Russian Tennis Player Daria Kasatkina Comes Out as Gay

The number one female Russian tennis player Daria Kasatkina came out as gay on 18 July, just one day before Russia’s parliament announced tightening restrictions on LGBTQ related bills.  Kasatkina has openly criticised the Russian parliament for its restrictions on LGBTQ rights. For the first time ever, she spoke on camera about being part of the LGBTQ community.  “The notion …

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Wimbledon Dress Code Criticised for Lack of Inclusivity for Menstruating Athletes

Once again, the topic of women’s dress code in sport has been brought to the surface as athletes and reporters criticise Wimbledon, the oldest tennis tournament in the world, for requiring women to wear white clothing.  This comes out of concern for menstruating athletes as the fear of leaking or bleeding through clothing can cause anxiety and embarrassment. Qinwen Zheng …

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TOP 5: Most Followed Female Athletes on Instagram

5. Sania Mirza—9.5 million Sania Mirza is the number 1 ranked female tennis player in India. Mirza consistently updates her Instagram with new stories, reels and photos for her many followers. 4. Alex Morgan—9.5 million Alex Morgan is one of the star players on the US Women’s National Team. Morgan has been playing on the USWNT since 2010 and she …

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Ireland Team announced for Billie Jean King Cup Europe/Africa Group III 2022

After a hard-fought campaign in 2021 where the girls in green almost clinched promotion, Tennis Ireland is delighted to announce that Ireland will return to competition in the Billie Jean King Cup in Skopje, North Macedonia from 4th – 9th July as they aim for promotion to the Europe/Africa Group II. In 2022, Group III consists of 33 teams, split …

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