Games with their respective countries has led to interesting moments for players who are usually rivals on the Tour. One of those who has shown the most behind-the-scenes details of the Olympic Village is Australian Daria Saville.
The former world No. 45 shared on social media a video of the send-off that Team Australia held before heading to the opening ceremony. In the fun moment, athletes from various disciplines are seen dancing, including Alex De Minaur and Saville herself.
Linette and Frech overcomes schedule hurdles to reach Olympics
The tight schedule of the ATP and WTA nearly impacted two major contenders for their participation in the Olympic Games. Just a day ago, Polish players Magda Linette and Magdalena Frech reached the final of the WTA 250 Prague Open. However, this complicated their timely arrival at Paris 2024.
“Hey, what do you do when you have no friends with a private jet and the WTA postpones your final match, so you have no chance to fly to Paris for the Olympics before the air zone closes?” Linette had posted before the final.
Linette ultimately secured the title with a commanding 6-2, 6-1 victory against her compatriot. They quickly made their way to Paris, assuring Polish fans of their participation in the competition. Team Poland had recently suffered the unfortunate withdrawal of Hubert Hurkacz.
Jeśli anioły istnieją, to wszystkie na bank mają na imię Rafał. Dziękuję @RBrzoska - nasz life saver!
Dziękuję Wam za wsparcie, kibicom za MEGAdoping, trenerem za cierpliwość i sobie, że nigdy nie zwątpiłam💪 Nigdy w siebie nie wątpicie!
Medvedev’s amusing reaction to returning to Roland Garros
Former world No. 1 Daniil Medvedev has always expressed his dislike for playing on clay, especially at Roland Garros. The Russian player, participating in Paris 2024 as a neutral athlete, is once again obliged to return to the clay courts. He will debut against Australian Rinky Hijikata (No. 76).
The French Open is the Grand Slam where he has had the least success in his career, with a poor record of 10-8 (56%), significantly lower than his performance in other Slams, where he has a win rate of over 75%. Medvedev shared a humorous photo while training at Roland Garros, commenting on his return: “My thoughts on playing on the RG clay twice this year🤣🤣😉😉”
My thoughts on playing on the RG clay twice this year🤣🤣😉😉
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Ruud’s euphoria steals the show at the opening ceremony
World No. 8 Casper Ruud couldn’t hide his joy during the opening ceremony of Paris 2024. Ruud, 25, will be playing in his first Olympic Games and participated with Team Norway in the parade along the Seine River. A video captured by the official broadcast shows the player's euphoria, which he later shared on social media.
Ruud, the 6th seed in the draw, is seen as a strong contender for a medal for his country, considering he is one of the best clay court players in recent years. The Norwegian has already reached the final twice in Roland Garros.
Let’s gooo!!🇳🇴🇳🇴🥳🤙🙏 #Paris2024
Casper Ruud living his best life with Team Norway during the Olympics Opening Ceremony 😂 pic.x.com/qqrcF2Thd3
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