French fans cause a stir: the social round-up

Kristina Mladenovic is certainly making headlines in Paris – from a back injury, to controversial on-court celebrations and most impressively, her game. The 24-year-old is into her first French Open quarterfinal and her many fans couldn’t be happier – and they are making noise not only at her matches, but on social media too…

Among her vocal fans are two French tennis legends – Mary Pierce and Marion Bartoli:

Bravo @KikiMladenovic !!!!!! ????????????????????????????????????????????????1/4 de finale @rolandgarros ! #RG17 @FFTennis

— Mary Pierce (@_MaryPierce) June 4, 2017

Plus que #3 !!! @KikiMladenovic @rolandgarros #RG17 @FFTennis pic.twitter.com/ikVhCpBoRn

— Marion bartoli (@bartoli_marion) June 4, 2017

Sam Sumyk, the coach of Garbine Muguruza, is not a fan of the French crowd though:

Congrats to k. Mladenovic.@GarbiMuguruza very proud of you.Never simple to be defending champion.To the French crowd, pathetic, no class!!

— Sam Sumyk (@SamSumyk) June 4, 2017

#drama

Speaking of – there’s an all-French fourth round battle on today’s schedule that is sure to be just as dramatic.

Caroline Garcia prepared by taking selfies at Court Philippe Chatrier:

Demain je vous retrouve sur ce magnifique Court Philippe Chatrier en fin de journée pour les 8e De finale ! ????????????????????????????????????????????????#FlyWithCaro #RG17 pic.twitter.com/WXP82gtWAr

— Caroline Garcia (@CaroGarcia) June 4, 2017

While Alize Cornet relaxed on possibly the world’s ugliest couch:

Moment de détente @RenParisStCloud après une bonne journée d'entrainement.
Au taquet pour demain !! #canapstylé #RG17 pic.twitter.com/6Dlbo1iQOa

— Alize Cornet (@alizecornet) June 4, 2017

Meanwhile, Timea Bacsinszky is feeling the love in Paris:

??????????? #lovetoslideonclay & love #RG17 ? https://t.co/bhiZ3un2qi

— Timea Bacsinszky (@TimeaOfficial) June 4, 2017

Steve Johnson is bidding au reviour:

Thank you @rolandgarros for another amazing event. This will always have a special place in my heart. pic.twitter.com/nbcG4Jupd8

— Steve Johnson (@SJohnson_89) June 4, 2017

And Sloane Stephens is in fits of giggles on a practice court:

Trick Shot Sunday ???? pic.twitter.com/JaUjqLEnGh

— Sloane Stephens (@SloaneStephens) June 4, 2017