Australia, 18 June 2020 | tennis.com.au

After a long couple of months without any tournaments, it is exciting to be able to talk about them again …

World No.103 Alexei Popyrin made his competitive return this week in the Ultimate Tennis Showdown in France:

https://www.instagram.com/p/CBdf6VEK22A/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link

News that the US Open will be held in late August dominated social media conversations. Matt Ebden wanted to hear everyone’s thoughts:

Thoughts on announcement of @usopen ? Lots of arguments for and against it seems, interesting one? #USOpen #USOpen2020 #tennis

— Matt Ebden (@mattebden) June 17, 2020

There has been mixed reactions – but former greats Rennae Stubbs and Pat Cash were happy to see the announcements:

Here we go kids! pic.twitter.com/cusq63aIS4

— Rennae Stubbs (@rennaestubbs) June 16, 2020

https://twitter.com/TheRealPatCash/status/1272643496076337154?s=20

Meanwhile, Lleyton Hewitt has another tournament on his mind:

https://twitter.com/lleytonhewitt/status/1272797498231250944?s=20

Ellen Perez and Daria Gavrilova are having fun in the gym:

https://www.instagram.com/p/CBSJAnEAsWN/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link

Alex de Minaur took some time out at the beach:

https://www.instagram.com/p/CBSqk_qIT6J/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link

World No.1 Ash Barty is excited to see her favourite AFL team back in action:

https://twitter.com/ashbarty/status/1271011744698085376?s=20

Casey Dellacqua, Ash’s best friend and former doubles partner, is relishing family time:

https://www.instagram.com/p/CBaN9EegZrv/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link

Priscilla Hon enjoyed a weekend getaway:

https://www.instagram.com/p/CBaAx9oACdB/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link

Olivia Rogowska got creative:

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Dimple Tumblers! No I promise I didn’t drop these, I added these little dimples on purpose so your thumbs have a snug spot to rest while you’re sipping on your beverage.. cheers 🙂 • • • • • #pottersofinstagram #functionalpottery #ceramics #ceramicsofinstagram #ceramictumblers #ceramiccups #ceramiccupslovers #functionalceramics #clayart #morelivingceramics #ceramicart #speckledclay #customtumblers #handmadeceramics #handmadepottery #potteryoftheday

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And ICYMI, John Millman celebrated the reopening of Pat Rafter Arena with some misdirected forehands:

https://twitter.com/johnhmillman/status/1272411481150119938?s=20

Don’t forget #TheCourtIsCalling – now is a great time to pick up a racquet and play tennis. Happy hitting and stay safe!

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