Alex Sharp
Freelance Sports Journalist at Freelance
Freelance Journo/Assistant Producer/Video Editor - @atptour | @Australianopen | @Rolandgarros | @Wimbledon | @USOpen | @ATPChallenger
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2 weeks ago |
rolandgarros.com | Alex Sharp
× The teenage sensation has been one of the form players of 2025 with two WTA 1000 titles. There's just something about Mirra Andreeva in Paris. Back in 2023 she soared into the spotlight by qualifying for the Roland-Garros main draw and reaching the third round. Last year was a major step up. Mirra Andreeva transformed from a teenage prodigy into a Grand Slam contender within the fortnight on the terre battue.
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Nov 1, 2024 |
wtatennis.com | Alex Sharp
Last September in Ningbo, China, Diana Shnaider and Katie Boulter practiced together for the very first time. First impressions were mutually very positive, impressed by each other's game and work ethic. Fourteen months on, they are the WTA 250 Prudential Hong Kong Tennis Open 2024 top two seeds, ready to do battle in Sunday's final. This will be their first meeting on tour.
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Oct 29, 2024 |
wtatennis.com | Alex Sharp
The business end is fast approaching at Victoria Park, with the quarterfinal roster set to be completed on Thursday at the WTA 250 Prudential Hong Kong Tennis Open 2024. Defending champion Leylah Fernandez will hope to march on, and Grand Slam champion Sofia Kenin is also still in contention. Who can join the Elite Eight at Causeway Bay?
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Oct 12, 2024 |
wtatennis.com | Alex Sharp
Inspired by figure skating, with a background in dancing, boxing and chess, combined with an outstanding season-long stint in college tennis, it’s easy to see why Diana Shnaider is one of the most exciting and explosive prospects on the WTA Tour. "I was doing a lot of other activities when I was young until I moved to Moscow to train and play tournaments around eight years old," Shnaider told The Hong Kong Open.
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Oct 12, 2024 |
wtatennis.com | Alex Sharp
The silverware showdown is well within reach at the WTA 250 Prudential Hong Kong Tennis Open 2024 with a stellar semifinals Saturday on offer at Victoria Park. Hong Kong: Scores | Order of Play | DrawsIt doesn't get much better than this at any level. Top seed Diana Shnaider, one of the players of the season, takes on the defending champion Leylah Fernandez. On top of that, No.2 seed Katie Boulter will look to continue her rich vein of form in a final four bout with world No.45 Yuan Yue.
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"I’m super happy and proud of my myself that I was able to push myself and to win the tournament (@BNPPARIBASOPEN). I know I was, not going through a dark time, but the thoughts weren’t very nice" Mirra Andreeva chat for @rolandgarros ✍️ #RolandGarros https://t.co/VCt6T1DHG5
RT @rolandgarros: Extra motivated for Paris return 👀 Exclusive interview with Mirra Andreeva, available on https://t.co/wvNRC5UQgb https:/…
"I like to play the top seeds, I like the challenge. I play with no pressure, so I think I can play well there... Some players will want to play 'easier' first, but I want to play the iconic ones" Joao Fonseca 🤜🤛 @rolandgarros 👉 https://t.co/nn0KgRL5dF ✍️#RolandGarros✍️ https://t.co/WXLMSQw6Ya