December 25, 2024
After the just concluded 2024 tennis season, Tennis stars came out in their numbers to join family, fans, friends and well wishers in celebrating this Christmas season.
On Christmas Eve, Former WTA No.1 Iga Swiatek shared touching nostalgia with her followers on Instagram, posting a throwback photo of her younger self with Santa Claus.
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“🎄Wesołych Świąt🙃🎄Merry Christmas 🙃 ” – Iga Swiatek on Instagram.
Carlos Alcaraz was busy training hard but was all smiles as he wished everyone happy holidays. World No. 1 Jannik Sinner shared a post in the same vein as the Spaniard.
“We keep on working! 🙏🏻 Happy holidays to all! 🎄❤️” – Carlos Alcaraz on Instagram (translated from Spanish).
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Coco Gauff has kept herself quite busy. After a long flight to Perth, Australia, she took to the court for a practice session. She finally took a breather on Christmas eve, and went to a fair and hit the carousel, among other joyrides. She also enjoyed a fireworks show from her hotel room and wished everyone a Merry Christmas.
Taylor Fritz celebrated Christmas before he left for Australia with his family, and shared a photo of him along with his son having a good time.
“Celebrating Christmas early every year before I have to go to AUS 🫡 Merry Christmas and happy holidays from the Fritz boys ❤️🎄” – Taylor Fritz on Instagram.
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ATP World No.1 Jannik Sinner wasn’t left out as he alo came to join the public in celebrating season through his post on instagram.
“After two solid weeks of preseason, I’m feeling great! 💪🏻🎾 Wishing you all Merry Christmas 🎄” – Jannik Sinner on Instagram.
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While most players have already set foot in Australia, Sebastian Korda stayed back home to be with his loved ones. Along with his sisters, pro golfers Jessica and Nelly, the trio posed for a photo decked up in their festive best for the holidays.
“Merry Christmas from your 3 favorites Ho Ho Ho’s 🎅🏼🎄” – Nelly Korda on Instagram.
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Meanwhile, tennis legend Chris Evert chose to spend her Christmas Eve supporting young athletes at The Evert Tennis Academy. The facility, based in Boca Raton, Florida, is known for blending academic endeavors with tennis training, producing champions over the years.
Evert, who helped establish the academy, prides herself on encouraging dedication among up-and-coming players. She shared her pride on social media, posting, “Proud of Evert Tennis Academy girls for showing up for Christmas Eve practice,” thereby inspiring not only her trainees but also her followers.
Paula Badosa and Ons Jabeur’s Christmas Eve was spent practicing, while Emma Raducanu gorged on some delicious treats. Newly engaged couple Alex de Minaur and Katie Boulter hit Bondi Beach with their friends.
Overall, as these top tennis players embrace their Christmas traditions, they remind fans of the importance of cherishing relationships and personal journeys, both on and off the tennis court.
Although, players won’t have too long to soak in the festivities as the very first tournament of the 2025 season, the United Cup, will kick off on Friday, December 27.
The Brisbane International will start from December 29, while the ASB Classic and the Hong Kong Open will begin from December 30.
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