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I’m a tennis girl – people say my outfits are ‘too tight’ to play the sport but I’m not bothered
A TENNIS fan is going to continue playing her sport and wear what she likes despite comments from haters.
Keen player Evie has been told her outfits are not appropriate, but she’s not remotely bothered.
Evie showed off her outfit on TikTok, as well as her clap back at critics.
Traditionally, female tennis players wear short skirts or dresses.
Some international tennis clubs have strict rules on what should be worn on the tennis court.
But some dress codes are changing in the sport.
Emblazoned across Evie’s video is the caption: “A tennis girl can’t wear a tight dress like that.”
Standing on a tennis court, Evie is wearing a figure-hugging pair of sports tights and a tight white top.
The Houston tennis fan’s look is not to everyone’s liking.
But the ball is in her court and she doesn’t care.
In the video her hair is pulled back, she does a spin, racket in hand, and runs to the camera.
She approaches the net and shimmies to the background music, rubbing her forefinger and thumb together as if playing a tiny violin.
The message is clear: People can keep moaning, but she’s not listening.
Evie is going to do things her way, and she smiles cheekily into the camera.
Her followers think so too, with over 1,600 liking her post.
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Inside incredible plan for enormous 688ft MEGAYACHT ‘TWO10’ complete with tennis court, swimming pool, & helicopter pad
PLANS have been launched for an enormous megayacht more than 200 metres long including its own tennis court, swimming pool, and helicopter pad.
The opulent TWO10 superyacht, designed by German shipbuilder Meyer Werft Group, boasts a beach club spanning two decks, as well as a suspended infinity pool.
A new superyacht has been unveiled more than 200 metres long[/caption]
It boasts a huge infinity pool[/caption]
The helipad at the bow doubles as a full-size tennis court[/caption]
And the firm, based in Papenburg, Lower Saxony, plans to build even larger vessels up to 500 metres in length.
The design for the yacht – which stretches to a length of 210 metres (688 feet) in length – was unveiled at this year’s Monaco Yacht Show.
As well as a full-size tennis court at the bow which doubles as a helipad, the pool features the largest pane of glass ever installed on a yacht.
Beneath the pool is a bar with a gallery-style glass balcony, complete with sofas and coffee tables.
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Speaking at the show, Meyer Yachts’ head of sale Lars Kruse said: “The TWO10 illustrates the capacities of the Meyer Group in every respect and we are currently very satisfied with the response to our yachting activities.”
It is the second design to come from the superyacht division of the shipyard after it revealed plans for the 150-metre ONE50 concept at last year’s Monaco Yacht Show.
The firm, which was founded in 1975, claims it will corner the top end of the yacht market with the aim to build the “world’s largest and greenest mega yachts,” according to BOAT International.
Meyer Group chief exec Bernard Meyer said: “We can realise almost limitless ideas and ship sizes – even the craziest ones.
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“We are currently seeing that the demand for mega yachts is increasing, and there is room for another shipyard in this segment.”
Yachting website autoevolution.com said of the latest craft: “Thanks to the clever exterior styling, with smooth, uniform lines, her length is subtly disguised when seen from the outside.”
This year’s Monaco Yacht Show saw a number of breathtaking displays of opulence from the world of luxury shipbuilding.
They included the remarkable new superyacht split down the middle by glass.
The 280-foot vessel The Slice created by Dutch shipbuilder Feadship is engineered with a glass strip running entirely through it from bow to stern.
We can realise almost limitless ideas and ship sizes – even the craziest ones
Bernard Meyer
It is designed to allow natural light to filter in through multiple decks – tackling one of the main complaints wealthy owners make about their yachts.
According to Feadship, the most common grievances among yacht owners are the “long hallways, dark interiors, and stacked living spaces”.
It went on: “The brief to the engineer and design team was to challenge the very zeitgeist of typical yacht layouts by investigating natural light and vertical spaces.
“More specifically, the brief asked for a linear ‘transition from the mountain to the sea’.
“Having a slice running down the middle opens up countless spatial and lighting possibilities.
“Corridors become so much more than just hallways transitioning from one space to another – they have their own purpose and become enjoyable spaces in their own right.”
Another eye-catching design unveiled ahead of this year’s Monaco Yacht Show is a 425ft “floating mansion” complete with an infinity pool, beach club, and cinema.
The Dutch-created vessel Poetry’s designer Sander Sinot said the aim is to make the yacht feel “more like a home” than a cruise liner.
Its design combines a perfect contrast of light and shadows and includes ambient-controlled lighting to allow the owner to set the mood.
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A minimalistic look aims to change the shape of the normally-cluttered top deck.
It has space for up to 14 guests and 47 crew members.
Underneath the infinity pool is a bar with a view out the stern[/caption]
The ship was unveiled at this year’s Monaco Yacht Show[/caption]
Roger Federer breaks down in tears in final ever tennis match after stunning career of 20 Grand Slam titles
SOBBING Roger Federer broke down in tears as he bowed out of professional tennis, saying: It has been a perfect journey.
One of the greatest sports stars that has ever lived removed his bandana, zipped up his tennis bag and walked away from the tramlines for the final time.
