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Indian Wells: Insane Iga Swiatek stats prove she is title favourite

by admin | Mar 17, 2022 | Representation, SEW

Iga Swiatek has been in exceptional form so far in 2022 and insane new statistics released by the WTA back up the assertion that she is favourite for the Indian Wells title this year. The Polish star faced Madison Keys in the quarter-finals in California on Thursday...

Emma Raducanu ‘has to get stronger’ after yet another injury

by admin | Mar 15, 2022 | Representation, SEW

The 19-year-old was defeated 6-7, 6-4, 7-5 by Croatia’s Petra Martić at the WTA 1000 event. It was a frustrating match for Raducanu, who let Martić back into the clash after leading 5-4 in the third set. She has now blamed the loss on fitness issues. Read...

On and Off the Court, Venus Williams’s Work Is Not Done

by admin | Mar 15, 2022 | Leadership, Pay Equity, Representation, SEW

The tennis caravan is parked in Indian Wells, Calif., this week for the BNP Paribas Open, an event that, not unreasonably, calls itself “the fifth major.” Venus Williams, though, is on America’s opposite baseline, home in South Florida. “I’m living my best life,” she...

Naomi Osaka brought to tears by heckler during loss at Indian Wells

by admin | Mar 14, 2022 | Representation, SEW

Four-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka was brought to tears by a heckler Saturday on the way to a 6-0, 6-4 loss to Veronika Kudermetova in the Indian Wells WTA hardcourt tournament. Japan’s Osaka, ranked 78th in the world after her third-round exit at the...

At peace after turbulent year, Naomi Osaka ready to enjoy tennis again

by admin | Mar 10, 2022 | Representation, SEW

If Naomi Osaka was wondering if her message about mental health and the life of a professional tennis player was getting through, she’s had confirmation of it at the BNP Paribas Open this week. “I’m like really grateful, because I was watching (qualifying) and I...

Florida native Coco Gauff speaks out against state’s anti-LGBTQ bill

by admin | Mar 10, 2022 | Representation, SEW

Teen tennis star Coco Gauff has voiced her opposition to a bill in her home state of Florida that would prohibit classroom discussion of sexual orientation and gender identity for many young students. “I’m against it,” Gauff told reporters Wednesday...

Leylah Fernandez saves five match points as she wins first title since US Open final

by admin | Mar 7, 2022 | Representation, SEW

The 19-year-old won 6-7 6-4 7-6 to win in Mexico for the second consecutive year and secure her second WTA title. Fernandez battled back from a set down and saved five championship points in the decider. The Canadian recovered from losing her serve twice to take the...

Feb 28 – March 6, Highlights and Lowlights

by admin | Mar 6, 2022 | SEW, Weekly Highlights and Lowlights

👍 This week our highlight goes to Tianna Hawkins and Natasha Cloud who finished as the top two performing athletes in the Athletes Unlimited league. 👎 This week we give a thumbs down and our lowlight of the week to The New York Times who published a photo of Venus...

Serena Williams tells NY Times to ‘do better’ after Venus photo mishap

by admin | Mar 4, 2022 | Representation, SEW

Serena Williams is one of the most recognizable athletes in the sports world. And even she — the 23-time Grand Slam champion widely regarded as the greatest competitor her sport has ever seen — is still “overlooked.” Read More

Serena Williams raises $111 million for new venture fund.

by admin | Mar 2, 2022 | Pay Equity, Representation, SEW

Serena Williams’s early-stage venture capital firm, Serena Ventures, has raised an inaugural fund of $111 million that will invest in founders with diverse points of view, she told the DealBook newsletter. The investment firm led by the tennis star is already an...
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