Madison Keys and Fearlessly Girl kicked off the inaugural Kinder Girl World Day on May 21, which encourages young women to speak out about online abuse and bullying.
Keys's message, movement, and hard work has brought numerous plaudits and messages of empowerment from her WTA colleagues.
Just because we are opponents on a tennis court, doesn't mean we can't show kindness 🤗
You are doing great work @Madison_Keys and #KinderGirlWorldDay is a fantastic way for girls to support each other ❤️ https://t.co/ZPWFchUcaV— Petra Kvitova (@Petra_Kvitova) May 21, 2019
I’m very happy and proud to see @Madison_Keys using her platform for a positive awareness with #KinderGirlWorldDay as a reminder to just be kind to one another
— victoria azarenka (@vika7) May 21, 2019
#KinderGirlWorldDay 💕 https://t.co/nBAQC30yaj
— Serena Williams (@serenawilliams) May 21, 2019
I’m so happy to have you by my side on and off the court ♥️👯♀️ #KinderGirlWorldDay @FearlesslyGirl
— Sloane Stephens (@SloaneStephens) May 21, 2019
“Kindness is a gift everyone can afford to give” 💞
Great job @Madison_Keys for encouraging us all to show a little extra kindness today and always!#KinderGirlWorldDay https://t.co/hh92bPQtNy— Shelby Rogers (@Shelby_Rogers_) May 21, 2019
So proud of my best mate @Madison_Keys for putting together #KinderGirlWorldDay 💕 Inspiring us all to use social media in a more positive, healthy way. Join in by posting your fearless gals and share in the love! @FearlesslyGirl pic.twitter.com/LkFeLNvMhr
— Laura Robson (@laurarobson5) May 21, 2019
Great job Madison we all need more kindness 🙏 #KinderGirlWorldDay
— Alize Cornet (@alizecornet) May 21, 2019
« Together we can change the world, just one random act of kindness at a time » What a great initiative by @Madison_Keys Let’s support one another 💕! #KinderGirlWorldDay
— A. Pavlyuchenkova (@NastiaPav) May 21, 2019
It’s #KinderGirlWorldDay !
Love and kindness to all girls, young women and all the rest of the women out there!!
@Madison_Keys 👏👏 pic.twitter.com/PUvITrfQ8A— Garbiñe Muguruza (@GarbiMuguruza) May 21, 2019
It’s #KinderGirlWorldDay today! Thank you @Madison_Keys for speaking out for kindness, compassion, and understanding. Girlfriends are everything! ❤️❤️❤️
— Chris Evert (@ChrissieEvert) May 21, 2019
WTA stars took to social media to spread messages of kindness and positivity to women who have inspired them, with the hashtag #KinderGirlWorldDay.
“Choose people who lift you up” – I can’t think of a better quote from @MichelleObama for today. My friends lift me up because they’re always there for me, even if it’s just to send me a funny meme 😂 Who lifts you up when you need it most? #KinderGirlWorldDay pic.twitter.com/QAoZObEGkM
— Madison Keys (@Madison_Keys) May 21, 2019
Caster: You are strong. You are brave. You are fast. You are true to your authentic self. I am proud to know you, and to support you, today and always. #KinderGirlWorldDay pic.twitter.com/yUq7b15Uga
— Billie Jean King (@BillieJeanKing) May 21, 2019
Determined. Unstoppable. Courageous. To all female athletes fighting for a sustainable future for the sports you love, so that those who come next can succeed, I thank you. ⚽️🏒 #KinderGirlWorldDay
— Billie Jean King (@BillieJeanKing) May 21, 2019
Don’t know what I’d do without my sister/role model. She teaches me something new everyday, and is one of the only people I listen to 😂😜 #KinderGirlWorldDay @FearlesslyGirl pic.twitter.com/s3rcVXnSmy
— Amanda Anisimova (@AnisimovaAmanda) May 21, 2019
I want 2 recognize some of the incredible women that have influenced me to be a better person & make this world a kinder place on #KinderGirlWorldDay #MaryCarillo @BillieJeanKing @ChrissieEvert @SenGillibrand #KathleenStroia @andreapetkovic @caitlin_thomps well done @Madison_Keys
— Rennae Stubbs (@rennaestubbs) May 21, 2019
#KinderGirlWorldDay grateful for Original 9 stepping up 50 years ago led by @BillieJeanKing to make @WTA what it is today. Legends followed- @ChrissieEvert @Martina @LDavenport76 @Venuseswilliams @serenawilliams @Clijsterskim (just to name a few) @FearlesslyGirl @Madison_Keys
— Pam Shriver (@PHShriver) May 21, 2019
Happy #KinderGirlWorldDay ! Such an amazing day brought to you by @Madison_Keys and @FearlesslyGirl
Here’s to a more positive and inspiring world where women lift each other up! Cheers to my best friend @ninapantic1 who has always had my back no matter what is happening in life! pic.twitter.com/jrB0JTd0MM— Irina Falconi (@IrinaFalconi) May 21, 2019
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