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Fashion United
23-06-2025
- Business
- Fashion United
ASICS and Mouratoglou Academy Announce Global Partnership
ASICS and Mouratoglou Academy, one of the world's leading tennis academies, are proud to announce a new global partnership to champion coaching excellence and help develop the next generation of players. Founded by Patrick Mouratoglou, one of the most influential coaches in the history of tennis, the Academy is a point of reference for high-level sports education. The partnership comes as part of the ASICS T-Project initiative, which aims to accelerate the growth of the tennis category globally. Collaborating with Patrick and the Academies underscores ASICS' commitment to supporting coaches, who are instrumental in shaping the future of tennis. This collaboration marks an exciting new chapter for both ASICS and the Mouratoglou Academy, joining forces to inspire and empower the next generation of tennis champions. ASICS x Mouratoglou Academy: Patrick Mouratoglou. Credits: ASICS Mitsuyuki Tominaga, President and COO of ASICS , said: 'This partnership with the Mouratoglou Tennis Academy represents our ongoing commitment to nurturing the future of tennis. We know that the coach is the most important figure in a player's life on the court, which is why we are proud to partner with Patrick and the Academy's world-class coaching team. Through this partnership, Patrick and over 100 Mouratoglou coaches will be equipped with our latest performance footwear to further enhance their training capabilities as they develop the tennis talents of tomorrow.' Patrick Mouratoglou, founder of the Academy , commented: "At the Mouratoglou Academy, we believe that every player deserves the best to reach their potential, and it all starts with great training. ASICS shares our values of excellence, innovation and well-being, making this partnership an excellent choice. I am proud that our coaches are supported by a brand that truly understands what it takes to develop future generations." The global partnership between ASICS and Mouratoglou Academy kicks off today, June 18, 2025, and will involve Academy locations around the world, including: French Riviera (France), Atlanta (Georgia, USA), Zephyrhills (Florida, USA) and Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia).
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08-06-2025
- Sport
- First Post
'I wrote I will be French Open champion': Coco Gauff opens up on her mindset before Roland Garros win
Coco Gauff has won the 2025 French Open after beating Aryna Sabalenka. This is her second Grand Slam title, following her 2023 US Open win. After the victory, Gauff shared how Gabby Thomas inspired her to write down that she would become the French Open champion. She also recalled a dream from 2021 in which she saw herself winning Roland Garros. Take a look at her journey - from beating Venus Williams at age 15 to finally triumphing in Paris. read more Coco Gauff on Saturday created history as she won the 2025 French Open. The 21-year-old American won her second Grand Slam title after beating world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka 6-7 (5), 6-2, 6-4 in the final in Paris. After the win, Gauff revealed that she had already started convincing herself that she could win the French Open. She said that she was inspired by American athlete Gabby Thomas, who wrote in her phone that she would be the Olympic champion and eventually went on to win gold in the 2024 Paris Olympics. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD 'I wrote, 'I will be French Open champion 2025' like a bunch of times. She (Thomas) wrote 'I will be the Olympic champion' and she ended up winning the gold. I think it's a great mindset that she had,' Gauff said. On Instagram, Gauff shared a note she had written to herself four years ago on 8 June 2021. 'I had a dream last night that I would win the French Open. I don't know if it is true or if it is this year's French Open, but I had a dream about it," the note read. Gauff shared the screenshot after winning the title last night. From beating Venus Williams at 15 to winning her first French Open title This win is Gauff's second Grand Slam title after winning the 2023 US Open. Gauff started playing tennis at the age of six and became a global name when she beat Venus Williams at Wimbledon as a 15-year-old. Both her parents were athletes. Gauff's father played basketball in college and her mother did track and field. Gauff wasn't serious about tennis earlier but things changed after she won a tournament when she was eight years old. Gauff's family moved from Atlanta to Florida to help her achieve her tennis dream. Her dad became her coach and her mother homeschooled her. She went on to train at the Mouratoglou Academy in France, where Serena Williams also trained. Gauff made history when she became the world No. 1 at the junior level. Then she shocked the world by beating seven-time Grand Slam winner Venus Williams at Wimbledon in 2019. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Gauff's first major title came in 2023 when she beat Aryna Sabalenka in the US Open final to become the first American teenager to win the competition since the legendary Serena Williams. With her win at the 2025 French Open, Gauff has once again staked her claim to become one of the best, if not the best, in women's tennis right now.
