A true inspiration, Vicky Duval is known globally for her pungent retaliation to her cancer diagnosis. A character of eminence and strong-will, hearty and powerful, Duval radiates positivity in all aspects of her life. Famed for her tennis skills, Duval had to fight a fierce battle against Hodgkin’s Lymphoma and is now back, and more persistent than ever. A multi talented individual; when she isn’t shelling forehands on the grass, she is an artist and business owner.
Duval’s tennis career took off with flying colours, earning her way to world No. 89 before people knew what a talent she was. Unfortunately, her career was put on hold after her shocking diagnosis, but thankfully not for as long as you might expect. Duval beat the cancer and returned to the court with a new spring in her step – she rose through an incredibly 600 ranking spots during 2017. Duval’s return brought more than a fierce spark with her, she started Dooval, an art business selling t-shirts where a lot of the proceeds go directly to cancer research, as well as funding projects for the growth of youth tennis.
The creativity and innovation that Duval returned with is really the stuff of legends. Duval’s comeback is well under way, beating some serious names in 2017 including Ajla Tomljanovic – the former world No 47. Expect to see Duval creeping into the headlines into the forthcoming years, her comeback has only just begun, and at such a young age – she will certainly make a formidable opponent for even the highest ranking players.
