Iga Swiatek's New Coach, Andy Murray's Shoe Game & More | 5 Setter
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Iga Swiatek is doubling down on her clay-court identity - by hiring Rafa Nadal’s former coach Francisco Roig, she aims to refine her heavy topspin 'Spanish school' game to regain her dominance on the red dirt.
“Iga confirmed it on Instagram from a clay court in Majorca posting, welcome to the team, Francisco, very excited for this new chapter. This makes sense. Iga's dropped to number four in the world... Her game is the Spanish school, heavy top spin, extreme RPMs.”
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The Murray-Federer rivalry has migrated from the court to the boardroom - Andy Murray’s partnership with sustainable sneaker brand High Low signals a strategic shift toward building a post-career business portfolio similar to Roger Federer’s success with On.
“It appears that some rivalries may not ever leave the court, they just move into the boardroom. One thing that Andy Murray and Roger Federer do not have though is a podcast.”
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Charlotte is the frontrunner to host the WTA Finals - as the tour's agreement with Saudi Arabia concludes, North Carolina is emerging as the top contender for the 2027 championships thanks to its deep regional tennis roots.
“Reports broke this week that the WTA finals are potentially leaving Saudi Arabia after this season. The three-year deal with Riyadh is done, and the front runner to host starting in 2027, Charlotte, North Carolina.”