Sophie
@sofiainlondon09.bsky.social
Elon's sewer self-exile. Nerd engineer, entrepreneur, world traveler, book worm, languages enthusiast, sports fan. Tennis addict. Trilingual. Wokerati blob disciple. No tofu, thanks. I ignore/block rude, small-minded keyboard warriors. My heart is 🇪🇸 + 🇬🇧.
Reposted by Sophie
December 13, 2025 at 2:58 AM
Reposted by Sophie
Karolina Muchova wins Shot of the Year www.wtatennis.com/news/4418396...
Karolina Muchova wins 2025 shot of the year with remarkable tweener lob
In a wild Dubai semifinal rally, Karolina Muchova chased down Clara Tauson’s drop shot, sprinted back to the baseline and lifted a perfect tweener lob that went on to top every contender in the 2025 S...
www.wtatennis.com
December 13, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Karolina Muchova wins Shot of the Year www.wtatennis.com/news/4418396...
Reposted by Sophie
Why does it always feels like tennis is going backwards instead of forward
December 13, 2025 at 2:33 PM
Why does it always feels like tennis is going backwards instead of forward
Reposted by Sophie
Craig Tiley is reportedly close to being named the new CEO of the USTA.
This man's career is fascinating.
www.sportico.com/personalitie...
This man's career is fascinating.
www.sportico.com/personalitie...
USTA Near Deal to Tap Australian Open Boss as Next CEO
The USTA's CEO search has narrowed to Craig Tiley, the CEO of Tennis Australia and the director of the Australian Open. He is nearing a deal.
www.sportico.com
December 13, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Craig Tiley is reportedly close to being named the new CEO of the USTA.
This man's career is fascinating.
www.sportico.com/personalitie...
This man's career is fascinating.
www.sportico.com/personalitie...
Reposted by Sophie
🚨 NEW EPISODE 🚨
After a crypto billionaire donates £9m to Reform UK, Alastair and Rory ask: is it time for tougher rules on political donations?
Plus: the graduate jobs crisis and the FIFA Peace Prize.
Link in the replies 👇
After a crypto billionaire donates £9m to Reform UK, Alastair and Rory ask: is it time for tougher rules on political donations?
Plus: the graduate jobs crisis and the FIFA Peace Prize.
Link in the replies 👇
December 12, 2025 at 9:55 AM
🚨 NEW EPISODE 🚨
After a crypto billionaire donates £9m to Reform UK, Alastair and Rory ask: is it time for tougher rules on political donations?
Plus: the graduate jobs crisis and the FIFA Peace Prize.
Link in the replies 👇
After a crypto billionaire donates £9m to Reform UK, Alastair and Rory ask: is it time for tougher rules on political donations?
Plus: the graduate jobs crisis and the FIFA Peace Prize.
Link in the replies 👇
Reposted by Sophie
If handing someone their arse, was a video clip
December 12, 2025 at 8:12 AM
If handing someone their arse, was a video clip
Reposted by Sophie
Reposted by Sophie
"What we cannot accept is the threat to interfere in European politics," European Council President Antonio Costa
www.dw.com/en/eu-wont-h...
www.dw.com/en/eu-wont-h...
EU won't have Donald Trump meddling in European affairs – DW – 12/09/2025
The US "course correction" for Europe has alarmed experts. EU politicians stand by the trans-Atlantic partnership despite many accusations, but emphasize the bloc's sovereignty. Reactions from Brussel...
www.dw.com
December 11, 2025 at 7:13 AM
"What we cannot accept is the threat to interfere in European politics," European Council President Antonio Costa
www.dw.com/en/eu-wont-h...
www.dw.com/en/eu-wont-h...
Reposted by Sophie
Follow the money.
🔴 REVEALED 🔴
The Institute of Economic Affairs – the anti-state, anti-climate pressure group that "incubated" Liz Truss – was bankrolled by oil giants and Rupert Murdoch’s media empire.
