Naomi Osaka is one of the world’s greatest tennis players, having won numerous tournaments and awards and reaching the rank of World No. 1. Her openness about her struggles with mental health and the pressure of expectations inspired many athletes and others to share their own stories.
Considered the greatest women’s tennis player of all time, and perhaps the greatest athlete of all time, Serena Williams has revolutionized women’s tennis since the 1990s.
Irish sportswoman and sports journalist
Irish tennis player
Irish tennis player
Pioneering African American tennis player and golfer who broke through racial barriers in both sports during a time when opportunities for Black athletes were severely limited.
Community and church leader in Palmerston North (New Zealand) for many years
Irish sportswoman
Irish tennis player
Ora Washington was an exceptional athlete in the early twentieth century, excelling in both basketball and tennis.