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Yahoo
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
EXCLUSIVE: Madison Keys Joins Brilliant Earth as a Brand Ambassador Ahead of U.S. Open, Talks Tennis Icons and Her Upcoming Jewelry Collection
'I've always been a fan of [Brilliant Earth] from the very start. And I've also always been a pretty avid jewelry-wearer, as I'm sure many people can see,' Madison Keys told WWD in an exclusive interview. The American tennis star joined forces with the global leader in ethically sourced jewelry, Brilliant Earth, as a new brand ambassador, with a launch of new styles coming later this summer ahead of the U.S. Open in Flushing Meadows, New York City, where Keys will compete. Even before she joined Brilliant Earth as an ambassador, Keys always admired the company's vision and mission. 'I like the very clean and simple but modern style that they've always had. I've always loved the option to have lab-grown, as well,' Keys said, citing 'the ethical sourcing' Brilliant Earth uses for their gems and jewelry pieces. More from WWD Ahlgrens Bilar's TikTok-famous Swedish Candy Inspires Streetwear-ready Bucktron Sneaker Harry Kane Lends His Signature to Skechers' First Athlete-led 'Off Pitch' Lifestyle Sneaker Drop Rosario Dawson Talks EBY's Latest Campaign for the Pain-free T-shirt Bra and Challenging the Notion of 'Discomfort as Normal' 'It was just kind of all these things that I already feel so strongly about. When I got the opportunity to partner, it just felt like the easiest partnership.' From the start of her professional tennis career, which began when Keys was just a teenager, the athlete used jewelry as a 'way to express my personality and kind of show my personal style a little bit more, just because on court we obviously have our match kits that are scripted,' she said. More than just the designs, the accessibility of Brilliant Earth's pieces further validated her choice to partner with the company. 'I'm a big believer that anyone and everyone deserves sparkly things. For [Brilliant Earth] to be, basically, the first company to offer that was always something that I was really excited about,' she said, referencing Brilliant Earth's ethically sourced and lab-grown gems. Part of Keys' ambassadorship duties includes the athlete's role in crafting the forthcoming jewelry launch, which will drop toward the end of the summer just in time for Keys to compete on the hard courts of the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center for the U.S. Open. 'Being able to work with the team from Brilliant Earth to kind of create something that is very meaningful and special to me was really cool,' she said. 'I've never really gotten to create anything from the concept space all the way to having a final product. I'm really excited that so many of the things that I talked about and were really important to me — not only just my journey within tennis but my entire life — we were able to put that into this launch,' Keys said. Keys' partnership with Brilliant Earth also opened the chance for the athlete to muse on the brilliant trailblazers, tennis stars and moments that come to mind ahead of the grass court Grand Slam event, Wimbledon, which begins Monday. Who came to mind for the athlete? Venus and Serena Williams. 'They have done so much for the sport, just as themselves just being true to who they are,' Keys said. 'Serena's career has been the greatest thing that I think we'll ever see,' Keys said of the 23-time Grand Slam champion and Wynn Beauty founder. 'Seeing her do all of the amazing things that she's done on the court but then off of the court be such a creative person and a great business woman — it's very inspiring to see someone that has the level of success that she does,' she said. 'Venus is the reason that I started playing tennis,' Keys added. 'On top of that, her having such a huge role in equal prize money for women on our tour…we're all so forever grateful for both of them.' Now a Grand Slam champion herself after winning the 2025 Australian Open Women's Singles title in Melbourne last January, Keys is trailblazing her own path through tennis history. 'Australia was obviously the biggest thing that I've done in my career. I think the reason that it still is probably going to be really hard to top as my most brilliant moment is just because of the people that I had around with me,' Keys said. Keys had come close to winning a Grand Slam on previous occasions, but to have her 'favorite people' by her side in January to lift the Australian Open trophy was a 'truly raw, emotional experience and we were just all so happy. To be able to do all of that together with the people I had around me, it'll be a really hard moment to ever top.' View Gallery Launch Gallery: Tennis Star Madison Keys Is Brilliant Earth's Latest Ambassador in New Campaign, Photos Best of WWD Lauren Sánchez's Fashion Evolution Through the Years: From Her Days as TV News Anchor to Today Labubu vs. 'Lafufu': How to Spot the Differences Between Real and Fake Bob Haircut Trend: Leslie Bibb, Halle Berry & More Looks [Photos]
Straits Times
2 days ago
- Sport
- Straits Times
Pain free Vondrousova getting old magic back on grass
