Nadal and Federer out; clear path for Djokovic
Take a look at the best tennis content posted on social media during August 20th 2021, put together for you by Tennis Majors.
Tennis Majors has put together the best of the buzzworthy items on social media on August 20. Welcome to Social Highlights, featuring Rafael Nadal, Roger Federer, Simona Halep, Camila Giorgi, Dominic Thiem, Serena Williams and more!
Key moments of our zapping
Rafael Nadal announced on Instagram that he will not play the US Open and the rest of the 2021 season because of his left foot injury (around 0’11” in our social highlights).
On Instagram, Dominic Thiem posted a photo from the Laver Cup in which he appears alongside Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal. The three men will not play on the ATP Tour until 2022 (around 0’44” in our social highlights).
The Williams sisters, Serena and Venus, did a 100% gym session for their fans on Instagram! (around 1’13” in our social highlights).
Novak Djokovic is no longer injured and is back in training ahead of the US Open, where he is aiming for his 21st Grand Slam title (around 1’37” in our social highlights).
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