by admin | Nov 19, 2021 | #MeToo, SEW
China is facing pressure from the United Nations over Chinese tennis star Peng Shuai’s whereabouts as the organization called for an investigation into her allegations of sexual assault. Peng, who is one of China’s most recognizable sports stars, has not...
by admin | Nov 18, 2021 | Representation, SEW
Serena Williams is still haunted by her experience at Indian Wells in 2001 and the mental anguish she says she endured when returning to the California event in 2015 after a lengthy boycott. “Even when I went back 14 years later, it was very traumatizing,”...
by admin | Nov 18, 2021 | Representation, SEW
Garbine Muguruza started her trip to Mexico last week by drinking tequila. After winning the WTA Finals on Wednesday, she will end it the same way. The 28-year-old Spaniard beat Anett Kontaveit 6-3, 7-5 to win the WTA Finals title for the first time in her career and...
by admin | Nov 18, 2021 | #MeToo, Representation, SEW
The head of the Women’s Tennis Association has cast doubt on an email claiming to be from Chinese tennis star Peng Shuai, saying it only raises further concerns for her safety. China’s state-owned television broadcaster CGTN released the email, purportedly...
by admin | Nov 18, 2021 | Representation, SEW
Venus and Serena Williams have shared their mental health advice for Simone Biles, who professed to being a ‘big fan’ of the sisters and wanted to know how they ‘keep going, especially when [they] need a mental health break.’ The tennis...
by admin | Nov 17, 2021 | Representation, SEW
Garbine Muguruza dominated Paula Badosa in a 6-3, 6-3 victory on Tuesday and will play Anett Kontaveit for the title at the WTA Finals. Eighth-seeded Kontaveit beat Maria Sakkari 6-1, 3-6, 6-3 to advance, ensuring two first-time finalists at the women’s...
by admin | Nov 17, 2021 | Uncategorized
The world knows the story of Venus and Serena Williams, two sisters from Compton who have so transformed the tennis world, that decades later they are still dominating the sport. Their father, Richard Williams, was their biggest advocate, coach, and the man who pushed...
by admin | Nov 17, 2021 | Representation, SEW
Wheelchair tennis star Jordanne Whiley has announced her retirement from the sport. The 29-year-old ends her career as one of Britain’s most decorated tennis players having won 13 grand slam titles and four Paralympic medals. Read More
by admin | Nov 17, 2021 | #MeToo, SEW
Tennis superstar Naomi Osaka has become the latest athlete to voice concern over Peng Shuai, who has not been seen in public since accusing a former Chinese state leader of sexual assault. “Censorship is never OK at any cost, I hope Peng Shuai and her family are...
by admin | Nov 16, 2021 | Representation, SEW
Karolina Pliskova let out a good long breath Sunday afternoon when she finally defeated Barbora Krejcikova to finish off her round-robin play at the WTA Finals Sunday afternoon. After three sets in intense sun, there was nothing left to do but wait for the evening...
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