Billie Jean King Cup: The Origins of Women’s Team Tennis
In 1919, Hazel Hotchkiss Wightman envisioned a women’s team tennis competition, an idea initially overlooked. However, her persistence led to the establishment of the Wightman Cup in 1923, setting the stage for future developments in women’s team tennis. The Birth of the Federation Cup Inspired by Wightman’s vision, Nell Hopman and Mary Hardwick Hare advocated … Read more