Dominic Thiem and Jofra Archer had reason to smile – Monday’s sporting social
Sports stars and clubs across the world continue to provide an insight into their lives on social media.
Here, the PA news agency looks at some of the best examples from September 14.
Football
Busy day in store for Kammy.
Working in London today, well I say working 😂 🤣 doing an advert for a biscuit firm 🍪 just at Kings Cross & the train was empty again 🤷🏽♂️ normally struggle for a seat on this one #kammyselfiepic.twitter.com/Im3HJAm1OT
— Chris Kamara (@chris_kammy) September 14, 2020
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang knows where the goal is.
— Aubameyang P-E (@Aubameyang7) September 14, 2020
Dominic Calvert-Lewin is feeling good after his opening-day goal.
Have a good week Blues 🤙🏽 pic.twitter.com/ANc76PMVrY
— Dominic Calvert-Lewin (@CalvertLewin14) September 14, 2020
Tennis
Dominic Thiem felt his incredible comeback to win the US Open was a fitting way to claim his first major title.
It had to be like this – my career was always like the match today – many ups and downs and I love the way it turned out. pic.twitter.com/ksFDgIfws8
— Dominic Thiem (@ThiemDomi) September 14, 2020
Novak Djokovic, who made headlines for all the wrong reasons at the tournament, praised the respect the pair showed at the end.
A post shared by Novak Djokovic (@djokernole) on Sep 14, 2020 at 3:09am PDT
Fine margins.
The agony & ecstasy of sport.#USOpenpic.twitter.com/uBHhQVpOGo
— ATP Tour (@atptour) September 14, 2020
The great Rod Laver enjoyed the show.
A magnificent effort to win your first major @ThiemDomi, I feel very happy for you. It has been great to get to know you and @AlexZverev at the #LaverCup, I look forward to watching many more Grand Slam finals between you both. 🚀 https://t.co/lYWm5m8cXq
— Rod Laver (@rodlaver) September 14, 2020
Former Australian Open semi-finalist Nicolas Kiefer was impressed by the epic contest.
WHAT. A. FINAL. 🏆A MATCH FOR THE AGES. 🙏🏻Congrats, @ThiemDomi! 🇦🇹Respect to @AlexZverev! 🇩🇪2 ABSOLUTE WARRIORS! 👊🏻@usopen#USOpen#Zverev#Thiem
— Nicolas Kiefer (@Nicolas_Kiefer) September 14, 2020
Simona Halep was reunited with her coach.
Is that who I think it is? 🤔
Seven months later… welcome back @darren_cahill 😊 pic.twitter.com/sJIfX3A3WY
— Simona Halep (@Simona_Halep) September 14, 2020
Cricket
Nutmeg!
My brother 👊🏾 so great to see you happy doing what you’re doing. And you’re DOING it 🔥🔥 https://t.co/3fGyo6RQ8a
— Marcus Rashford (@MarcusRashford) September 14, 2020
Jos Buttler and Tom Curran are ready for the series decider with Australia after England’s bowlers excelled on Sunday night.
What a win! Big decider on Wednesday 🏴 #teamkookaburra
A post shared by Jos Buttler (@josbuttler) on Sep 14, 2020 at 2:05am PDT
Unreal win last night!!! Been a good few weeks for the boys – series decider to finish the summer 🙏🏼
A post shared by Tom Curran (@tc59) on Sep 14, 2020 at 3:08am PDT
These two in ODI cricket 😍🔥 #englandcricket #engvaus
A post shared by We Are England Cricket (@englandcricket) on Sep 14, 2020 at 2:02am PDT
A lovely composed finish.
Check out the fancy footwork by @JohnSimpson_88 👟
Not often you see a keeper with this kind of #tekkers#Blast20pic.twitter.com/vNymh2tJ9H
— Vitality Blast (@VitalityBlast) September 14, 2020
What a grab!
Watch Kevin O'Brien's stunning one-handed catch in the @cricketleinster Senior League Cup Final 📽️
What a player 🔥 pic.twitter.com/qyK3zjWaOt
— ICC (@ICC) September 14, 2020
Boxing
Tyson Fury has competition on his daily run.
Raced @isaaclowe6 @kronksugarhill &my pace maker who ever you are. #furysonfire🔥
A post shared by Tyson Fury (@gypsyking101) on Sep 14, 2020 at 1:55am PDT
Tomorrow could be a big day for boxing.
Time to go again! Multiple fight news drops tomorrow 🎯 @skysportsboxing @dazn_usa
A post shared by Eddie Hearn (@eddiehearn) on Sep 14, 2020 at 2:01am PDT
Interesting.
Good 8 rounds banked this morning! First open spar ever done with the champ @bjsaunders_#IronSharpensIronpic.twitter.com/3nDrYRqbmD
— Kell Brook (@SpecialKBrook) September 14, 2020
Formula One
McLaren’s Lando Norris’ team radio efforts got him noticed.
In Italy, listening to @BBCRadio1PR and they play me singing it’s Friday Then, It’s Saturday Sunday What? 😂 they then play it again to intro the the actual song! OMG I’ve made it! pic.twitter.com/hJbnWzte0B
— Lando Norris (@LandoNorris) September 14, 2020
Golf
Get in the hole!
Practice baby! @jasondayofficial #obstacles #urwelcome
A post shared by Bubba Watson (@bubbawatson) on Sep 13, 2020 at 10:05am PDT
Darts
Unbelievable darts.
"If at first you don't succeed, try, try again!" 👀
Dave Chisnall and Gerwyn Price make that statement ring true as they both make a mess of ton-plus finishes before coming back to right their wrongs straight away! 🤯 pic.twitter.com/6zzcgq8MrQ
— PDC Darts (@OfficialPDC) September 14, 2020
Wayne Mardle was working on his game.
Big day today! I’m changing my golf swing. I’ve been a 8-9 handicap for too long. If you literally couldn’t care less…I’m sorry for wasting your time. 👍
— Wayne Mardle (@Wayne501Mardle) September 14, 2020