Category Archives: Racket sports

Racket sports

Sportsister meets Anne Keothavong

It’s been a roller coaster 12 months for British tennis star Anne Keothavong. A year ago she was enjoying the best form of her career, resulting in her breaking into the top 50 for the first time. But a knee injury stopped her in her tracks. Sportsister’s Louise Hudson joined her for a day on the training court to find out what life is like on the tennis tour.

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Exclusive Anne Keothavong photos

Tennis ace Anne Keothavong was the star of Sportsister’s May/June print issue, starring on the front cover. Take a look at some of the fantastic shots taken at the LTA’s academy in London.

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Bored of the gym? Why badminton could be the answer

On the eve of the European Badminton Championships we talk to Great Britain international Heather Olver about the benefits of badminton.

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Paul Costelloe designs for Britain’s tennis stars

Great Britain’s AEGON GB Fed Cup team have been working with renowned designer Paul Costelloe to create bespoke outfits to wear off the tennis court.

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Maria’s Australian Open designs

Maria Sharapova talks us through the kit that she will be wearing in the Australian Open, including her personally designed Nike dress.

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Maria Sharapova blog: Heading out in round one

Maria Sharapova blogs for Sportsister following her shock exit from the Australian Open.

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Maria Sharapova blogs exclusively from the Australian Open for Sportsister

Read on for tennis ace Maria Sharapova’s exclusive blog for Sportsister from the Australian Open.

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Sportsister selects: tennis kit

Need some new gear for tennis? This season you’re spoilt for choice with some great new feminine pieces. Go for unconventional shades of black, yellow and blue or stick to the traditional whites. The choice is yours.

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A beginner’s guide to - stretching

As the charity fun run season gets underway many women may be running for the first time. Here’s Sportsister’s guide to stretching, to make sure you know how, when and why you should stretch.

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Real Tennis: Charlotte aims for Grand Slam

The British Open Women’s Real Tennis Championships is underway this week and Charlotte Cornwallis is hoping to going for the Grand Slam. Sportsister reports on this unique sport.

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