This week, on Sunday 8th March, we celebrate International Women’s Day. An event that’s been around since the 1900’s, it commemorates women’s achievements worldwide and across all fields, whether that be science, politics, or the arts. If you’re wondering why anyone still celebrates it (rude, FYI), then the answer is this: the original aim and […]
“Show them what crazy can do,” implores Serena Williams. The second instalment of Nike’s ‘Dream Crazy’ advertising campaigns focuses on the insults aimed towards sportswomen and the double standards within sport culture. Several famous sportswomen are shown in the commercial which indirectly discusses latest controversies such as IAAF v Semenya. This particular case revolves around […]
Serena Williams alleged that she was a victim of sexism after a row with umpire Carlos Ramos in the recent US Open final. The headlines were set to read well for Williams as she was bidding to win her record-equalling 24th Grand Slam title, yet it was her competitor, Naomi Osaka, who woke up to […]
It is not unusual for Serena Williams to be a topic of discussion during tennis season. Nor is it unusual for her to make a statement. Equally, it is not unusual for a tennis player to get angry on the court, and yet Williams’ anger has caused a media meltdown well beyond her own impassioned […]
The 2017 ATP season is well underway and the first Grand Slam of the year has come and gone. The 105th Australian Open provided us with the shocks, anguish and the jubilation that has cemented its place as one of the most anticipated events on the sporting calendar. In the women’s side of the draw, […]