From Martina Navratilova to Serena Williams, few sports have provided as many
iconic female icons as tennis. Yet, this does not mean that the sport has been
immune from criticism over the manner in which it treats its female stars. The fact
that tennis Grand Slams showcase female players alongside the men makes it all
the more apparent when inequity exists.

In the latest episode of The Way We See Life, The Way We See Sport, Nathan and
Chris delve into the twentieth century’s three waves of feminism, identifying tennis as a means of considering the different objectives and themes of each wave. From an attempt by the Suffragettes to burn down the All-England Club, through Billie Jean King’s participation in the Battle of the Sexes, to the triumphs of Venus Williams on and off the court, this episode explores the battle for true “Egalite”.

We hope you enjoy this latest episode in the podcast series that seeks to use sport
as a prism to understand the social and political trends of the last century.