Renée Richards

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Billie Jean King moves for a backhand while Renee Richards steps forward to hit a volley during a doubles tennis match at the Lionel Cup, with a referee watching in the background.

Dr. Renee Richards and Martina Navratilova stand side by side indoors, both smiling and holding tennis rackets in protective cases under their arms.

Renée Richards: References & Edit History

Article Contributors

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Frannie Comstock
Frannie Comstock is a writer based in Chicago.

Other Encyclopedia Britannica Contributors

Tracy Grant

Article History

Type	Description	Contributor	Date
	Anniversary information added.		Aug 15, 2025
	New article added.	Tracy Grant Frannie Comstock	Jul 17, 2025