Wimbledon day four: the social round-up

A horrific knee injury to Bethanie Mattek-Sands dampened the atmosphere on day four of Wimbledon.

But in a heart-warming display of support, many of the WTA stars took to social media to send their best wishes to the world no.1 doubles player…

@BMATTEK ???????????? I know the feeling…. stay strong ????

— Daria Gavrilova (@Daria_gav) July 6, 2017

Omg no no no ???? This is so heartbreaking ???? @BMATTEK @Wimbledon

— Sabine Lisicki (@sabinelisicki) July 6, 2017

I have no words…???????????????? be strong @BMATTEK !!! ????????????????????????i send all my energy to you ????????

— Sara Errani (@SaraErrani) July 6, 2017

Nooooo @BMATTEK ???????????? please let it be better than it looked and sounded ???????????????????????? #takecareBeth

— Andrea Hlavackova (@AndreaHlavackov) July 6, 2017

Feeling so bad to hear for @BMATTEK ????????be strong! @Wimbledon when it's not about losing/ winning.. just blessed not to have finished injured! https://t.co/Rlak2Smem6

— Kristina Mladenovic (@KikiMladenovic) July 6, 2017

Bethanie????

— Elena Vesnina (@EVesnina001) July 6, 2017

Stay strong @BMATTEK … we love you so much ??

— Monica Puig (@MonicaAce93) July 6, 2017

Heartbreaking???????????? !!! Stay strong and speedy recovery @BMATTEK

— Elina Svitolina (@ElinaSvitolina) July 6, 2017

Heartbroken for what happened to @BMATTEK today!
I love you girl, you are strong, you will get through it! My thoughts are with you Beth ? pic.twitter.com/ztdNWJZJXl

— Sorana Cirstea (@sorana_cirstea) July 6, 2017

I love you @matteksands ?? you are the biggest fighter I know and you will come back stronger than ever and get through this too?????????? #BFF ????

A post shared by Sania Mirza (@mirzasaniar) on Jul 6, 2017 at 1:54pm PDT

I’m deeply hurt after seeing my best friend getting badly injured today…my thoughts are with her to have a speedy recovery! She is the biggest fighter and one of the strongest people I know! I hope to see that great smile on court again soon! #teambucie #getwellsoon @matteksands

A post shared by Lucie Safarova (@lucie.safarova) on Jul 6, 2017 at 2:13pm PDT

We love you @BMATTEK!! The amount of love/support for you on site @Wimbledon is incredible. You are one special girl! Stay strong! ??????????

— Shelby Rogers (@Shelby_Rogers_) July 6, 2017

So sad to see that fall from @BMATTEK.. We all know you are one of the biggest fighters out there and will be back. Lots of love! ??????

— Yanina Wickmayer (@yaninawickmaye8) July 6, 2017

Sending all my positive energy and love to @BMATTEK tonight. One of the most adored players on the @WTA tour. We all love ya ??????

— Naomi Broady (@NaomiBroady) July 6, 2017

only love & prayers for @BMATTEK ! Thinking of you so much!

— Alison Riske (@Riske4rewards) July 6, 2017

Sending all of my hugs and love @BMATTEK love you love you love you

— Madison Keys (@Madison_Keys) July 6, 2017

Prayers up for @BMATTEK– wishing you a speedy recovery ??

— Sloane Stephens (@SloaneStephens) July 6, 2017

Can't believe what happened on court..to a good friend,toughest opponent,and nicest girl,wish u speedy recover,we need your laughter around. pic.twitter.com/HSTlJSUNd2

— ????YungJan Chan (@YungJan_Chan) July 6, 2017

All my thoughts for you @BMATTEK ? #sosad ???? #Wimbledon

— Alize Cornet (@alizecornet) July 6, 2017

Heartbreaking…Speedy recovery to @BMATTEK

— Lesia Tsurenko (@LTsurenko) July 6, 2017

Wish you a fast recovery Bethanie Mattek-Sands.. love and hated playing you but always enjoyed it! Cause knew had to bring the best in me.. pic.twitter.com/cBpgER1361

— Martina Hingis (@mhingis) July 6, 2017

Wish you a speedy recovery @BMATTEK! Stay strong!

