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Garden of Life ® Brand Ambassador
Courage on the Court:
Lauren Davis & Eddie Elliott
by Kelly Merritt
Serve Up a Winning Combination
In the ultra-competitive world of women’s professional tennis,
athleticism is only one component required to remain at
the top of the game. Just when muscles are pushed to their
absolute limits, when one more start-and-stop to return a
killer serve feels impossible, training and inspiration kicks in.
Contrary to popular belief, tennis is a team sport, comprised
of a winning pupil and dedicated coach. Such is the team of
Lauren Davis and Eddie Elliott.
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Davis is in the prime of her career, going into her tenth year
on tour. She recently returned from China. She’s wowed crowds
at the Australian Open and Wimbledon, where Davis defeated
three-time major champion Angelique Kerber this past July.
Quick to praise her opponents, Davis is a class act. ‘She’s like a
human backboard’, ‘a tremendous competitor’, ‘hardly makes any
errors’ and ‘an incredible champion’ are just a few compliments
Davis has given her toughest competition.