Neymar shared a light moment with tennis star Aryna Sabalenka on the sidelines of the WTA finals and tossed coin before the first match in Riyadh.
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- Neymar in attendance at WTA finals
- Clicked pictures with Sabalenka before match
- May play against Esteghlal on Monday
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WHAT HAPPENED?
Brazilian soccer superstar Neymar brought a touch of football charisma to the tennis court on Saturday as he performed the ceremonial coin toss at the WTA Finals in Riyadh. His appearance on the court received an enthusiastic response from the crowd, with chair umpire Zhang Juan playfully introducing him to the players by simply stating: “This is Neymar,” causing a wave of excitement to ripple through the audience.
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THE BIGGER PICTURE
Neymar also took time to meet with Belarusian tennis star Sabalenka before the match. The two shared a light-hearted exchange, snapping selfies together as Sabalenka received a personalised autographed shirt from the footballer as a keepsake after emerging victorious against Zheng Qinwen.
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WATCH THE CLIP
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WHAT NEXT FOR NEYMAR?
While Neymar enjoyed his stint in the tennis arena, his focus will soon shift back to football as Al Hilal prepare for their AFC Champions League match against Esteghlal FC on Monday.
