Besides playing tennis, Jodie is a big fan of her boyfriend Ben White who is a professional rugby player for the London Irish Rugby Club. The couple has been spotted together at each other’s games and other public events.
Here are 10 Unknown Facts About The British Tennis Player
1. Almost everyone in Jodie Anna Burrage’s family plays tennis
Born May 28, 1999, Jodie grew up in Hindhead, Surrey with her three brothers Zach, Ben, and Seb, and their supportive parents Chris and Yvonne Burrage. Her mother used to play tennis while growing up. Reports say that was how Jodie got into tennis.
According to reports, not just her mother but her whole family can also play tennis. During her formative years, she and her brothers would compete with other kids and even end up in several fights.
Besides playing tennis, her older brother Seb used to play rugby as well.
2. She started playing tennis professionally in 2020
Jodie got a scholarship to Talbot Heath School in Bournemouth where she got the chance to develop her tennis career at the West Hants Club under the tutelage of Rob Both and Rich Irwin.
After she completed her GCSE exams, Burrage moved back to junior tennis coaching in Chiswick and was under the tutelage of two former professionals Colin Beecher and Lucie Ahl.
Jodie Anna Burrage made her WTATour main-draw debut at the 2020 Linz Open and in January 2021, she made her WTA Tour main-draw debut in the singles at the Abu Dhabi Open. Her Grand Slam debut in June 2021 after she was given a wildcard to the 2021 Wimbleton Championship.
In 2021, Jodie also represented Team GB in a Billie Jean King Cup Play-of tie against Mexico at the National Tennis Centre. She reached the peak of her career at the 2022 W100 Ilkley Trophy.
At Eastbourne International, the British athlete defeated Paula Badosa, who is world No. 4. With that she made her top 150 debuts at the world No. 141 in the WTA singles rankings.
Jodie Anna Burrage currently has a career-high WTA singles ranking of 126 and a career-high doubles ranking of world No. 329.
3. Burrage is dating a professional rugby player
Jodie Anna Burrage’s Instagram page tells a lot about her love life. From our research, we saw that she’s in a romantic relationship with a man called Ben White. White is a professional Rugby player currently playing for London Irish Rugby Club.
Jodie has been spotted at quite a number of her lover’s games. Aside from that, the pair have been seen at several events together as well. According to Sky Sports, the pair have been dating for more than a year now and even spent 10 weeks together in Cornwall during the coronavirus lockdown.
Apparently, the lovers started talking after Jodie liked a photo of Ben on Instagram and they soon started chatting. They met for the first time physically when Ben suffered a concussion and was made to see a specialist in London. That was when they went on their first date, then the rest, they say became history.
4. Jodie plays golf as well
In addition to playing tennis, Jodie is also a big fan of golf. She started playing golf in 2019 after an injury incident. Although she still plays, she did not pursue it professionally. Reports say she has plans to get a handicap in no time.
5. How tall is Jodie Anna Burrage?
The 25-year-old British tennis player is 5 feet 9 inches (1.75m) tall. As for her weight, it has not been specified but it has been assumed to be around 60kg-65kg. As a tennis player, Jodie has an average height which puts her in a good position. Her height helps her serve faster and better angles.
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6. Jodie’s playing style
Burrage has been trained by some of the best coaches and that has reflected in her style. The May-born athlete’s best surface is grass and she plays a two-handed backhand. She has been praised for having a brilliant backhand and serves very well.
7. Her career almost ended as a result of several injuries
At the age of 17, Jodie became known as one of the rising stars of British tennis. However, her flourishing career was taunted by a four-year-long treatment due to injuries. Despite that, she continued to work hard and with the help of her boyfriend, Ben she was able to recover.
8. Her mother’s special meals help keep her energy levels high
In an interview with Asda Good Living, Yvonne Burrage revealed she tries to make mealtimes very special for her daughter. For that reason, she decided to partner with Asda so as to share the recipes she made for Jodie as a child, just in case other people would be interested too.
Some of the dishes include Cottage Pie, Hunter’s Chicken, and Mexican Lasagne.
9. How much money has Jodie earned on tour?
Reports claim Jodie has earned about $47,635 from her singles and doubles winnings combined. It reportedly forms a portion of her career earnings of about $250,284.
10. Jodie Anna Burrage’s net worth
With about $250,284 in her purse, Jodie Anna Burrage has a speculated net worth of over $1 million at the moment. As an athlete, Jodie might also be earning some money from other endorsement deals she has.
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