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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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Tennis legends give Team Europe Laver Cup victory

Tennis legends give Team Europe Laver Cup victory

Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal kickstarted an inspiring comeback as Team Europe went on to lift the 2019 Laver’s Cup
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Rafael Nadal wins 19th Grand Slam at US Open

Rafael Nadal wins 19th Grand Slam at US Open

The Spaniard now moves to within one of Roger Federer’s men’s Grand Slam record
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Federer’s 100-up and there’s more to come

Federer’s 100-up and there’s more to come

Harry Deacon looks back at some of Federer’s finest moments, and his future to come, as the Swiss star reaches 100 titles
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