UNICEF’s latest findings paint a sobering picture: the global progress in improving adolescent girls’ and women’s nutrition is dangerously off track – with no region set to meet 2030 targets for anaemia and low birthweight, and a significant rise in acute malnutrition in crisis areas. Parallelly, the WTA launched its #AheadOfTheGame initiative, which focuses on “screenings that monitor bone health, women’s health, heart function, skin health, breast health, and injury risks.” After the initiative’s prominent presence at the Miami Open, Coco Gauff is sharing her thoughts on her experience with it.
While the Miami Open showcases top-tier tennis as the second leg of the Sunshine Double, it also plays a critical role in safeguarding athlete health. For the tournament’s duration, Hard Rock Stadium becomes a medical epicenter, housing specialists from cardiology to dermatology. This mandatory screening process, involving over 11 doctor visits, is essential for athletes navigating demanding travel schedules. Gauff was the latest to have that experience.
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A couple of hours ago, the WTA’s official Instagram page posted a video featuring Coco Gauff, Asia Muhammad, Caroline Garcia, and Yue Yuan, captioning, “Checking in from the Hologic WTA Physicals in Miami 
WTA players undergo comprehensive physicals to stay #AheadOfTheGame, with screenings that monitor bone health, women’s health, heart function, skin health, breast health, and injury risks 
But health isn’t just for the pros… A wellness checkup helps detect potential health issues before they become a problem, just like the WTA Physicals do for athletes. Schedule your wellness checkup today and take control of your health because winning starts with well-being!”
In the clip, a delighted Coco Gauff shared, “Hey guys, its Coco here, and I just want to talk to you guys about my amazing experience here in the WTA with Hologic at our annual physicals. And it’s not your ordinary physical. I got to check my bone health with DXA. I got to do a dermatology exam. I got to do a breast exam. I got to speak with an Ob-Gyn and so much more. And I am super thankful to be on this tour that cares and promotes women’s health. And you guy should celebrate that too. Thank you, Bye.”
Last year, these very examinations proved life-saving for doubles star Gabriela Dabrowski, leading to an early breast cancer diagnosis that, remarkably, did not prevent her from achieving a stellar season, including an Olympic gold medal in Paris, underscoring the fundamental role of health in athletic success.