Trailblazers: The Unmatched Story of Women's Tennis

Billie Jean King · Cynthia Starr

May 2023 · Andrews McMeel Publishing

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Legendary tennis player Billie Jean King details the remarkable history of women’s tennis and celebrates the athletes and game-changing moments that expanded opportunities for women worldwide.

Long before packed stadiums, record-breaking prize purses, and global superstars, women tennis players fought for the chance to compete on equal footing. In this updated and expanded edition—based on the 1988 original We Have Come a Long Way: The Story of Women's Tennis—tennis icon Billie Jean King and coauthor Cynthia Starr tell the remarkable story of the athletes, advocates, and visionaries who reshaped the sport and helped redefine what was possible for generations of women.

Published in celebration of the Women's Tennis Association's 50th anniversary, gorgeous edition features photographs, stories, and historic moments, and chronicles the people and events that transformed the game and expanded opportunities far beyond the court.

Features more than 250 photographs that chronicle the rise of the Women's Tennis Association and professional women's tennis
Explores landmark moments in sports history and celebrates the athletes who inspired future generations
Beautiful coffee-table-book format for display and reference
A meaningful gift for tennis players, coaches, sports fans, and history enthusiasts

Discover the stories behind the champions and celebrate a legacy that continues to inspire new generations.

Legendary tennis player Billie Jean King details the remarkable history of women’s tennis and celebrates the athletes and game-changing moments that expanded opportunities for women worldwide. Long before packed stadiums, record-breaking prize purses, and global superstars, women tennis players ...

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Billie Jean King, a former No. 1 player in the world, won 39 Grand Slam titles during her playing career—12 in singles, 16 in women's doubles, and 11 in mixed doubles. She founded the Women's Tennis Association in 1973 and has been a champion for racial and gender equity throughout her life. She is the first woman athlete to receive the Presidential Medal of Freedom.

Cynthia Starr has written about sports, health, environmental issues, and the arts. She was the WTA’s Tennis Writer of the Year in 1984 for articles she wrote for USA Today. She majored in English at Carleton College and earned a master’s degree in journalism from Northwestern University.

Billie Jean King, a former No. 1 player in the world, won 39 Grand Slam titles during her playing career—12 in singles, 16 in women's doubles, and 11 in mixed doubles. She founded the Women's Tennis Association in 1973 and has been a champion for racial and gender equity throughout her life. She ...

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