Coric Makes A Lifetime Fan, Nishikori Takes A Plunge: Best Social Media Posts Of The Week
From Borna Coric showing his compassionate side to Kei Nishikori enjoying himself off the court, the ATP Tour's stars were busy on and off the court this week. From competing at the Coupe Rogers in Montreal to preparing for the Western & Southern Open in Cincinnati, ATPTour.com looks at the best player social media posts from the past week.
It starts off with Coric, who turned a potentially awkward situation into a feel-good moment, promising a young fan an autographed hat.
Sorry @hcohen64, didn't do it on purpose.. if you want send me your adress to inbox and I will send your son a signed hat.
— borna coric (@borna_coric) August 7, 2019
hope that will make him feel better ???? https://t.co/jgeZ7LzKRP
Kei Nishikori tested his nerve off the court, taking a plunge during an activity ahead of the year's seventh ATP Masters 1000 tournament.
Dropping into Cincinatti like.... pic.twitter.com/lEYpIKUvKi
— Kei Nishikori (@keinishikori) August 9, 2019
#NextGenATP Canadian Denis Shapovalov gave his close friend and countryman Felix Auger-Aliassime a special birthday shoutout on Thursday.
Happy birthday big man @felixtennis. Unreal to see you on the big stage doing what you love. Rooting for you always bro ???????????????? enjoy tonight ???????? pic.twitter.com/FV49rFp5ng
— Denis Shapovalov (@denis_shapo) August 8, 2019
South African Kevin Anderson updated fans on his injury status.
Hi everyone, I wanted to give you a bit of an update... pic.twitter.com/Zwt4pXeUwh
— Kevin Anderson (@KAndersonATP) August 8, 2019
The Coupe Roger's second seed, Dominic Thiem, enjoyed a replay of himself, flashing his football skills on the tennis court during a match.
⚽️❤️???? https://t.co/mzEUQe566m
— Dominic Thiem (@ThiemDomi) August 10, 2019
Belgian David Goffin gave himself a pat on the back for his victory in the ATP Tour's 'Guess The Grunt Challenge'.
Hahaha 1️⃣???? https://t.co/FJcR9AKKO0
— David Goffin (@David__Goffin) August 11, 2019
Reigning Next Gen ATP Finals champion Stefanos Tsitsipas celebrated breaking into the Top 5 of the ATP Rankings for the first time last Monday.
Collect steps and encouragement. #NewCareerHigh ????5 pic.twitter.com/77ZMSBd3uR
— Stefanos Tsitsipas (@StefTsitsipas) August 5, 2019
Italian Fabio Fognini enjoyed his time away from the courts, first exploring Montreal...
Au revoir Montréal, ce fut une fabuleuse semaine!
— Fabio Fognini (@fabiofogna) August 10, 2019
À très bientôt! ???? @CoupeRogers pic.twitter.com/oZL5oe5w91
And then, the Rolex Monte-Carlo Masters champion had some fun in Cincinnati.
Sunday vibes in Cincy pic.twitter.com/UcuUpqAAcn
— Fabio Fognini (@fabiofogna) August 11, 2019