Ugo Humbert’s Other Passion – The Piano

The piano has been a huge part of Ugo Humbert’s life. He started playing the piano when he was five.  Even today, at the end of the day’s practice, he likes to sit down and play the piano.

“When you play piano, you are only with you. It’s great to have the time to be alone, to enjoy. In tennis, it’s the opposite”, Humbert told the ATP last year. 

Here are a couple of videos Humbert shared on his IG page. His piano skills are good!

Roger Federer and Felix Auger-Aliassime also love to play the piano. But who’s the best on the piano on tour?

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Brands Endorsed By Victoria Azarenka

Victoria Azarenka is one of the most successful players from Belarus. With two grand slam titles and more than 20 singles titles, Azarenka was one of the dominant players on the tour this decade. 

Sponsors lined to sign her up when she was at the top but sadly many have left since she took a pregnancy hiatus. As she returns to tennis form again, expect more sponsors to partner with Azarenka. Nike is her only major sponsor at this time.

Current sponsors of Victoria Azarenka

Nike

Azarenka has an apparel and shoe deal with Nike. She has been with Nike for several years now.

No racquet sponsor

Though Azarenka has been playing with a Wilson racquet, she has no sponsorship deal with Wilson.  Her racquet does not have the prominent “W” logo on the strings. 

Prior Sponsors

Citizen

Citizen is a Tokyo-based company known for its watches. The company made limited-edition Victoria Azarenka watches during the partnership with Azarenka.

Six Star Pro Nutrition

Six Star Pro Nutrition is a sports supplement brand. Azarenka appeared in print and marketing campaigns for the company.

InstaForex

InstaForex,  a foreign exchange trading firm partnered with Azarenka from 2013 to 2016. 

Wilson

Wilson used to be Azarenka’s racquet sponsor. Though Azarenka continues to use Wilson racquet, she is no longer being sponsored by the company.

Red Bull

Azarenka was the first tennis player to be signed by the energy drink maker Red Bull. Currently, the brand sponsors Dominic Thiem, Matteo Berrettini, Reilly Opelka, and Iga Swiatek.

American Express

American Express is a multinational financial service and credit card company. 

Esurance

Insurance company Esurance partnered with Azarenka for two years from 2014 to 2016.

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