The Social Net: Djokovic celebrates record with mosaic

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:

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Larger Than Life

Novak Djokovic set the all-time record for the most weeks as the ATP No. 1, at 311. It was a feat deserving of an eye-popping commemoration, such as this enormous portrait by Andrej Josifovski, made of 2177 tennis balls, one for each of the days Djokovic had held the top spot.

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There in Tech and Spirit

Following a positive covid test, coach Conchita Martinez wasn't able to be in Dubai for Garbine Muguruza's run to the Dubai WTA 1000 title, but that couldn't force her to miss the tournament altogether:

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Coco Gauff Celebrates 17

In these circumstances, it wasn't the birthday bash most teenagers would dream of having, but Gauff did celebrate her 17th birthday—as she does with most things—in style. And Instagram stories show that, upon arriving home from Dubai, she was welcomed with gifts and balloons from Purdue University tennis player Jamilah Snells.

That's it for this edition of The Social Net, stay tuned for more to come next week.