While Daria Gavrilova is hunkered down at home in Melbourne waiting out a six-week lockdown, she's stayed busy by improving on the court, in the gym and in the virtual classroom. She's one of many players taking advantage of WTA University.

The WTA offers a collection of courses through SAP's Litmos technology that can help players develop their physical and mental health for personal and professional growth. Courses include social media and brand building, wealth management, new media training and mental strength.  There's also a lot of information on the new rules and protocols as everyone slowly returns to the tour.

"I've been doing it," Gavrilova said on the TENNIS.com Podcast. "There is a website with a few courses online for improving your skills like leadership skills and communication."

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Gavrilova is just 26 but has been exploring her interests outside of the tour, especially during the five month shutdown and now that her comeback plans are in limbo with Australia in another intense lockdown.

The WTA offers a lot of options, including college-level courses from Indiana University East and the University of Florida. Players like Caroline Dolehide and Cici Bellis have benefitted from both WTA University as well as the college degree offered by IU East. Gavrilova has taken advantage of a University of Florida course on athlete development, and it could directly influence her post-playing career.

"So basically [the course] is like how you can be a specialist in athlete development," she said. "It's actually really interesting. I'm really enjoying it and maybe one day I might want to become one and help a little young Dasha."