Conor Niland
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Conor Niland is a former Irish professional tennis player known for his achievements in the sport, including his notable ranking as the first Irishman to reach the main draw of Wimbledon in 2011. His memoir, 'The Racquet – On tour with Tennis’s Golden Generation and the other 99 percent', offers insight into the realities of a tennis career, which has inspired many young players like Conor Gannon.
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Conor Niland reflects on the isolation felt by lesser-known players in tennis.
Sinner e quei 10, eterni secondi di silenzio a Wimbledon: cosa succede nella testa di un tennista. «Sul campo si è nudi»Corriere della Sera·
Italy· 2025-08-31
Italy· 2025-08-31
Conor Niland was the last Irish player to reach the main draw at Wimbledon before James McCabe.
Irish roots run deep for James McCabe as he prepares to take Wimbledon stage – The Irish TimesThe Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·
Ireland· 2025-06-30
Ireland· 2025-06-30
Conor Niland's memoir has helped Gannon prepare for the challenges of professional tennis.
‘I think I have a chance to do something not many Irish people can dream of’ – The Irish TimesThe Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·Ireland· 2025-06-01
Ireland· 2025-06-01
