This chapter discusses the speaker's love for tennis as a sport that builds self-esteem and self-confidence, while also highlighting the ongoing conversations surrounding pay parity, equality, and recognition in women's sports. They mention the progress made in achieving equal pay at the US Open, but also point out the disparities that still exist in joint events. The chapter concludes with a discussion on the transferable qualities and skills that former professional athletes bring to the business world.
Katrina Adams, former USTA CEO, talks about growing the sport of tennis in the US and equal pay for female athletes. Ashley Brown, Assistant Professor at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, discusses her book Serving Herself: The Life and Times of Althea Gibson.
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