Celebrating 135 Years of Women at Wimbledon

From Serena Williams to Billie Jean King, Wimbledon has hosted some all time greats in tennis. From the introduction of women to Wimbledon in 1884 to women achieving equal pay in 2007, here is the timeline of women at the Wimbledon tennis championships.

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Russian Tennis Player Daria Kasatkina Comes Out as Gay

The number one female Russian tennis player Daria Kasatkina came out as gay on 18 July, just one day before Russia’s parliament announced tightening restrictions on LGBTQ related bills.  Kasatkina has openly criticised the Russian parliament for its restrictions on LGBTQ rights. For the first time ever, she spoke on camera about being part of the LGBTQ community.  “The notion …

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Rybakina Takes Wimbledon and Donegal Shocks Dubs | Weekend Roundup

?Weekend Roundup? ? Elena Rybakina wins Wimbledon Title ? Donegal stuns Dublin ⚽️ Round 1 of the @WEuro2022 group stages comes to a close And much more…#HerSport #Wimbledon #LGFA #FAICup #WEuro pic.twitter.com/yiE54zKZLQ — Her Sport (@HerSportDotIE) July 11, 2022 Wimbledon Wimbledon drew to a close over the weekend with a stunning finish from the women’s single side. Elena Rybakina was …

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Wimbledon Dress Code Criticised for Lack of Inclusivity for Menstruating Athletes

Once again, the topic of women’s dress code in sport has been brought to the surface as athletes and reporters criticise Wimbledon, the oldest tennis tournament in the world, for requiring women to wear white clothing.  This comes out of concern for menstruating athletes as the fear of leaking or bleeding through clothing can cause anxiety and embarrassment. Qinwen Zheng …

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What’s On This Weekend? We Have You Covered

This weekend is set to be an eventful one in the world of women’s sport. With everything from the Hockey World Cup to Wimbledon, here is a quick overview of what’s to come so you won’t miss anything. Morton Games On Saturday night, the Morton Games returns to Morton Stadium. This weekend marks the first ever Women’s 100m hurdles event …

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