Daily Dose of Social Media: Alcaraz-Raducanu photo goes viral, Swiatek's joyful victory moment

Today in our Daily Dose of Social Media, we review the most significant activities and Entertainment from ATP and WTA players. A recent photo of Emma Raducanu and Carlos Alcaraz in Málaga caught everyone's attention on social media, while Iga Swiatek delivered a memorable celebration after leading Poland to the Billie Jean King Cup semifinals, their best result so far.

Meanwhile, Rafael Nadal remains the main attraction ahead of the Davis Cup’s start and received a heartfelt tribute from his peers, as well as a special award from the organisers for his commitment to the tournament throughout his career.

The Moment That Stole the Show: Alcaraz and Raducanu in Málaga

Carlos Alcaraz and Emma Raducanu have often expressed mutual respect for each other as tennis players. The British player was spotted as a spectator at the Wimbledon final where Alcaraz defeated Novak Djokovic to claim his 4th Grand Slam title, sparking rumours about them being romantically involved. Recently, the Spaniard even offered to team up for a potential mixed doubles match in the future, reigniting speculation. However, all these appear to be mere rumours.

Amidst the Billie Jean King Cup and just days before the Davis Cup Finals, both tournaments are taking place at the Martin Carpena Arena in Málaga, where ATP and WTA players have been found together at the same venue. A series of images shared on the official Instagram of the LTA show several British players relaxing on the tennis courts, including Emma Raducanu. However, the image that caught the most attention was one showing Alcaraz behind the British player, smiling as he watched her throw an American football.

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Nadal receives heartfelt tributes from ATP Players

The ATP stars participated in a new video paying tribute to Rafael Nadal by describing him in three words, as the 22-time Grand Slam champion prepares for his final event at the Davis Cup Finals. Nadal will step onto the court on November 19 against the Netherlands, which could be his last match as a professional if Spain fails to advance to the next round. Without a doubt, Rafa has captured everyone’s attention in Málaga, where he will say his goodbyes to the Spanish crowd.

Tributes to the legendary tennis player continue, and a new ATP video shows how several players chose three words to describe Nadal. “Fighter,” “Passionate,” “Fierce,” and “Legend” were some of the most repeated words from historic players such as Stan Wawrinka, Dominic Thiem, Andy Murray, Daniil Medvedev, as well as young stars like Ben Shelton, Sebastian Korda, and Holger Rune, among many others.

Tonight, Nadal also received the special ‘Davis Cup Commitment Award.’ The 38-year-old player holds an incredible 29-1 record in singles over 23 ties and remains unbeaten in the tournament for the last 20 years.

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Serena Williams shares heartwarming family photo for 7th Anniversary

Serena Williams shared a heartwarming family photo with her husband, Alexis Ohanian, and their daughters Olympia and Adira, all wearing striking costumes. The former world No. 1 sent a special message to her husband on their 7th anniversary, while enjoying her family life following her retirement in 2022. The 43-year-old American posted photos of her family dressed up, with Ohanian and Olympia dressed as Roman gladiators, while Serena and 15-month-old Adira wore colorful outfits.

“7 years has gone so fast… Happy anniversary @alexisohanian thank you for being the best dad to our girls @olympiaohanian and @adiraohanian,” the 23-time Grand Slam champion posted. “Thanks for also making average November day a costume party and making it special. ❤️❣️”

Sinner struggles with champagne cork after ATP Finals victory

World No. 1 Jannik Sinner seems to do everything with ease on the court and delivered an almost flawless final against Taylor Fritz. However, after winning the ATP Finals title, the Italian faced an unexpected challenge: opening a bottle of champagne. During the on-court celebrations, Sinner provided a funny moment as he struggled with the cork for several seconds.

Sinner ends his ATP season with an impressive record of 70 wins and just six losses, along with eight titles, including two Grand Slams and the ATP Finals. The 23-year-old now prepares for one last challenge in the Davis Cup starting on Monday, where he will lead Team Italy in their quest to defend the title won in 2023.

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Swiatek’s celebration with Kawa after stunning Billie Jean King Cup performance

Iga Swiatek stole the spotlight in the Billie Jean King Cup Finals quarterfinals, leading Poland to the semifinals. The 5-time Grand Slam champion was instrumental in her team’s victory against the 11-time champions Czech Republic. After Bouzkova defeated Magdalena Frech to give the Czechs an early lead, Swiatek secured a hard-fought win over Linda Noskova (7-6, 4-6, 7-5), pushing the tie to the doubles match.

In an unexpected turn, Swiatek and her teammate Katarzyna Kawa upset Bouzkova and doubles world No. 1 Katerina Siniakova. It marked a historic moment for the leader of Team Poland, as they reached the Billie Jean King Cup semifinals for the first time. Swiatek was visibly emotional after the victory and celebrated this special achievement with her friend Kawa.

“Grateful for you all”: Badosa’s message on her birthday

Paula Badosa celebrated her birthday and thanked fans for their support. The former world No. 2 turned 27 on November 15, the same day she faced Iga Swiatek in the Billie Jean King Cup. The Polish star secured the win 6-3, 6-7, 6-1, with Badosa later joking alongside the 5-time Grand Slam champion about how Swiatek had "ruined her birthday."

Despite the loss, it was still a day of celebration for the Spaniard, who spent her special day with her boyfriend, Stefanos Tsitsipas. Badosa also took the time to thank fans for their heartfelt messages: "Thank you all so much for the beautiful birthday wishes! I feel so happy and grateful to have such amazing people around me. I truly appreciate every moment of this life and every one of you who makes it so special. 🤍"