28 May 2015 | Tennis Australia

Tennis Australia has a new social media superstar. With a presence on Twitter, Instagram and a newly-made Facebook page, Daria Gavrilova has now taken over the WTA Rising Star video blog.

Guess who's taking over the next #WTA Rising Star video blog? @Daria_Gav before @RolandGarros! http://t.co/0Dd0bxTj5L pic.twitter.com/K2wl3d6byx

— WTA (@WTA) May 20, 2015

We’d love to know though, Daria, will these make an appearance in your next video?

Going out to a dinner with a style pic.twitter.com/8z8ZVOP23z

— Daria Gavrilova (@Daria_gav) May 23, 2015

Following in Dasha’s footsteps is Jarmila Gajdosova, who continues to run her own Twitter Q&As #AskJarka

Enjoyed spending afternoon with my fans but now is time to go practice again! #hardworkpaysoff #RolandGarros2015 #AskJarka

— Jarmila Gajdosova (@tennis_jarkag) May 20, 2015

Now, social media never sleeps. Tennis practice on the other hand, well… #priorities

Enjoyed spending afternoon with my fans but now is time to go practice again! #hardworkpaysoff #RolandGarros2015 #AskJarka

— Jarmila Gajdosova (@tennis_jarkag) May 20, 2015

Another social media phenomenon is wheelchair tennis champion Dylan Alcott. Following his inspirational TEDxTalk in Sydney, the tweets came flooding in.

Holy shit it's happening! Hitting up the opera house stage at 945am AEST stage for @tedxsydney !!! Check their site for the live stream

— Dylan Alcott (@DylanAlcott) May 20, 2015

.@DylanAlcott teaching us not be scared of your disability, embrace it! #TEDxSydney #Ideasworthspreading

— TEDxSydney (@tedxsydney) May 21, 2015

Breaking the mould! Great talk by @DylanAlcott with an epic sense of humour! #tedxsydney #valueoflaughter @tedxsydney pic.twitter.com/TFgsFcn6gg

— JJ (Jeannette James) (@7Mrsjames) May 21, 2015

There was NO greater speaker at @tedxsydney than @DylanAlcott. Vid will be on TED soon. Well done bud. pic.twitter.com/N7pid4Yqmp

— Jules Lund (@JulesLund) May 21, 2015

And so did a well-deserved standing ovation.

And thank you @tedxsydney for the standing ovation!! Ironic that I can't stand, but I'll take it!!! xx #TEDxSydney #ted @TEDTalks

— Dylan Alcott (@DylanAlcott) May 21, 2015

Another significant event this week was a little contest called Eurovision, in which Australia competed for the first time.

Strange, right?

Good luck to my fellow Sth Aussie mate @GuySebastian in #Eurovision2015 #Represent #greenandgold

— Lleyton Hewitt (@lleytonhewitt) May 20, 2015

We’re pretty sure Guy Sebastian did you proud, Lleyton.

.@GuySebastian doing the cmon as he gets 12 points hahah Well done mate, you did us proud! #ESC2015 @lleytonhewitt pic.twitter.com/g5E4Nwg9t3

— Danny Swagman (@_TeamHewitt) May 24, 2015

Here at Tennis Australia we love celebrating birthdays and Omar Jasika was certainly feeling the birthday love.
https://twitter.com/OJasika/status/600842168991756289
And as Thanasi Kokkinakis’ birthday was last month, we know this couldn’t have been a birthday gift. But anything with ‘The Kokk’ embroidered on it is a pretty good gift nonetheless.

Haha yes! Thanks @babolat #reppin pic.twitter.com/4MdyB4pjg6

— Thanasi Kokkinakis (@TKokkinakis) May 21, 2015

Storm Sanders’ birthday is in August, but why not?

The most incredible feeling in the world. No words can explain this. pic.twitter.com/AhZ56YX7ms

— Storm Sanders (@stormsanders94) May 25, 2015

In the lead-up to the French Open some of our top players really hit their straps, particularly 2010 French Open finalist Sam Stosur.
https://twitter.com/Ajlatom/status/601404356999557120
https://twitter.com/rennaestubbs/status/602149888663617537
https://twitter.com/bambamsam30/status/602187126805897216
Speaking of Roland Garros, what a few days it’s been so far at #RG15. When Thanasi wasn’t winning he was being snapped at the Babolat Selfie Zone.

Scrappy but happy to win my first match @rolandgarros #hustle

— Thanasi Kokkinakis (@TKokkinakis) May 25, 2015

From the @babolat Selfie Zone at #RG15. On a scale of 1 to cool, @TKokkinakis is ice cold. #TennisRunsInOurBlood pic.twitter.com/AT73DnYaY7

— Babolat (@babolat) May 21, 2015

In addition to starring once again on Kids Day, Nick Kyrgios was keen to get the RG show on the road.

Now that was fun with @bobsinclar @NickKyrgios @JackSock #kidsday #RolandGarros u got that stadium all hyped! Allez

— victoria azarenka (@vika7) May 23, 2015

Looking forward to getting on site tomorrow @RolandGarros hitting the clay and continuing the grind. #WorkUntilYourIdolsBecomeYourRivals

— Nicholas Kyrgios (@NickKyrgios) May 21, 2015

Unfortunately Casey Dellacqua came up against compatriot Ajla Tomljanovic in the first round.

didn't know @Ajlatom played @caseydellacqua in the 1st rd!well thats just a bloody shame! 2 of my favs going @ it 1st up! #maythebestbabewin

— rennae stubbs (@rennaestubbs) May 24, 2015

While Jarmila Gajdosova and Sam Groth also made an early exit.

Very disappointing,bad day in the office. Not sure what to say except I fought until the end just lacked of confidence and match practice.

— Jarmila Gajdosova (@tennis_jarkag) May 25, 2015

Tough day today but looking forward to getting back on court for doubles Wednesday. @lottosportitaly @babolat pic.twitter.com/zbVnSVql7K

— Sam Groth (@SamGrothTennis) May 25, 2015

And John Peers has returned to Roland Garros with doubles partner Jamie Murray to continue their strong form this season.

Rnd 1 Roland Garros begins tomorrow! Let's do this @jamie_murray

— John Peers (@johnwpeers) May 26, 2015

So, what do tennis players do when they’re not playing tennis?

PlayStation, FIFA and AFL of course.
https://twitter.com/NickKyrgios/status/602221264976093184

It's getting intense here watching @xkyrgios #Tomic Vs @JackSock & @NickKyrgios in a #FIFA fest! #CodeViolation

— John Morris (@JohnMorris1982) May 22, 2015

In between practices here at @rolandgarros, watching the @sydneyswans!! @AFL #goswans #AFLHawksSwans @SwansSupport pic.twitter.com/jTZINK67X6

— Sam Groth (@SamGrothTennis) May 23, 2015

Finally it wouldn’t be a Social Serve without an obligatory Instagram #selfie. This week’s winner: Ajla Tomljanovic

https://instagram.com/p/3HGF44s4et