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Tennis legend Novak Djokovic wished his wife Jelena on her 38th birthday by sharing a glimpse of their romantic moment. In other news, Bianca Andresscu overcame with emotion while addressing her parents in her heartfelt runner-up speech following Libema Open loss.
Meanwhile, Carlos Alcaraz shared details of his Ibiza holiday experience after the French Open victory. Emma Raducanu defended her decision to decline wildcard entry into the Great Britain tennis squad for the 2024 Paris Olympics.
Also, Frances Tiafoe was forced to retire mid-match after suffering a nasty fall during the first-round match at the Queen's Club Championships. Serena Williams' husband Alexis Ohanian marked Father's Day with a touching gesture.
On that note, here's a recap of today's top tennis news:
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Tennis icon Novak Djokovic wishes wife Jelena on her 37th birthday
Novak Djokovic expressed his deep love and gratitude to his wife Jelena on her 38th birthday.
On Monday, June 17, Djokovic shared an emotional message on Instagram, accompanied by a photo of them sharing a romantic kiss by the sea. The Serb expressed his admiration for Jelena, calling her the 'greatest' wife, mother, and teacher he could ever ask for.
"Happy birthday to the greatest wife, mother, friend, partner, leader, teacher, inspiration I could wish for. My doubles partner for life, Jelena," Djokovic wrote.
Novak Djokovic is currently rehabilitating the knee injury he suffered during his Round of 16 campaign at the French Open.
Bianca Andresscu tears up while addressing her parents following Libema Open defeat
Bianca Andreescu became emotional during her runner-up speech after her 4-6, 6-3, 7-5 loss to Liudmila Samsonova in the 2024 Libema Open final.
Having returned to the WTA Tour at this year's French Open after a nine-month hiatus due to a back injury, Andreescu was brought to tears during the trophy ceremony as she expressed gratitude to her team and family. It was a bittersweet day for the Canadian tennis star, who also happened to be celebrating her birthday.
"Thank you to my team. JT, thank you for being there for me. Thank you to my parents. Everyone at home, sorry guys…" Bianca Andreescu said while crying. "My fitness trainer, mental coach, hypnotherapist... it works guys, trust me. Thank you to my friends. My entire family... in Romania as well."
Carlos Alcaraz talks about his Ibiza holiday with friends after French Open triumph
Carlos Alcaraz talked about his trip to Ibiza following his first French Open triumph. Ahead of his grass-court campaign at the Queen’s Club Championships, the Spanish tennis star spoke about his three-day holiday in Ibiza with his buddies.
”I had a few days of vacation, with a group of friends. I had a good time celebrating Roland Garros," Carlos Alcaraz said. (via AS - translated from Spanish)
The 21-year-old said that taking a break from the game and spending time with his friends and family keeps him in top shape.
"I need these things too. It is clear that each player is different, but for me, to have my best level I need to separate my personal life from tennis. Have my days off, be able to rest my mind, be with family and friends. Put the racket aside. It is a time that suits me very well,” he added.
Carlos Alcaraz will kick off his title defense at the ATP 500 tournament by taking on Francisco Cerundolo in the first round on June 18.
Emma Raducanu explains why she chose the Wimbledon Championships over Paris Olympics
Emma Raducanu explained her choice to turn down a wild card spot in the Great Britain tennis squad for the Summer Olympics in Paris.
After her semifinal loss to eventual champion Katie Boulter at the Nottingham Open, Raducanu discussed her decision to pass on the Paris Olympics, which will be played on clay. Addressing the criticism, the British tennis star explained that the choice was made purely for health and fitness reasons.
"For me, it was pretty clear from the start. I’m very single-minded, I do things my own way and at my own time, whenever I want, not in a diva way, but prioritising my body and my health," Raducanu said.
Raducanu emphasized that, given her recent history of injuries, she wants to avoid adding "additional stress" to her body.
"If I’m fit, if I’m giving 100 per cent, I know great things are coming. I just don’t think there’s any need to put additional stress on my body or any risks, especially with my [injury] history," Raducanu added.
Frances Tiafoe retires mid-match following nasty fall at Queen's Club Championships
Frances Tiafoe had to quit the match midway because of an injury he sustained from a bad fall in his first-round clash with Rinky Hijikata at the 2024 Queen’s Club Championships.
In the third set when Hijikata was ahead 1-0 (15-0), the American tennis star tumbled to the ground in the middle of his serve and asked for a medical break, but was unable to continue, granting a walkover victory to the Australian qualifier. It was later confirmed that he sustained a right hip injury.
Serena Williams' husband Alexis Ohanian marks Father's Day in a heartwarming style
Serena Williams' husband, Alexis Ohanian, marked Father's Day by celebrating his daughters, Olympia and Adira River.
Ohanian posted a photo on X where Olympia and Adira River can be seen sitting on his lap. The Reddit co-founder wished all his fellow fathers a Happy Father’s Day and said that even though he enjoys creating businesses, his daughters are the best creations of his life.
“Happy Father's Day to all my fellow Papas out there. We'll keep trying to tell you kids how much you mean to us, and you'll be sick of hearing it, and that'll just encourage us to do it more 😃 Building companies is fun but @olympiaohanian @adiraohanian you two are the greatest things I'll ever create and I'm so lucky to be your Papa.” Ohanian wrote.
Serena Williams and Alexis Ohanian got married in November 2017, two months after the birth of their daughter Olympia.
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