Novak Djokovic congratulated fellow tennis icon and close friend Maria Sharapova on being inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame’s Class of 2025. In other news, Caroline Wozniacki gave a sneak peek of her family celebration for her son James’ second birthday.
Meanwhile, Emma Raducanu unwinds in London after withdrawing from the Hong Kong Open. Ben Shelton’s sister Emma gave her stamp of approval to the American after he booked a quarterfinal spot at Swiss Indoors Basel.
Also, Serena Williams’s husband Alexis Ohanian discussed balancing business and fatherhood. On that note, here’s a look at today’s biggest tennis internet hits:
Novak Djokovic praises Maria Sharapova on her induction into the International Tennis Hall of Fame
Novak Djokovic congratulated his good friend and former tennis star Maria Sharapova on her induction into the International Tennis Hall of Fame’s Class of 2025. The Bryan Brothers, Mike and Bob, were also honored with induction.
Djokovic shared the news on his Instagram story, sending his congratulations to Sharapova.
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The induction ceremony is set for August 2025 in Newport, Rhode Island.
Novak Djokovic has just announced his withdrawal from the Paris Masters, taking place from October 28 to November 3. This move could put Djokovic’s qualification for the ATP Finals at risk, as he currently stands sixth in the race to Turin with 3,910 points.
Caroline Wozniacki offers a glimpse into son James’ second birthday festivities
Caroline Wozniacki shared adorable moments from her son James’ second birthday celebrations.
On October 25, Wozniacki posted pictures on Instagram featuring James, smiling with a car-themed cake and blue and white balloons, along with a photo of her husband, former NBA player David Lee, and their daughter Olivia.
“Happy 2nd Birthday James!! We had the best day celebrating the happiest boy in the world!” Wozniacki wrote.
Emma Raducanu enjoys downtime in London following Hong Kong Open withdrawal
Emma Raducanu shared a look into her downtime in London after pulling out of the Hong Kong Open. Following a foot injury during her quarterfinal at the Korean Open, she was forced to withdraw from the China Open and, more recently, the Hong Kong Open.
Days later, Raducanu posted a video on Instagram, featuring snippets of her practicing tennis, scenic views of London, moments with her family, and gym workouts.
“A week of starting the engines,” Raducanu captioned the clip.
Serena Williams’ husband Alexis Ohanian reflects on managing business wins alongside fatherhood
Serena Williams’ husband Alexis Ohanian talked about balancing his family life with his career success. After co-founding Reddit in 2005 and starting his venture capital firm, Seven Seven Six, in 2021, Ohanian still makes time for his family, especially his daughters, Olympia and Adira River.
Despite his busy schedule, Ohanian prioritizes his tradition of making pancakes for Olympia, often sharing his creations online.
On the Culture and Chaos podcast with American soccer player Taylor Smith, Ohanian shared that being a dedicated father hasn’t hindered his professional success.
“I get strangers now who stop me. They don’t stop me for Reddit, they stop me for my pancake art, and they are like “yo dude I love your pancakes man.” And I’m like thank you, I enjoy making them,” Ohanian said.
Ben Shelton receives support from sister Emma after beating Stan Wawrinka in Swiss Indoors Basel 2R
Ben Shelton earned support from his younger sister, Emma, after securing a 7-6(2), 7-5 victory over Stan Wawrinka in the second round of the Swiss Indoors Basel.
After this strong performance, Emma Shelton reposted an ATP Tour video of her brother’s win on her Instagram story.
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Sixth seed Ben Shelton went on to defeat top seed Andrey Rublev 7-5, 6-7(3), 6-4 to advance to the semifinals where he will take on seventh seed Arthur Fils on October 26. The winner of this match will face either fourth seed Holger Rune or Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard in the final.
