Former professional tennis player, Cici Bellis, joins Brianna Salvatore Dueck and Chelsea Poppens to discuss her meteoric rise in tennis, from playing at the US Open at 15 to her groundbreaking win at the Hawaii Open. Bellis candidly shares her journey through injuries, transitioning to venture capital, and founding Carton Capital. The conversation also covers her dedication to supporting female athletes and mentoring underserved youth through the USTA Foundation. Bellis’ insights into balancing a driven career while fostering impactful societal change provide a rich, motivational narrative.
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Catherine "Cici" Bellis is a former professional tennis player who made waves in the sports world at a young age. In 2014, at just 15, she was the youngest player in the top 100 of the WTA rankings and reached the third round of the US Open. She won her first WTA title in 2017 at the Hawaii Open and secured several ITF titles before retiring in 2022. Post her tennis career, she completed her degree online at Indiana University and is now the CEO of Carton Capital, a venture capital firm focused on sports and health tech. Bellis is also actively involved with the USTA Foundation, which aims to enhance lives through tennis and education.
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