WTT teams find new-normal ways to celebrate

WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, W.Va.—Even with social distancing in place, team spirit is on full display at World TeamTennis. For many players, this season is their first time away from home in months, as well as their first time competing.

After several rounds of COVID-19 testing, players are not wearing masks on court (when not competing) while still respecting social distancing guidelines. That means team celebrations, high fives and group photos look a little different, but teams are still bonding in creative ways.

Here's a look at what the new normal is like:

1

Orange County Breakers

Steve Johnson, Andreja Klepac, Jennifer Brady, Luke Bambridge, Austin Krajicek and Gabriela Dabrowski

2

San Diego Aviators

CoCo Vandeweghe, Christina McHale, Ryan Harrison, Nicole Melichar and Jonny O'Mara

3

New York Empire

Jack Sock, Kim Clijsters, Kveta Peschke, Sabine Lisicki and Neal Skupski

A team elbow tap has replaced team high fives. (Photos by Ryan Loco)

4

Las Vegas Rollers

Monica Puig, Sam Querrey, Kristie Ahn, Asia Muhammad, Bob and Mike Bryan

A spaced out group selfie. 

5

Orlando Storm

Tennys Sandgren, Jessica Pegula, Darija Jurak, Danielle Collins, Ken Skupski and James Ward.

Air cheers before the match begins. 

6

Chicago Smash

Sloane Stephens, Eugenie Bouchard, Bethanie Mattek-Sands, Brandon Nakashima and Evan King

Stephens and coach Kamau Murray helping ball person a match. 

7

Springfield Lasers

Caty McNally, Jean-Julien Rojer, Hayley Carter, Robert Lindstedt, Olga Govortsova and Mitchell Krueger

The Lasers spread out with the trophy ahead of play beginning on July 12. 

8

Washington Kastles

Venus Williams, Bernarda Pera, Nick Monroe, Tommy Paul, Marcelo Arevalo, Arina Rodionova

9

Philadelphia Freedoms

Sofia Kenin, Taylor Fritz, Taylor Townsend, Donald Young, Fabrice Martin, Caroline Dolehide

For more photos, videos, results and live action from World TeamTennis, go to WTT.com.