Tennis - Wimbledon - All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, London, Britain - June 30, 2025 McCartney Kessler of the U.S. in action during her first round match against Czech Republic's Marketa Vondrousova REUTERS/Isabel Infantes Tennis - Wimbledon - All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, London, Britain - June 30, 2025 Czech Republic's Marketa Vondrousova in action during her first round match against McCartney Kessler of the U.S. REUTERS/Isabel Infantes LONDON - For a player who grew up on the clay courts of the Czech Republic, Marketa Vondrousova has a surprisingly special relationship with the lawns and now she is swinging freely without pain, few will fancy facing her at Wimbledon. The 26-year-old Vondrousova claimed the title in stunning fashion two years ago, becoming the first unseeded woman to do so in the professional era by beating Ons Jabeur in the final. Since then she has been blighted by a shoulder injury that had her considering her future in the sport. But in the build-up to Wimbledon she won the grasscourt title in Berlin, her first title since winning at the All England Club, and on Monday she took out American 32nd seed McCartney Kessler 6-1 7-6(3) to set up an enticing second-round clash with British number one Emma Raducanu. It is a stark contrast to 12 months ago when she opened Centre Court play on the first Tuesday as defending champion but lost to Spain's Jessica Bouzas Maneiro. Talking about the journey she has been on since lifting the trophy on Centre Court, left-hander Vondrousova said coming back from surgery had been a tough battle. "I didn't play for such a long time. I had surgery here last year. It was a tough battle. I was injured. I got injured in Berlin (last year), so it was kind of like so-so," she said. "I'm just really trying to enjoy every match, because you know, it really looked bad with my shoulder a couple of months ago, so I didn't even know if I can be here again on the court. "Now I take it match by match, and I'm just trying to really enjoy everything here and grateful to be back." Next up for Vondrousova is British favourite Raducanu, whose Grand Slam breakthrough in 2021 was even more surprising, winning the U.S. Open as a teenaged qualifier. Raducanu has also suffered with injuries since that Flushing Meadows fairytale, although her form is returning. Unlike Vondrousova, however, Raducanu has had to live life in an unforgiving spotlight. "I feel like she had it way worse because she is from bigger country. She had crazy pressure. I feel like she has it in every tournament all the time," Vondrousova said when asked if she could relate to Raducanu's journey since fame arrived. "I feel like she's getting better and better with it, but yeah, overall it must have been crazy for her to live all of that." Vondrousova lost to Raducanu at Wimbledon in 2021, shortly before the Briton's New York run. But she did get the better of the British player in Abu Dhabi this year. The Czech, who sports a series of tattoos, said grass has now become one of her favourite surfaces, not surprisingly as two of her three titles have been on the turf. "A couple of years ago something clicked, and I feel great on grass," she said. REUTERS Join ST's Telegram channel and get the latest breaking news delivered to you.
The Star
2 days ago
- Sport
- The Star
Tennis-Pain free Vondrousova getting old magic back on grass
Tennis - Wimbledon - All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, London, Britain - June 30, 2025 Czech Republic's Marketa Vondrousova in action during her first round match against McCartney Kessler of the U.S. REUTERS/Isabel Infantes LONDON (Reuters) -For a player who grew up on the clay courts of the Czech Republic, Marketa Vondrousova has a surprisingly special relationship with the lawns and now she is swinging freely without pain, few will fancy facing her at Wimbledon. The 26-year-old Vondrousova claimed the title in stunning fashion two years ago, becoming the first unseeded woman to do so in the professional era by beating Ons Jabeur in the final. Since then she has been blighted by a shoulder injury that had her considering her future in the sport. But in the build-up to Wimbledon she won the grasscourt title in Berlin, her first title since winning at the All England Club, and on Monday she took out American 32nd seed McCartney Kessler 6-1 7-6(3) to set up an enticing second-round clash with British number one Emma Raducanu. It is a stark contrast to 12 months ago when she opened Centre Court play on the first Tuesday as defending champion but lost to Spain's Jessica Bouzas Maneiro. Talking about the journey she has been on since lifting the trophy on Centre Court, left-hander Vondrousova said coming back from surgery had been a tough battle. "I didn't play for such a long time. I had surgery here last year. It was a tough battle. I was injured. I got injured in Berlin (last year), so it was kind of like so-so," she said. "I'm just really trying to enjoy every match, because you know, it really looked bad with my shoulder a couple of months ago, so I didn't even know if I can be here again on the court. "Now I take it match by match, and I'm just trying to really enjoy everything here and grateful to be back." Next up for Vondrousova is British favourite Raducanu, whose Grand Slam breakthrough in 2021 was even more surprising, winning the U.S. Open as a teenaged qualifier. Raducanu has also suffered with injuries since that Flushing Meadows fairytale, although her form is returning. Unlike Vondrousova, however, Raducanu has had to live life in an unforgiving spotlight. "I feel like she had it way worse because she is from bigger country. She had crazy pressure. I feel like she has it in every tournament all the time," Vondrousova said when asked if she could relate to Raducanu's journey since fame arrived. "I feel like she's getting better and better with it, but yeah, overall it must have been crazy for her to live all of that." Vondrousova lost to Raducanu at Wimbledon in 2021, shortly before the Briton's New York run. But she did get the better of the British player in Abu Dhabi this year. The Czech, who sports a series of tattoos, said grass has now become one of her favourite surfaces, not surprisingly as two of her three titles have been on the turf. "A couple of years ago something clicked, and I feel great on grass," she said. (Reporting by Martyn HermanEditing by Toby Davis)
