Stephen Curry recently participated in a 3-point NBA-Women’s NBA Challenge at the NBA All-Star weekend against Sabrina Lonescu. The event showcased a friendly competition between male and female athletes, reminiscent of the landmark 1973 tennis match between Bobby Riggs and Billie Jean King. This historic match, held at the Astrodome in Houston, garnered a record-breaking 90 million viewers and marked a turning point for women’s tennis. Billie Jean King emerged victorious with a 6-4, 6-3, 6-3 win, solidifying the importance of women’s tennis on a global scale.
Inspired by the Curry-Lonescu match, an American tennis player proposed the idea of ATP vs. WTA skill-based challenges in tennis. The suggestion included a serve-target challenge between two prominent male and female players, as well as a drop-shot challenge involving other notable athletes. The player also expressed the belief that showcasing male vs. female tennis matches could help combat misogyny and promote equality.
Coco Gauff, a rising star in American tennis, expressed her support for such initiatives, stating that they humble many men and contribute to a more inclusive world. Gauff, who is currently ranked third in the WTA, will be competing in the 2024 Dubai Open. After disappointing performances in previous tournaments, she aims to achieve a positive outcome in Dubai to regain her form for the upcoming Indian Wells competition.
The Dubai Open will feature formidable opponents, including notable players, as they all vie for the championship title.
According to the Source firstsportz.com