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Ones to Watch in Women’s Tennis

Ones to Watch in Women’s Tennis

It’s no secret that women’s tennis is shifting from the era of the Williams sisters. So here is a comprehensive guide to the next top WTA stars.
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The urgent need for athlete’s safety: Emma Raducanu and the stalking crisis

The urgent need for athlete’s safety: Emma Raducanu and the stalking crisis

Athletes, especially female athletes, are increasingly being targeted by dangerous, invasive behaviour that puts their safety at risk.
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Jannik Sinner and the most controversial sports bans in history

Jannik Sinner and the most controversial sports bans in history

As Jannik Sinner faces a three-month ban for doping, we look back at some of the most infamous instances on bans in sports
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Female athletes have had enough of being demonised for what they wear

Female athletes have had enough of being demonised for what they wear

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Should bikini bottoms and tight lycra leotards still be the expectation for female athletes, or are they fed up of being sexualised and demonised?
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‘They are going to kill us’: Burnt out athletes on the verge of rebelling

‘They are going to kill us’: Burnt out athletes on the verge of rebelling

As athletes are forced to work more relentlessly than ever, is professional sport finally at breaking point?
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Meet the UoM Tennis Club: The 2022 Sports Club of the Year

Meet the UoM Tennis Club: The 2022 Sports Club of the Year

With success not only being on the court, but in a rapid growth of members, UoM’s Tennis Club seems to be unstoppable in their trajectory to success. But, how do they do it?
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One Week Wonders: The Worst Tennis World No. 1s

One Week Wonders: The Worst Tennis World No. 1s

Inspired by Medvedev’s limited tenure at the number one spot – who else has hold the position for a few short weeks?
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The issue of women’s pay in sport: The fight for fairness in a male dominated field

The issue of women’s pay in sport: The fight for fairness in a male dominated field

These are signs that women’s sport is going in the right direction, but do not be fooled. There is still plenty of work to do. 
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Off-court: Tennis Association negligence towards charges of domestic abuse against players

Off-court: Tennis Association negligence towards charges of domestic abuse against players

The Tennis Association has failed to address multiple charges of domestic abuse against its players
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King Richard: Tennis tale is inspiring and entertaining in equal parts

King Richard: Tennis tale is inspiring and entertaining in equal parts

Will Smith delivers a powerhouse performance in the true story of Venus and Serena Williams’ rise to stardom.
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Most influential black sports athletes

Most influential black sports athletes

Our Sports team has compiled a list of some of the most influential black athletes across sports history
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Opinion: Athletes should require a Covid vaccine to compete 

Opinion: Athletes should require a Covid vaccine to compete 

Should sports leagues make Covid vaccinations compulsory for all athletes? Adam Pogrund thinks the answer is ‘Yes’
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Laver Cup: A flawed format?

Laver Cup: A flawed format?

Is the Laver Cup just an indicator of the gulf between Europe and the rest of the world in tennis?
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Carlos Alcaraz: The breakthrough of men’s tennis’ next star

Carlos Alcaraz: The breakthrough of men’s tennis’ next star

Once the dust has settled from this initial disappointment, one name shines brightest for the future of men’s tennis, Carlos Alcaraz
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The Meteoric Rise of Emma Raducanu

The Meteoric Rise of Emma Raducanu

Who is Emma Raducanu? The teenager who shot to fame in the US Open
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Heather Watson wins Mexican Open

Heather Watson wins Mexican Open

Britain’s number two enjoyed success in sunny Mexico
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Djokovic and prospect Kenin reign supreme in Australia

Djokovic and prospect Kenin reign supreme in Australia

Joey Millington analyses an exciting Australian Open
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Stefanos Tsitsipas wins ATP Finals title with victory against Dominic Thiem

Stefanos Tsitsipas wins ATP Finals title with victory against Dominic Thiem

“I feel like my game is getting better over time. I believe I’m really close to being crowned a Grand Slam champion”
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Andy Murray wins European Open

Andy Murray wins European Open

Tom Reynolds reports on Andy Murray’s return to the top against Stan Wawrinka in Antwerp
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Althea Gibson: remembering the first black woman to win a Grand Slam

Althea Gibson: remembering the first black woman to win a Grand Slam

Continuing The Mancunion’s celebration of Black History Month, Kate Jackson argues we must remember the strides Althea Gibson made for tennis and the black female stars of today
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