Aryna Sabalenka and Paula Badosa stand on court smiling.

Professional athletes may look serious on court, but that does not mean they are always serious off of it.

Whether it was a result of all the rain delays or the live atmosphere of the Billie Jean King Cup, many tennis players found ways to show off their senses of humour this week.

If you are in need of a giggle, this edition of the Tweets of the Week is for you.

Make ‘em Laugh

You may not have heard of Andreea Priscariu before last weekend’s Billie Jean King Cup qualifiers, but her pre-tie speech has put her on everyone’s radar.

Forever Young

What’s the point of being famous if the electrician doesn’t even recognize you?

Badosalenka

Who says your rivals can’t also be your friends?

@saba_a05

Who is ready for Sabadosa action? @Paula Badosa 😂😂😂💪

♬ Originalton – Anna Staud
@saba_a05

And the best one😂😂😂 @paulabadosa

♬ Originalton – Anna Staud

Happy Wife, Happy Life

Be careful what you post on Twitter, Andy.

Game Changer

Reilly Opelka and John Isner had some wry observations about the reaction to their final in Houston.

Tennis United

The ATP and WTA released their new combined app this week for mobile, and the players seem pretty happy about it.

Coming soon

For those anxiously awaiting the return of the Swiss maestro, you may not have to wait much longer (hopefully).

And if you look closely at the comments, you’ll see his peers are looking forward to having him back.

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