The History of World Teamtennis

The History of World TeamTennis covers the league's rich history from its start in the early 1970s to its historic 40th season celebration in 2015.

Over the years, the biggest stars in tennis have played for the league, which was co-founded by equal rights pioneer and tennis champion Billie Jean King, including Martina Navratilova, Pete Sampras, Chris Evert, Andy Roddick, Serena and Venus Williams, and Andre Agassi.

Benjamin Snyder has written for and worked with Billie Jean King since interning for World TeamTennis in 2011. Snyder has covered tennis extensively over the years and shares new interviews with some of the sport's most well-known players--as well as owners and others who have made the league a success.

He also reveals how the league has promoted inclusivity and equality, living up to what King writes in the foreword: "If you have ever seen a World TeamTennis match, you have seen my philosophy of life in action--men and women--all genders--competing on the same team, making equal contributions, working together toward a common goal."

Celebrate the players, founders, and supporters who have made World TeamTennis possible with this detailed history.