Australia, 6 May 2021 | tennis.com.au

We begin this week’s social round-up with a reminder that even the world’s best players aren’t always perfect on court …

Blinded by the sun, all Ash Barty could do was laugh after losing sight of the ball during her quarterfinal win against Petra Kvitova in Madrid:

🤦🏽‍♀️🤣 https://t.co/qNzYHuorbv

— Ash Barty (@ashbarty) May 5, 2021

One opponent who never misses a ball is a good ol’ brick wall. Barty’s parents, Rob and Josie, have recently rediscovered the home-made half-court in their garage where she learnt to play:

Mum & Dad rediscovering my first ever tennis court while doing some home reno’s 😍🎾 Makeshift duck taped net is a little high…
Would love to know how many hours I spent hitting balls against that brick wall 🤣 pic.twitter.com/s9tomDAg6s

— Ash Barty (@ashbarty) May 4, 2021

Speaking of old school throwbacks, John Millman has been emulating fellow Queenslander Pat Rafter:

Rafter like ✌️✌️ https://t.co/Zk9ZgDrr5g

— John Millman (@johnhmillman) April 29, 2021

And Nick Kyrgios has been enjoying some early highlights from his own career:

Young kygs ❤️ https://t.co/nbnkTIcHgr

— Nicholas Kyrgios (@NickKyrgios) April 29, 2021

On court in Madrid, a spirited Alex de Minaur has won consecutive matches for the first time since the Australian Open:

Digging deep!!!! 👊😈 #Mindset pic.twitter.com/wp5T73AAVZ

— alex de minaur (@alexdeminaur) May 3, 2021

Ellen Perez is also enjoying an impressive run, advancing to the doubles quarterfinals to match her career-best result at WTA 1000 level:

Moving on in Madrid. Quarterfinals time 😀👊 #MMO pic.twitter.com/WejUWTNMDG

— Ellen Perez (@EllenPerez95) May 4, 2021

Destanee Aiava has returned to the tour, competing in the Czech Republic this week:

While Matt Ebden is exploring in France:

Back in Australia, Todd Woodbridge received his first COVID vaccination:

First dose done! Walk-in took just over an hour all up. @TheRMH staff and @MCEC all working perfectly. #GetVaccinated pic.twitter.com/7EMcg4UMUV

— Todd Woodbridge (@toddwoodbridge) May 3, 2021

Kimberly Birrell celebrated her 23rd birthday in style:

Daria Gavrilova is being a tourist in her home city of Melbourne:

And finally, Dylan Alcott met a fellow Aussie legend:

The court is calling! Join in the fun, hire a court today and take advantage of the many healthy benefits of tennis.