Find out how Coco Gauff, Chris Evert & tennis world celebrated Christmas 2024
It's the most wonderful time of the year as Christmas is being ushered in all over the world. Tennis players are no different and are taking some time off from their prep for the upcoming season to celebrate the festivities.
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 π«‘ Merry Christmas and happy holidays from the Fritz boys β€οΈπ" - Taylor Fritz on Instagram.
Chris Evert did what she loved the most on Christmas eve, and hit the tennis courts. She enjoyed an intense practice session with the next generation of players at her tennis academy.
"Proud of my @everttennisacademy girls showing up for Christmas eve practice β€οΈβ€οΈβ€οΈβ€οΈππππͺ" - Chris Evert on Instagram.
Iga Swiatek posted an adorable throwback photo of hers as she wished everyone Merry Christmas. 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.
"πWesoΕych ΕwiΔ tππMerry Christmas π " - Iga Swiatek on Instagram
"We keep on working! ππ» Happy holidays to all! πβ€οΈ" - Carlos Alcaraz on Instagram (translated from Spanish).
"After two solid weeks of preseason, Iβm feeling great! πͺπ»πΎ Wishing you all Merry Christmas π" - Jannik Sinner on Instagram.
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 Hoβs π πΌπ" - Nelly Korda on Instagram.
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.
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.
Coco Gauff and Taylor Fritz to lead Team USA at the United Cup
Coco Gauff will spearhead the American team alongside Taylor Fritz at the United Cup 2025. This will be her tournament debut, while he has been a part of this since the beginning. Iga Swiatek, Stefanos Tsitsipas, Felix Auger-Aliassime, Alexander Zverev, and Casper Ruud are among the other notable names to participate in the United Cup.
World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka will lead the women's field at the Brisbane International, which will also feature Jessica Pegula and Daria Kasatkina, among others. 24-time Major champion Novak Djokovic will headline the men's draw there.
Naomi Osaka, Emma Raducanu, Simona Halep, and Madison Keys will be among the top names taking part in the ASB Classic. Andrey Rublev, Lorenzo Musetti and Karen Khachanov will be the top seeds at the Hong Kong Open.