The 2024 Hologic WTA Tour season was a tapestry of historic victories, remarkable breakthroughs, and unforgettable memories. Beyond the lines of the matches, there were stories that captured the essence of the tour. Today, we take a journey back to some of the favorite viral social media moments that defined the season.

Uncover the Hidden Stories of the 2024 WTA Tour

Jelena Ostapenko's Surprising Celebrity Crossover

The stars of the Hologic WTA Tour have their fair share of famous fans, with A-listers like Taylor Swift, Zendaya, and Tom Cruise attending tournaments. However, one of the most unexpected celebrity crossovers was between Jelena Ostapenko and rapper Lil Wayne. In a spring interview with Tennis Channel, Ostapenko revealed her admiration for the five-time Grammy winner. Months later, Lil Wayne responded by reposting the interview to his Instagram story and following Ostapenko's results throughout the year. He even sent her a direct message expressing his fanhood. Ostapenko was starstruck, stating that it was unbelievable to have Lil Wayne show interest in her. "He has like 19 million followers on Instagram, and when I saw this for the first time I was like 'Wow, he saw it and he’s aware of it.' It’s amazing," she said at Wimbledon.

Aryna Sabalenka's TikTok Dominance and Viral Moments

Aryna Sabalenka's ascent to the top of the PIF WTA Rankings was remarkable, thanks to winning two Grand Slam singles titles. But she also became a leader in another performance metric - TikTok dances. Her affinity for the platform was evident throughout 2024. She even quipped before the US Open that her summer consisted of "a lot of hard work and a little bit of TikTok." Sabalenka's co-stars on TikTok included her team, with traveling coaches Anton Dubrov and physio Jason Stacy. One of her best cameo appearances was during the year-end No.1 ranking battle with Iga Swiatek. But that wasn't her only viral moment. After defeating Lucia Bronzetti at the US Open, she had a heartwarming interaction with a young fan dressed in her likeness. "It was really adorable moment. I just looked up, and I saw on the big screen, like, mini me! It was so cute," Sabalenka said. Later, she made a deal with fans inside Arthur Ashe Stadium to win over more than 20,000 older fans by promising them a round of drinks if they cheered for her in the semifinals.

Coco Gauff and Team USA's Olympic Adventure

Before becoming the youngest woman to win the WTA Finals in two decades, Coco Gauff had a milestone moment as Team USA's flag bearer at the Paris Olympic opening ceremony. Standing alongside LeBron James, she shared numerous snapshots and became a popular ask for photos among her fellow athletes. Track stars Sha’carri Richardson and Noah Lyles, hooper A’ja Wilson, and rugby player Ilona Maher were among those who took photos with her. Her fellow American teammates also had fun, sharing selfies with superstars like Steph Curry and Katie Ledecky. But they were especially thrilled to take a photo with Snoop Dogg, who was a special correspondent for the Games. Gauff's Olympic adventure was filled with memories and camaraderie.

Caroline Garcia and Naomi Osaka's Candid Reflections

Players often use social media to give fans an inside look at their lives. Caroline Garcia and Naomi Osaka did just that in 2024. Osaka, returning to the tour from maternity leave, was candid about getting back in shape and the challenges of returning to a world-class playing level. After a tough qualifying loss at the WTA 1000 Cincinnati Open, she posted a long reflection ending on an optimistic note. At the end of the season, Garcia also spoke openly about her up-and-down 2024, which ended prematurely due to a shoulder injury. She shared the lows of anxiety, pressure, and a "toxic" mindset but finished on a high note, vowing to find "joy" on court in 2025. "I want to discover what it means to play for me—to chase my own goals, to find my own reasons, to finally uncover the joy in being a tennis player," she confessed.

Barbora Krejcikova's Wimbledon Foretold by an X User

Barbora Krejcikova's second Grand Slam singles title at Wimbledon in July was a mix of emotions. It was equal parts emotional as she matched the achievement of her late mentor Jana Novotna and unexpected, coming after a long run of injuries and illness. Nearly 24 hours before the women's singles draw was released, an X user predicted that the player who drew Veronika Kudermetova in the first round would win it all. That player turned out to be Krejcikova. Seeded No.31, she defeated the former World No.9 in a tense three-setter and went on to win five subsequent matches, including against top seeds like Danielle Collins, Jelena Ostapenko, and Elena Rybakina. Her Wimbledon win was well-earned and etched in tennis history.

Jasmine Paolini's Selfie with Rafael Nadal

Two legends of men's tennis retired in 2024 - Andy Murray and Rafael Nadal. WTA stars shared memories of playing alongside or being inspired by them. For Jasmine Paolini, getting a selfie with Nadal was a goal on par with winning a medal. She achieved the latter by winning gold in doubles with Sara Errani. But getting a photo with Nadal became a priority when he announced his last event at the Davis Cup Finals in November. Finally, at the Billie Jean King Cup Finals in Malaga, held at the same venue as the Davis Cup Finals, Paolini achieved her goal. She took a selfie with Nadal as he trained in the background. "Wishing you all the best as you close out this incredible career and head into the next chapter, may it be filled with as much joy, health, and success as you’ve given to all of us!!" she wrote.