Ex-tennis stars Barbara Schett and Mats Wilander commended young female players for using their status and social media presence to raise awareness of disturbing issues facing our society, calling for radical action to inspire a brighter future around the world.
Rising stars such as Roland Garros champion Iga Swiatek and American teenage sensation Coco Gauff have spoken passionately about emotionally charged subjects at the forefront of world affairs, such as the ongoing war in Ukraine, gun violence in the United States and abortions.
Ad/> Swiatek, 21, and Gauff, 18, have shown great respect, maturity and empathy for their tender age when discussing issues of war and terror.
Swiatek, who is in action against Alize Cornet at Wimbledon on Saturday, has now taken action by organising a charity exhibition event — due to take place in Krakow on July 23 — with the proceeds going to the children and teenagers of Ukraine.