In a new Daily Dose of Social Media, the stars of the ATP and WTA continue enjoying their off-season, with some already preparing for 2026, while others are still enjoying free time to take a well-deserved rest. World No. 1 Carlos Alcaraz is in Miami to fulfill his exhibition commitment with Joao Fonseca—although he has taken advantage of the time to fish, attend an NBA game, and have more than one encounter with renowned stars.
On the other hand, the injured Zheng Qinwen showed her training on the beach while preparing for her return in 2026, while former US Open champion Bianca Andreescu shared some photos of her fashion outfits during the winter season in the Northern Hemisphere. Meanwhile, Ons Jabeur attended a gala event in Qatar, while Alexander Bublik shared photos of his family vacation in the Swiss Alps.
Inside Carlos Alcaraz's star-studded vacation in Miami
Carlos Alcaraz is enjoying his off-season and awaiting his next exhibition match in Miami by soaking up the best the city has to offer. During his stay, the World No. 1 met with former US Open champion Juan Martin Del Potro, who shared a photo of the reunion on social media. The Spaniard was also recently spotted courtside at an NBA game between the Miami Heat and the Milwaukee Bucks. Additionally, Alcaraz took a photo with the renowned American DJ and producer, DJ Khaled.
Alcaraz concluded the best season of his career with a remarkable 71-9 record, a total of 8 titles—including two Grand Slams—and three other final appearances. The Spaniard had hoped to end the year at the Davis Cup Finals with Spain, but an injury prevented him from participating in the tournament following his defeat in the ATP Finals title match against his rival Jannik Sinner. Regardless, 'Carlitos' secured the Year-End No. 1 ranking and is guaranteed to hold the top spot until at least after the Australian Open in January.
Zheng Qinwen shares beach training video
A player who lost prominence in 2025 was former World No. 4 Zheng Qinwen. Between injuries and a surgery, she fell out of the headlines and ended up dropping down the rankings. The Paris 2024 gold medalist did not have a great season, suffering from physical discomfort in her elbow during the first part of the year, which led her to decide to undergo surgery and take several months off the court to work on her recovery.
The 23-year-old star played just one tournament in the last five months of competition: the China Open in late September, where she ended up retiring in the middle of a second-round duel against Linda Noskova. Although Zheng is a former World No. 4, her recent inactivity has hurt her standing, but everything indicates that her recovery is complete and she is ready to start 2026 in good form. On Thursday, she shared a video of her training session on the beach alongside her team.
Andreescu shows off winter fashion style
Another player who has suffered with injuries is former US Open champion Bianca Andreescu. She managed a return to the courts in the final part of the year during the Asian swing, playing several consecutive tournaments and gaining rhythm at the end of the season. The Canadian took almost four months to start her season around April, and after a few months—during the return to hardcourts at the Canadian Open—she suffered a fall that caused an ankle injury, adding to previous problems with her back, shoulder, and wrists.
The former World No. 4 returned at the China Open and played a handful of tournaments, finishing the season ranked World No. 231. In a recent post on social media, she showed her love for fashion, displaying several different outfits in the middle of the Canadian winter, while she waits for a new season—and a new opportunity to dazzle the tennis world again, considering she is still only 25 years old.
Ons Jabeur shines at Qatar Gala following pregnancy announcement
Ons Jabeur dazzled at a gala event at the National Museum of Qatar, making one of her first high-profile public appearances since announcing her pregnancy. The former World No. 2 surprised the tennis world a few weeks ago when she revealed she would be taking an indefinite break from her career to welcome her first child. At 31 years old, Jabeur chose to step aside during a transitional phase in her career. After an irregular start to the 2025 season, she had already taken a break mid-year to recover mentally. However, the wait to see the Tunisian "Minister of Happiness" back on the court will be extensive, with a return during the 2026 season appearing highly unlikely.
Despite stepping away from the tour, Jabeur remains close to the public eye through various event appearances. This time, she was a guest of honor at the Franca Fund Gala, invited by Her Excellency Al Mayassa bint Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, sister of Qatar's ruling Emir. “Honored to be invited by Her Excellency @almayassabnthamad ❤️ Attending the #FrancaFund Gala was a truly memorable evening surrounded by remarkable individuals 🌟,” Jabeur shared on social media.
Bublik shares family photos from Swiss Alps
Alexander Bublik is enjoying a well-deserved vacation after a "rollercoaster" season that ultimately proved to be the most successful of his career. The 28-year-old Kazakh endured a first half plagued by inconsistent results, causing his ranking to plummet from the Top 30 to outside the Top 80. However, Bublik managed to right the ship, finding his rhythm to become one of the Tour's main protagonists during the second half of the year. He finished the season as World No. 11, capturing four titles—a tally surpassed only by Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner.
Although he attended the ATP Finals as an alternate and did not get a chance to play, he sits on the cusp of a Top 10 debut, a milestone he is well-positioned to achieve in early 2026. For now, he is recharging his batteries, sharing family photos from a getaway in the Swiss Alps.