Breakthroughs, birthdays and braving the cold: the social round-up

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The clay court season is in full swing and there is plenty of feel-good breakthrough stories being shared on social media.

Czech Lucie Safarova is overjoyed to have scored her first singles win of the season:

While Brit Laura Robson has been waiting even longer – her last WTA level win was in 2013:

There were birthday celebrations for American John Isner and Australian Jarmila Wolfe:

Last year’s junior Wimbledon champion Reilly Opelka got his hands on Madison Keys’ phone, so naturally took selfies:

Ana Ivanovic was taking selfies too, before deciding to hit the gym:

In Prague, Monica Puig is feeling the cold:

But at least it is not snowing like in Munich – where players like John Peers, Sabine Lisicki and Tommy Haas are not impressed:

Ok munich, we get it but enough is enough 🙂 @bmw_open_by_fwu_ag #toocoldtoplay #watchingfromafar

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