I have just returned from a week in
Both Ilana and I are pleased the new program will include a role for the Women’s Sports Foundation. The combination of UNESCO, the WTA Tour and the Women’s Sports Foundation is a powerful team.
The Billie Jean King Leadership Internship program – which will be funded by the UNESCO/Sony Ericsson WTA Tour partnership is the sixth UNESCO program to be launched, joining projects in
The trip to
In order to move forward – especially in such monumental efforts as gender equity -- you first have to recognize change is difficult and change takes time. And, we cannot create change without respect for one another. After seeing things in
Having the Sony Ericsson Championships in
Just seven years ago
Just as we did 35 years ago, these women are taking steps to make things happen – to create change. These younger players have accepted the responsibility to see this partnership through to a reality and they are making an effort to inform and educate others, one by one. To see current and past generations of our sport working together toward a common goal is a great thing and it’s all very healthy and uplifting.










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