"Tennis is a physical sport....we are not throwing darts!" 😠 Stefanos Tsitsipas had a 𝒉𝒆𝒂𝒕𝒆𝒅 exchange of words with the umpire after receiving a time violation in his match against Daniil Medvedev in Shanghai. ⏱️ #RolexShanghaiMasters
Daily Dose of Social Media: Sabalenka jokes about dominance over Zheng as Tsitsipas and Medvedev stir up drama
Tennis NewsThursday, 10 October 2024 at 17:41
Today in our Daily Dose of Social Media, we review the most significant activities and entertainment from ATP and WTA players. Daniil Medvedev and Stefanos Tsitsipas once again had a heated match where the Greek argued strongly with the umpire.
In WTA Wuhan, Aryna Sabalenka joked about her superiority in the head-to-head against Zheng Qinwen, while social media shared heartfelt images of sisters Erika and Mirra Andreeva in their first encounter at the WTA Tour level.
Medvedev downs Tsitsipas in Shanghai thriller, heated argument with umpire steals spotlight.
Daniil Medvedev and Stefanos Tsitsipas starred in one of the duels of the day at the Shanghai Masters. The Russian claimed victory 7-6(3), 6-3 in a match that always leaves some controversial moments. The Greek had a heated argument with the umpire after receiving a time violation in the second set.
“I’m the best about this on tour, the most consistent player about this on tour.” “Just listen. It might help if you listen. The clock starts automatically. I have no control over that,” the former world No. 3 said. “Why are you guys against me so much? The last few months have been terrible. I don’t understand what’s gotten into you.” The umpire responded, “That’s not a correct statement. I’m not against you or anybody.”
“I haven’t seen any of my opponents get a time violation besides myself,” Tsitsipas continued, to which the umpire replied: “Well, maybe if you watch more matches. We give lots of time violations.”
During the match, there was also a moment when Tsitsipas hit a ball directly at Medvedev after the former world No. 1 approached the net in the middle of a rally.
The Tsitsipas/Murphy drama from earlier today:
Gauff urges fans to aid Florida amid Hurricane Milton
Coco Gauff called on her fans to offer help amidst the crisis in Florida caused by Hurricane Milton. The 2023 US Open champion is keeping a close eye on what’s happening in her country while competing in the WTA 1000 Wuhan Open. The American made a winning debut against Viktoria Tomova (6-1, 6-2) and is now preparing for the round of 16 match against 13th seed Marta Kostyuk.
The catastrophic storm was classified as a Category 5 threat on the Florida coast, leading to evacuations affecting nearly 15 million people. The news of the climate crisis has spread worldwide, and the world No. 6 joined the cause by asking fans who can to make donations for those affected. "Hey everyone, here are some shelters for those who need to seek shelter during Hurricane Milton. Please stay safe everyone❤️ #HurricaneMilton #Florida"
hey everyone here are some shelters for those who need to seek shelter during hurricane milton. Please stay safe everyone❤️ #HurricaneMilton #Florida
'Tennis meets golf': Tsitsipas teams up with Hannah Green
Stefanos Tsitsipas took part in a promotional ATP video during the Shanghai Masters, where he met with Australian professional golfer Hannah Green. This week, the Buick LPGA Shanghai is taking place, featuring the world’s top female golfers.
Green shared some valuable moments with Tsitsipas, teaching him the techniques needed to play golf: "The first hole will determine whether you destroy the field or get off to a rough start," the former world No. 3 said. "Welcoming Hannah before her tournament here in Shanghai is something exciting, you know, having a pro like her, showing us how it’s done."
Childhood memories resurface: Emotional embrace between Andreeva sisters
Mirra and Erika Andreeva faced each other in an unusual match between the sisters. The elder sister, 20-year-old Erika, defeated Mirra 6-3, 6-1, pulling off a surprise to reach the round of 16 for the first time in a WTA 1000 event. "It was tough for both of us. First experience, and both of us were happy it happened at a big tournament. But I'm not sure we enjoyed it," Erika commented after the match.
"We played each other a lot during childhood," Erika said. "I know where she will most likely go, and she knows where I will too. Sometimes during the rally, I thought, 'Normally I go there, but I know that she knows that I go there,' so I changed my decision. I'm not sure that was the best choice sometimes."
On social media, childhood photos of the sisters and the emotional hug they shared at the end of the match on Court 1 at the Wuhan Open went viral. The Andreeva sisters are the youngest to face each other on the WTA Tour since Ursula and Agnieszka Radwanska back at the 2009 Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships.
A pretty cool sibling feat in Wuhan: Erika Andreeva (20) and Mirra Andreeva (17) become the youngest pair of sisters to face off in a WTA tour-level match since Agnieszka Radwanska (19) and Urszula Radwanska (18) at 2009 Dubai! 👯♀️
20yo Erika Andreeva (#70 WTA) defeats her 17yo sister Mirra Andreeva (#19) 6-3, 6-1 to reach the last 16 in Wuhan. A special moment.
Mirra Andreeva vs Erika Andreeva 😍 These two have come a long way! Now they're about to face each other for the first time at the highest level. #WuhanOpen #wtawuhan
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Sabalenka laughs off 'mountain to climb' comparison in Zheng rivalry
Aryna Sabalenka joked about her victories over Zheng Qinwen in an interview at the Wuhan Open. The 3-time Grand Slam champion leads their head-to-head 3-0, with all three matches taking place in crucial stages of Grand Slam tournaments. Back at the 2023 US Open, Zheng surprised many by reaching the quarterfinals, but she was easily defeated by the Belarusian, 6-1, 6-4.
By 2024, the Chinese player had fully established herself at the top level of the Tour, breaking into the top 10 for the first time in her career. Earlier this year, Zheng and Sabalenka faced off in the Australian Open final, but once again, Sabalenka was superior, winning 6-3, 6-2. Just two months ago, they met again in the US Open quarterfinals, with Sabalenka securing her third consecutive win, which eventually led to her third Grand Slam title.
In an interview from China, Sabalenka was asked about her dominance on the court over the local hero. The interviewer asked, "A lot of fans, especially in China, describe you as the mountain that Zheng is yet to overcome, so what’s your take on that opinion?"
"It's nice to hear that!" Sabalenka told Xinhua News Agency. "And it just means that I’m on the right way, and I will continue working."
Aryna Sabalenka on Chinese fans calling her ‘the mountain’ that Qinwen Zheng is yet to overcome: “I will continue working to make sure she cannot overcome this mountain.” 😂 (via @XHNews)
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