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Women's Tennis

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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

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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.

Top 10 Greatest Female Players
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

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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

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  • “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

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  1. https://www.wtatennis.com/.
  2. https://bleacherreport.com/womens-tennis
  3. https://www.bustle.com/articles/142759-what-womens-tennis-has-looked-like-through-history-because-women-have-been-part-of-this-sport.
  4. https://howtheyplay.com/individual-sports/Top-10-Greatest-Female-Tennis-Players-of-All-Time.
  5. https://www.merchantoftennis.com/blogs/tennis-interest/a-history-womens-tennis-fashion.