WASHINGTON, November 30, 2020 (by Michael Dickens)
It doesn’t take long for anyone to realize that Judy Murray is more than just the mother of Andy Murray, arguably Great Britain’s greatest tennis player, or his older brother, Jamie Murray, one of the world’s best doubles players. In the words of one British journalist, Judy Murray is “a top coach, player, motivator, mentor … but more than that, she’s a good sport.”
The @JudyMurrayFdn ran another #tenniseverywhere workshop for teachers outdoors in Edinburgh today.
That’s 6 workshops for 116 teachers in the last few weeks. How to deliver starter tennis to big numbers in school playgrounds or sports halls ➡️ more kids getting chance to play. https://t.co/1QRDRFFS4a— judy murray (@JudyMurray) November 28, 2020
Judy Murray has become one of the most familiar faces of British sport, a positive and outspoken voice for gender equity, who has kept busy during the global pandemic. Whether through her Judy Murray Foundation or “Driving Force,” her new Sky Sports docuseries on female sports champions, she’s making her voice heard.
“Driving Force came from the lack of opportunity I experienced as a young player,'” Murray told The Scotsman‘s Janet Christie. “‘I would have loved to have played at Wimbledon and been able to go on the circuit but we really had nothing back then. Nobody aspired to be a great player or a great coach because you couldn’t play tennis all year round.’
“But Judy Murray is someone who hears the word ‘no’ and does it anyway.
“‘I never saw obstacles as arbiters that stopped you, I saw them as things that you had to find a way over or under or round because I’ve never let anyone stop me. I’m one of those people that if you tell me I can’t do something, I will go out of my way to prove you wrong and that’s been the story of my life.'”
In today’s @thescotsman #longread @JudyMurray tells @JanetChristie2 about her new docuseries Driving Force, in which female sporting champions reveal their battles on the fight to the top, @SkySports Mix now https://t.co/3WETVrOB2Y pic.twitter.com/4w46Oz7CMf
— The Scotsman (@TheScotsman) November 28, 2020
Family time with Novak Djokovic
We’re blessed to come from a beautiful country that offers hidden gems like this wonderful mountain Tara. Our daughter was partly named Tara because of this wild natural beauty. Grateful to spend some quality family time. Onto discovering more about #Serbia ❤️ @jelenadjokovic pic.twitter.com/LEf4RgiSfg
— Novak Djokovic (@DjokerNole) November 27, 2020
Off-season – Ugo Humbert
On court, France’s Ugo Humbert enjoyed a breakout season in 2020. He won tournaments in Auckland and Antwerp and reached a career No. 30 at the end of the season. Off court, Humbert enjoys playing piano and guitar. Over the weekend, Humbert shared on his Instagram platform a video of him performing “Comptine d’un after èté” by Yann Tiersen.
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Off-season – Angelique Kerber
Still smiling because preseason only just began… let‘s see how I feel about it in a few days ✊ #TeamAngie pic.twitter.com/8UWVmJ0GkI
— Angelique Kerber (@AngeliqueKerber) November 28, 2020
Real-life Naomi Osaka becomes anime hero
Growing up reading manga/watching anime was something that bonded me and my sister immensely so this is really exciting for both of us https://t.co/mmzJ5k17x8
— NaomiOsaka大坂なおみ (@naomiosaka) November 28, 2020
What they’re writing
Reem Abulleil, tennis columnist for The National looks at multiple challenges facing pro tennis in 2021.
Some thoughts on what the 2021 ATP season might look like, and the challenges that could come with ithttps://t.co/4RtgnowAl6
— Reem Abulleil (@ReemAbulleil) November 28, 2020
What they’re sharing on social media
Coco Gauff / Rockin’ the Doc Martens.
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Aryna Sabalenka / New ‘do.
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Grigor Dimitrov / Taking the scenic route.
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Paula Badosa / Smell the sea and feel the sky.
“Smell the sea, and feel the sky. Let your soul and spirit fly” 🌊💙 #Sunday pic.twitter.com/LKXp32EjWA
— Paula Badosa (@paulabadosa) November 29, 2020
Garbiñe Muguruza / Weekend is over.
Se acaba el finde😘
Weekend is over 😊 pic.twitter.com/ofDhRmYhZx
— Garbiñe Muguruza (@GarbiMuguruza) November 29, 2020
