When sport was introduced as a form of leisurely activity in the United States, “many clubs would not allow women to be members” (Smith & Hattery, 76). Their vast achievements in tennis is comparable to those seen by men, despite women’s involvement in sports as something unusual when compared to the former regulations within sports. The Williams sisters partake in “one of the elite ‘country club’ sports in America,” a sport that wasn’t-along with many others-open to female participation in the past (Smith & Hattery, 75). 1981), twenty-three-time Grand Slam title winner (singles), both of whom were coached from an early age by their parents Richard Williams and Oracene Price. 1980), a seven-time Grand Slam title winner (singles), and Serena Williams (b. The Williams sisters are two professional American tennis players: Venus Williams (b. ( April 2011) ( Learn how and when to remove this template message) Statements consisting only of original research should be removed. Please improve it by verifying the claims made and adding inline citations. This article possibly contains original research.
