How Dart revived career with help of Wimbledon champion
Britain's Harriet Dart knows people doubted whether she would ever win a WTA title, but says the belief of her coach Marion Bartoli helped achieve the best week of her career.
Following her first WTA title win, Britain's Harriet Dart was quick to call her parents Nick and Susie, who had gathered with friends at their local tennis club in north London. She also spoke to her sister Phoebe. Before receiving any congratulatory messages on her phone, Dart sought the counsel of 2013 Wimbledon champion Marion Bartoli, her part-time coach.
The world number 115 secured the Guangzhou Open in China by defeating rising Austrian teenager Lilli Tagger. Dart, 30, praised Bartoli for her belief in her abilities and credited the partnership for helping her achieve a career-high ranking of 70th in 2024. She expressed her gratitude for Bartoli's guidance and support, stating that it means a great deal to her.
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