In a new Daily Dose of Social Media, Serena Williams made headlines by joining renowned YouTuber MrBeast in his latest challenge, bringing together sports legends including basketball player Stephen Curry and soccer player Neymar.
Separately, Naomi Osaka created a peculiar on-court moment during her match against Paula Badosa, when she began cutting her nails during a changeover. Additionally, Emma Raducanu and Daria Kasatkina were among those who shared postcards from their days in Paris, as Roland Garros unfolds.
Serena Williams joins MrBeast in star-studded challenge
Serena Williams teamed up with MrBeast in the famous YouTuber's latest video, alongside several legendary sports figures, including Neymar and Stephen Curry, in a challenge that brought together sports icons to give away a half-million dollar prize. MrBeast has become the world's most prominent content creator, known for contests and challenges that pit his followers against each other for prizes ranging from thousands to millions of dollars.
In one segment of the video, Serena Williams was the star, tasked with serving against four opponents simultaneously. The power of her serve, which reached 109 kilometers per hour (67.7 mph), was too much for them, and she decided to donate the $100,000 prize to charity.
The 23-time Grand Slam champion later shared photos with the renowned YouTuber on the tennis court: "I had an incredible day on the court with @mrbeast ahhhhhhhhhh yes MR BEAST! Fan girl here! We shared plenty of laughs, raised money for charity, and created unforgettable memories. The video is now live on YouTube - don’t miss it! I had to beat 4 ladies all at the same time ... do you think I could do it? Tune in!"
Naomi Osaka trims nails during Roland Garros match
Naomi Osaka had a peculiar moment during her match against Paula Badosa at Roland Garros, as she began cutting her nails during a changeover, apparently after breaking a nail while playing against the Spaniard. Badosa ultimately secured the victory in a match that was tight at the beginning but which the world No. 10 eventually dominated 6-7(1), 6-1, 6-3. The Japanese star was emotionally devastated and later appeared in tears at the press conference after another disappointing performance on Tour.
Postcards from Paris: ATP & WTA stars share fun Roland Garros promos
ATP and WTA stars shared their "postcards from Paris" in a fun promotional video featuring several top names sponsored by Adidas. Among the stars who participated in the video were Felix Auger-Aliassime, Jessica Pegula, Karolina Muchova, and Jaume Munar, who wrote messages dedicated to the French capital while competing at Roland Garros.
Raducanu's Paris diary: Prepares for blockbuster Swiatek showdown
Emma Raducanu shared a series of photos from her first days in Paris while competing at the French Open, where she successfully overcame the first round against Xinyu Wang. The former US Open champion posted several snapshots of her days in the French capital, both on and off the court. She even received a greeting from her colleague, three-time Grand Slam finalist Ons Jabeur: "I love happy @emmaraducanu ❤️" the Tunisian wrote in the comments.
Raducanu is preparing to face none other than the four-time Roland Garros champion Iga Swiatek in the second round this Wednesday. Swiatek is on a 22-match winning streak at the French Open. This will be the fifth encounter between the Pole and the Brit, with Swiatek holding a clear advantage, having won all eight sets played against Raducanu. This time will be a chance for revenge for Raducanu, on what is arguably the most difficult stage to face Swiatek, who despite a recent moment of slight inconsistency, remains a strong favorite against the 2021 US Open champion.
Kasatkina's Parisian life: Tennis, love, and vlogs at Roland Garros
Another player sharing her "postcards from Paris" was Australia's Daria Kasatkina, who posted several photos with her girlfriend Natalia Zabiiako. Zabiiako has traveled with Kasatkina for years throughout her commitments on the WTA Tour and co-stars on their popular YouTube Channel, "What the Vlog." The channel has gained fame by offering a behind-the-scenes look at the WTA Tour, featuring interviews with several of the Tour's biggest stars, including regular appearances by Aryna Sabalenka, Mirra Andreeva, and Ons Jabeur, with occasional inclusions of other colleagues. They are surely already preparing a video for when the French Open concludes.
Kasatkina survived an intense first-round battle after overcoming Katerina Siniakova 6-1, 3-6, 6-2, securing her spot in the second round. Kasatkina will face local favorite Leolia Jeanjean in her next challenge starting this Wednesday. Roland Garros has always been the major that has suited "Dasha" best in her career, totaling 22 wins in 31 matches there.
Badosa and Tsitsipas train side-by-side at Roland Garros
A video from Roland Garros shows Paula Badosa and Stefanos Tsitsipas training side by side on adjacent courts during the tournament. The tennis couple are both hoping for a strong performance at the French Open, where expectations are undoubtedly high. Badosa started in the best way, securing a notable win against Naomi Osaka, while Stefanos Tsitsipas – a finalist in 2021 – debuted with a straightforward victory over Tomas Martin Etcheverry in straight sets.
Both recently appeared together on the cover of the Spanish magazine La Vanguardia, where they gave a joint interview about their life as a couple and how they balance it with their tennis careers – sometimes traveling together, and other times separately depending on their commitments on the ATP and WTA Tours.
