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Li Na- The face of Chinese tennis...and Chinese politics
by The Rabbit Hole
posted July 7, 2011 at 9:05am

Li Na. Photo by William West/AFP/Getty ImagesLi Na's French Open win this year was a momentous occasion for Chinese tennis. As the first Chinese player to ever win a Grand Slam, Li stamped China's official arrival on the WTA scene. Chinese women's ten...more

A Women's Sports Marketing Win?: My Thoughts on the WTA Strong is Beautiful Campaign
by Women in Sport International
posted July 6, 2011 at 9:03am

I am pretty sure that I am going to take a lot of heat for this blog post from some of my regular followers but I cannot help it. I love the WTA's Strong is Beautiful campaign. Unlike other women's sports marketing campaigns that come across as cheap, p...more

Martina Hingis to launch apparel line with Tonic Tennis
by A Glam Slam
posted July 1, 2011 at 10:49pm

Former tennis stars are utilizing the latest Grand Slam to showcase their upcoming fashion ventures. John McEnroe and Bjorn Borg held a press conference in London revealing their plans to collaborate on a collection of underwear. Now 5-time Grand Slam sin...more

The racquet that endures and inspires
by Wendy Parker's Extracurriculars
posted June 25, 2011 at 2:13pm

This is the final post in a series entitled “Women’s Sports Without Illusions” that critically examines the nearly four decades of the women’s sports movement, including Title IX, cultural and social developments, the growth of professional and i...more

Leading women allege sex discrimination in Wimbledon
by Women in Sport International
posted June 25, 2011 at 1:31pm

Check out this article from the Guardian. Leading women in tennis are getting sick of being pushed to the sidelines. The article highlights the recent comments made by Serena Williams and number 1 seed Caroline Wozniacki: http://www.guardian.co.uk/sport/...more

Williams sisters return to Wimbledon in grand fashion: A white romper & tie-dye pants
by A Glam Slam
posted June 20, 2011 at 10:32pm

Wimbledon has only just begun yet the Williams sisters are already making headlines for their tennis ensembles. A series of injuries have kept Venus and Serena out of the game but they’ve both returned in full force on the grass court and on the fashion...more

Wimbledon is here
by After Atalanta
posted June 20, 2011 at 12:42pm

Wimbledon starts today.Kim Clijsters has pulled out with a foot (not related to the ankle) injury. Bummer.But both Williams sisters are present this year. Serena played a warm-up tournament but lost in the second round. She did earn the 7th seed at Wimble...more

Tennis meets fashion at WTA's pre-Wimbledon Party
by A Glam Slam
posted June 18, 2011 at 9:52am

Tennis players are not shy about showcasing their personal style on the court. But Wimbledon is the one Grand Slam tournament where strict limitations are set when it comes to clothing; players are limited to the All England Club’s traditional dress cod...more

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