Careers in sport

Wimbledon 2021 is back, after a year's hiatus due to the pandemic. While this year's tournament will be missing two star players, Naomi Osaka and Rafael Nadal, there will be plenty of incredible talent to watch and enjoy.But behind all the skill we see during matches, there have been years of hard work, preparation and overcoming setbacks. BBC Bitesize spoke to tennis legends to find out what their sporting careers have taught them about life.

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Careers in sports

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What does it take to break into the world of sport punditry?Where would we be without our trusty pundits in the studio to take us through the highs and lows of the game?If you've got the gift of the gab and know the ins and outs of the offside rule, a career in sports broadcasting might be right up your street. In an exclusive interview for BBC Bitesize, we caught up with Alex Scott and her fellow pundits at the 2019 World Cup in France to get their top tips for breaking into the industry.

This article was published for Wimbledon 2019.

Ranked third in the world, the Lionesses aren’t taking anything for granted and are aware of the importance of putting in the hard graft ahead of the big games.In a BBC Bitesize interview, we caught up with the Lionesses at their training ground, before they flew to Paris. Here are their top tips for succeeding in professional football.There are going to be ups and downs, but stick with it, and make sure you come back stronger.– Nikita Parris, England forward