From @joannechocolat, March 17, 2026

Renée Richards (b. 1934) is a former tennis player who fought to compete as a woman in the 1976 US Open.

The New York Supreme Court ruled in her favour, a landmark case in transgender rights.

After retiring from play, she coached Martina Navratilova to two Wimbledon titles.

#CelebratingWomen #TDOV #RenéeRichards #Tennis