Hindustan Times
2 days ago
- Sport
- Hindustan Times
Tennis-Pain free Vondrousova getting old magic back on grass
LONDON -For a player who grew up on the clay courts of the Czech Republic, Marketa Vondrousova has a surprisingly special relationship with the lawns and now she is swinging freely without pain, few will fancy facing her at Wimbledon. HT Image The 26-year-old Vondrousova claimed the title in stunning fashion two years ago, becoming the first unseeded woman to do so in the professional era by beating Ons Jabeur in the final. Since then she has been blighted by a shoulder injury that had her considering her future in the sport. But in the build-up to Wimbledon she won the grasscourt title in Berlin, her first title since winning at the All England Club, and on Monday she took out American 32nd seed McCartney Kessler 6-1 7-6 to set up an enticing second-round clash with British number one Emma Raducanu. It is a stark contrast to 12 months ago when she opened Centre Court play on the first Tuesday as defending champion but lost to Spain's Jessica Bouzas Maneiro. Talking about the journey she has been on since lifting the trophy on Centre Court, left-hander Vondrousova said coming back from surgery had been a tough battle. "I didn't play for such a long time. I had surgery here last year. It was a tough battle. I was injured. I got injured in Berlin , so it was kind of like so-so," she said. "I'm just really trying to enjoy every match, because you know, it really looked bad with my shoulder a couple of months ago, so I didn't even know if I can be here again on the court. "Now I take it match by match, and I'm just trying to really enjoy everything here and grateful to be back." Next up for Vondrousova is British favourite Raducanu, whose Grand Slam breakthrough in 2021 was even more surprising, winning the U.S. Open as a teenaged qualifier. Raducanu has also suffered with injuries since that Flushing Meadows fairytale, although her form is returning. Unlike Vondrousova, however, Raducanu has had to live life in an unforgiving spotlight. "I feel like she had it way worse because she is from bigger country. She had crazy pressure. I feel like she has it in every tournament all the time," Vondrousova said when asked if she could relate to Raducanu's journey since fame arrived. "I feel like she's getting better and better with it, but yeah, overall it must have been crazy for her to live all of that." Vondrousova lost to Raducanu at Wimbledon in 2021, shortly before the Briton's New York run. But she did get the better of the British player in Abu Dhabi this year. The Czech, who sports a series of tattoos, said grass has now become one of her favourite surfaces, not surprisingly as two of her three titles have been on the turf. "A couple of years ago something clicked, and I feel great on grass," she said. This article was generated from an automated news agency feed without modifications to text.
The Herald Scotland
4 days ago
- Sport
- The Herald Scotland
Suzie Songs in tune to upset Flushing Meadows
A winner on debut at Cork, Suzie Songs was sent off the 7-2 second-favourite for this Group Three event and it was the market principals who came to the fore inside the final furlong, as Suzie Songs and 1-4 favourite Flushing Meadows engaged in a duel to the finishing post, with only a short head separating the pair at the finish. Still unbeaten – but not the one you perhaps expected! Suzie Songs (Starspangledbanner) downs 1/4F Flushing Meadows to land the Group 3 @JebelAliRC Anglesey Stakes for @ctkjockey, Ger Lyons and @MoyglareStud @curraghrace — Racing TV (@RacingTV) June 28, 2025 Lyons had won the race with his Group One star Babouche 12 months ago and was delighted to find the scoresheet once again, as he now eyes stepping up in trip for the Moyglare Stud Stakes back at the Curragh in September. He said: 'It was a last-minute decision (to run), but the beautiful thing about training for Moyglare is you are allowed to do that, there are no set plans. 'I'm blessed with owners like that, I wake up and I change my mind and do whatever. 'We were watching the entries, it wasn't the plan and she hasn't worked since Cork and I just threw her in. 'I thought it got to her today so we'll give her a wee break and we'll come back for the Moyglare. It's a race I'd love to put on the CV. 'We've a horse last night that ran well (Justiciar) and this filly. We have a nice bunch of horses heading that route. 'Colin said in Cork that she wanted further and sticking to the original plan her next race would have been seven, but this presented itself during the week with no entries, so here we are.'
