AmericanTennis Player considered to be one of the greatest female tennis players in history. b.1943 Popularity:
“I'm glad that Sheryl was able to make this decision on her own terms and for her own reasons. I'm happy for her to be able to live openly and freely, and I hope that others will gain strength from her decision.”
“We have the great fortune of having the best two players in the world with Serena and Venus. As they demonstrated with some tremendous wins at the Australian Open, they are both playing top-level tennis.”
“An excellent place to play or watch tennis is right here at UNLV, located just off the Strip. When the women's and men's collegiate seasons are in play, there is some great action to catch at this well-run facility, with 12 lighted courts and a great stadium setup.”
“This public facility has hosted several national tournaments, from juniors to professional-level events. The staff is committed to taking care of the area youth and assists with college scholarships for program participants.”
“The home of the U.S. Open is the largest public tennis facility in the world and operates almost year-round. It has 45 courts, including a great indoor setup, and all of the famed outdoor courts where the current greats of the game do battle. The center runs a number of programs for players of all ages and playing levels — it's great to drop in and pick up a game.”
“She wanted to be true to herself... and she had a lot of demons because of it. I think her sexuality was difficult because I think she knew she was gay by this time, and there is no way back in the Sixties and Seventies that you were gonna talk about it.”
“Gene would listen to everyone. He'd listen to the little guy who no one else listen to. He was inclusive... It's great we're all here to celebrate his wonderful, dear life.”
