The tennis community is buzzing about the recent exchanges on social media between Judy Murray, Frances Tiafoe, Carlos Alcaraz, and Emma Raducanu.
Carlos Alcaraz thanked Rafael Nadal and acknowledged the impact Nadal had on his professional life. Highlighting the influence Nadal has had on younger players, Alcaraz thanked Nadal for his inspiration and support.
Judy Murray was the target of some lighthearted repartee between Emma Raducanu and Frances Tiafoe. This resulted from Judy Murray’s contentious reaction to Raducanu’s injury-related last-minute withdrawal from a mixed doubles match at Wimbledon against Andy Murray. On social media, Judy Murray’s two-word response, “Yes, astonishing,” went viral. It was widely perceived as a critique of Raducanu’s choice, which created a divisive response. Later on, Judy explained that her remark was sarcastic and directed more at the schedule than at Raducanu directly.
Tennis fans have been entertained and involved on social media with this mix of sincere gratitude and lighthearted banter.
In a recent social media post, Carlos Alcaraz thanked Rafael Nadal for his advice and assistance. This recognition coincided with a humorous occasion when Frances Tiafoe and Emma Raducanu made fun of Judy Murray on social media. Professional tennis players’ friendship and lighter side were evident in the lighthearted banter between Raducanu and Tiafoe.
Other noteworthy events were Jannik Sinner’s celebration of achieving the top spot in the world rankings and Alcaraz’s continuation of Aryna Sabalenka’s post-match dance custom after his victory over Stefanos Tsitsipas. Before returning to competitive play in Nottingham, Emma Raducanu garnered news for her breathtaking performance in the Dior Cruise 2025 show in Scotland (Tennisuptodate.com).