📝 Exclusive findings from @desmog.com 👇
The Institute of Economic Affairs – the anti-state, anti-climate pressure group that "incubated" Liz Truss – was bankrolled by oil giants and Rupert Murdoch’s media empire.
📝 Exclusive findings from @desmog.com 👇
The Institute of Economic Affairs Banked £640,000 from Oil Giants and Murdoch
The Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA) – the anti-state, anti-climate pressure group – received more than £640,000 from fossil fuel companies and Rupert Murdoch’s media conglomerate between 1957 and ...
www.desmog.com
December 11, 2025 at 8:59 AM
Follow the money.
Reposted by Sophie
1973 Battle of the Sexes was about social change - King - BBC
Billie Jean King: 'Battle of the Sexes' match not the same as 1973
American tennis legend Billie Jean King says the upcoming 'Battle of the Sexes' match between Aryna Sabalenka and Nick Kyrgios is "not the same" as her 1973 victory over Bobby Riggs.
ift.tt
December 11, 2025 at 7:50 AM
1973 Battle of the Sexes was about social change - King - BBC
As much as I can believe DT could be persuaded with a plastic trophy, I think it's more likely he not only extorted FIFA for a big payout, but is relishing the fact that it's obvious there was a deal and nothing will happen. He grabbed Infantino and the entire country by the p****, so to speak. 🫤
Days after FIFA awarded Trump a fake peace prize, DOJ moves to drop charges in FIFA corruption case www.nytimes.com/2025/12/10/n...
U.S. Moves to Drop Charges in International Soccer Corruption Case
www.nytimes.com
December 11, 2025 at 6:32 AM
As much as I can believe DT could be persuaded with a plastic trophy, I think it's more likely he not only extorted FIFA for a big payout, but is relishing the fact that it's obvious there was a deal and nothing will happen. He grabbed Infantino and the entire country by the p****, so to speak. 🫤
Reposted by Sophie
Reposted by Sophie
This isn’t getting enough traction. Brava Caroline Garcia!
❌Former world No 4 Caroline Garcia said it was a huge amount of money for a podcast of her size, but that she did not want to be seen to be normalizing the industry.
#Tennis | #CarolineGarica | #TennisInsiderClub
#Tennis | #CarolineGarica | #TennisInsiderClub
Tennis player reveals huge rejected offer from betting company
Caroline Garcia has revealed she turned down a $270,000 offer of sponsorship for her podcast as it came from a betting company.
www.tennis365.com
December 10, 2025 at 4:04 PM
This isn’t getting enough traction. Brava Caroline Garcia!
Reposted by Sophie
Reposted by Sophie
ATP/WTA commercial merger a step closer towards completion as ATP votes in favour of non-binding short-form agreement.
WTA meanwhile agrees landmark title sponsorship deal with Mercedes, and expected to vote on short-form agreement by end of the year
www.nytimes.com/athletic/687...
WTA meanwhile agrees landmark title sponsorship deal with Mercedes, and expected to vote on short-form agreement by end of the year
www.nytimes.com/athletic/687...
December 10, 2025 at 3:32 PM
ATP/WTA commercial merger a step closer towards completion as ATP votes in favour of non-binding short-form agreement.
WTA meanwhile agrees landmark title sponsorship deal with Mercedes, and expected to vote on short-form agreement by end of the year
www.nytimes.com/athletic/687...
WTA meanwhile agrees landmark title sponsorship deal with Mercedes, and expected to vote on short-form agreement by end of the year
www.nytimes.com/athletic/687...
Reposted by Sophie
Carlos Alcaraz wins the Stefan Edberg Sportsmanship Award at the 2025 ATP Awards.
This is his 2nd time winning it. ❤️
This is his 2nd time winning it. ❤️
December 9, 2025 at 5:28 PM
Carlos Alcaraz wins the Stefan Edberg Sportsmanship Award at the 2025 ATP Awards.
