The women playing on the small field knew they were taking a risk. Their pitch had to be covered, players hidden so no one could look in, and the person renting it to them had to turn a blind eye.
Women’s tennis has advocated for women’s rights since before Billie Jean King beat Bobby Riggs in the “battle of the sexes” 50 years ago. The Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) was a prime mover behind ...