Social Media became a second home to many in 2020 due to the lockdown against coronavirus. Even top tennis players created interesting challenges to keep themselves occupied in quarantine. The movement started with the Swiss maestro Roger Federer and his #TennisAtHome Challenge.
The situation in the world remained tough; it became essential to figure out a way to blow off some steam. For tennis stars, they had to stay fit for an imminent return to the tour. Here are the 2020s Top Tennis Social Media Challenges.
Roger Federer introduces #TennisAtHome Challenge
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The tennis champion Federer is also a champion when it comes to engagement with people. He devised a simple-to-do solo drill for tennis players to stay active at home. It went viral instantly, and most of the tennis players joined the movement. In addition to that, the challenge even spread outside tennis.
Here’s a helpful solo drill. Let’s see what you got! Reply back with a video and I’ll provide some tips. Choose your hat wisely 🎩😉👊 #tennisathome pic.twitter.com/05lliIqh1h
— Roger Federer (@rogerfederer) April 7, 2020
To make it more interesting, Federer asked the challengers to choose their hat wisely. Following, the 20-time Grand Slam champion gave tips and comments to people taking the challenge.
That was the right choice of hat,
Love the effort, sorry to your dad! 😬 🥴👍 https://t.co/COAFAVXhQJ— Roger Federer (@rogerfederer) April 7, 2020
From Novak Djokovic, Serena Williams to Sofia Kenin, and many more completed the ‘#tennisathome’. German footballer Toni Kroos and Australian actor Hugh Jackman also conquered the drill.
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Andy Murray and Novak Djokovic do 100 Vollies with their wives
Next up, Former World No. 1 Andy Murray put out a 100 Volley challenge he undertook with his wife. Current World No. 1 Novak Djokovic and his wife Jelena aced the challenge and thanked the British player later.
A challenge to all tennis players and fans… The 💯 volley challenge. There was no bickering during the filming of the video 🙄, although I think the last volley was aimed at my head… I can’t be the only one that wants to see Rog and Mirka hitting a few balls together…🎾 pic.twitter.com/c0lMnNuSSQ
— Andy Murray (@andy_murray) April 9, 2020
Idemooo the 💯 volley challenge was too easy for @jelenadjokovic haha bravoo 😂👏🏼💪🏼. Thanks for the fun nomination Kim and @andymurray!
Keep the challenges coming!!! 🔥 #100volleychallenge #tennisathome #stayhome #teamdjokovic #nolefam pic.twitter.com/tffUO9OOCs
— Novak Djokovic (@DjokerNole) April 10, 2020
Tennis players taking on the Maradona 7 Challenge
The late football legend Diego Maradona’s unique juggling regime also took a hit on the internet. Canadian tennis players Vasek Pospisil and Felix Auger-Aliassime did justice to the ‘Hand of God’s skill.
The Maradona 7 Challenge, so easy for Félix Auger-Aliassime!
(🎥 @felixtennis) pic.twitter.com/15Yg4QCoMZ
— We Are Tennis (@WeAreTennis) December 21, 2020
While many challenges are made to have fun, some carry out help for a social cause. Tennis star Nick Kyrgios joined hands with Old El Paso to give free meals to underprivileged families in Australia.
Andy Murray, Eugenie Bouchard, and Sofia Kenin took the taco and racket together for a greater cause. The challenge was to eat a Taco while playing a sport.
Thanks for nominating me @monicaace93 for the @oldelpaso #MessFreeChallenge. How did I do? Together, we are donating 10k meal kits to Canadian families plus up to 10k more for every share of my video on Instagram.
You’re next @SofiaKenin 🌯🌯🌯 #MakeTonightTacoNight #sponsor pic.twitter.com/x1ydwH7o3l— Genie Bouchard (@geniebouchard) October 29, 2020
Tennis’ best player Novak does a Crazy Stunt with his wife Jelena
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Another thing that topped everyone’s priority list in 2020 was Fitness. Therefore, Novak and Jelena Djokovic decided to promote acro yoga and tagged Roger Federer. They also tagged Rafael Nadal along with his foundation.
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2020 is finally going to end, and the world anticipates for 2021 as the year where normalcy will return. Keeping that in mind, we can also expect many new and fun challenges rolling in the next year.