LONDON, Great Britain - WTA’s Tennis on the Thames brought together WTA fans, players and legends for an unforgettable day in London’s Southbank to celebrate the achievements of female tennis stars both past and present.
Fans were treated to a photo exhibition where they learned the inspirational stories of #WomenThatAchieve, and they got to mingle with their favorite stars like CoCo Vandeweghe and Victoria Azarenka, work out with USANA and Sam Stosur, learn tennis from the greats like Judy Murray and Monica Seles, and much more!
Check out the best tweets from an inspiring day from fans, players and more!
Simona Halep's passionate fans camped out for a chance to meet their favorite player.
.@Simona_Halep’s fans are camped out for her appearance on the #TennisOnTheThames Purple Carpet at 18:00!
👏👏 on the t-shirts! pic.twitter.com/2jTR1LlYCV— WTA (@WTA) 28 de junio de 2018
Hey @wta, if your not sure what you're gonna do with that big @Simona_Halep poster, I will take it off your hands. 😊😄
#tennisonthethames pic.twitter.com/cGd8F8A8iu— WTA Romania (@WTARomania) 28 de junio de 2018
It's all about the young fans at the Tennis on the Thames purple carpet.
Cute moment with @HeatherWatson92 and @NaomiBroady at the #TennisOnTheThames 🎾🍓#WomenThatAchieve pic.twitter.com/zUPikCeRhi
— Outside the Ball (@outside_theball) 28 de junio de 2018
Sometimes even a WTA star gets starstruck...!
No words needed to explain why this incredible woman is a particular inspiration to me. So wonderful to meet you finally @MonicaSeles10s ❤️ pic.twitter.com/7YHzmQeyfC
— Petra Kvitova (@Petra_Kvitova) 28 de junio de 2018
The #WomenThatAchieve photo exhibition took center stage at Tennis at the Thames.
Not gonna lie, a real goosebumps moment to see my photos be part of the amazing WTA #TennisontheThames event.
Come on down to Southbank and check it out yourselves! pic.twitter.com/9ErmSYeYRI— Jimmie48 Photography (@JJlovesTennis) 28 de junio de 2018
#TennisontheThames #WTA pic.twitter.com/r1CDrIB5ye
— Tony (@TonyBrabander) 28 de junio de 2018
Fans had plenty of opportunities to rub shoulders with the game's biggest stars, past and present.
So good meeting you 💕 https://t.co/nk9coLaDF9
— Nicole Gibbs (@Gibbsyyyy) 28 de junio de 2018
Celebrating #WomenThatAchieve at #TennisOnTheThames @WTA 💃🎾 pic.twitter.com/UohOj4w5Uj
— John Mastrini (@honzamastrini) 28 de junio de 2018
We’ve got some #SheRallies activators down today too! Having a hit on the @WTA purple court with @JudyMurray. Love the tennis community coming together pic.twitter.com/3QvcLFEwfZ
— She Rallies (@SheRallies) 28 de junio de 2018
9-time slam winner Monica Seles regaling captive audience abt her 1st time playing on the grass, aged 15 in '89. "I never liked the bounce of the ball." #TennisontheThames pic.twitter.com/116AGZ7XuC
— Danielle Rossingh (@DRossingh) 28 de junio de 2018
Amie Hunt, an aspiring tennis player from the Elena Baltacha Academy was treated to a very special day.
It has been a brilliant day at #TennisOnTheThames for Amie Hunt and mum Helen from the @ElenaFoundation. The Foundation is truly thankful for their special relationship with the @WTA pic.twitter.com/eMwrONVv7m
— Elena B Foundation (@ElenaFoundation) 28 de junio de 2018
American @CoCoVandey currently ranked 15 in the @WTA rankings was delighted to pose with @ElenaFoundation supported Amie Hunt as the crowds gathered for #TennisontheThames pic.twitter.com/J0KcukT40V
— Elena B Foundation (@ElenaFoundation) 28 de junio de 2018
An emotional Amie Hunt from the @ElenaFoundation had tears of joy in her eyes as she met her heroes @serenawilliams and Foundation friend and supporter @NaomiBroady at @WTA Tennis on the Thames this evening #WomenthatAchieve pic.twitter.com/wtto1TV0ID
— Elena B Foundation (@ElenaFoundation) 28 de junio de 2018
Everyone from school kids to future tennis stars to fans of the game were inspired by Tennis at the Thames.
This girl can 🎾 #aspire #amaze #astound #achieve #thisgirlcan #tennisonthethames @WimbledonHigh @JuniorHeadWHS @Head_WHS pic.twitter.com/FgVF67Tpww
— Wimbledon High PE (@Sport_WHS) 28 de junio de 2018
Our @_Greenhouse_ Girls have had a great day at the @WTA #tennisonthethames event. Spent the afternoon eating ice cream and playing tennis with @JudyMurray ! pic.twitter.com/jCz6MI0n4o
— Christine Dransfield (@GH_Tennis_Chris) 28 de junio de 2018
@wta celebrating 45 yrs of female empowerment. @bambamsam30 showing the kids how to stay fit on London's South Bank. #tennisonthethames pic.twitter.com/0Td1ncTbb3
— Danielle Rossingh (@DRossingh) 28 de junio de 2018
@WTA #TennisontheThames Event! #WomenThatAchieve 👊🎾#teamgreenhouse pic.twitter.com/tXqMTdaVLz
— Christine Dransfield (@GH_Tennis_Chris) 28 de junio de 2018
....and by simply taking a stroll on the @southbanklondon at lunchtime I got caught up in some tennis action! @JudyMurray #tennisonthethames #femalempowerment pic.twitter.com/CfUO5INVdP
— Sara R (@SaraITinUK) 28 de junio de 2018