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Andrea Jaeger

Andrea Jaeger was a professional tennis player ranked #2 in the world at age 16. Her millions of dollars of pro tennis earnings allowed her to help children with cancer and children in need. Andrea Jaeger founded Little Star Foundation, now on its 36th year, to help suffering children worldwide.

Yahoo fait désormais partie de Verizon Media. Game, Set, Mental Health: Andrea Jaeger and Other Women Athletes are Winning at a Higher Purpose. Andrea Jaeger and other women athletes are winning at a higher purpose.

Game, Set, Mental Health: Andrea Jaeger and Other Women Athletes are Winning at a Higher Purpose

It’s often quiet at center court. A mix of both tradition and anticipation, the crowd watches as players smash serves and trade volleys. Only, this time, it’s not their racquets making the racket. These stars are using their voice to make some noise. More than ever before, athletes are using their platform for more than just sports. Serving Love: Tennis Icon Andrea Jaeger Finds Higher Purpose Off The Court.

When Andrea Jaeger walked off the court for the final time, her real service was just beginning.

Serving Love: Tennis Icon Andrea Jaeger Finds Higher Purpose Off The Court

NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, September 14, 2021 /EINPresswire.com/ -- After retiring, it's common for athletes to go on to pursue other interests. However, what Andrea Jaeger did is rare. The tennis legend walked away at the height of her game. Since then, she's devoted all her time, energy, and resources to her faith and her desire to help improve the lives of others. Andrea Jaeger: Olympics and Professional Sports Show Greater Mental Health Awareness. Andrea Jaeger discusses how the Olympics and professional sports are showing greater mental health awareness.

Andrea Jaeger: Olympics and Professional Sports Show Greater Mental Health Awareness

When Simone Biles withdrew from the Olympic competition last week, she made a resounding statement. The champion elected to prioritize mental and emotional health over medals and trophies. In a detailed Instagram post, the gymnast said her “mind and body are simply not in sync.” In a sport where silence, conformity, and obedience have long been considered important, Simon Biles demonstrated something often lacking in previous generations of athletes. Andrea Jaeger Shares Her Story Through 'First Service' Book. Andrea Jaeger Andrea Jaeger shares her story through 'First Service' book LOS ANGELES, CA, USA, August 3, 2021 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Andrea Jaeger has received tons of attention for her serves over the net.

Andrea Jaeger Shares Her Story Through 'First Service' Book

But it has been her service off the court that's been the real "ace. " Andrea Jaeger Discusses Rising Mental Health Awareness in Professional Tennis. According to Andrea Jaeger, all eyes were on the French Open this year.

Andrea Jaeger Discusses Rising Mental Health Awareness in Professional Tennis

But it was action off the court that attracted the most attention. When superstar Naomi Osaka withdrew from the tournament in order to focus on her own mental health, she ignited a media firestorm. Yahoo fait désormais partie de Verizon Media. Wimbledon 2021 Tennis: Order of Play Day 1 – Andy Murray, Novak Djokovic, Iga Swiatek and Stefanos Tsistsipas in action - Eurosport. Wimbledon is finally upon us and day one sees a host of stars and Grand Slam winners in both the women’s and men’s draw.

Wimbledon 2021 Tennis: Order of Play Day 1 – Andy Murray, Novak Djokovic, Iga Swiatek and Stefanos Tsistsipas in action - Eurosport

Reigning champion Novak Djokovic is on Centre court and former winner Andy Murray is also on the schedule. On the women’s side there is plenty of British representation and Iga Swiatek is also in action. The Grand Slam will welcome reduced crowds on its return and there will be a full capacity for the finals.

- The Washington Post. After cancellation last year, Wimbledon 2021 starts amid rain. The world’s most storied tennis tournament kicked off Monday with several star players hoping to add to their own tennis stories on the emerald-green grass of the All England Club.

After cancellation last year, Wimbledon 2021 starts amid rain

There’s Roger Federer and Serena Williams, the sport’s senior statesmen, both just shy of 40 and still hungry to burnish their already-sterling records. There’s Novak Djokovic, chasing an elusive calendar-year Grand Slam. There’s hometown favorite Andy Murray, hoping to resurrect a career derailed by injury. Andrea Jaeger. At the age of fourteen Andrea Jaeger became a professional tennis player.

Andrea Jaeger

At sixteen years old she was the number two ranked professional tennis player in the world. Andrea’s tennis achievements include wins over Billie Jean King, Martina Navratilova and Chris Evert, getting to the finals of Wimbledon and the French Open and winning numerous professional tennis titles. Andrea’s favorite tennis career moments are of visiting children with cancer during her hospital visits and helping children around the world during her tour stops. Where are they now? Andrea Jaeger. In 1980, Jaeger, aged 15 became the youngest Wimbledon quarter-finalist - but her huge potential was never realised.

Where are they now? Andrea Jaeger

During her brief career she reached two grand-slam finals, losing both to Martina Navratilova, including a 6-0 6-3 loss at Wimbledon. In 1985 a shoulder injury forced her out of the game. In retirement, Jaeger, from Chicago, sued the millions of dollars she made in prize money and endorsements to create the Little Star Foundation, helping children suffering from disease, neglect and poverty.