Tennis News Today: Novak Djokovic enjoys quality time at Serbia Open amid ATP Finals participation doubts; Serena Williams teaches baby girl Adira tennis
Novak Djokovic was spotted at the Serbian Open after his withdrawal from the Paris Masters. Meanwhile, Aryna Sabalenka expressed her gratitude towards her team after reaching the WTA World No. 1 ranking. Also, Jannik Sinner received a grand welcome in Turin as the Italian star arrived for the ATP Finals.
In other news, Serena Williams trained with her one-year-old daughter on the tennis court. Taylor Fritz and Morgan Riddle revealed each other's secret in a hilarious video in London.
Here are today's top tennis news:
Novak Djokovic spotted at the Serbian Open after his withdrawal from the Paris Masters
Novak Djokovic is enjoying his time away from tennis. The Serbian star was recently spotted at the Serbian Open in Belgrade after withdrawing from the Paris Masters.
Djokovic is yet to return to court after his third-round defeat at the US Open against Alexei Popyrin. Before his appearance at the Serbian Open, the 37-year-old was spotted enjoying himself on the beach of Maldives. The former World No. 1 is yet to confirm whether he will compete at the ATP Finals in Turin.
Novak Djokovic is set to qualify for the ATP Finals in Turin despite his absence from the Paris Masters. However, the Serbian has yet to confirm his participation in the event which he won in 2023.
Read more: WATCH: Novak Djokovic makes his presence felt at Serbia Open in Belgrade; remains on the sidelines amid ATP Finals uncertainty
Aryna Sabalenka thanks her team for helping her reclaim the World No. 1 spot
World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka thanked her team for helping her reach the summit of women's tennis. The Belarusian star overtook the former World No. 1 and her rival Iga Swiatek for the top spot before the WTA Finals.
Sabalenka became the World No. 1 for the second time in her career on October 14, before the WTA Finals in Turin. The 26-year-old is currently one of the most in-form players in the world after her US Open win and is the favorite to win the WTA Finals.
Speaking to the media after her win against Jasmine Paolini, Sabalenka took some time to thank her team for guiding her to the top of the women's rankings. The Belarusian star called her team 'the best team ever' as she heaped praise on them.
“I’m proud of myself. Not only myself, my team. We were able to overcome a lot of things. To be able to show such great tennis and become world #1, It’s team work. It’s not only me. The behind the scenes work nobody sees. But they do a lot for me. I really appreciate them for everything they do for me. This is motivation for me to keep winning on this court. Those guys deserve to be called the best team ever,” Sabalenka said.
Read more: "They do a lot for me" - Aryna Sabalenka thankful for her team's unwavering support in helping her regain World No. 1 rank from Iga Swiatek
Jannik Sinner receives a hero's welcome upon his arrival in Turin
World No. 1 Jannik Sinner received a grand welcome as he returned to Turin for the ATP Finals. The Italian star arrived early for the event after withdrawing from the Paris Masters due to illness.
Sinner enjoyed the best season of his career, winning seven titles in 2024 including two Grand Slams. The 23-year-old is set to end the year as the World No. 1 for the first time in his career.
Upon his arrival in Turin, Sinner was serenaded by the fans outside his hotel. The fans sang the tune of the famous soccer song 'Ole Ole Ole We are the champions' for the Italian star. Sinner reacted by waving to the crowd and clapping his hands, before making his way to the hotel lobby.
Read more: WATCH: Jannik Sinner receives a hero's welcome as he arrives in Turin; interacts with fans ahead of much awaited ATP Finals 2024 appearance
Serena Williams' one-year-old daughter joins her on the tennis court
Serena Williams was joined by her one-year-old daughter, Adira during a recent practice session. The American star posted a short clip of Adira joining her on the tennis court.
Williams could be seen instructing the one-year-old to pick up the ball and put it in the basket but Adira completely ignored her mother and ran away with the balls. Williams posted the video on social media with the caption;
"When’s too early?"
Read more: "When's too early?" - Serena Williams adorably teaches 1-year-old daughter Adira tennis to follow in her footsteps as duo enjoy quality time on court
Taylor Fritz and Morgan Riddle reveal secrets about themselves in a hilarious video
Taylor Fritz and his influencer girlfriend posted a hilarious video revealing their secrets. The duo shot the video on the streets of London as they traded insults at each other throughout the video.
Fritz and Morgan headed out for a night run in London where they shot the video. Morgan uploaded this recent trend to her TikTok account and the video soon made it's way to Twitter. The couple hurled insults at each other throughout the video and did not hold back.
Read more: WATCH: Taylor Fritz and girlfriend Morgan Riddle reveal each other's secrets; trade hilarious insults during fun night in London