This is his 2nd time winning it. ❤️
This is his 2nd time winning it. ❤️
Reposted by Sophie
A braver Tory leader than Badenoch would dare to call out Farage's bogus patriotism | Rafael Behr
A braver Tory leader than Badenoch would dare to call out Farage's bogus patriotism | Rafael Behr
Across western democracies, established conservatives are yielding to radical nationalism. There’s no sign that Britain will be the exception, says Guardian columnist Rafael Behr
www.theguardian.com
December 10, 2025 at 7:03 AM
A braver Tory leader than Badenoch would dare to call out Farage's bogus patriotism | Rafael Behr
Reposted by Sophie
Everyone associated with this exo between Kyrgios and Sabalenka is just…sigh. Why is this even happening?
December 10, 2025 at 12:32 PM
Everyone associated with this exo between Kyrgios and Sabalenka is just…sigh. Why is this even happening?
Reposted by Sophie
"Yeah, no..." is my precise reaction to that bit of news.
December 9, 2025 at 10:27 PM
"Yeah, no..." is my precise reaction to that bit of news.
Reposted by Sophie
The WTA world #1 did an interview on Piers Morgan with Nick Kyrgios
December 9, 2025 at 10:20 PM
The WTA world #1 did an interview on Piers Morgan with Nick Kyrgios
Reposted by Sophie
Some interesting news about Mercedes and the WTA: www.hard-court.com/p/mercedes-b...
Breaking: Mercedes-Benz set to become the WTA’s new premier partner in record deal
With Mercedes onboard, the WTA gains cultural capital and commercial muscle at a ripe moment in women’s sports.
www.hard-court.com
December 8, 2025 at 5:22 PM
Some interesting news about Mercedes and the WTA: www.hard-court.com/p/mercedes-b...
Reposted by Sophie
I think we’ve found the most British crime:
Four people have been arrested after custard and apple crumble were flung at a display case containing part of the Crown Jewels at the Tower of London.
Four people have been arrested after custard and apple crumble were flung at a display case containing part of the Crown Jewels at the Tower of London.
Four arrested after Tower of London display case containing State Crown defaced
The group Take Back Power says its members poured custard and apple crumble on the Crown Jewels display.
www.bbc.com
December 6, 2025 at 12:50 PM
I think we’ve found the most British crime:
Four people have been arrested after custard and apple crumble were flung at a display case containing part of the Crown Jewels at the Tower of London.
Four people have been arrested after custard and apple crumble were flung at a display case containing part of the Crown Jewels at the Tower of London.
Reposted by Sophie
Jasmine Paolini arrives in Rome with the Olympic flame ahead of the 2026 Winter Games.
2024 Olympic Gold medalist in the house. 🥇
🇮🇹❤️
2024 Olympic Gold medalist in the house. 🥇
🇮🇹❤️
December 5, 2025 at 5:12 PM
Jasmine Paolini arrives in Rome with the Olympic flame ahead of the 2026 Winter Games.
2024 Olympic Gold medalist in the house. 🥇
🇮🇹❤️
2024 Olympic Gold medalist in the house. 🥇
🇮🇹❤️
Reposted by Sophie
João Fonseca debuts a new haircut.
The buzz cut is thriving in tennis this year.
💇♂️
(via João’s IG)
The buzz cut is thriving in tennis this year.
💇♂️
(via João’s IG)
December 5, 2025 at 7:03 PM
João Fonseca debuts a new haircut.
The buzz cut is thriving in tennis this year.
💇♂️
(via João’s IG)
The buzz cut is thriving in tennis this year.
💇♂️
(via João’s IG)
Reposted by Sophie
Joao Fonseca reveals what he truly felt about Andre Agassi at Laver Cup, and how relationship with Taylor Fritz has changed since
Joao Fonseca reveals what he truly felt about Andre Agassi at Laver Cup, and how relationship with Taylor Fritz has changed since
Joao Fonseca opened up about his experience with Andre Agassi and Patrick Rafter at the Laver Cup earlier this year, sharing his thoughts on what his time at the exhibition event meant to him.
www.sportskeeda.com
December 5, 2025 at 1:06 PM
Joao Fonseca reveals what he truly felt about Andre Agassi at Laver Cup, and how relationship with Taylor Fritz has changed since