— Anastasia Rodionova (@arodionova) July 6, 2017

Thinking of you Bethanie????? sending you positive energy! Wishing you speedy rocevery & stay strong!! ????? @BMATTEK #wimbledon

— Anna Tatishvili (@ankatati) July 6, 2017

Positive thoughts and prayers Beth ???????? https://t.co/hwuOCJlaBg

— Irina Falconi (@IrinaFalconi) July 6, 2017

Former world No.1s Lisa Raymond, Tracy Austin, Chris Evert and Rennae Stubbs also showed their support:

Sending all my strength and prayers to @BMATTEK ?????????????????

— Lisa Raymond (@lisaraymond73) July 6, 2017

Heartbreaking watching Bethanie get injured today. Be strong-You are such a fighter! Sending love & positive thoughts your way. @BMATTEK

— Tracy Austin (@thetracyaustin) July 6, 2017

Going over the day and remembering @BMATTEK in my thoughts and prayers and wishing this very special lady a speedy recovery…

— Chris Evert (@ChrissieEvert) July 6, 2017

sending the most heart felt hug to @BMATTEK on a speedy recovery! know youre a strong mother fucker B and youll be back, stronger then eva pic.twitter.com/u1dM5twfuu

— rennae stubbs (@rennaestubbs) July 6, 2017

Earlier in the day, former world No.5 Daniela Hantuchova shared some big news with her many fans, announcing her retirement:

Check out my facebook guys,have smthing to share with u all???????????????? https://t.co/bEtxF7I0Cu

— Daniela Hantuchová (@dhantuchova) July 6, 2017

Well wishes flowed for the popular Slovakian too:

One of the nicest women in tennis @dhantuchova officially retired today. Hope you enjoy slowing down you deserve it.

— Todd Woodbridge (@toddwoodbridge) July 6, 2017

An amazing human being, tennis player, on court fashion perfectionist, friend ???? & that smile ???? enjoy your retirement darling from @WTA ???? pic.twitter.com/2i7cqIieVs

— Marion bartoli (@bartoli_marion) July 6, 2017

@dhantuchova will miss you! You are and always will be amazing player and person on and off the court and I am very lucky to call you friend

— Jarmila Wolfe (@tennis_jarkag) July 6, 2017

Meanwhile, Svetlana Kuznetsova and Kristina Mladenovic were sharing secrets in their round one doubles win:

What?) @kristinamladenovic93 secrets to tell

A post shared by ???????? ?????????/Kuznetsova (@svetlanak27) on Jul 6, 2017 at 3:17pm PDT

Top-seeded duo John Peers and Henri Kontinen made a winning start to their campaign:

Great to get the win today with @henrikontinen @Wimbledon. pic.twitter.com/ms4U4Em4GE

— John Peers (@johnwpeers) July 6, 2017

Albert Ramos-Vinolas showed both impressive form and sportsmanship:

What a battle! Great future ahead, @AndreyRublev97 Thank you for your support. ???? crowd ????????#Wimbledon #Tennis #Vamos pic.twitter.com/JQQISG1lwL

— Albert Ramos Viñolas (@albertramos88) July 6, 2017

Bruno Soares is never afraid to share his opinion:

Interesting to read that a brand stops w a player after he says he's struggling w motivation but fully supports another that admits doping.

— Bruno Soares (@BrunoSoares82) July 6, 2017

Naomi Broady is a fan of The Lion King:

The biggest Thankyou to @Wimbledon for my theatre tickets. Just saw @TheLionKing and can't bring to explain how amazing it was ??????

— Naomi Broady (@NaomiBroady) July 6, 2017

Stefanos Tsitsipas found a new (but very familiar) hitting partner:

It finally happened! Thank you @rogerfederer for the opportunity, it was great hitting with you and meeting you in person. Best of luck! pic.twitter.com/9ih7ZVJtnN

— Stefanos Tsitsipas (@StefTsitsipas) July 6, 2017

And lets finish on a positive note…

David Goffin is making progress in his recovery from an ankle injury:

Step by step ???????? pic.twitter.com/AHIfgAqekG

— David Goffin (@David__Goffin) July 6, 2017