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Stephens Headlines USANA Celebration

Stephens Headlines USANA Celebration

  • Posted: Jan 01, 1970

Up to 1000 USANA Executives and Associates were on hand for April 16th’s USANA US Nationals Celebration at the Green Valley Ranch Resort in Henderson, Nevada.

The event was hosted by former NFL player and USANA Associate Jeremy “J” Leman, and among Saturday’s special guests was Sloane Stephens, who had just won her third tournament of 2016 in Charleston, and former doubles No.1 Liezel Huber. Other athletes participating included Susan Francia, a two-time Olympic gold medalist in rowing; Alex Deibold, an Olympic bronze medalist in snowboarding; and Sarah Hendrickson, who is the first female to ever compete in an Olympic ski jumping event.

Stephens, who hit the most aces of her fellow USANA Ambassadors in Charleston, answered questions about her diet and supplement regiment on stage, and signed autographs alongside her fellow athletes, later tweeting about the day’s activities on social media.

Check out some of the best photos from the event:

Sloane Stephens, Liezel Huber

Sloane Stephens, Liezel Huber

Sloane Stephens

All photos courtesy of USANA.

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Singapore: Halep Interview

  • Posted: Jan 01, 1970

Simona Halep speaks after her straight-sets loss to Angelique Kerber in the round-robin stage of the BNP Paribas WTA Finals Singapore presented by SC Global.

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Watson Gets ELLE-mentary In Exclusive Interview

  • Posted: Jan 01, 1970

LONDON, Great Britain – Heather Watson is coming off a career year that saw her earn hometown glory at the Wimbledon Championships in mixed doubles and win another WTA title in Monterrey.

Sitting down with Elle Magazine UK, the Brit had a no holds barred discussion about the differences between singles and doubles, getting into the right pre-match mindset, and how she injects her personal style into her on-court kits.

“In terms of mixed doubles, it’s a whole other ball game,” she said of her Wimbledon win with Henri Kontenin. “Personally, it’s just fun and I think that’s down to having had some incredible partners, which makes a big difference.

“I think I need to bring more of the mindset of ‘it doesn’t matter what the outcome is I’m just going to do what I need to do’, into my singles more.”

Watson also played mixed doubles with countryman Andy Murray, who went on to clinch the ATP World No.1 ranking earlier this fall.

“Andy is an incredible athlete. He’s so competitive, hardworking and so nice to be around. He’s not what people think he is. I find him quieter, very chilled and more relaxed off the court.”

Check out the full interview with Watson right here at ElleUK.com.

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WTA Stars Unwind: Cibulkova, Wozniacki & Serena In The Sun

  • Posted: Jan 01, 1970

After a busy 2016 season which saw Dominika Cibulkova rack up the most titles of anyone on tour – capped off by the biggest one of her career at the BNP Paribas WTA Finals Singapore presented by SC Global – the World No.5 is taking some time off to unwind.

But she’s not the only WTA star hitting the beach – check out how Serena Williams, Caroline Wozniacki, Garbiñe Muguruza and more are spending their off season!

Cibulkova’s booked herself a well-deserved break in a private island in the Maldives…

But she didn’t stay away from the tennis court for long, taking a break from her vacation to head back to her hometown of Bratislava for an exhibition match against Belinda Bencic.

And she wasn’t the only one to run into a fellow WTA star during the offseason, either…

Caroline Wozniacki and Nicole Gibbs have been snapping away in the scenic Virgin Islands. The pair are in town for the Necker Cup, held on Richard Branson’s private Necker Island.

Serena Williams – and the whole Williams family, sans Venus – took to the beach in the Bahamas, before returning to Compton to inaugurate refurbished tennis courts in her old hometown.

The tireless Svetlana Kuznetsova finally took a break and took her whole family with her to the beach as well.

Garbiñe Muguruza had some fun in the sun too, but it was a slightly different kind of sand and sun.

Instead of hitting the beach, the Spaniard hit the desert and visited the pyramids in Egypt.

Ana Ivanovic also decided to forgo the beach during the off season, trading the sun and warmth for chilly London.

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Arruabarrena: Best Trick Serve Ever?

  • Posted: Jan 01, 1970

Spanish player Lara Arruabarrena is well known for her skills and touch on clay courts, but earlier this week she may have hit her best shot ever.

While trying out some trick shots and skills with the tennis ball at the Mutua Madrid Open, Arruabarrena’s coach captured a soccer-inspired trick serve that’s lighting up social media.

We’ll let you see it here for yourself:

We caught up with Arruabarrena when she arrived in Madrid this morning.

“I just did it for fun,” she told wtatennis.com. “I had never done such a thing, you know, first touching the ball with my foot to hit a serve.”

A friend of Arruabarrena’s saw the trick on Instagram and dared her try it out on the practice court.

“Can you imagine I did this in a match? I don´t think I can,” she laughed. “Maybe during the warm up.”

“Just another new way of practicing some serves.”

Arruabarrena’s trick serve might be impressive, but is it the best you’ve ever seen?

After all, earlier this year Yulia Putintseva hit a serve at the BNP Paribas Open that could rival Arruabarrena’s. Check it out:

 And let’s not forget Elina Svitolina’s serve of the year at the 2014 China Open:

 

So what’s the verdict? Who hit the best trick serve? Vote here to have your say!

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