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How Serena Williams’ former coach brought Simona Halep back from the brink of tennis retirement

by admin | May 23, 2022 | Representation, SEW

Two-time grand slam winner Simona Halep and Serena Williams’ long-time coach Patrick Mouratoglou joined forces in April in a bid to resurrect the Romanian’s career after an injury hit 2021 took the 30-year-old to the brink of retirement. CNN has been...

‘We called her Roger Federer’: How Ons Jabeur made her mark in Tunisia

by admin | May 20, 2022 | Representation, SEW

Fifteen years before Tunisia’s Ons Jabeur became the first Arab or African woman to win a top-flight tennis title, her adolescent sparring partner could see she was destined for glory even if he suffered a broken arm in the process. Read More

Emma Raducanu fit for French Open after back problem

by admin | May 20, 2022 | Representation, SEW

Emma Raducanu declared herself fit for the French Open after concerns over a back problem. The US Open champion retired during the second set of her opening match at the Italian Open in Rome last week against Bianca Andreescu, saying she was unable to move properly....

Emma Raducanu joined by Simona Halep, Sloane Stephens, Jelena Ostapenko at Birmingham event

by admin | May 18, 2022 | Representation, SEW

The Rothesay Classic Birmingham will feature a star-studded line-up as Grand Slam champions Emma Raducanu, Simona Halep, Sloane Stephens and Jelena Ostapenko will all be in the main draw. Organisers confirmed reigning US Open champion Raducanu as their feature player...

Naomi Osaka And Serena Williams Make A Fortune But Remain Outliers Among The Highest-Paid Athletes

by admin | May 18, 2022 | Pay Equity, Representation, SEW

When it comes to winning advertisers, few athletes have the pull of tennis aces Naomi Osaka and Serena Williams. The 24-year-old Osaka has more than 20 corporate partners, making $58 million before taxes and agents’ fees over the last 12 months from brands including...

Simona Halep feeling refreshed as she reveals Patrick Mouratoglou ‘helped me to find my love for tennis again’

by admin | May 18, 2022 | Representation, SEW

Simona Halep’s passion for tennis has returned and she has praised Patrick Mouratoglou for helping her to “feel more confident” and excited about competing at the highest level again. Having started the 2021 season at No 2 in the WTA Rankings, Halep had an...

Serena Williams: Is Iga Świątek the next star to dominate women’s tennis?

by admin | May 18, 2022 | Representation, SEW

Iga Świątek extended her incredible winning streak to 28 consecutive matches after triumphing at the Italian Open. The 20-year-old has enjoyed a remarkable 2022, winning five consecutive WTA titles. She now heads to Roland-Garros on the hunt for her second Grand Slam...

Chinese tennis tournaments still excluded from WTA’s schedule over Peng Shuai issue

by admin | May 17, 2022 | #MeToo, Representation, SEW

The WTA has released an updated tournament calendar for the 2022 season, with no events taking place in China and the venue for the season-ending WTA Finals yet to be disclosed. The Tour said last month it was still working to find a resolution to the stand-off with...

Former junior Wimbledon champion Laura Robson retires at 28

by admin | May 17, 2022 | Representation, SEW

Former teen star Laura Robson has announced her retirement from tennis following three hip operations. The 28 year-old was thrust into the spotlight aged 14 when she won the girls’ title at Wimbledon and she peaked in the top 30 while still a teenager but has...

Iga Swiatek thrashes Ons Jabeur in Italian Open final to win fifth straight title

by admin | May 16, 2022 | Representation, SEW

The world number one stretched her winning streak to 28 matches –– surpassing Serena Williams’ run of 27 straight wins between 2014 and 2015. Venus Williams currently holds the record for the most wins in a row since 2000, having achieved 35 victories on the bounce in...
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