Tennis, after the holidays we leave for Australia

It is shortly before the start of the new season and the protagonists of the ATP circuit enjoy the last celebrations before leaving again. Destination Australia: starting on January 1st with the Atp Cup, followed by four 250 tournaments aimed at preparing the first Grand Slam of 2022 in the best possible way. However, in these few but intense days that separate the protagonists of the Tour from the return on the pitch, between a sip of champagne and a bite of panettone, there is always time to share good moments on social media and show a glimpse of private life.

Rafa in recovery

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Rafa Nadal showed himself to fans for the first time since testing positive for Coronavirus. A video message on his social channels: “I wish everyone a nice Christmas night and a happy 2022. It has been a difficult year but better times will surely come”, the words of the Majorcan who will almost certainly miss the appointments in Australia to recover at better, between covid and just healed left foot.

After a complicated season full of ups and downs both physically and mentally, the Austrian Dominic Thiem, who has also been in the pits since August with an elbow problem, preferred the company of his four-legged friend, Elon . “I am extremely grateful to everyone who supported me during this complicated year,” writes the # 15 to the world. “I hope you spend these days in the company of friends and family. Unlike me, Elon didn’t like the idea of ​​wearing a Santa hat ”.

Unmissable is the appointment with the Piatti team’s “Jingle Bell Rock” which, like every year, wishes happy holidays to all lovers of racket sports through a video that takes us to discover the Bordighera Tennis Center and its staff. Present at the call, like the most punctual students, was the n.1 of the Jannik Sinner house complete with nice reindeer glasses. Tomorrow, it is time for the group to leave for Australia.

Fabio Fognini and Flavia Pennetta spent the holidays with their three children Federico, Farah who also turned 2 a few days ago, and the last born of the family, Flaminia, who is just over a month old.

And for a tried and tested tennis couple, here is the first Christmas married for Gael Monfils and Elina Svitolina, who changed their name to Elina Monfils. An off season in Tenerife, the holidays in Monte Carlo and from tomorrow in flight, destination Australia.

Same beach, same sea for the Greek Stefanos Tstisipas who, since joining the professional circuit, celebrates Christmas in Dubai where he is also preparing for the 2022 season.

Together with him the large family: his brother Pavlos, his mother and former champion Julia Salnikova, his sister Elisavet, his father-coach Apostolos and finally his other brother Petros, who plays in the Challengers.