Women's tennis
Tennis practiced by women
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Women's tennis was first included during the 1900 Paris Olympic Games, yet women's doubles were not implemented until 1920 during the Antwerp Games.
However, it wasn't until the founding of the Women's Tennis Association in the 1970's that the sport was formally established.
One of the first superstars of women's tennis is Suzanne Lenglen, who after six titles won at Wimbledon and the Internationaux de France left amateur tennis to achieve a first professional tour in North America in 1926–1927.
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Features of women's tennis
In women's tennis matches the ball is usually played without effect (less than lift) and games tend to play more from the baseline; typing is generally less powerful than men. The game is made in a more tactical speed and anticipation. The service is also less powerful; it is relatively less important than for men. However, there has been a noted evolution in this field since the 1990s, women's tennis is improving and is growing more and more popular.
Controversy
Women's tennis has been marked by several cases, including cases of sexual abuse by trainers. The world of women's tennis has been described as "homophobic" and "sexist".