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How Naomi Osaka found her voice

432 implied HN points • 16 Jan 24
🎭️ Culture Sports Biography Race Gender Mental health
  1. Naomi Osaka found her voice through social activism and empowerment during her tennis career.
  2. Author Ben Rothenberg's book about Naomi Osaka explores her journey through the lens of the tennis tour.
  3. Osaka's relationship with press conferences shifted over time, from engaging to distressing due to various factors.
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#FromtheArchives: Billie Jean King's belligerence

157 implied HN points • 08 Sep 23
🎾 Sports Tennis History
  1. Billie Jean King secured equal prize money for men and women at the U.S. Open by getting sponsorship.
  2. Power Plays website features a series called #FromtheArchives that looks at historical events in sports.
  3. The featured post includes newspaper clippings from the early '70s about Billie Jean King's impact on and off the tennis court.