Rosemary Casals
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About
International Tennis Hall of Famer who won more than ninety tournaments over the course of her two decade-long career. She is also known for her efforts to equalize the prize money awarded to male and female tennis players.
Before Fame
She was the top-ranked junior player in northern California by age sixteen.
Trivia
She became the founder and President of Sportswomen, Inc. in 1981.
Family Life
She and her sister were raised by their great-uncle and great-aunt, Manuel and Maria Casals.
Associated With
She was a frequent doubles partner of Billie Jean King, with whom she won tournaments like Wimbledon in 1967.