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Emma Raducanu dismisses Iga Swiatek comparisons & stresses her inexperience

by admin | Apr 25, 2022 | Representation, SEW

Emma Raducanu has stressed that she is still an inexperienced player on the WTA Tour and rejected claims that her and Iga Swiatek are similar. Swiatek, who is the new world number one, beat Raducanu in straight-sets in the quarter-finals of the Porsche Tennis Grand...

Former No. 1 Kim Clijsters again retires from pro tennis

by admin | Apr 13, 2022 | Representation, SEW

Four-time Grand Slam singles champion Kim Clijsters has retired from professional tennis again. The 38-year-old Clijsters, who ended her second retirement in 2019 after a seven-year hiatus, announced Tuesday that she will “no longer play official tournaments.”...

“Winning is now a desire and no longer a need” – Serena Williams on mindset after becoming a mother

by admin | Apr 7, 2022 | Representation, SEW

Although she is only one title away from equaling Margaret Court’s record of 24 Grand Slam trophies, Serena Williams claims that tennis is no longer her top priority in life as she focuses on bringing up her young daughter Olympia. The 40-year-old American has...

Danielle Collins: the late-blooming American on the brink of tennis glory

by admin | Jan 28, 2022 | Representation, SEW

It looks to be a sublime matchup of contrasts when first-time grand slam finalist Danielle Collins of the United States takes on Australian native and world No 1 Ash Barty in the Australian Open final on Saturday in Melbourne. While Barty, seeking her third major...

Naomi Osaka’s third collection with Nike was styled, curated and photographed by the tennis star herself

by admin | Jan 27, 2022 | Representation, SEW

Naomi Osaka is a force to be reckoned with on the tennis court, but the four-time Grand Slam champion is also making her mark in the fashion industry. Capitalizing off the success of her first two collections with sportswear sponsor Nike, Osaka and The Swoosh have...

Australian Open 2022: Alize Cornet tried, tried again and made first Grand Slam quarterfinal in 63rd attempt

by admin | Jan 24, 2022 | Representation, SEW

Competing in her 63rd major main draw appearance, Alize Cornet finally advanced to the first quarterfinals of her career with a 6-4, 3-6, victory over former world No. 1 Simona Halep on Monday at the Australian Open. Cornet’s streak marks the most majors played...

Fallon Sherrock first woman to reach last eight of Grand Slam of Darts

by admin | Nov 19, 2021 | Representation, SEW

England’s Fallon Sherrock made history once again as she became the first female to reach the Grand Slam of Darts quarter-finals with a win over Mensur Suljovic in Wolverhampton. Sherrock, 27, came back from 2-0 down to cruise to a 10-5 victory and reach the...

‘Super fearless’ generation of teenage stars taking over women’s tennis

by admin | Oct 11, 2021 | Representation, SEW

Conventional wisdom in the world of high-stakes professional tennis is that to win a title in one of the four major events, a player needs to have talent, of course, but also experience. It’s hard to be a Grand Slam champion until your mettle has been tested and...

On tennis’s lower rungs, landing a spot in main draw of a Grand Slam can help sustain a season

by admin | Sep 2, 2021 | Pay Equity, SEW

World No. 1 Novak Djokovic has collected $6.3 million in prize money this year. If he wins his fourth U.S. Open on Sept. 12, he will add $2.5 million to his tally, as will the women’s champion. But the millions and private jets associated with the sport’s elite don’t...

Can Sloane Stephens start reversing her two-year slump in form?

by admin | Apr 15, 2021 | Representation, SEW

There are very few players as impressive to watch as an in-form Sloane Stephens. At her best, Stephens glides around any court as if she’s a skater on ice. She seemingly has an ability to get to every ball possible, and turn defence into attack at the blink of an eye....
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