India, June 11 -- From the clay courts of Paris to the high-speed chaos of Formula 1 paddocks, a new guest is turning heads - furry, four-legged, and blissfully unaware of rankings. For players like Alexander Zverev, Aryna Sabalenka, and Charles Leclerc, their pets are no longer just companions at home. They are becoming part of the competitive ecosystem itself.

German tennis player Alexander Zverev celebrated his French Open title with his dachshund Mischka by his side, while Russian tennis player Mirra Andreeva marked her women's singles win alongside her ultra-mini labradoodle Rassy, bringing a personal touch to her victory on clay. Belarusian tennis champion Aryna Sabalenka's Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, Ash, was also spotted along...