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.
Harriet Dart, a British tennis player, secured her first WTA title at the Guangzhou Open in China, marking a significant milestone in her career. The 30-year-old achieved this feat under the guidance of former Wimbledon champion Marion Bartoli, who has been coaching Dart since the start of the season. Dart, ranked 115th in the world, had previously been outside the top 160, highlighting the substantial progress she has made with Bartoli's coaching.
The pair, who reside near each other in Dubai, work intensively together during training blocks, with Bartoli providing valuable insights and encouragement. Dart credits Bartoli's belief in her as a major factor in her recent success. Despite challenges with her second serve and on-court mentality, Dart has shown remarkable resilience, particularly in the Guangzhou tournament where she fought back from behind to win.
Her performance has been bolstered by consistent hard-court play, resulting in a winning percentage of 23 wins out of 34 matches this season, her highest career percentage.
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