Though competitive sports have historically been viewed as a man’s game, that fact has slowly but steadily changed. With time, women’s sports have gained prominence and now are reaching parity with the men in some sports. To put things into perspective, the growth of some women’s sports has even outpaced that of men in recent years. Tennis was one among such sports, and it has seen a massive shift in its landscape. Back during her playing days, Billie Jean King was a trailblazer for the equality of women in sports, and she was a pioneer behind the US Open offering equal prize money for men and women, starting from 1973. As this concept is cemented in the tennis world, Aryna Sabalenka addressed why it is important.

The World No. 1 Sabalenka is riding high after she defeated Amanda Anisim

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