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Puig, Mertens and more take comfort from their pets

Published Mar 19, 2020

Players are at home taking comfort during these chaotic times by spending time with their pets. In a normal season, most pros don't travel with their dogs, especially if they're not travel-sized. And they don't spend many weeks at home, cuddling with their canines... until now.

There's Elise Mertens and her workout buddy.

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Laura Robson and two cuddly puppies.

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Kristie Ahn is also juggling two dogs.

Monica Puig is very close with her dogs Rio and Luna.

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Daria Gavrilova's dog Tofu is basically famous.

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Katerina Siniakova might not have a dog, but she's got the next best thing.

Tommy Robredo has gone bigger by getting close with a horse.

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And Katie Boulter is getting creative in her hunt for pet contact, while also trying to stay active.

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Stay home, stay safe, and stay with your pets, seems to be the resounding message.

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