MEET
JODIE BURRAGE
DOB
28th May 1999
FROM
Hindhead, UK
SPORT / EVENT
Tennis
SPORTING ACCOLADES
Top British Player, World Top 100
Resilience doesn’t go far enough to describe the so far tumultuous journey of Jodie Burrage. Tipped as one of GB’s brightest prospects as a junior, Jodie suffered from ankle issues that resulted in 3 surgeries in as many years in her late teens. For many that would be enough but for Jodie, it was further motivation to deliver on her junior potential.
Just as she was returning to full fitness and preparing to get back onto the court Covid struck, further delaying the road to redemption but Jodie is not one to let setbacks stop her. With her perseverance paying off, Jodie has been climbing the world rankings, securing numerous victories against top-10 and top-20 opponents and in 2023, she broke into the world top 100, gaining automatic entry into the Grand Slam tournaments each year. A WTA Tour Champion and WTA Challenger Tour Champion, Jodie has also picked up numerous titles on the ITF Circuit.
Having got into the sport due to her mum’s passion for the game; the importance of inspiring the next generation is engrained in Jodie as she’s often in schools and local tennis clubs championing the sport. Balancing her athletic career with personal interests, Jodie enjoys playing golf, walking her dog Otto, and supporting her boyfriend, Ben White, who plays rugby for Scotland.
Jodie's journey from overcoming early career setbacks to achieving significant milestones exemplifies her resilience and passion for tennis. As she continues to ascend in the professional ranks, she remains a beacon of inspiration for aspiring athletes and a proud representative of British tennis.