Welcome to today’s social round-up, where the big news is…
Maria Sharapova’s book ‘Unstoppable’ is out now – and she is making sure everyone knows. The former world No.1 has been all over social media, sharing photos, videos and detailing her movements (and multiple outfit changes) to promote the launch:
Talking really hush hush so driver doesn't think I'm crazy but WOW, the day has finally come and UNSTOPPABLE IS HERE!! I ??you guys!! pic.twitter.com/RQKrjHfjZT
— Maria Sharapova (@MariaSharapova) September 12, 2017
Heading to @TheView like…???? #UNSTOPPABLE pic.twitter.com/75ODm3QiFc
— Maria Sharapova (@MariaSharapova) September 12, 2017
On my way @BNBuzz!!! 5th Ave and 46th pic.twitter.com/uoWuItalEH
— Maria Sharapova (@MariaSharapova) September 12, 2017
This was incredible! The line along the NY streets!! The amount of ??, hugs, kind words. THANK YOU @BNBuzz #UNSTOPPABLE pic.twitter.com/YjUvDnK9o3
— Maria Sharapova (@MariaSharapova) September 12, 2017
Is long-time rival Serena Williams, who apparently controversially features in the book, teasing a big announcement of her own? (C’mon Serena we are ready to hear the baby’s name and see photos!)
Meanwhile, Australian Davis Cup captain Lleyton Hewitt is proving he has not lost his competitive edge:
The Russian Davis Cup team is united and ready for battle:
???????? Crew ???????? Davis Cup battle . Budapest. @karenkhachanov @AndreyRublev97 @DaniilMedwed @tennisrussia pic.twitter.com/4ToZFI6RhD
— Konstantin Kravchuk (@Kon_Krav85) September 12, 2017
Another Russian Elena Vesnina is busy doing television appearances:
Live on @MatchTV ?????????? ????????? ?? ?????? @MatchTV ???????? pic.twitter.com/0pLVQ2GQ9W
— Elena Vesnina (@EVesnina001) September 12, 2017
Ukrainian Lesia Tsurenko is doing radio spots:
????? ?? ?????????? ?? ????? @RadioVesti #vesti #radio #talk #tennis #kyiv #ukraine pic.twitter.com/M59L6STCaC
— Lesia Tsurenko (@LTsurenko) September 12, 2017
Stan Wawrinka, complete with knee brace, spent the day with his sponsors:
Thank you @evianwater for the hospitality !! ????????????????????? pic.twitter.com/KLNA2yq88j
— Stanislas Wawrinka (@stanwawrinka) September 12, 2017
World No.3 Elina Svitolina is soaring… in a helicopter:
Busy and exciting day ahead ???????????????????????????? pic.twitter.com/IJKZw2TlQf
— Elina Svitolina (@ElinaSvitolina) September 12, 2017
And finally, WTA stars are farewelling the much-loved Kimiko Date:
An amazing women & inspiration to all of us! Congratulations again dear Kimiko on an amazing career! You'll be missed ????@WTA #truelegend???????? pic.twitter.com/GreZG8zKmu
— Kristina Mladenovic (@KikiMladenovic) September 13, 2017
Not many souls like Kimiko out there in tennis world and I was so lucky to meet you and know you well ???? Thanks for everything and congrats ???? pic.twitter.com/IN5uFm8KUh
— Andrea Hlavackova (@AndreaHlavackov) September 12, 2017
Congratulations Kimiko on a amazing career!!! So honored and happy I got to practice with you,play singles against you,play doubles with you
— Jarmila Wolfe (@tennis_jarkag) September 12, 2017
What a career! My favorite Kimiko story to date was earlier this year when she offered me her chair and said "don't worry, I'm still young!" https://t.co/iFJl2Rn3Vy
— Irina Falconi (@IrinaFalconi) September 12, 2017
It was an honor to play with you.. You are a huge inspiration and you deserve all the RESPECT ???????????????? https://t.co/UThRaCKk6L
— Kovini? Danka (@KovinicDanka118) September 12, 2017
Congratulations Kimiko on such an amazing career. One of the most respected and loved players on the WTA tour. We'll miss you! https://t.co/2Ntq6IpUSO
— Naomi Broady (@NaomiBroady) September 12, 2017
Arigato for everything Kimiko ! I learn a lot on your side, on and off court. Hope to see you around ???? I'll miss you ???????????? #Legend https://t.co/3LMLy9aldl
— Caroline Garcia (@CaroGarcia) September 12, 2017
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