So it hasn’t exactly been quiet on social media in the past 24 hours…
Roger Federer announced he was skipping the French Open:
Unfortunately, I won't be playing @rolandgarros this year. I'll miss my fans in France, but appreciate your support https://t.co/vRcb4SvQga
— Roger Federer (@rogerfederer) May 15, 2017
And everyone had an opinion on the topic, including Boris Becker and Robin Soderling:
Absolutely the right decision from @rogerfederer not playing @rolandgarros ! He will be in my eyes getting ready for the grass…@Wimbledon
— Boris Becker (@TheBorisBecker) May 16, 2017
As I predicted, Roger will not play in Paris. A very clever move to me. Roger knows his body. Best chances to win GS in Wimby and US Open
— Robin Söderling (@RSoderling) May 15, 2017
Bruno Soares tried to lift the mood:
Guys, I know Roger pulled out of RG but don't worry. I'm gonna be there. Thanks for the support.
— Bruno Soares (@BrunoSoares82) May 15, 2017
Former world No.10 Juan Monaco had an even bigger announcement to make – he is retiring:
Dear friends and fans, I have an announcement for you pic.twitter.com/ZIfi8AY45z
— Juan Monaco (@picomonaco) May 15, 2017
It lead to an outpouring of messages and well wishes from his compatriots:
Nooooo ???????? you will be missed Pico!! #SoVoPapa https://t.co/xYYFA1a3vu
— Jack Sock (@JackSock) May 15, 2017
@picomonaco Congrats on a MASSIVE career Pico! ????????
— Jamie Murray (@jamie_murray) May 15, 2017
PICOOOO. Congrats on an unbelievable career. Gonna miss you on tour. You're the man. #Vamosestudiantes https://t.co/7ebBb07gzR
— John Isner (@JohnIsner) May 15, 2017
Juan Pico, congrats on your amazing career mi amigo. Enjoy the margaritas!!! https://t.co/PDOQ2NmDr3
— Mardy Fish (@MardyFish) May 15, 2017
Juan, muy triste de leerla esta noticia , te voy a extrañar!! Suerte con tu futuro !!! Que cumplan tus deseos https://t.co/dyUboFjEZi
— Svetlana Kuznetsova (@SvetlanaK27) May 15, 2017
Milos Raonic had an announcement of his own to make:
— Milos Raonic (@milosraonic) May 15, 2017
Meanwhile, Caroline Wozniacki is dancing with joy to be back in the world’s top 10:
Feels good to be back in the top 10, it's been a little while! ?????? pic.twitter.com/hndKtYHEYy
— Caroline Wozniacki (@CaroWozniacki) May 15, 2017
Ryan Harrison and Marius Copil had ranking breakthroughs of their own to celebrate:
Today is a big day for me – A career high ranking of number 42 after 5 tough years. Thank you to everyone who has supported me! #NeverGiveUp pic.twitter.com/DAEw4Uf47e
— Ryan Harrison (@ryanharrison92) May 15, 2017
Mission accomplished, but I won't stop here. I have reached the top 100 thanks to you and your support. #ATP #tennis #mariuscopil pic.twitter.com/j9dgk4xKEG
— Marius Copil (@MariusCopil) May 15, 2017
Back at world No.1 this week, Angelique Kerber hit the practice court in Rome:
Back on court ???????? #ibi17 #bellaitalia #Rome pic.twitter.com/S66C82tKo8
— Angelique Kerber (@AngeliqueKerber) May 15, 2017
Dominika Cibulkova and Garbine Muguruza did the same:
Hi5 for that Monday morning practice with Domi!!
Buen entreno hoy con Domi!!
???????? #roma???????? @domicibulkova @WTA #ibi17 pic.twitter.com/rYXZh6bNKx— Garbiñe Muguruza (@GarbiMuguruza) May 15, 2017
Doubles duo Darija Jurak and Anastasia Rodionova played a strange game:
Maria Sharapova and Svetlana Kuznetsova are making the most of being able to use the phrase “When in Rome…”
When in Rome…???? pic.twitter.com/nrbzWmGTTD
— Maria Sharapova (@MariaSharapova) May 15, 2017
Elsewhere, retired former world No.1 Ana Ivanovic seems to be confused what bike riding is:
Bike riding in #Chicago – how great is the sky line? pic.twitter.com/tpbjUMkaba
— Ana Ivanovic (@AnaIvanovic) May 15, 2017
And Naomi Broady is having #firstworldproblems:
Why do I forget my appleID password EVERY time I reset it, then make a new one that's not been used in the last year…and forget that too????
— Naomi Broady (@NaomiBroady) May 15, 2017
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