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Dart's Career Boost: How a Wimbledon Champion Helped Her Win

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British tennis player Harriet Dart has spoken about how her coach, former Wimbledon champion Marion Bartoli, helped her achieve the best week of her career.

Dart admitted that many people had doubted whether she would ever win a WTA title. The WTA runs the main tour for professional women's tennis.

Despite this doubt, Dart continued working hard and recently won her first WTA title, a major moment in her career.

She credited much of her success to the support and belief of her coach, Marion Bartoli, a former Wimbledon champion herself.

Bartoli won the Wimbledon title in 2013, one of the most famous achievements in women's tennis.

Since becoming Dart's coach, Bartoli has helped guide her through difficult moments in her career.

Dart explained that having someone who truly believed in her abilities made a big difference to her confidence on court.

Confidence is often seen as key to performing well in professional sport, especially during important matches.

Dart described this period as the best week of her career so far, highlighting how far she has come.

Her story shows how strong support from an experienced coach can help a player overcome self-doubt and achieve long-awaited success.

Many fans and experts have praised the partnership between Dart and Bartoli, noting the positive impact it has had on Dart's game.

The win is expected to boost Dart's ranking and give her more confidence heading into future tournaments.

Vocabulary8 words

coach
a person who trains and guides a player
doubted
did not fully believe something was possible
WTA
the main organisation for women's professional tennis
belief
feeling sure that something is true or possible
champion
a person who has won a big competition
confidence
a feeling of trust in your own ability
support
help and encouragement given to someone
ranking
a player's position compared to other players

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1. What did many people doubt about Harriet Dart?
2. What is Marion Bartoli's connection to Wimbledon?
3. True or False: Dart says her coach's belief helped her confidence.

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British tennis player Harriet Dart has spoken about how her _____, former Wimbledon champion Marion Bartoli, helped her.

Dart admitted that many people had _____ whether she would ever win a WTA title.

The WTA runs the main tour for professional _____ tennis.

Despite this doubt, Dart continued working hard and recently won her first WTA _____.

She credited much of her success to the support and _____ of her coach.

Bartoli won the Wimbledon title in _____.

Dart explained that having someone who truly believed in her abilities made a big difference to her _____ on court.

Dart described this period as the best _____ of her career so far.

Her story shows how strong support from an experienced coach can help a player overcome _____.

The win is expected to boost Dart's _____ and give her more confidence.

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