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CELEBRATING
50 YEARS
OF THE WTA

join us as we highlight the significant accomplishments, milestones and lasting impact of 50 years of women’s professional tennis.

And be sure to plan your visit to the ITHF museum
to check out the new exhibit

transcending tennis: 50 years of the wta

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The @WTAFinals are in full swing!

Have you seen #TranscendingTennis exhibit that celebrates 50 years of the @WTA? The exhibit highlights significant accomplishments, milestones, and the lasting impact of women’s professional tennis.

View more at https://t.co/EgWH8g5vqk ✨ https://t.co/U4BLayWig9

The @wtafinals are in full swing!

Have you seen Transcending Tennis, our exhibit that celebrates 50 years of the @wta? The exhibit highlights significant accomplishments, milestones, and the lasting impact of women’s professional tennis.

Take a look some of the pieces ✨

#WTA50 | #TranscendingTennis

Empowering each other to create change ✨

After @kathrineswitzer broke the gender barrier at the 1967 @bostonmarathon, she gained inspiration from the @WTA’s founders to create a movement to make women’s marathons official.

#TranscendingTennis | #WTA50

Empowering each other to create change ✨

After @KVSwitzer broke the gender barrier at the 1967 @bostonmarathon, she gained inspiration from the @WTA's founders to create a movement to make women's marathons official.

#TranscendingTennis #WTA50 https://t.co/HML6NVSydU

Game recognizing game 🤝

Throughout the 50 years of the @wta, women’s sports have continued to grow and support one another.

Hear from @golfhalloffame hall of famer, @annikas59 on the impact sports had in her life and giving back 🏌️‍♀️

#WTA50 | #TranscendingTennis

Game recognizing game 🤝

Throughout the 50 years of the @WTA, women's sports have continued to grow and bolster one another.

Hear from World Golf Hall of Famer @ANNIKA59 on the impact sports has had on her life and giving back🏌️‍♀️

#WTA50 | #TranscendingTennis | @ANNIKA_Fdn https://t.co/Kw6Fl6zCpk

𝑖𝑓 𝑛𝑜𝑡 𝑛𝑜𝑤,

@TheTennisLetter #TranscendingTennis
Was Roger ever in the conversation of being the best athlete alive, as is Novak.

Sep 24, 2023

Celebrating how far we've come, to inspire future change for the next 50 years.

@BillieJeanKing | @WTA | #TranscendingTennis | #USOpen https://t.co/AroMEZOdxL

Celebrating how far we've come to inspire future change for the next 50 years. #TranscendingTennis

🗣️ @billiejeanking

See the full video, link in bio!

Celebrating the past to inspire the future ✨

In 1973, the @wta was founded, and the @usopen became the first major to award equal prize money, setting a new standard in tennis and beyond.

Watch a link in bio 🎥

#TranscendingTennis #JustStarting

Celebrating the past to inspire the future ✨

In 1973, the @wta was founded, and the #USOpen became the first major to award equal prize money - setting new standard in tennis and beyond. #TranscendingTennis

🎥 Written & narrated by Mary Carillo https://t.co/uuTLn0mBOK

Inspiring positive change 💪 @iga.swiatek

#TranscendingTennis #WTA50

The founders, players, and contributors to the @wta have been committed to the process of making dreams come true for the last 50 years. ✨

#TranscendingTennis #WTA50

The new millennium continues to showcase a powerful emergence of new opportunities and legends 💪

#TranscendingTennis #WTA50

The new millennium continues to showcase a powerful emergence of new opportunities and legends 💪

#TranscendingTennis #WTA50

🔗: https://t.co/7bHNLqnFvy https://t.co/w3pEZpJEIa

As a publicist, promoter, and marketer, Sara Fornaciari had a front-row seat to women’s tennis becoming a global phenomenon. #WTA50 #TranscendingTennis

The 2000's were a defining decade in women's tennis, showcasing some of the game's greatest champions and cultural icons.

#TranscendingTennis #WTA50 https://t.co/nTWeUbRB9D

The 2000's were a defining decade in women's tennis, showcasing some of the game's greatest champions and cultural icons.

#TranscendingTennis #WTA50

"Enough is enough, and at some point it has to change."

Valerie Zigenfuss was in her early 20's when she joined the Original 9. Val's sacrifices and contributions helped evolve women's professional tennis, not only when she was a player on tour, but also a coach developing young players with the USTA.

Happy birthday Val 🥳

#TranscendingTennis

The change that Judy Dalton and the @WTA's founders brought to the world was something that the players had always dreamed of, but never thought it could actually happen.

Of course, until they made it happen 🎉👏

#TranscendingTennis #WTA50 https://t.co/yOeoudyr1g

The immense change that Judy Dalton and the @wta founding members brought to the world was something that the players had always dreamed of, but never thought could actually happen.

Of course, until they made it happen 🎉👏

#TranscendingTennis #WTA50

Reaching new heights for women - on and off the court 💪

Women's sports took control of their destiny, and built new professional opportunities in the 1990s.

#TranscendingTennis #WTA50

Reaching new heights for women - on and off the court - in the 90's 💪

#TranscendingTennis #WTA50 https://t.co/dm160m82du

Hall of Famer @marypierce_75 elaborates on how the @wta offers a platform that makes it possible for women to thrive, shine, and be a role model for more than just tennis. 🫶

#TranscendingTennis #WTA50

The introduction of mobile phones and the first (and only) Golden Slam 📱🎾

In the 1980's, women's tennis transformed like never before.

#TranscendingTennis: 50 Years of the WTA

The introduction of mobile phones and the first (and only) Golden Slam 📱🎾 The 1980's saw women's tennis transform like never before.

#TranscendingTennis: 50 Years of the WTA

🔗: https://t.co/7bHNLqodl6 https://t.co/CWzR4AiCjB

"I always tell young people the more you know history, the more you know about yourself. The most important thing is that you can shape the future." - @BillieJeanKing

View more #WTA50 reflections in #TranscendingTennis
🔗: https://t.co/jflY5zbwAv https://t.co/oEmD4YHHWD

Rafael Ramos

@rogerfederer @rogerfederer, you're my sole sports idol, transcending tennis into life inspiration. Wishing you well & eagerly hoping to meet and share a picture. Your journey continues to inspire. 🤗 #AskRF

May 23, 2023

In #TranscendingTennis: 50 Years of the WTA, ITHF Honorary President Kim Clijsters reflects on how Billie Jean King’s mission to help the next generation influenced her appreciation for the game both on and off the courts.

In #TranscendingTennis: 50 Years of the @WTA, the ITHF's Honorary President @Clijsterskim reflects on how @BillieJeanKing's mission to help the next generation influenced her appreciation for the game. 💜

🔗: https://t.co/f1vESOyfNR https://t.co/Z5bdtrhIUB

Just 3️⃣ years after the @WTA was created, Chris Evert became the first female to earn $1 million in prize money in her career.

By the end of the year 1976, the Hall of Famer had won 6 Grand Slam titles in singles and 3 in doubles.

#TranscendingTennis

Solana Mobile 🌱

Don't tell them you're a maxi. Show them.

May 10, 2023