Carlos Alcaraz, Jannik Sinner, and other top tennis stars showed off their dapper looks at the 2024 ATP Finals trophy photoshoot. In other tennis-related news, Novak Djokovic sent warm greetings to his close friend Ana Ivanovic as she celebrated her 37th birthday.
Meanwhile, Google’s Gemini AI predicted the 2024 ATP Finals champion. Frances Tiafoe and his girlfriend Ayan Broomfield shared cozy moments from their romantic getaway.
Also, Iga Swiatek was left surprised as she learned about the complex WTA Finals qualification scenario during the Riyadh presser.
On that note, here’s a recap of today’s trending pop moments in tennis:
Carlos Alcaraz, Jannik Sinner, and others dazzle in suits at the 2024 ATP Finals trophy photoshoot
Carlos Alcaraz, Jannik Sinner, Alexander Zverev, and other tennis stars showcased their style in suits at the 2024 ATP Finals trophy photoshoot.
This prestigious event, taking place from November 10 to 17 at the Inalpi Arena in Turin, Italy, features top singles players like Alcaraz, Sinner, Zverev, Daniil Medvedev, Taylor Fritz, Casper Ruud, Andrey Rublev, and Alex de Minaur.
Jannik Sinner, Carlos Alcaraz, Alexander Zverev, and others graced the blue carpet at Piazza Carlo Alberto ahead of the tournament and later posed with the tournament’s trophy in an official photoshoot.
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Jannik Sinner, Daniil Medvedev, Taylor Fritz, and Alex de Minaur are drawn into the Ilie Nastase group; meanwhile, Alexander Zverev, Carlos Alcaraz, Casper Ruud, and Andrey Rublev are in the John Newcombe group.
Novak Djokovic sends heartfelt message to Ana Ivanovic on her 37th birthday
Novak Djokovic shared a heartfelt birthday message for his close friend, former tennis star Ana Ivanovic, as she turned 37.
Ivanovic celebrated her special day on November 6 at a cozy restaurant alongside her husband, German soccer star Bastian Schweinsteiger. Photos shared on Instagram show Ivanovic in a black dress, posing with her husband and her birthday cake.
“Thank you so much for all your kind messages. I had an amazing birthday!” Ivanovic wrote.
Djokovic promptly sent his warmest wishes to Ivanovic:
“Happy birthday anchi,” he commented.
Novak Djokovic has formally concluded his 2024 season, announcing that he will not compete in the upcoming ATP Finals in Turin (November 10-17), where he was slated to defend his title.
Google’s Gemini AI predicts the 2024 ATP Finals champion
The Sportskeeda tennis team had a playful experiment with Google’s Gemini AI, asking it to predict the outcome of the 2024 ATP Finals. The AI came up with four contenders for the title: last year’s runner-up, Jannik Sinner, and Carlos Alcaraz, who was incorrectly identified as the defending champion.
The defending champion, Novak Djokovic, isn’t participating this year due to unspecified injury. Additionally, AI’s other selections included 2020 champion Daniil Medvedev and US Open finalist Taylor Fritz.
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Frances Tiafoe and girlfriend Ayan Broomfield share a glimpse of their romantic getaway
Frances Tiafoe and his girlfriend Ayan Broomfield offered a peek into their romantic getaway. The couple took this trip after Tiafoe wrapped up his 2024 season, following an early exit at the Paris Masters last month.
Broomfield shared a few snapshots from their vacation on her Instagram story, including one of Tiafoe standing on their balcony with a view of the sea, and another of the couple sharing an embrace.
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Reporters leave Iga Swiatek stunned by unexpected WTA Finals qualification update
Iga Swiatek was surprised to learn she hadn’t reached the WTA Finals semifinals despite winning two of her three group-stage matches. Swiatek’s title defense ended after Coco Gauff, who initially led their group, lost 5-7, 4-6 to Barbora Krejcikova. Though Swiatek, Krejcikova, and Gauff won two matches each, the Pole missed out due to the lowest set percentage.
After her 6-1, 6-0 win over Daria Kasatkina, reporters informed Swiatek that the result didn’t affect her chances, leaving her briefly stunned before reacting with humor.
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Third seed Coco Gauff went on to reach the final after defeating top seed Aryna Sabalenka 7-6(4), 6-3 in the semifinals. In the final, the American tennis star will take on seventh seed Zheng Qinwen, who defeated eighth seed Barbora Krejcikova 6-3, 7-5 in the semifinals.
