The Social Net: Federer's back; Serena backs Markle

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The Social Net: Federer's back; Serena backs Markle

The 39-year-olds took to social media for a pair of updates.

ByCody Fitzpatrick

Published Mar 08, 2021

In a world where it didn't really happen if it didn't make social media, fans have more access than ever to elements of their favorite players' lives. Here's what went on this week on The Social Net:

The Social Net: Federer's back; Serena backs Markle

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1

Ready-erer

Roger Federer's forthcoming return to tennis in Doha is the sport's most anticipated event right now, and Federer himself has been helping build the hype with his regular photo updates, this one giving the slightest peak at some snazzy new shoes. ("Go Rog go!" commented TODAY Show host Savannah Guthrie.)

And this one, showing the 39-year-old on-court and match-fit:

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2

Spring Is Coming

Naomi Osaka, on the other hand, has been enjoying a well-deserved break, trading her tennis shoes for the poshest and plushest slippers following her fourth Grand Slam title:

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3

Enzo the Golden

Alex De Minaur is known for showing off his fitness work, but he, too, has been making time for some fun. Here he is having a good time with his ecstatically happy dog, Enzo.

4

Serena Williams on Meghan Markle

Following a revealing interview with Oprah Winfrey that aired Sunday night, Serena Williams weighed on the comments made by her friend, Meghan Markle and Prince Harry (the Duchess and Duke of Sussex):

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