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WHY DID RAFAEL NADAL RETURN TO JEDDAH? INSIDE DJOKOVIC’S SECRET COACHING OF RAFAEL PAGONIS
Rafael Nadal shines in Jeddah, and Novak Djokovic coaches a rising star as tennis stars wrap up 2025 with major social media buzz.
Here's what's been buzzing in the social media world over the last day, from fun stuff to tennis court action, as we count down the last week before Christmas.
Today's highlights feature Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic, Donna Vekic, and Jasmine Paolini.
Nadal Spotted in Jeddah
Rafa showed up in Jeddah, bringing some major star power to the Next Gen ATP Finals, which head into the semi-finals this Saturday. He's got a cast on his hand after recent surgery, but he was still happy to pose for pics with fans.
Nadal watched the all-Spanish match between Rafael Jodar and Martin Landaluce. Jodar said Nadal is his idol, and Landaluce trains at Nadal's academy in Mallorca.
Fans loved seeing Nadal there, saying he's helping the sport's future in the country. He's been promoting tennis there and has been some type of brand ambassador since the start of 2024. He'll be in Jeddah all weekend to see who wins.
He is also around to cheer on grassroots participation and support training programs for the budding tennis nation.
"We dig this event; we've been before, and it's awesome to see young players," said fan Jayshree Babu, according to ATP. Tennis is really picking up in Saudi Arabia, and it's cool to see the attention it's getting. With people like Nadal coming, it makes it even more exciting.
Djokovic Trains Next-Gen Greek Player
Novak Djokovic, who lives in Greece now, spent some time training with young tennis talents during his break. Most recently, he coached 14-year-old Rafael Pagonis.
Pagonis lost in the Wimbledon U-14 final this year but is considered a rising star.
Great to hang with young Greek star Rafael Pagonis. Djokovic posted on Instagram. Future star of our sport. (Remember this coaching session when you win your first Slam!)”
Pagonis was stoked to train with Djokovic. "Today I had a dream that I was invited to play tennis with the G.O.A.T., Novak Djokovic," he said.
“He was so kind and generous, and he told me the secrets of his return. Please don’t wake me up! Thank you, Novak Djokovic, for this out-of-this-world experience! See you soon…”
Stefanos Tsitsipas trained with Pagonis before and said he has a great future in tennis.
“He's very impressive, and I can’t wait to see him at a high ATP level. I hope I can catch him to play Davis Cup together,” he said. “He has great potential. He seems dedicated and focused on what he does. I am very happy that we have such an athlete from our country; he will not only be a good athlete, but I believe he will be an excellent athlete in the future.”
Vekic Trains with Marion Bartoli
Donna Vekic had a special practice session today with former Wimbledon champ Marion Bartoli.
Vekic has dropped to world no. 69 and has only made one quarter-final this year. This is way off from her 2024, where she killed it at the Olympics and Wimbledon.
The 29-year-old trained with Bartoli recently. She posted a pic on Instagram with Bartoli. The 2013 Wimbledon winner was a special guest for a session. Vekic will kick off her 2026 season at the WTA 250 in Auckland from January 5 to 11.
Bartoli is now known for her commentary, so a comeback isn't on the horizon.
Bublik Slams Tennis Balls...Again
Alexander Bublik started a debate about the tennis balls used at tournaments on Telegram. Not good buzz for the tourney in the approaching weeks.
High-quality balls from a Grand Slam tournament. After five minutes of practising a slice, Bublik wrote on Telegram.
Some said they were old balls, but Bublik fired back, saying, "We'll be playing with this s*** in men's singles and doubles."
He added that the video is from just 20 minutes of practice. Ouch.
Paolini Photo Wins Award
Jasmine Paolini became a viral sensation with a rad photo by Ray Giublio. It won the ITF Photograph of the Year.
The photo got a lot of attention, and Giubilo is taking home the top prize. The shot captures Paolini changing direction mid-rally. Her face is perfectly framed by the oval of her racket, with her eyes and mouth lined up with the circles and triangle of the logo.
ITF President David Haggerty said, “The ITF Tennis Photograph of the Year points out the creativity, skill, and passion of photographers from across the tennis community. This year, we received entries from 37 countries. The winning image stood out for its originality, precision, and storytelling, while the overall shortlist showcases everything from grassroots tennis to the top of the game. I would like to congratulate all those whose work was recognised and thank everyone who took part.”
Garbiñe Muguruza said, “The quality and variety of the images submitted this year were outstanding. From the professional tour to grassroots and junior tennis, the shortlisted photographs tell powerful stories in our sport around the world. The winning image is original and shows how a moment can say so much.”
