In the social world it is all about likes and follows – but just how much does it mean to the players?
For a lot of them, it is the best way to interact with loyal fans and thank them for their support. That is exactly what Juan Monaco is doing to celebrate reaching one million Twitter followers:
We hit 1 million on Twitter! Thank you for your support!
Im giving away my racquet ????
To participate: RT + #Pico1M pic.twitter.com/bDsSh9S2Sj— Juan Monaco (@picomonaco) July 13, 2016
There is still room for traditional celebrations in tennis too – like kissing the court if you’re Marcos Baghdatis:
Shot of the day so far? Baghdatis showing some extra love to the court following his maiden win at #ATPNewport! pic.twitter.com/sXCdFtPpSr
— Tennis Hall of Fame (@TennisHalloFame) July 13, 2016
And of-court celebrations as well – Ana Ivanovic’s wedding extravaganza in Venice has continued into a second day, with a dress change of course:
Time To Go!!! pic.twitter.com/QSY1AV3RzH
— Ana Ivanovic (@AnaIvanovic) July 13, 2016
British Davis Cup player Kyle Edmund was feeling far from glamorous in Serbia after sweating through a 45 degrees Celsius practice session:
Above average temperatures here in Serbia. Getting ready for Davis cup with the GB team! ????#Daviscup #teamgb???????????????????? pic.twitter.com/5Aw1dfTGTt
— Kyle Edmund (@kyle8edmund) July 13, 2016
Garbine Muguruza is looking much more relaxed. The world No.3 is about to hit the road ready for her next tournaments:
#AirportStyle Los Angeles…here I come!! Camino de LA!!
Next stops: @CoupeRogers + Rio + @CincyTennis + @usopen 🙂 pic.twitter.com/g0nFBEWnAP— Garbiñe Muguruza (@GarbiMuguruza) July 13, 2016
Caroline Wozniacki is enjoying a mid-season break, which involves hanging out with a friend’s dog:
Unfortunately not mine!?????? pic.twitter.com/3fYHize44g
— Caroline Wozniacki (@CaroWozniacki) July 13, 2016
Meanwhile Wimbledon champion Serena Williams has been soaking up some sun:
Wimbledon semifinalist Elena Vesnina enjoyed the #summervibes too:
Coffee break??????? ??????? ???,????? ???? ?? ??????????!????#SummerVibes #??????????? pic.twitter.com/YsXfsY0kBi
— Elena Vesnina (@EVesnina001) July 13, 2016
And all Caroline Garcia wants is some sunshine – she’s been waiting two days in rainy Gstaad to play her first round match:
Match cancelled again for today ! Let's try this tomorrow at 10am ! I want this weather back !!!?????????????????? #WTAGstaad pic.twitter.com/yAYRffjSBN
— Caroline Garcia (@CaroGarcia) July 13, 2016
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