Coco Gauff took home $3M for US Open win
Coco Gauff took home $3M for US Open win
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With Saturday's US Open victory, 19-year-old Coco Gauff became the first American teenager to claim a Grand Slam singles title this century and just the fourth to do it in the Open Era.
September 11, 2023
The WTA and ATP discuss a possible merger
The WTA and ATP discuss a possible merger
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Later this month, executives from both pro tennis leagues will meet in London for a two-day summit about the possibility of a united tour.
September 06, 2023
The trends at this year's US Open so far
The trends at this year's US Open so far
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The aforementioned GOAT may not be headlining this year’s US Open, but the final tennis major of 2023 is already seeing some GOAT–level numbers.
September 01, 2023
The US Open tennis Grand Slam by the numbers
The US Open tennis Grand Slam by the numbers
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The US Open — tennis’ fourth and final Grand Slam of the season — begins today, and this year’s tournament is special for a few reasons.
August 28, 2023
The WTA is aiming to achieve equal pay on tour by 2033
The WTA is aiming to achieve equal pay on tour by 2033
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Although men and women have earned equal prize money at tennis’ four Grand Slams since 2007, parity doesn’t exist across all tournaments…yet.
June 28, 2023
The WTA books its controversial return to China
The WTA books its controversial return to China
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Sixteen months after boycotting the country in response to the disappearance of Peng Shuai (pronounced PUNG sh-WAY), it announced eight events in China this fall and the resumption of its lucrative 10-year deal to host the WTA Finals in Shenzhen.
April 14, 2023
Topps teams up with the PTPA for the first group licensing agreement in tennis history
Topps teams up with the PTPA for the first group licensing agreement in tennis history
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March 24, 2023
The retail company’s subsidiary Topps teamed up with the Winners Alliance, the for-profit arm of the Professional Tennis Players Association (PTPA), for the first group licensing agreement in the sport’s history.
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Sports x Politics: Afghan women’s volleyball team & Megan Rapinoe’s legacy
Ep #306

Sports x Politics: Afghan women’s volleyball team & Megan Rapinoe’s legacy

September 26, 2023

Happy Fall!

It’s a new season but the same ol’ song: Women are still fighting unequal systems within and outside of sports.

So on today’s episode of The GIST of It, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz first chat about the Afghan women’s national volleyball team, who compete in defiance of the country’s Taliban rule and are currently speaking out about dismal training conditions at the Asian Games. 

Then after the break, the gals give flowers to a women’s soccer and activist GOAT: the USWNT’s Megan Rapinoe, who hung up her international boots over the weekend, leaving both a massive hole in the team and an even bigger off-pitch legacy. And while no one can truly fill her cleats, El and Steph kick around a few thoughts about the future of the USWNT. LFG.


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On signs head-to-toe apparel deal with tennis stars
On signs head-to-toe apparel deal with tennis stars
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On Monday, the sportswear company signed head-to-toe apparel deals with WTA world No. 1 Iga Świątek and ATP No. 39 Ben Shelton, who became the first tennis players to score sponsorship agreements with the emerging brand.
March 22, 2023
CVC Capital Partners will invest $150M for a 20% stake in WTA Ventures
CVC Capital Partners will invest $150M for a 20% stake in WTA Ventures
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It’s a rich woman’s world for the WTA. Yesterday, it announced a long-awaited strategic partnership with CVC Capital Partners, who will invest $150M for a 20% stake in WTA Ventures, the organization’s new commercial strategy arm.
March 08, 2023
Morgan Stanley sponsors WTA's youth-focused initiative
Morgan Stanley sponsors WTA's youth-focused initiative
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On Wednesday, the tennis organization scored Morgan Stanley as a global sponsor and presenting partner of its youth-focused “Come Play” initiative, a multi-pronged approach to targeting younger audiences.
March 03, 2023
Netflix's Break Point results in social media follower increase for tennis players
Netflix's Break Point results in social media follower increase for tennis players
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According to a Monday report, social media follower counts rose for the tennis players profiled in the first five episodes of the show, which aims to build hype for the sport and its up-and-comers.
February 08, 2023
The WTA, ATP and the possibility of a formal collaboration
The WTA, ATP and the possibility of a formal collaboration
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The WTA is weighing a bevy of business decisions that could dramatically alter the sport’s financial picture, including the possibility of a formal collaboration with the ATP.
January 23, 2023
Free People’s sportswear vertical inked a deal with former U.S. Open champ Sloane Stephens
Free People’s sportswear vertical inked a deal with former U.S. Open champ Sloane Stephens
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FP Movement is starting the 2023 tennis season with a roster addition. Free People’s sportswear vertical inked a deal with former U.S. Open champ Sloane Stephens on Friday, broadening its reach in the evolving tennis apparel space.
January 09, 2023