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Legendary tennis player Billie Jean King details the remarkable history of women’s tennis and celebrates the athletes and game-changing moments that expanded opportunities for women worldwide.

Long before packed stadiums, record-breaking prize purses, and global superstars, women tennis players fought for the chance to compete on equal footing. In this updated and expanded edition—based on the 1988 original We Have Come a Long Way: The Story of Women's Tennis—tennis icon Billie Jean King and coauthor Cynthia Starr tell the remarkable story of the athletes, advocates, and visionaries who reshaped the sport and helped redefine what was possible for generations of women. 

Published in celebration of the Women's Tennis Association's 50th anniversary, gorgeous edition features photographs, stories, and historic moments, and chronicles the people and events that transformed the game and expanded opportunities far beyond the court.

 

• Features more than 250 photographs that chronicle the rise of the Women's Tennis Association and professional women's tennis 
• Explores landmark moments in sports history and celebrates the athletes who inspired future generations 
• Beautiful coffee-table-book format for display and reference 
• A meaningful gift for tennis players, coaches, sports fans, and history enthusiasts

Discover the stories behind the champions and celebrate a legacy that continues to inspire new generations.