Fifty Years of the WTA
Chapter 2: 50 years ago, the WTA was born, the sexes battled, and women's sports changed forever
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Chapter 2: 50 years ago, the WTA was born, the sexes battled, and women's sports changed forever
The mission in 1973 was serious: prove the legitimacy of women’s tennis—and by extension, emphatically showcase why women deserved to be treated as equals.
Published Feb 21, 2023
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