yeah… not cool
did i hallucinate that picture of paula pulling her eyelids back with chopsticks or did her coach really post that
Daily Dose of Social Media: Paula Badosa's photo raises eyebrows amid 'racism' discussion, Rune clashes with his mother over court tactics
Tennis NewsMonday, 07 October 2024 at 23:30
Today in our Daily Dose of Social Media, we review the most significant activities and entertainment from ATP and WTA players. Paula Badosa faced criticism for a supposedly racist photo, while the Spanish player took to social media to apologise.
Holger Rune had an annoyed gesture towards his mother during the clash with Matteo Berrettini; Karolina Muchova reflected on her great week at the China Open with posts on Instagram and much more.
Paula Badosa in the eye of the storm: photo sparks criticism at Wuhan Open
Social media erupted against Paula
Badosa following a controversial photo during the Wuhan Open. The WTA star is
enjoying a great moment on the Tour, seemingly regaining her form after
reaching the semifinals of two consecutive WTA 1000 events: the Cincinnati Open
in August and the China Open last week.
In a photo shared on social media,
posted by her coach Pol Toledo, the world No. 15 is seen pulling the corners of
her eyes with chopsticks, which many interpreted as mocking the Chinese
community. "Oh no, please don't take it that way," Badosa later
apologized after the criticism erupted against her.
"I never thought it would be
interpreted like this. We weren't even imitating Asian people. I was just
playing around with my face and wrinkles. I love Asia. It’s one of my favourite
places, and I have plenty of Asian friends. They are the kindest."
Later, she posted an apology on X:
"My mistake. I take full responsibility. These mistakes will help me learn
for next time. Hope you understand... I love you all."
not badosa lying through her teeth… “I was playing around with my face and wrinkles” girl please be so for real for a second
yeah… not cool
Hey guys! Really sorry didn’t know this was offensive towards racism. My mistake. I take full responsibility. This mistakes will make me learn for next time. Hope you understand…. I love you all ❤️
Casper Ruud: ATP Stars reveal which animal fits him best
ATP stars had fun answering the
question of which animal best represents Casper Ruud, with some entertaining
responses. The 3-time Grand Slam finalist received answers from his colleagues
Borna Coric and Kei Nishikori, who selected animals they felt best suited Ruud.
The Norwegian is currently
experiencing a tough stretch, with four consecutive losses since the US Open.
After reaching the Round of 16 and losing to Taylor Fritz, Ruud faltered at the
Laver Cup against Francisco Cerundolo, followed by a first-round exit at the
Tokyo Open against Jordan Thompson, and this week, another early elimination at
the Shanghai Masters, this time to Aleksandar Vukic.
“I would say he is a lion, because
of his hair. I absolutely love his hair,” Borna Coric said about the animal
that best represents Ruud. “Last year, I was trying to grow my hair like his,
but unfortunately, I had to cut it. But yeah, I’ll say he’s a lion.”
“I would say a dog,” responded Kei
Nishikori. “Because he’s very friendly, easy to talk to, and always smiling.
He’s also kind,” the Japanese player added with a smile.
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Simona Halep's road to recovery continues
Simona Halep keeps her competitive
spirit alive after the long doping ban and is preparing for her next tournament
in the Asian Swing while working hard in the gym to get back in shape. Last
week, she received a wildcard for the WTA 125 in Hong Kong and secured her
first Tour win in 26 months by defeating Arina Rodionova in the first round.
However, she was eliminated in the second round by the 7th seed, Anna Blinkova.
The Romanian's performance in her
debut has excited her fans, who are hoping for a swift return of the former
world No. 1 to the top tier of world tennis. Her next challenge will again be
in Hong Kong, this time at a WTA 250 after receiving another wildcard. The
2-time Grand Slam champion made a significant jump in the rankings, from No.
1150 to No. 878, though she still needs a substantial points increase if she
wants to return to the top tournaments without requiring an invitation. Halep
shared a new video on social media of her training in the gym as she prepares
for her next appearance in Hong Kong in a few weeks.
Simona Halep back in the gym in Dubai, where she has a home, as she continues to work on her comeback. As far as understand we will next see her playing at the end of October at the 250 version of the Hong Kong tournament.
Rune's mom takes Centre Stage: Her gesture stirs reactions during tense Berrettini match
Holger Rune defeated Matteo
Berrettini 4-6, 6-4, 6-3 in a tightly contested match in the second round of
the Shanghai Masters. The Danish player faced significant difficulties against
a formidable opponent like Berrettini, who was as imposing as ever with his
serve. However, Rune managed to secure a couple of breaks at crucial moments,
advancing to the Round of 32.
During the third set, Rune led 4-3
and had a break point in his favour as he prepared to receive Berrettini’s
serve. At that moment, the stadium cameras captured the Danish player's mother,
Aneke Rune, gesturing to her son to receive Berrettini's serve on his forehand.
The world No. 14 leaned to his
right, but the Italian decided to serve wide to the backhand, leading to a
frustrated error from Rune, who couldn't get the ball over the net. The Danish
player made an obviously annoyed gesture towards his box where his mother was
seated, responding to the "advice" he had received.
*Rune's mom hints to cover forehand side* *Berrettini serves to Rune's backhand* Rune's reaction 🤣
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Muchova shares behind-the-scenes moments from her impressive China Open journey
Just few players can return from a
long absence and quickly regain their form, but Karolina Muchova managed to do
so swiftly. In a remarkable week at the China Open, the Czech reached the final
of the tournament, securing victories along the way against Aryna Sabalenka
(1st seed) and local star Zheng Qinwen (5th). This marks her second final (the
previous one being at the Palermo Open, where she lost to Zheng), and she has
amassed 18 wins in just 5 tournaments, propelling her to World No. 31.
After her impressive week in
Beijing, Muchova shared several photos and videos on social media, showcasing
moments from her journey at the Chinese tournament. The 28-year-old player is
seen both on the court and in training sessions, signing autographs, and giving
official media interviews.
Berrettini shares heartwarming moment with young fan
Matteo Berrettini experienced a
special moment before stepping onto the court to face Holger Rune at the
Shanghai Masters. The 2021 Wimbledon runner-up had a wonderful gesture as he
chatted with a girl who accompanied him down the hallway to enter Center Court.
Shanghai is one of the tournaments
where a child walks hand-in-hand with the players to the main courts, and this
time the Italian took a moment to introduce himself and ask the girl questions
in a sweet moment captured by the official broadcast cameras.
“Hello, how are you?” Berrettini
asked. “Nice to meet you, you’re seven, right? I’m a little bit older, I’m 28,”
said the former world No. 5 while showing his age with his fingers. You can
check out the sweet moment the player shared with the girl below.
A look into Berrettini's adorable conversation with the mascot at the #RolexShanghaiMasters 🥹
Making new friends 🥹 @MattBerrettini #RolexShanghaiMasters
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