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Women's Tennis[edit]
Women's tennis is one of the most popular sports for women. It is one of the few sports in which women command fame and popularity that equal those of their male counterparts. Women's Tennis Association is the main organisation which runs female tennis. The Women's Tennis Association is the principal organizing body of women's professional tennis. It governs the WTA Tour which is the worldwide professional tennis tour for women and was founded to create a better future for women's tennis.
Features of Women's Tennis[edit]
In women's tennis matches the ball is usually played without effect (less than lift) and games tend to play more from the baseline; typing is generally less powerful than men. The service is also less powerful; it is relatively less important than for men. However, there has been a noted evolution in this field since the 1990s, women's tennis is improving and is growing more and more popular. The following list consists of the best female tennis players during the Open Era of tennis—from 1968 to the present.
| Player | Time | Titles |
|---|---|---|
| Martina Hingis | 1994-2017 | 45 career titles |
| Justine Henin | 1999-2008,2011 | 50 career titles |
| Venus Williams | 1994-present | 49 career titles |
| Billie Jean King | 1968-1983 | 129 career titles |
| Monica Seles | 1989-2008 | 53 career titles |
| Chris Evert | 1972-1989 | 157 career titles |
| Margaret Court | 1960-1977 | 192 career titles |
| Martina Navratilova | 1975-1994 | 167 career titles |
| Steffi Graf | 1982-1999 | 107 career titles |
| Serena Williams | 1995-2022 | 73 career titles |
Controversy[edit]
Women's tennis has been marked by several cases, including cases of sexual abuse by trainers. The world of women's tennis is sometimes described as "homophobic" and "sexist". Over the years, women have been openly sexualized for outfits worn during matches. One of the biggest cases in women's tennis was regarding pro player, Serena Williams, in 2018.
Bibliography[edit]
- “The Official Home of the Women's Tennis Association: WTA Tennis.” Women's Tennis Association, https://www.wtatennis.com/.
- Walsh, Erin, et al. “Women's Tennis.” Bleacher Report, https://bleacherreport.com/womens-tennis.
- Cueto, Emma. “What Women's Tennis Has Looked like through History, Because Women Have Been Part of This Sport from the Beginning.” Bustle, Bustle, 18 Feb. 2016, https://www.bustle.com/articles/142759-what-womens-tennis-has-looked-like-through-history-because-women-have-been-part-of-this-sport.
- Giulio, Bill De. “The Top 10 Greatest Women's Tennis Players of All Time.” HowTheyPlay, HowTheyPlay, 23 Feb. 2013, https://howtheyplay.com/individual-sports/Top-10-Greatest-Female-Tennis-Players-of-All-Time.
- “A History: Women's Tennis Fashion.” Merchant of Tennis, https://www.merchantoftennis.com/blogs/tennis-interest/a-history-womens-tennis-fashion.
References[edit]
- https://www.wtatennis.com/.
- https://bleacherreport.com/womens-tennis
- https://www.bustle.com/articles/142759-what-womens-tennis-has-looked-like-through-history-because-women-have-been-part-of-this-sport.
- https://howtheyplay.com/individual-sports/Top-10-Greatest-Female-Tennis-Players-of-All-Time.
- https://www.merchantoftennis.com/blogs/tennis-interest/a-history-womens-tennis-fashion.