Daily Dose of Social Media: Nick Kyrgios mocks Sinner's Fashion Week appearance, Kerber joins Laver Cup

Saturday, 21 September 2024 at 00:22

n our Daily Dose of Social Media, we spotlight the most notable activities and moments from ATP and WTA players. Jannik Sinner stole the spotlight at Milan Fashion Week, while Nick Kyrgios took to social media once again to criticise the world No. 1.

As the Laver Cup kicks off, local hero Angelique Kerber participated in the night session coin toss and also mingled with Ana Ivanovic in the audience. Meanwhile, Maria Sharapova captured attention during her meeting with David Beckham in New York, and Holger Rune weighed in on the tennis GOAT debate.

Sharapova and Beckham join forces in New York

Former World No. 1 Maria Sharapova reunited with David Beckham at an event hosted by one of their shared sponsors, Stella Artois, in New York. Alongside the former footballer, Sharapova is an ambassador for the brand. The event was also attended by singer Ludacris, actor Matt Damon, and American YouTuber Sean Evans.

Both Sharapova and Beckham are prime examples of athletes who successfully transitioned into the world of fashion. This isn’t the first time the two have shared the spotlight, as the 5-time Grand Slam champion attended an event for Beckham’s wife, Victoria Beckham Womenswear, just a few months ago at Paris Fashion Week.

Jannik Sinner leads the way at Milan Fashion Week 2024

Jannik Sinner took centre stage at Milan Fashion Week 2024, following in the footsteps of fellow Italian Matteo Berrettini on the runway. The World No. 1 was front row at Gucci’s show on Friday, September 20.

Sinner, who has been sponsored by Gucci since 2022, wore a look styled by Sabato De Sarno. The 2-time Grand Slam champion sported slim trousers and a boxy jacket with patch pockets, paired with white Nike Air Force 1 trainers. At the event, Sinner posed with notable figures such as Anna Wintour, Kirsten Dunst, Sveva Alviti, and BTS’s Jin.

These are Sinner’s last days in Italy before heading to the China Open next week as the Asian swing kicks off. The Italian will first compete at the ATP 500 Beijing Open, followed by the Shanghai Masters, the penultimate Masters 1000 of the season.

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Nick Kyrgios reacts to Jannik Sinner’s Milan Fashion Week photos

Australian tennis player Nick Kyrgios reacted to photos of Jannik Sinner at Milan Fashion Week. Kyrgios was among the most vocal critics after news of Sinner’s positive doping test, which occurred in March at Indian Wells, became public in August, just days before the US Open.

The 2022 Wimbledon runner-up expressed his belief that Sinner was treated differently compared to other players who have faced suspensions, despite Sinner being later declared innocent. In the Italian’s case, there was no suspension, and the doping incident only became public in August, when his innocence was proven.

A Twitter user shared a post featuring Sinner at a Gucci fashion show, with the caption: “Let’s just pretend the failed drug tests never happened and it’s business as usual? 🤦🏽”

Kyrgios reacted to the post, mocking Sinner by sarcastically referring to him as a ‘victim’ along with a laughing emoji: “Yeah, of course – nothing happened bro 🤣 he’s the victim,” Kyrgios wrote.

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Angelique Kerber joins Laver Cup activities in Berlin

Angelique Kerber, former World No. 1 and 3-time Grand Slam champion, took part in the Laver Cup activities currently being held in Berlin, sharing some photos on social media. Kerber, who recently retired after a first-round loss to Yulia Putintseva at Wimbledon, has not completely stepped away from tennis.

The German tennis icon was actively involved in the start of the Laver Cup, receiving an ovation from the crowd at Central Court. She also had the honour of tossing the coin for the match between Grigor Dimitrov and Alejandro Tabilo during the night session. The 36-year-old former player was later photographed with Ana Ivanovic.

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Wozniacki enjoys MLS football in St. Louis

Caroline Wozniacki is spending time in St. Louis, Missouri, and attended an MLS football match with her husband, former NBA player David Lee. The Danish tennis star decided to skip the Asian Swing to share some family moments in the American city where her husband was born.

Since returning to the tour a year ago, the 34-year-old has missed several tournaments, frequently mentioning her efforts to balance family life with her tennis career. Earlier this season, Wozniacki also opted out of the Middle East Swing in February.

Her most recent appearance was at the US Open, where she reached the Round of 16 before being eliminated by 22nd seed Beatriz Haddad Maia. Wozniacki has participated in just 12 tournaments this season (with a 15-12 record), currently holding a World No. 72 ranking. Despite this, the former World No. 1 has shown she remains at a high level, with victories over players like Leylah Fernandez, Elina Svitolina, and Donna Vekic.

"Who is the GOAT?" – Holger Rune weighs in on the Big-3 debate

Holger Rune took part in a new ATP Tour interview on social media, alongside content creator Sharku, as he awaits his debut in the Asian-swing. The former world No. 5 chose Gael Monfils as the "nicest player": “It’s such a funny guy,” while the most underrated player, in the Dane’s opinion, is Daniil Medvedev: “I mean, he’s not underrated because he won a Grand Slam, but his game is so difficult to play,” Rune stated.

In another question, Rune had to choose the GOAT, and he named the Big 3: Federer, Nadal, and Djokovic. However, when the interviewer pressed further, Rune admitted that, in his opinion, Roger Federer is the greatest tennis player of all time.

"Who should’ve won more titles on the Tour?" Sharku asked later. "I think Andy Murray should’ve won more Grand Slam titles," commented the former Paris Masters champion.

Tsitsipas and Medvedev Channel Their Inner Spiderman

Stefanos Tsitsipas shared a fun photo on social media alongside Daniil Medvedev during the Laver Cup. The Greek and the Russian are teaming up for Team Europe for the second time, having previously competed together in the 2021 tournament, where they secured a comfortable 14-1 victory over Team World.

Tsitsipas made his debut in the morning session with a straightforward win against Thanasi Kokkinakis (6-1, 6-4), while Medvedev is set to debut on Saturday, with his opponent yet to be confirmed. In the afternoon, Medvedev and Tsitsipas posed for a photo, jokingly recreating a popular meme of two Spidermen pointing at each other: “How did we do, @DaniilMedved? 👉👈” captioned Tsitsipas.