PROUD PROGRESS

Now in its sixth decade, Australian Tennis Magazine provides a proud measure of growing equality in the sport.

Evonne Goolagong Cawley was Australian Tennis Magazine’s first female cover star. She featured on the cover of the fourth edition of the magazine in July-August 1976.

46 take a leading role at grassroots level. Now being a mother

46 diff erent female players have featured on the cover of Australian Tennis Magazine, with 27 featuring on multiple covers.

As you will see in my community-focused feature, it’s important for us to create an environment for more women to take a leading role at grassroots level. Now being a mother myself, I also want to ensure our daughter has as many opportunities as both of our sons.

9

New South Wales who are Wales so far, and to see them do what I love every day and And as the WTA marks its in claiming a third Roland Garros

It has been amazing to work with so many women across New South Wales who are doing fantastic things within their local club environment. We’ve seen 45 women go through the Women Leaders in Tennis program in New South Wales so far, and to see them grow as leaders within their own communities has been awesome. I’m fortunate I get to do what I love every day and really make a difference.

And as the WTA marks its 50th anniversary, there’s also inspiration in a broader sense. This includes Iga Swiatek, who maintained her No.1 dominance in claiming a third Roland Garros singles title. It’s been delightful to follow Iga’s progress, and reflect on the influence of others who’ve thrived in the game.

18

Serena Williams has featured on 18 Australian Tennis Magazine covers, the most of any female player in our history.

172

There have been 172 Australian Tennis Magazine covers featuring a female player, including this edition.

Ash Barty and Sam Stosur have featured on nine Australian Tennis Magazine covers each, the most of any Australian women.

MOST ATM COVER APPEARANCES BY A FEMALE PLAYER

Serena Williams 18

Steffi Graf 16

In this special edition of , we celebrate outstanding women the many opportunities that increasingly exist for women and girls to be involved in our

In this special edition of Australian Tennis Magazine celebrate outstanding women and their wider impact. We hope this inspires and educates readers, as well as showcases the many opportunities that increasingly exist for women and girls to be involved in our great sport.

Casey Dellacqua Guest editor

Maria Sharapova 13

Anna Kournikova 12

Monica Seles 11

Ash Barty 9

Sam Stosur 9

Venus Williams 9

Chris Evert 7

Jennifer Capriati 7

Martina Hingis 7