In 1953, richards had entered the mens draw at the u. s. Nationals under the name richard raskind. Long before caitlyn jenner, rene richards raised questions of gender identity by suing to play at the 1977 u. s.
Long before caitlyn jenner, rene richards raised questions of gender identity by suing to play at the 1977 u. s. As part of lgbt+ history month, bbc sport explores the story of transgender tennis player renee richards, who won a legal challenge to play at the 1977 us open as a. Rene richards began playing professional tennis in 1976. Prior to the 1976 u. s. Open, richards, then 42, refused to take a chromosomal test and sued the usta alleging.
Rene richards began playing professional tennis in 1976. Prior to the 1976 u. s. Open, richards, then 42, refused to take a chromosomal test and sued the usta alleging.