Social Activism in Women's Tennis

Analyzing the key players and political moments in women's professional tennis since 1968, this book-explores the historical lineage of social activism within women's tennis and the issues, expressions, risks and effects associated with each cohort of players.

Kristi Tredway is a Postdoctoral Fellow in the Bloomberg School of Public Health at Johns Hopkins University, USA.

Introduction. 1. The Trailblazers: Setting the Stage for Social Activism in Women's Tennis. 2. The Founders: The Original 9, "Women's Lob" Feminism, and the Social Movement That Launched Women's Professional Tennis, 1968-1975. 3. The Joiners: The Era of Evert and Navratilova, 1974-1990. 4. The Sustainers: The Corporatization of Women's Tennis, 1987-present. 5. The Throwbacks: Individual Players Fighting for Broader Social Justice Issues. Conclusion. Epilogue. Appendix - Methodological Considerations