Today’s social round-up has a musical theme…
“And I’m on tonight you know my hips don’t lie, and I’m starting to feel it’s right…”
Turns out pop superstar Shakira’s hips aren’t just made for dancing, she can hit a mean volley too:
Working on my volley!! pic.twitter.com/3FaD9OvHjz
— Shakira (@shakira) October 5, 2016
American player Varvara Lepchenko was very impressed with her form:
Shakira
Is definitely my favorite singer now!!!The way she exposed herself on these volleys are the best!!!— Varvara Lepchenko (@Varunchik1) October 6, 2016
Ice-cream was the best part of Petra Kvitova’s day:
This was the highlight of my day today! What about you guys?! ???????? pic.twitter.com/wTQJyk5waF
— Petra Kvitova (@Petra_Kvitova) October 6, 2016
Today is #worldsmileday – and China’s Zhang Shuai is doing just that after upsetting Simona Halep in Beijing:
Via translation, Zhang Shuai after the match speaking to Chinese reporters. "I don't think this is a world where pity will go to the loser." pic.twitter.com/ROZYDvMxZm
— WTA Insider (@WTA_insider) October 6, 2016
Zhang’s feelgood career revival story hasn’t gone unnoticed by peers such as Caroline Garcia:
This girl is an inspiration… You are a champion Zhang Shuai ! Keep it going !!! ????????????????#girlpower https://t.co/keNIunLq87
— Caroline Garcia (@CaroGarcia) October 6, 2016
Elina Svitolina is also smiling after stunning world No.1 Angelique Kerber… actually she’s feeling all the ’emojis’:
#Emoji Time
.@ElinaSvitolina ????????????????#ChinaOpen #Day6 #BigWin pic.twitter.com/DRU6nLfJxe— China Open (@ChinaOpen) October 6, 2016
For many players the Asian swing is over…
Sabine Lisicki conquered more than just the Great Wall of China:
Thank you so much for your support in China- it means the world to me! Time to go home now ?? #Top100 #Nevergiveup #stepbystep #TheGreatWall pic.twitter.com/oOosPDwaJs
— Sabine Lisicki (@sabinelisicki) October 6, 2016
Barbora Strycova landed back in Prague to more rain:
Belinda Bencic is already home, where she’s exploring the Swiss mountains:
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— Belinda Bencic (@BelindaBencic) October 6, 2016
Genie Bouchard is Europe bound too:
See you soon Linz, Austria ?????????? pic.twitter.com/ltP3EUPSBK
— Genie Bouchard (@geniebouchard) October 6, 2016
On the men’s tour, the next stop is Shanghai. Tomas Berdych and Jo-Wilfried Tsonga have just arrived:
Still more arrivals for the @SHRolexMasters … welcome to @tsonga7 and @tomasberdych who flew in with his lovely wife @EsterSatorova pic.twitter.com/DOznb23hyu
— SH Rolex Masters (@SHRolexMasters) October 6, 2016
Doubles specialist John Peers is there too – and found a tasty treat upon arrival:
Thanks for the warm welcome @SHRolexMasters ???????? @HiltonWorldwide pic.twitter.com/xEcq4iYXfY
— John Peers (@johnwpeers) October 6, 2016
Nick Kyrgios is still in action in Tokyo, advancing to the quarterfinals after Radek Stepanek withdrew with injury:
Tough one on Radek today, no secret how close we are. Wish him a full and speedy recovery. On to the next one @rakutenopen #Quarters
— Nicholas Kyrgios (@NickKyrgios) October 6, 2016
An injured Ana Ivanovic is currently off the tour – but had good news to share with her fans:
So happy to say that my injuries are slowly going away and my body is feeling healthier!!! ??????????????????????
— Ana Ivanovic (@AnaIvanovic) October 6, 2016
Tour life is a thing of the past for Kim Clijsters. These days she is hanging out with her mini-me daughter and attending Justin Bieber concerts:
Mama/daughter time in Antwerp yesterday. #fun #??#jada #JustinBieber pic.twitter.com/wEOCgHqfxw
— Kim Clijsters (@Clijsterskim) October 6, 2016
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