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Tennis icons Novak Djokovic and Maria Sharapova enjoyed each other’s company as they shared a relaxing stroll in the streets of Montenegro. In other news, Paula Badosa slammed critics for linking her form struggles to her relationship with boyfriend Stefanos Tsitsipas.
Meanwhile, Coco Gauff's mother Candi expressed pride in her son Codey's latest San Diego Padres Scout team appearance. Elina Svitolina cherished pool time with her daughter Skai ahead of the Paris Olympics.
Also, Rafael Nadal's baby son and wife Maria Francisca Perello remained joyful despite the Spaniard's Nordea Open final heartbreak.
On that note, here's a recap of today's top tennis news:
Novak Djokovic and Maria Sharapova were spotted wandering the streets of Montenegro
Over the weekend, old friends Novak Djokovic and Maria Sharapova were seen enjoying a leisurely walk in Kotor, Montenegro, following the former's recent Wimbledon final defeat to Carlos Alcaraz.
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On Saturday, July 20, videos emerged on social media showing the pair dressed stylishly in white and engaging in casual conversation.
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Paula Badosa fires back at critics blaming her form struggles on her relationship with Stefanos Tsitsipas
Paula Badosa has spoken about the criticism linking her form struggles to her relationship with her boyfriend and fellow tennis star Stefanos Tsitsipas.
The couple has faced scrutiny for allegedly letting their private lives affect their tennis ever since they went public about their relationship. Badosa dealt with injuries and inconsistent performances, while Tsitsipas also saw a dip in form.
In a recent interview with La Vanguardia, the Spanish tennis star addressed these claims, acknowledging the difficulty of dealing with such criticism. She suggested that the scrutiny likely comes from people who do not fully understand the situation.
"Criticism is never easy to deal with, although sometimes we find it funny because people don't realise that we are two people who share the same passion. Sometimes, apart from separately, we also train together, so in the end we train as much or more than anyone else," Badosa said.
"I could understand this criticism of distraction more if it were with a person from another world, but being two athletes with a very clear objective, what I think is that people don't even know what they are judging," she added.
Paula Badosa also called it "disrespectful" for people to suggest that their relationship has negatively impacted their performances.
Coco Gauff's mother Candi celebrates son Codey's latest appearance for the San Diego Padres scout team
Coco Gauff's mother Candi expressed pride for her son Codey after his recent appearance in a baseball game, representing the San Diego Padres' scout team.
The 16-year-old, who studies in Florida and excels as a catcher, posted photos from the game on Instagram, which Candi then reshared on her account.
Second seed Coco Gauff recently concluded her Wimbledon campaign with a 6-4, 6-3 loss to compatriot Emma Navarro in the Round of 16. On the other hand, Gauff, along with her partner Jessica Pegula, reached the doubles quarterfinal before losing 6-2, 6-1 to the top seeds Elise Mertens and Hsieh Su-wei.
Elina Svitolina enjoys pool time with daughter Skai ahead of Paris Olympics
Elina Svitolina is enjoying quality time with her one-year-old daughter Skai ahead of the 2024 Paris Olympics, scheduled from July 27 to August 4. The 2020 Tokyo Olympics bronze medalist posted a photo on Instagram on Saturday, July 20, showing herself and Skai playing in the pool.
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After concluding her Wimbledon campaign with a quarterfinal loss, Svitolina is now aiming for her first Olympic gold in Paris, where her husband Gael Monfils will also represent France in the men’s singles event.
Tennis legend Rafael Nadal's baby son and wife stay cheerful despite Spaniard's Nordea Open final defeat
Rafael Nadal's wife Maria Francisca Perello and baby son were in good spirits as they watched the Spanish tennis star lose to seventh seed Nuno Borges 6-3, 6-2 in the Nordea Open final, which marked his first title match appearance after two years.
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Rafael Nadal, who entered as a wildcard, and his partner Casper Ruud advanced to the doubles semifinal before opting to withdraw to prepare for the Spaniard's final match. The Spanish tennis star is set to represent Spain in singles and doubles (with Carlos Alcaraz) at the Summer Olympics in Paris from July 27 to August 4.
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