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Sabatini, Sánchez Vicario, Bueno Among Icons Honored at Roland Garros Women's Tennis Exhibition

From ABC Color · () Spanish

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  • An exhibition at Roland Garros celebrates the history of women's tennis, highlighting iconic champions like Gabriela Sabatini, Arantxa Sánchez Vicario, and Maria Esther Bueno.
  • The exhibition, titled 'They Take to the Net: A History of Women's Tennis,' showcases the sporting, social, and cultural achievements of female players.
  • It focuses on players who broke barriers both on and off the court, emphasizing their impact on the sport and women's rights.

An exhibition at Roland Garros, titled 'They Take to the Net: A History of Women's Tennis,' is honoring the legacy of female tennis champions who have shaped the sport since the 19th century. The display prominently features legendary figures such as Argentina's Gabriela Sabatini, Spain's Arantxa Sánchez Vicario, and Brazil's Maria Esther Bueno, alongside other influential players.

They Take to the Net: A History of Women's Tennis

· Eva Rodrigues GregorioHead of collections for cultural projects at the French Tennis Federation, stating the title of the exhibition.

Opened to coincide with the 2026 Roland Garros tournament, the exhibition delves into the evolution of women's tennis through the sporting, social, and cultural conquests of its protagonists. Eva Rodrigues Gregorio, head of collections for cultural projects at the French Tennis Federation, described the title as "symbolic," highlighting the players' fight for rights both on and off the court.

Recognizing that not all Roland Garros champions could be included since 1897, organizers selected iconic players based on their records, social commitment, playing style, and charisma. These women are celebrated for breaking new ground, shattering glass ceilings, and expanding the boundaries of women's roles and the perception of the female body.

symbolic

· Eva Rodrigues GregorioHead of collections for cultural projects at the French Tennis Federation, describing the exhibition's title and its focus on rights.

The exhibition specifically notes Sabatini's status as Argentina's greatest player and an icon of the 1980s and 90s, known for her "very physical" game and "superb backhand." Sánchez Vicario is recognized as the "founding figure of modern Spanish tennis" for her tenacity and game sense, leaving an "eternal mark" on Roland Garros with her three titles. Maria Esther Bueno, the first Hispanic-American to win Roland Garros in 1964, is lauded as a pioneer who "opened the way for a geographical diversification of tennis."

very physical

· Exhibition descriptionDescribing Gabriela Sabatini's playing style.

These pioneers, including France's Suzanne Lenglen, are celebrated for transforming the sport through their achievements and influence. The exhibition serves as a tribute to their enduring impact on tennis and broader societal progress.

superb backhand

· Exhibition descriptionDescribing Gabriela Sabatini's playing style.
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Originally published by ABC Color in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.

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