Marni On The Move

310: WTA President, Micky Lawler, On The Growth of Women’s Tennis, Empowering Athletes Via Dynamic Partnerships and The 50th Anniversary Of The WTA & The US Open

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Today on the podcast I am syncing up with WTA President, Micky Lawler.  As head of the Women’s Tennis Association, the organization founded by Billie Jean King in 1973, Micky oversees the organization representing more than 1,600 athletes across 85 countries and hosting more than 50 annual events and four Grand Slams. It is the 50th Anniversary of the WTA and US Open this year and syncing up with Micky is an amazing way to get the ball rolling when it comes to the world of Tennis.  She is a true thought leader and game changer!  Micky was recently honored by Forbes on the 50 over 50 list as her work has been truly instrumental in the world of women’s tennis and the WTA. She is responsible for expanding the WTA Tour in China and Asia more broadly. This expansion has included forging broadcast deals, setting record prize money and creating new tennis events for women in the sport. During our conversation, we talk about where her career in Tennis began and how she has played an integral role in the growth of W