Wimbledon 2023: Murray surprised by lack of female coaches, questions ATP’s Saudi plans
1 year, 6 months ago

Wimbledon 2023: Murray surprised by lack of female coaches, questions ATP’s Saudi plans

The Hindu  

Former world number one Andy Murray said he was surprised there were not more female coaches in the sport, having found success by working with Frenchwoman Amelie Mauresmo in the past. “It’s strange, I’m probably surprised there’s not more female coaches across both Tours,” Murray told reporters on Saturday ahead of the Wimbledon championships. “I didn’t necessarily think at the time that it was for sure going to spark loads of new or more female coaches to come into the game. “I don’t even know that it would be a handful of female coaches across both tours, which is not enough.” Murray, 36, also said he would have to think twice about the prospect of playing in Saudi Arabia, having refused to play there before.

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Wimbledon 2024: Gauff hails depth in women’s tennis despite loss to Navarro in fourth round
6 months ago

Wimbledon 2024: Gauff hails depth in women’s tennis despite loss to Navarro in fourth round

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Men's and women's tennis tours to discuss game-changing merger
1 year, 4 months ago

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The Telegraph  

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Former Wimbledon champion Conchita Martinez calls for more female coaches
1 year, 5 months ago

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The Hindu  

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Just 5% of women’s players at Wimbledon have a female coach. The tennis tour wants to change that
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Associated Press  

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1 year, 5 months ago

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Associated Press  

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Wimbledon 2023: Murray absent from All England Club artwork, slams organisers for excluding female stars
1 year, 6 months ago

Wimbledon 2023: Murray absent from All England Club artwork, slams organisers for excluding female stars

The Hindu  

Andy Murray labelled a controversial poster of former Wimbledon greats as a “disaster” after the Scot highlighted the lack of prominence given to female stars. Murray, a two-time Wimbledon champion, was a notable absentee from the official All England Club artwork which features 15 famous players walking down a staircase. Timeless Venus Williams eyes one more Wimbledon magic spell They …

Andy Murray Slams Wimbledon 'Disaster' After Poster Snub of Female Stars
1 year, 6 months ago

Andy Murray Slams Wimbledon 'Disaster' After Poster Snub of Female Stars

News 18  

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The women’s tennis tour plans for its players to earn the same as men at more events
1 year, 6 months ago

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The Hindu  

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WTA launches program in bid to increase female coaches
2 years, 2 months ago

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The Hindu  

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Andy Murray demands scheduling equality amid tennis sexism row
2 years, 7 months ago

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The Telegraph  

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Women to be Part of New Players' Association, Says Djokovic After Dominant US Open Win Over Struff
4 years, 4 months ago

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News 18  

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Murray calls for more mixed-gender events on main tours
4 years, 5 months ago

Murray calls for more mixed-gender events on main tours

The Hindu  

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Andy Murray to provide private coaching at Wimbledon to raise money for coaches hit by Covid-19 pandemic
4 years, 6 months ago

Andy Murray to provide private coaching at Wimbledon to raise money for coaches hit by Covid-19 pandemic

India Today  

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Andy Murray encourages ATP-WTA Tour merger discussions
4 years, 8 months ago

Andy Murray encourages ATP-WTA Tour merger discussions

The Hindu  

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ATP-WTA merger has the support of many top male players: Andy Murray
4 years, 8 months ago

ATP-WTA merger has the support of many top male players: Andy Murray

Deccan Chronicle  

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Wimbledon 2019: Andy Murray's 10 best feminist moments
5 years, 6 months ago

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The Independent  

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Australian Open 2019: Amelie Mauresmo leads rare breed of female coaches making an impact in Melbourne
5 years, 11 months ago

Australian Open 2019: Amelie Mauresmo leads rare breed of female coaches making an impact in Melbourne

Firstpost  

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The Hindu  

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Amelie Mauresmo says Andy Murray will retire from tennis as 'much more than just a sporting figure'
5 years, 11 months ago

Amelie Mauresmo says Andy Murray will retire from tennis as 'much more than just a sporting figure'

Firstpost  

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Andy Murray: Sporting great, champion feminist
6 years ago

Andy Murray: Sporting great, champion feminist

CNN  

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