We Have Come a Long Way: The Story of Women's TennisThere is no one more qualified to write a complete book on the evolution of women's tennis than Billie Jean King, one of the most famous and celebrated players in tennis history. From her unique vantage point, King tells how women's tennis has developed into the major international sport it is today. Photos. |
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