In a new Daily Dose of Social Media, the stars begin to arrive in Turin for the ATP Finals, on a day when Alcaraz had his first training session — showing off his new blonde look — while Jannik Sinner took some time off to enjoy a round of golf. Both are preparing for their debuts in Turin and the fight for the World No. 1 ranking starting next Monday.On the other hand, 4-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka and Filipino Alexandra Eala shared photos of their off-season time, with the Japanese star enjoying a trip to the Caribbean, while the 20-year-old star is enjoying time back home on the beaches of the Philippines. Meanwhile, Hubert Hurkacz provided updates on his health with a training session from Spain, while Ons Jabeur surprised the ball kids of the WTA Finals with a kind gesture in Riyadh.Alcaraz arrives in Turin for ATP Finals with new lookCarlos Alcaraz is already in Turin preparing for his participation in the ATP Finals, and he appeared on social media with his blonde look while practicing for the debut in one of the tournaments that has so far eluded the Spaniard. This time he arrives as World No. 2 seeking to regain the top spot in the rankings from defending champion Jannik Sinner. The 6-time major champion arrives in Turin with a 1,050-point advantage in the Race, while there are 1,500 points in play. This means Alcaraz will have the first chance to close the year as No. 1, although Sinner still has chances if he manages to defend the trophy undefeated, and Alcaraz suffers an early elimination.
The Spanish tennis player will have to recover after a surprising first-round defeat at the Paris Masters, where he ended up losing to Britain’s Cameron Norrie. Alcaraz will compete in the ATP Finals for the third consecutive year, with his best result being the semifinals in 2023 and being eliminated in the Round Robin in 2024.
Sinner enjoys downtime golfing in Turin
While everything is being prepared for the start of the ATP Finals, World No. 1 Jannik Sinner takes advantage of his days in Turin to enjoy some brief downtime on the golf courses. The Italian is one of many tennis players who enjoy golf as a hobby, and this time during his visit to Italy, he was seen playing golf with his team, sharing photos later on social media. The 4-time major champion received a reply from one of his colleagues — and competitor in the Finals — Alex de Minaur, who joked about beating him on the golf course: “I think i could finally beat you at something 👀😉”
Alex de Minaur arrives for second shot at ATP Finals
The Australian, De Minaur, shared images on social media of his arrival in Turin on a private trip with members of his team. The World No. 7 was one of the last to secure qualification for Turin, which will be his second participation in the tournament, after competing in the Round Robin back in 2023, where he was eliminated after three consecutive defeats and only one set in his favor.
Naomi Osaka and Alexandra Eala trade courts for vacation
While the season begins to draw to a close for both ATP and WTA stars, several players are already back home or taking advantage of the off-season for travel. Such was the case for 4-time major champion Naomi Osaka, who shared photos of her trip to the Caribbean, taking a well-deserved vacation after a season where she returned to being a protagonist in the most important tournaments, reaching the final at the Canadian Open, the semifinals at the US Open, and securing a year-end ranking of World No. 16.
Another player enjoying her days off is 20-year-old Filipino Alexandra Eala, who had her first full season on the WTA tour in 2025. The former US Open junior champion concluded a more than notable breakthrough season, reaching the semifinals of the WTA 1000 Miami Open — defeating two top-5 players along the way — in addition to winning the WTA 125 Guadalajara title and finishing as runner-up in Eastbourne. Eala finished in the top-50 for the first time in her career and has secured her spot in the main draw of the Australian Open — where she had previously been eliminated in the qualifying rounds in her three prior appearances.
Hurkacz shares training update in Marbella
Good news comes from former World No. 6 Hubert Hurkacz, who shared a post on social media of his latest training sessions in Marbella, as he prepares for his return in the 2026 season. The 28-year-old Pole missed a good portion of the season following an injury during the Libema Open in ‘s-Hertogenbosch at the start of the grass swing.
Hurkacz had been dealing with physical problems for a while, ending the season with a 15-11 record. In early July, he announced that he underwent arthroscopic surgery on his right knee and would have a long recovery for the rest of the year. The 2-time Masters 1000 champion is training alongside his coach, Nicolás Massú — a gold medalist at Athens 2004 and coach of Dominic Thiem during his memorable US Open 2020 title run.
Minister of Happiness: Ons Jabeur surprises ball kids in Riyadh
The appearances of Ons Jabeur always generate interest, as she is one of the most charismatic players on the WTA Tour. The former World No. 2 is in Riyadh while the WTA Finals are being played, although this time as a tournament ambassador and not as one of the participants. The 31-year-old Tunisian was another player who suffered from injuries — as well as mental exhaustion — and ended her season prematurely, retiring mid-match in the first round of Wimbledon.
This time, Jabeur once again showed why she has earned the nickname ‘Minister of Happiness,’ surprising the ball kids of the WTA Finals in the tournament locker room, joining them for a conversation with the young participants in their role as ball kids. The 3-time major runner-up also signed balls and took photos with the children in Riyadh.
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