Tennis Trending Pop moments today: Coco Gauff issues challenge to critics; siblings Sebastian Korda and Nelly Korda bond, and more

Coco Gauff, Sebastian Korda and Nelly Korda - Getty Images
Coco Gauff, Sebastian Korda and Nelly Korda - Getty Images

Coco Gauff challenged her critics after she underwent fencing lessons. Meanwhile, Ben Shelton took part in a stunning photoshoot for the luxury fashion brand Ralph Lauren.

In other news, Stefanos Tsitsipas congratulated his girlfriend Paula Badosa on her WTA award. Also, Sebastian Korda and Nelly Korda bonded during their vacation.

On that note, here are today's top trending tennis news:


Coco Gauff challenges her critics to a fencing duel

Coco Gauff hilariously challenged her critics to a fencing duel after the American star underwent fencing lessons. Gauff is currently preparing for the start of the new season.

Gauff posted a video of herself learning fencing on Instagram. A few days later, the American showed off a few more videos from her training lessons on Instagram with the following captions:

"lol some more fencing"
"I ain't arguing with ya'll any more. let's duel," she wrote.
Coco Gauff's Instagram story
Coco Gauff's Instagram story

Read more: Coco Gauff challenges critics to a fencing duel after flaunting her practice: "I ain't arguing with y'all anymore"


Ben Shelton poses in a Ralph Lauren photoshoot

Ben Shelton took part in a photoshoot for the luxury brand Ralph Lauren. The American star posed on a tennis court in what was a freelance campaign for the famous brand.

Shelton posed with the 67 Eau de Toilette perfume, while dressed in an all-white outfit. The official account of Ralph Lauren shared the pictures from the photoshoot with the American tennis star.

Read more: In Pictures: Ben Shelton turn heads in striking photoshoot for $14 billion-worth luxury fashion brand, shines in fragrance campaign


Stefanos Tsitsipas congratulates his girlfriend Paula Badosa for her WTA award win

Stefanos Tsitsipas congratulated his girlfriend Paula Badosa after she won a WTA award. Badosa was awarded the 2024 Comeback Player of the Year for her performances throughout the year.

Tsitsipas and Badosa have been dating for more than two years and often post pictures on social media. Tsitsipas took to X and congratulated Badosa for her impressive comeback in 2024 and the award win.

"My dear Paula, you’ve worked so hard and shown such resilience to reestablish yourself as a top player this year, and I couldn’t be prouder of you for winning the WTA Comeback Player of the Year award. As someone once famously said, ’Spanish never die," Tsitsipas wrote on X.

Read more: Stefanos Tsitsipas beams with pride as girlfriend Paula Badosa wins WTA Comeback Player of the Year award


Sebastian Korda and sister Nelly Korda enjoy their vacation on a boat

Sebastian Korda and his sister Nelly enjoyed their vacation on a boat. The sibling duo are currently enjoying their off-season together.

Nelly Korda posted a bunch of pictures on her Instagram story with her brother Sebastian on a yacht. The duo enjoyed a picturesque sunset from the yacht and bonded together.

Nelly Korda's Instagram story
Nelly Korda's Instagram story
Nelly Korda's Instagram story
Nelly Korda's Instagram story

Read more: In Pictures: Sebastian Korda & sister Nelly Korda go on relaxing boat ride as off-season continues

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