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women’s tennis

78. SHOULD WOMEN PLAY 5 SETS AT GRAND SLAMS?

Sam Squiers welcomes tennis commentator Adam Peacock to On Her Mind to break down the age old debate about women playing three sets as opposed to five at Grand Slam tournaments, and how it relates to equal pay. They add some nuance to the debate and wonder how five sets might work in the women’s game, and whether tennis fans and players would actually want it to happen.

22. CASEY DELLACQUA

Before Casey Dellacqua became a household name in Australian tennis, she spent years sharing hotel beds with her teammates and using her prize money to buy her own equipment. Casey joins Sam Squiers to discuss the media’s cruel focus on her weight, financial barriers to a career in professional tennis, the concussion that forced the end of her singles career and the public comments made by tennis great Margaret Court about her family.

Mansplaining Women in Sport

Initial reactions can reveal a lot about a person’s true prejudices. The events of the past week have taught us that change for women in sport will take generations.

How the Indian Wells Boss Insulted Every Woman

Comments from the Indian Wells CEO caused worldwide outrage. Outdated, degrading & disrespectful, he didn’t just insult the WTA, he insulted women. Here’s why.

Game…5 Sets…Match

Why women should be playing 5 sets at Grand Slams but why tennis authorities aren’t keen for it to ever happen.

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