It was the most emotional of moments for Federer as he called time on tennis[/caption]
The 41 year old broke down as realisation that he was quitting the sport hit home[/caption]
Federer paid tribute to his wife Mirka and their children in his speech[/caption]
Federer was supported by his team on the teary evening in London[/caption]
The Swiss ace was comforted by Brit legend Andy Murray[/caption]
Though his illustrious career ended in defeat early on Saturday morning, the result of this Laver Cup doubles clash is really incidental in the grand scheme of things on an emotional night of celebration.
The 41-year-old could not hold back the tears in front of 17,500 fans at the O2 Arena as he paid tribute to his parents, wife Mirka, two sets of twins, close friends, coaches and colleagues.
Even his doubles partner Rafa Nadal was surprisingly choked up as Federer said farewell to the sport that had made him a household name.
Federer, an eight-time Wimbledon champion, said: “It has been a wonderful day, I told the guys I am happy not sad.
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“It feels great to be here. I enjoyed tying my shoes for the last time. Everything was for the last time.
“Being here with the fans, my family and friends, it didn’t feel stressful – even though I thought I might block a back or something. I’m happy I got through it. The match was great. I couldn’t be happier.
“I didn’t want it to feel lonely out there. To say goodbye in a team, well I thought I was a team player at heart.
“It does feel like a celebration to me. That’s exactly what I hoped for. I was happy to play tennis and spend time with my friends. It has been a perfect journey, I would do it all over again.
Federer teamed with his long-time rival Rafa Nadal for his final match ever[/caption]
Roger Federer has played his final ever tennis game as a pro[/caption]
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“Everybody is here tonight, which is great. My wife has been so supportive.
“She could have stopped me a long time ago, but she didn’t. She let me carry on playing, which is amazing.”
For the record, the bromance pairing of Federer and Nadal squandered a match point as they were defeated 4-6 7-6 11-9 by Americans Frances Tiafoe and Jack Sock on the opening night of the Laver Cup, which is run by his management team.
In the third game of the first set he produced a social media meme for the ages with one incredible half-volley that saw the ball fly through a minuscule HOLE in the net.
He could have tried it 99 times out of 100 and it would still not have worked like it did.
There was an outpouring of emotion at the end of the match[/caption]
Only a racket sorcerer like Federer could do something as incredible as that – even though it was correctly branded illegal by the umpire and they lost the point.
Though he ends behind Nadal and Serbian Novak Djokovic in the major stakes that one moment encapsulated the greatness he possessed.
The ability to hit a target few could ever dream of, to bend the ball seemingly to his will.
He certainly had the competition rules bent to his liking for this doubles send-off because technically he should have played at least one singles tie this weekend.
But his broken body, particularly that ravaged right knee, prevented him from slogging his guts out in one-on-one combat.
Federer will go down as perhaps the greatest tennis player EVER[/caption]
Though it was past 10pm when the tie finally started – Andy Murray’s singles tussle kept everyone waiting – the demand to be here was enormous with some tickets listed as £55,000 on resale sites.
At times the crowd saw glimpses of the old magic from the ageing maestro.
A lightning quick volley at the net, serves that flew at 119mph, expertly-timed winners, the impeccable soft hands.
On other fleeting occasions, there was a reminder that even Federer is human, liable to make mistakes and cannot overcome Father Time.
Unlike the great rock stars that have performed at this venue, there will be no encore from Federer.
After 24 years on the circuit, 20 Slams, various knees surgeries and millions of memories, this was really it.
And just in time for everyone to catch the last Tube home.
Murray may have failed to produce a win for Team Europe as he lost 5-7 6-3 10-7 defeat to Team World’s Alex de Minaur.
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But the Scot said the chance to play before Federer’s finale – as well as receive coaching from the Big Three – will go down as a career highlight.
Murray 35, said: “It was incredible. One of the most special matches that I have played. Something I’ll remember for a long time.”
Roger Federer Announces Retirement from Tennis
For so much of that career, Federer seemed as if he would go down as the all-time men’s leader for Grand Slam titles. He rounded past his idol Pete Sampras with his 15th major championship in 2009 and topped the list until 2022. But by then, his career had become inextricably linked to the other members of tennis’s Big Three, Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic. As Federer struggled with injuries in recent years, Nadal overtook his tally at this year’s Australian Open and now sits in first place with 22 major titles, having also won Roland-Garros this year. Djokovic is also ahead of Federer with 21, following his win this year at Wimbledon.
Federer, who will say goodbye at the Laver Cup exhibition in London next week, underwent knee surgery last year in the faint hope of returning to the pro circuit for a last hurrah. But as the recovery dragged and tennis kept speeding up, the Swiss master shotmaker realized it was time to call it a day. The man who once looked untouchable now retires in third place on the list of men’s major championships. His dizzying final scorecard reads: eight Wimbledon championships, six Australian Opens, five U.S. Opens, and one Roland-Garros. He picked up 103 titles on tour, one Olympic doubles gold medal for Switzerland, and at one point spent a record 237 straight weeks as the No. 1 ranked player in the world. It earned him $130,594,339 in prize money alone, according to the ATP Tour.
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7 Best Tennis Stretches that You Must Try
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