Tennis Tuesday is a content series curated by the New York Empire that will feature some of the game’s greats and New York’s finest tennis coaches, administrators, and fans. This week, we recognize Billie Jean King and the Women’s Sports Foundation with Strong Women On and Off the Court.

New York Empire of World TeamTennis (WTT) recognized women who inspire on Nevertheless She Persisted Night during the 2017 season. Strong women on and off the court, pictured from left to right, Deborah Slaner Larkin, Deborah Antoine, Billie Jean King, Kym Hampton, Gigi Fernandez and Ilana Kloss, honored at NY Empire home match at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center.