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US Open honors Billie Jean King on 50th anniversary of equal prize money for women

After a rousing tribute from former first lady Michelle Obama, Billie Jean King on Monday celebrated the 50th anniversary of the U.S. Open becoming the first sporting event to offer equal prize money to female and male competitors, promising to never stop fighting to maintain that hard-won progress

The Independent UK

The Obamas attended the US Open and the former first lady spoke in honor of Billie Jean King

Former President Barack Obama and his wife, Michelle, were in the Arthur Ashe Stadium stands to watch Coco Gauff’s first-round victory at the U.S. Open

The Independent UK

From tennis courts to corporate governance, here’s how far diversity, equity, and inclusion have come

The evidence demonstrating the positive impact of DEI on innovation, culture, and growth is overwhelming, write Billie Jean King and Aniela Unguresan.

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Princess Kate back in Royal Box at Wimbledon with Prince William and two of their children

Princess Kate was back again at Wimbledon and this time with her family in tow

The Independent UK

From Prince George to Daniel Craig: Who is who in the Royal Box on the final day of Wimbledon?

The Prince and Princess of Wales and George and Charlotte will be in the Royal Box today, but Louis will not

The Independent UK

Wimbledon 2023: Neal Skupski thrives on pressure as he prepares for third final

Britain’s Neal Skupski is reminding himself of Billie Jean King's mantra that "pressure is a privilege", as he gears up for a third-straight Wimbledon final.

Evening Standard

Vondrousova tops Svitolina to become the first unseeded women's finalist at Wimbledon in 60 years

Marketa Vondrousova has become the first unseeded women’s finalist at Wimbledon since Billie Jean King in 1963

The Independent UK

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13 celebrities at Wimbledon 2023 enjoying the action, from Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom to Tom Hiddleston

The stars are out at Wimbledon.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Fifteen to love: the best tennis scenes in cinema – ranked!

As Wimbledon wows the crowds in London and tennis drama Challengers is set to open the Venice film festival next month, we serve up the best on-screen matches – but who has the advantage?

The Guardian - UK

Just 5% of women's players at Wimbledon have a female coach. The tennis tour wants to change that

Only six of the 128 women entered in singles at Wimbledon work with a female coach

The Independent UK

Aryna Sabalenka won’t get carried away by reaching second week at Wimbledon

Ons Jabeur joined Aryna Sabalenka in round four after she survived a scare against Bianca Andreescu.

The Independent UK

Scott Maxwell: Florida’s ‘Don’t Say Gay’ law leads to censorship of children’s picture book on penguins

To understand the duplicity of the book-banners in Florida, you only have to do two things:

Orlando Sentinel

Coco Gauff May Need a Reset After Upset Loss at Wimbledon

The back-and-forth matchup between No. 7 Gauff and Sofia Kenin was a highlight during the first round of the women’s tournament.

Sports Illustrated

Love all: our pick of the best tennis films after Wimbledon season

From mockumentaries to rom-coms, there’s a whole host of smashing tennis films

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The Independent UK

On this day in 2010: Serena Williams wins fourth Wimbledon title

It took just over an hour for the world number one to scoop her 13th grand slam title.

Los Angeles Times

Dodgers leadership is behind new women's hockey league to launch in 2024

LOS ANGELES — Mark Walter, chairman and controlling owner of the Dodgers, and his wife Kimbra will be the main financial backers of a women's professional hockey league that plans to begin operating in January.

Daily Mirror

Coco Gauff calls new Wimbledon dress code "big relief" after rival points out concerns

Billie Jean King and Judy Murray were critics of Wimbledon's strict all-white dress code that prohibited female competitors from playing in coloured undershorts

The Independent UK

The women's tennis tour plans for its players to earn the same as men at more events

It took more than three decades after the founding of the Women’s Tennis Association for all four Grand Slam tournaments to agree to give the same prize money to female and male players

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The Hindu

The missing superstars of women’s tennis

Where are today’s superstars of women’s tennis? The best we can do is put together Iga Świątek, Aryna Sabalenka and Elena Rybakina as the female counterparts of the Federer-Djokovic-Nadal trio. Read Suresh Menon’s column by subscribing to The Hindu.

The Hindu

From fighting for equal pay to advocating queer rights, women’s tennis has always been a step ahead of other sports

Women’s tennis is a beacon for the rest of the sporting universe when it comes to gender equality in today’s world. Read the full story by subscribing to The Hindu.

The Independent UK

Billie Jean King recalls the meeting that launched the WTA women's tennis tour 50 years ago

Billie Jean King thinks back on the landmark gathering of female tennis players at a London hotel shortly before they competed at Wimbledon a half-century ago and acknowledges she wasn’t sure how things would go that day

TechRadar

Wimbledon live stream 2023: how to watch tennis for FREE online

As the All England Club applies the finishing touches to its famous lawns for the best two weeks of the year, here's how to watch a free 2023 Wimbledon live stream from anywhere.

The Guardian - UK

The week in TV: The Idol; Gods of Tennis; Davina McCall’s Pill Revolution; Significant Other – review

Euphoria creator Sam Levinson’s music industry drama gets one star for trying too hard to shock; McEnroe, Borg, Evert and co come out to play; Davina McCall goes the extra mile on contraception; and a comedy of two lost souls is a grower

Sports Illustrated

Sports World Amazed by Oklahoma Softball’s Dominant Season, WCWS Victory

Billie Jean King, Kyler Murray and Trae Young were among those who weighed in on the red-hot Sooners’ historic third straight national championship.

The Guardian - UK

Gods of Tennis review – a hefty tale of the epic battles that rocked tennis

Billie Jean King battles for female equality and Arthur Ashe fights against systemic racism in this documentary series. It’s a hefty tale, joined by on-court sagas between sporting giants

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