Who doesn’t love an underdog story in tennis?! For those who do, we’re spoilt for choice right now as today’s social round-up proves…
After horror stretch with injuries, Thanasi Kokkinakis was more than just #hustlin to defeat last year’s finalist Milos Raonic at Queen’s:
Countryman Jordan Thompson, a lucky loser in the draw, also produced a stunning upset to eliminate defending champion and world No.1 Andy Murray.
The results have past and present Australian players excited:
A couple of big wins at @QueensTennis for our young Aussie boys. Well done @jordanthommmo2 & @TKokkinakis Keep it rolling fellas! ????????????
— Lleyton Hewitt (@lleytonhewitt) June 20, 2017
???????????????????????? Redic @jordanthommmo2 & @TKokkinakis
— Matt Reid (@MattReid12345) June 20, 2017
Great day for @jordanthommmo2 and @TKokkinakis at queens! Impressive boys!!
— John Peers (@johnwpeers) June 20, 2017
Ditto! What a day for the boys!!! ???????????????? congrats @TKokkinakis @jordanthommmo2 https://t.co/QXt8SZXTIZ
— rennae stubbs (@rennaestubbs) June 20, 2017
But Jo-Wilfried Tsonga is staying focused:
Stay focus ???????????? !! #MyGame #HeyByJo pic.twitter.com/MaFkJgScpb
— Jo-Wilfried Tsonga (@tsonga7) June 20, 2017
In Mallorca, former Wimbledon finalist Sabine Lisicki made a winning return:
Best feeling to be back on tour winning after 8 months! ???????????????????? #happy pic.twitter.com/Nv9VVWUQHs
— Sabine Lisicki (@sabinelisicki) June 20, 2017
The return of new mother Victoria Azarenka is also causing excitement:
Excited for @vika7 playing her first match since little Leo's birth! Happy to see her back! #goodfortennis
— Chris Evert (@ChrissieEvert) June 20, 2017
Meanwhile defending champion Caroline Garcia had no problems in reaching the second round:
Getting low during my first match on grass in @MallorcaOpen ????
Good win today ! ???????????????????????????????? next match Thursday !#FlyWithCaro #MallorcaOpen pic.twitter.com/zgWmnjgp6M— Caroline Garcia (@CaroGarcia) June 20, 2017
In Birmingham, Petra Kvitova was all smiles to be back on her favourite surface:
Six months today. To celebrate with victory on a tennis court means everything ?? pic.twitter.com/35hqNAQR9h
— Petra Kvitova (@Petra_Kvitova) June 20, 2017
READ MORE: Petra’s return continues to gain momentum
Lucie Safarova staged a comeback from match point down to knock out third seed Dominika Cibulkova:
Kristina Mladenovic had a busy day too, adding to her selfie collection:
In Halle, the King of comebacks Tommy Haas bid a final farewell to his many fans:
Meanwhile, Novak Djokovic went for a skip on the beach:
Great #DayAtWork guys! Had a lot of fun and amazing practice today! How was your day #nolefam? ???????????????? pic.twitter.com/M0cz9oDcrr
— Novak Djokovic (@DjokerNole) June 20, 2017
Fabio Fognini forgot to bring tennis balls to his practice session:
Training at @rctb1899 ???????????????????????? pic.twitter.com/xh2GXrL6H0
— Fabio Fognini (@fabiofogna) June 20, 2017
Maria Sharapova was busy spruiking her just-released documentary:
A raw look at my journey over the last 15 months. Full version of "The Point" on @iTunesMovies now: https://t.co/b12JPbc9rB pic.twitter.com/M3KaADIWZj
— Maria Sharapova (@MariaSharapova) June 20, 2017
READ MORE: Maria Sharapova now a movie star
And Serena Williams is dealing with an active baby:
My little jumper is awake and jumping.
— Serena Williams (@serenawilliams) June 20, 2017
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