But now I’ve seen it with my own eyes, it’s quite amazing how few female coaches there are across any sport. When I was younger, I wasn’t thinking about stuff like that. I’ve actually become very passionate about getting more women in sport, giving women more opportunities. Then, after seeing the response to it, and some of the things that have been said, I can see it is. I knew it hadn’t happened before, but I wasn’t thinking of it being a groundbreaking move or having an influence that could cross over into other sports. However, he soon realized the impact of his decision. In an interview with The Red Bulletin in 2014, Murray told writer Ruth Morgan that he hired Mauresmo for her abilities, not to make a statement. So when one of the top players on the ATP World Tour hired a female coach, people took notice. Opportunities for female tennis coaches are few, even on the WTA Tour. The two-year partnership had its highs and lows, but it enhanced the perception of women as coaches. I wish him and his team well and I hope he goes on to win many more titles." She told SkySports' Mark Crellin, "Dedicating enough time along with the travel has been a challenge for me.
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