Search Tag: Billie Jean King
2023 30 Aug
On June 21 – 50 years ago – Billie Jean King called on her peers for strength in unity and founded the Women’s Tennis Association (WTA). With the support of 63 fellow players, the founding meeting took place ahead of Wimbledon at a hotel in London. The WTA thrives as the largest women’s sports organization and upholds a founding mission...Read more
2023 30 Aug
On June 21 – 50 years ago – Billie Jean King called on her peers for strength in unity and founded the Women’s Tennis Association (WTA). With the support of 63 fellow players, the founding meeting took place ahead of Wimbledon at a hotel in London. The WTA thrives as the largest women’s sports organization and upholds a founding mission...Read more