Women in Tennis
Women and Tennis in America
An overview of the role that women played in introducing tennis to America.
Martina Navratilova Quotes
Quotes by Martina Navratilova - part of an extensive collection of quotations by notable women.
Monica Seles
Profile of Monica Seles, tennis player.
Rosemary Casals
Gale biography of Rosemary Casals, California-born of parents who had immigrated from El Salvador. She was known as a rebel, and helped organize to equalize prize money for women. She helped found the Virginia Slims Invitational and played in the World Team Tennis league.
'Evert: grit, grace and glamour'
Larry Schwartz' profile of Chris Evert for the ESPN sports of the century feature.
Billie Jean King
King is honored in the National Women's Hall of Fame.
The Legacy of Billie Jean King, an Athlete Who Demanded Equal Play
NY Times review of an HBO documentary, the review is itself filled with tidbits about a turning point in tennis history: the impact of Billie Jean King, and especially the publicity stunt match with Bobby Riggs which helped bring attention and respect to the women's sport.
Helen Wills Moody - Obituary
The 1998 New York Times obituary for Helen Wills Moody, 8-time Wimbledon champion, summarizes her life and accomplishments.