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Soccer legend Neymar graced the WTA Finals in Riyadh, performing the ceremonial coin toss before the singles match between Jasmine Paolini and Elena Rybakina. The Brazilian star, now playing for Al Hilal in the Saudi Pro League, has been an avid tennis spectator lately, supporting Carlos Alcaraz at the Six Kings Slam exhibition.Neymar's presence at the WTA Finals drew cheers from the crowd, with chair umpire Zhang Juan introducing him with a humorous quip. The Chinese official also explained Neymar's role in the pre-match pleasantries, which included meeting players Aryna Sabalenka and Zheng Qinwen.Sabalenka, who defeated Zheng in their match, received an autographed shirt from Neymar. Zheng's pre-match routine was briefly interrupted when her coaches were star-struck by the soccer icon."My team, all of my team, they had a picture with him," Zheng said. "I was there with my fitness coach, doing some fitness, and I was there with my exercise like this, and I see, 'Where is my team?' Ah, OK, they're having pictures with Neymar! What I can say?"Zheng acknowledged Neymar's incredible soccer skills but admitted that her team was more interested in meeting him than watching her fitness routine.With seven days of play remaining at the WTA Finals, the appearance of other famous faces is highly anticipated.

Tennis Stars Embrace Soccer at Miami OpenWhile the Miami Open shares Hard Rock Stadium with the NFL's Miami Dolphins, soccer has captivated the attention of ATP and WTA stars during the Sunshine Double.Brazilian soccer icon Neymar witnessed Carlos Alcaraz's impressive performance on the court. Off the court, power couple Paula Badosa and Stefanos Tsitsipas visited Inter Miami CF's training facility, meeting co-owner David Beckham and players like Leonardo Campana. Tsitsipas showcased his juggling skills with Campana, whose father represented Ecuador in the 1996 Olympics.Australian Open champion Jannik Sinner also visited Inter Miami FC to meet with the Italian national soccer team, the Azzurri. The team was preparing for the Euro 2024 tournament in a friendly against Venezuela."It was an amazing experience," Sinner said. "I love being in sport environments like football. It was a special moment."Sinner revealed that he plays "Call of Duty" with Italy's star goalkeeper, Gianluigi Donnarumma, whom he considers a close friend.Will Sinner's soccer insights give him an edge in his Australian Open rematch against Daniil Medvedev in the semifinals? Only time will tell.