Ray Giubilo said, “I am thrilled to learn that my photo of Jasmine Paolini has been chosen as the ITF Tennis Photograph of the Year 2025. It means a lot to me, especially because this photo was up with so many other beautiful images. I knew I had submitted a nice image, but knowing the talent of my peers, I wasn't so sure it was going to be the winning photo. I feel that this is not only my success but also for the brotherhood of tennis photographers with whom I have shared so many unforgettable moments of tennis in the last 37 years.
Good job to Ray Giubilo. With the standard set for generations by the Big Three and Serena, it’s hard to imagine anyone topping this… Great timing, and what a shot!
NOVAK DJOKOVIC LANDS IN ATHENS AFTER HISTORIC AUSTRALIAN OPEN RUNNER-UP FINISH
After a historic loss to Carlos Alcaraz, Novak Djokovic returns to his family in Athens to reset for the 2026 tennis season.
After losing his first Australian Open final to Carlos Alcaraz, Novak Djokovic just wanted to see his family.
Djokovic landed in Athens on Tuesday, wrapping up two weeks away from home and marking his 38th appearance in a major final.
For the first time ever, Novak walked away from Rod Laver Arena with the runner-up trophy. At 36, he became the oldest finalist in Australian Open history, but Alcaraz stopped him in four sets: 2-6, 6-2, 6-3, 7-5. The match lasted just over three hours.
This was Djokovic's first tournament in more than two months, and even so, he showed why people call him a legend. He cruised through the first three rounds and reached the last 16 without much fuss.
In the fourth round, Jakub Mensik had to pull out with an abdominal injury, so Novak got a walkover and saved some energy for the big matches ahead. But things nearly fell apart a few days later. Lorenzo Musetti took the first two sets in their quarterfinal, and for a moment, Djokovic looked like he might be headed home early. Then, out of nowhere, Musetti retired in the third set, and suddenly Novak was through to his 13th Australian Open semi-final.
Next up was Jannik Sinner, the two-time defending champ. Djokovic had to dig deep. Twice he came back from a set down and eventually won 3-6, 6-3, 4-6, 6-4, 6-4 after more than four hours on court. He fought off 16 out of 18 break points and weathered over 70 winners from Sinner, proving that belief really does go a long way. At 36, he marched into his 38th major final.
Djokovic left everything on court against Alcaraz. He started strong, but the Spaniard found his rhythm and took control in the second and third sets, racking up five breaks. In the fourth, Novak saved six break points early on and kept pace, even earning a break chance at 4-all. Then he missed a forehand he’d usually make, and just like that, his shot at a fifth set slipped away.
Alcaraz broke late in the set and sealed the win, handing Djokovic his first-ever loss in an Australian Open final. Now, Novak’s taking some time off to be with his family. He’s expected back on court soon, probably in Doha, but right now, only he knows how his schedule will look.
WHO IS SAMUEL LOPEZ? MEET THE COACH BEHIND CARLOS ALCARAZ’S 2026 AUSTRALIAN OPEN GLORY
Discover the touching moment Carlos Alcaraz saw coach Samuel Lopez receive a trophy after his Australian Open victory.
Carlos Alcaraz just pulled off something huge—he beat Novak Djokovic in four sets (2:6, 6:2, 6:3, 7:5) to win the Australian Open. With this win, he joins the legends of the Open era, becoming one of the rare players to snag at least one title at all four Grand Slams.
Here’s the wild part: Alcaraz is just 22. Actually, he turns 23 on May 5, so he’s still got plenty of time. This marks his seventh Grand Slam title already. For a bit of perspective, Djokovic had only one Grand Slam trophy at Alcaraz’s age.
Since he’d never won the Australian Open before, Alcaraz didn’t really know the drill for the trophy ceremony. His coach, Samuel Lopez, got a trophy too, which caught Carlos off guard—in a good way. Their partnership has clearly paid off.
Talking to the media, Alcaraz said he loved that coaches get recognised with their own trophy. He hadn’t seen that before and thought it was a fantastic idea, since a champion’s journey isn’t a solo effort. Watching Samuel Lopez get his moment meant a lot to him. “It’s wonderful, and when I saw him there, I was so happy because I know Samuel has been working toward this moment his whole life. For me, he’s one of the best coaches—if not the best—you can have on a tennis court today. For me, it was a magical and incredibly special moment: hugging him after the last point and also seeing him there, with everyone recognising what he deserves,” Alcaraz said.
Not everyone was convinced after Alcaraz split with long-time coach Juan Carlos Ferrero and started working with Lopez. Some experts doubted whether he could keep dominating the tour this year. But after Melbourne, it looks like Alcaraz isn’t going anywhere. Even without Ferrero, he’s still leading the pack.
With three more Grand Slams coming up this season, it’s shaping up to be a wild ride. You get the feeling that we’ll be watching Alcaraz and Sinner battling for the biggest prizes all year long.
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