In the latest Daily Dose of Social Media, the celebrations from the opening week of the 2026 season continue to roll in. Champions from around the Tour have been sharing behind-the-scenes moments and trophy snapshots, including Elina Svitolina in Auckland, Aryna Sabalenka in Brisbane, and Hubert Hurkacz at the United Cup. As the new season gets underway, players are already giving fans a glimpse into their early success and special on-court moments. 📸🏆🎾

Meanwhile, off the court, the social media buzz continued to grow. Alexandra Eala and Rafael Nadal featured together in a special video previewing the upcoming Australian Open, while Danielle Collins shared glimpses from her new role as a tennis TV commentator. Elsewhere in Melbourne, Carlos Alcaraz grabbed attention during practice at Melbourne Park with a subtle LeBron James tribute, adding to the excitement building ahead of the season’s first Grand Slam. 📱🎾🔥

Alexandra Eala and Rafael Nadal joined forces in a special video to build excitement ahead of the Australian Open and the start of the Aussie swing. The 22-time Grand Slam champion teamed up with one of the standout players from his academy, the 20-year-old Filipina, in an emotional exchange that contrasted Nadal’s wealth of experience — including two Australian Open titles and 19 appearances — with Eala’s fresh perspective as she prepares to make her main-draw debut at the Happy Slam next week. 🎾🇦🇺✨

Meanwhile, former junior world No. 1 Alexandra Eala looked back on her special memories at the Australian Open, where she captured the junior doubles title in 2020. Speaking about the tournament, she highlighted the unique atmosphere and diversity of the crowd, saying the energy of the people is what makes it truly special for her. Responding to Nadal’s words, Eala explained that “moving differently” means being brave, doing things your own way, and embracing authenticity. She added that movement has become one of her biggest strengths, allowing her to turn weaknesses into advantages as she continues to grow on tour. 🎾✨