Daily Dose of Social Media: Jabeur defends Muchova against gender stereotypes
Tennis NewsSaturday, 31 August 2024 at 07:54
Today in our Daily Dose of Social Media, we review the most significant activities and Entertainment from ATP and WTA players. Karolina Muchova’s stunning victory over Naomi Osaka captured the attention of fans and experts, while Ons Jabeur criticized the comparison of the Czech player to someone who ‘plays like a man.’
Muchova revealed inspiration from Roger Federer and Nick Kyrgios, and the Australian left a hilariously amusing response on social media. Additionally, Billie Jean King met with Jannik Sinner and Novak Djokovic, while ATP and WTA stars shared a fun game about who would be their emergency contact on the Tour.
Emergency contacts on Tour: Sinner, Alcaraz, and more reveal their picks
The stars
of the ATP and WTA participated in a fun and engaging video where they were
asked an interesting question: who would be their “emergency contact” within
the Tour? The responses varied and provided a glimpse into the camaraderie and
friendships among the players.
World No. 1
Jannik Sinner responded, “We’re good friends with Jack, so I will go with Jack
Draper.” His choice highlighted the strong bond he shares with Draper. On the
other hand, 4-time Grand Slam champion Carlos Alcaraz mentioned, “I’d probably
call Novak (Djokovic), he has a lot of contacts,” showing his trust in
Djokovic’s wide network and reliability.
Ben Shelton
added a humorous touch with his response: “I definitely wouldn’t have Emma
Navarro as my emergency contact, she never responds. Probably I would say Sebi
Korda,” pointing out Navarro’s unavailability and his preference for Korda.
The video
also featured several other top players, including Daniil Medvedev, Coco Gauff,
Holger Rune, Taylor Fritz, Tommy Paul, Victoria Azarenka, and Jessica Pegula,
who all contributed to the entertaining and insightful segment.
Ons Jabeur criticizes gender stereotyping after Muchova's US Open success
Karolina
Muchova was one of the standout performers on Thursday night at the US Open.
The Czech player defeated the 2-time champion Naomi Osaka in straight sets and
delivered an incredible performance that raises hopes for a deep run, possibly
even making her a title contender.
The former
French Open runner-up was praised by fans and experts alike, although Ons
Jabeur did not appreciate the comment that Muchova "plays like a
man."
“She plays
like a guy. She wants to play like a guy. The guys have bigger serves than the
women, they have better volleys for the most part, they move a little bit
better.” – Chrissie on Muchova. A user posted this on X, which received a
response from Jabeur, who reshared the post on her account.
“Muchova is
an amazingly talented player. She doesn’t have to be a guy to have a great
serve, volley, or movement. Can we please stop stereotyping based on gender?”
commented the 3-time Grand Slam runner-up.
Muchova’s impressive win: Kyrgios and Federer’s influence
After
Karolina Muchova’s sensational win against Naomi Osaka, none other than Nick
Kyrgios, who is participating as one of the commentators for ESPN's broadcasts,
conducted the on-court interview. “You hit some incredible volleys tonight. It
was insane. Then I found out your childhood hero is Roger Federer. Did you take
things from his game?” asked the former Wimbledon runner-up.
“Yeah, for
sure. I watched him. I watched you... all the guys doing these things and I
really like it. So I try to incorporate it into my game. I just enjoy playing
like this. It’s fun and that’s why I play. I’m glad I could pull off some nice
shots today,” Muchova responded.
Later,
Kyrgios shared the moment on social media and joked: “I think Federer is a
better role model than me!! But thanks @karomuchova7 😴🤩” The Australian also praised
Muchova’s performance against Osaka: “Extremely high level tonight… wow. Naomi
had chances and plenty of positives, but wow Muchova has some talent. Very
enjoyable to call courtside.”
Billie Jean King catches up with Sinner and Djokovic
As every year, American legend Billie Jean King is closely following the US Open, participating in various tournament-related activities and attending as a spectator. King recently shared photos embracing the two leading contenders for the men’s title in the main draw: Jannik Sinner and Novak Djokovic.
Both are already in the third round and have faced minimal difficulty in their first two matches. Sinner will face Christopher O'Connell this Saturday, while Djokovic will compete against the 28th seed and recent Canadian Open champion, Alexei Popyrin.
“All you need is hugs. Terrific to run into the World No. 1 and World No. 2 today,” King captioned the photos she shared on social media.
Cristhián AvilaTennis Journalist
Cristhián Ávila is a tennis journalist based in Santiago, Chile, and has been part of the TennisUpToDate team since early 2023. He covers the ATP and WTA Tours as well as all four Grand Slams, producing breaking news, match reports, analysis, and regular liveblogs from major tournaments.
His reporting combines statistical analysis with clear explanation, helping readers understand tactical developments, player form, and broader storylines across the tour. Working fluently in both Spanish and English, Cristhián collaborates with an international editorial team and contributes to comprehensive global coverage. As part of his work, he has conducted interviews and media interactions with leading figures in the sport, including Caroline Wozniacki and John McEnroe.
In his journalism, Cristhián places strong emphasis on careful sourcing, editorial accuracy, and updating articles promptly when new, verified information becomes available. His coverage is grounded in research, context, and direct engagement with professional tennis.
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