By Alberto Amalfi | Monday, August 10, 2015
Gael Monfils practices ahead of the Rogers Cup in Montreal.
Photo credit: Pierre Fortier/Tennis Canada
Sloane Stephens celebrates her first title with some heavy lifting, Angelique Kerber continues her finals magic, Nick Kyrgios' head gain, Milos Raonic meets the mayor and Serena soars in this edition of Tweets of the Week.
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Angelique Kerber showed both fast hands and a magic touch defeating Karolina Pliskova, 6-3 5-7, 6-4, to win the Stanford title on Sunday. Kerber raised her finals record to 4-0 this season, winning four Premier-Level titles on three different surfaces—all while conjuring doves from her racquet.
Contesting her 84th career tournament, Sloane Stephens was all smiles after capturing her first career title in Washington, D.C. without dropping a set.
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A photo posted by Sloane Stephens (@sloanestephens) on
Sloane's biggest challenge may have been hoisting the heavy crystal title trophy, check out her expression of exertion.
Canadian No. 1 Milos Raonic warmed up for his Rogers Cup return facing the Mayor of Montreal. As you can see the Mayor speaks softly and carries a big stick.
In Toronto, Genie Bouchard went into prevent-defense mode against a nine-year-old fan in an epic air hockey showdown captured on video.
Couples came together in Montreal. Newlyweds Tomas Berdych and wife Ester arrived from their honeymoon glowing.
Young guns Jack Sock and Nick Kyrgios traded shots and jokes in practice.
Lucie Safarova and Petra Kvitova are pretty dangerous with hockey sticks, too.
Safarova demonstrates how to respond when your coach gets really chatty.
Kei Nishikori celebrates his third title of the year in Washington, D.C. sending a birthday shout-out to his dad.
Daniela Hantuchova provides a pretty-in-pink moment.
Washington, D.C. finalist John Isner re-enacts the classic tortoise versus hare rivalry with a twist.
Remember 2016 is an Olympic year, don't be surprised to see Serena go for the gold in two different disciplines. She posted this image from her photo shoot for the New York Magazine cover.
Borna Coric stretches his legs before the tournament begins.
Working hard💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻
A video posted by Borna Coric (@bornacoric) on
Ana Ivanovic at an off-court shootaround.