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 February 18.
Tennis
Serena Williams shared a message for her fans after her Australian Open semi-final defeat.
Eye to eye ? with cute visitor today on the court! Thank you for bringing me luck ?? #AusOpen pic.twitter.com/T87uhKo40h
— Novak Djokovic (@DjokerNole) February 18, 2021
Wheelchair men’s singles runner-up Alfie Hewett reflected on his tournament.
Yesterday concluded a special @AustralianOpen final ? I left it all out there and if this was to be my last time here at AO then I sure am proud of the fight. To all my team and sponsors and thank you for all the late nights and support in the build up to this ? pic.twitter.com/otQ2xHN1dO
— Alfie Hewett (@alfiehewett6) February 18, 2021
Fair to say that Heather Watson was happy for Jennifer Brady, who booked her place in the women’s final.
JENNY BRADY BABY!! finals bound #AO2021 @jennifurbrady95 ♥️
— Heather Watson (@HeatherWatson92) February 18, 2021
Football
Remembering Sir Bobby.
Today we’re remembering #ThreeLions great Sir Bobby Robson, who was born on this day 88 years ago.
Forever in our thoughts ❤️ pic.twitter.com/QGY0rsNrAG
— England (@England) February 18, 2021
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A true great was born. Sir Bobby Robson.
Forever in our thoughts. ?? pic.twitter.com/ob84nsDfFN
— Newcastle United FC (@NUFC) February 18, 2021
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The birth of a great man.
Sir Bobby Robson. ?#itfc pic.twitter.com/HIZrcCC1pD
— Ipswich Town FC (@IpswichTown) February 18, 2021
England went back to the ’80s.
Just the FOUR @GaryLineker goals ?#OnThisDay in 1987, a memorable win for the #ThreeLions in Spain! pic.twitter.com/W147Ean5zi
— England (@England) February 18, 2021
Riyad Mahrez reflected on another Manchester City win.
Keep calm & trust the left foot ?? #anotherW pic.twitter.com/ETRW5tV1QN
— Riyad Mahrez (@Mahrez22) February 18, 2021
Man City have won their first ? #PL matches in 2021, the longest-ever winning run by a team from the start of a calendar year in top-flight history#EVEMCI pic.twitter.com/jhbPyCZG4Q
— Premier League (@premierleague) February 18, 2021
Erling Haaland and Jadon Sancho looked back on a fine night for Borussia Dortmund.
Gary Neville turned 46.
— Jamie Carragher (@Carra23) February 18, 2021
Happy Birthday, #UCL great Claude Makélélé! ?
?️ Hierro once said: “He’s been the best player in the team for years but people just don’t notice him.” pic.twitter.com/4KHNXYsT93
— UEFA Champions League (@ChampionsLeague) February 18, 2021
Cricket
History was made in the IPL auction.
THE MOST EXPENSIVE PLAYER IN #IPL HISTORY IS NOW A ROYAL!!!
WELCOME, CHRIS MORRIS! ?#HallaBol | #IPLAuction | #IPL2021 | @Tipo_Morris
— Rajasthan Royals (@rajasthanroyals) February 18, 2021
And led to an awkward conversation for Sam Billings.
My girlfriend Sarah just turns to me and goes… ‘why aren’t you a bowler?’ ?
— Sam Billings (@sambillings) February 18, 2021
Billings would have to improve a lot…
This is why @sambillings https://t.co/GuiY6nn2vm
— Jofra Archer (@JofraArcher) February 18, 2021
David Warner was a movie star again.
The Button boys.
LeBron James shared his tribute to Kobe Bryant and rapper Nipsey Hussle.
Thomas Bjorn celebrated his 50th birthday.
Happy 50th birthday @thomasbjorngolf ? pic.twitter.com/TI3ugdUphi
— The European Tour (@EuropeanTour) February 18, 2021
