Elena - Deuce In Translation

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Newsletter: Deuce in Translation

[Elena - Deuce In Translation @DeuceTranslate]

Evolution is part of the journey. I started this account years ago to share my love for botany, and later textile arts too.

Life keeps unfolding in unexpected ways and this year, another long-standing passion has taken over: tennis.

[Billie Jean King @BillieJeanKing]

23 years ago today, we lost Althea Gibson, the first Black athlete to win a Grand Slam.

The Jackie Robinson of tennis, Althea broke barriers and opened doors, paving the way for generations of athletes to pursue their dreams.

Every time we continue the work for equality, we honor her legacy.

We will never forget what she made possible.

[Elena - Deuce In Translation @DeuceTranslate]

Fifty-six years ago, on September 23, 1970, they made history together for women's tennis

(the article is from last year but it is always worth reading) #tennis

The Original 9: 55 years of a defiant revolution

https://t.co/zjylQFKYd3

[Billie Jean King @BillieJeanKing]

September 23, 1970, 56 years ago today, the Original 9 signed $1 contracts in Houston, Texas.

In doing so, women's professional tennis as we know it was born, and future generations of players were able to live out their dreams.

It's important to recognize the other individuals who helped make this happen. Thank you to @ChrissieEvert, who came on board in 1974, and to @Martina who joined next.

From the business side, we are indebted to Joe Cullman, Former Chairman and CEO of Philip Morris, Gladys Heldman, and all the tournament promoters who took a chance on us and created opportunities.

Today, professional tennis players represent 10 of the top 20 highest paid women athletes, according to Forbes 2025 ranking.

56 years later, the impact of the Original 9 is seen in the careers and dreams of today's players.

The legacy of the Original 9 lives on.

📷: HRMC, Houston Public Library

[Tiempo De Tenis @Tiempodetenis1]

— "¿Empezarías un circuito senior con Rafa?"

— Roger Federer: "Sí, ¿por qué no? Amo a Rafa. Intento mantenerme en forma y sé que él también está dispuesto a jugar al tenis... Quizá podríamos crear un circuito, como el Fedal Tour".

[Davis Cup @DavisCup]

From February to November. It all comes down to Bologna's Final 8. November 24-29 🏆

Who are you supporting?

#DavisCup

[Elena - Deuce In Translation @DeuceTranslate]

Thank you to everyone who's stuck around through all these changes. I hope you'll stay, even as this becomes, mainly, a tennis account!

[#WOMENSART @womensart1]

Long before Michelangelo, long before Rembrandt, long before Picasso.....women were quietly and collaboratively creating their own masterpieces in Western art history....
#BayeuxTapestry

[#WOMENSART @womensart1]

Norwegian tapestry artist in an Art Nouveau style, Frida Hansen,
Sørover (Southward), 1903 #WomensArt

[#WOMENSART @womensart1]

Sharon Weiser, contemporary US artist known for her bold and colourful paintings of the flora of Arizona and New Mexico #womensart

[#WOMENSART @womensart1]

Traditional embroidery from the Balkans area of Europe, encompassing countries such as Romania, Bulgaria and Serbia #Womensart

[Elena - Deuce In Translation @DeuceTranslate]

Diving into the art, beauty, and fascinating history of buttons through the stunning Toma Collection galleries. First stop: the timeless charm of bakelite!

https://t.co/cArIwzD69P

Photo credit: Toma Collection

[#WOMENSART @womensart1]

1909 embroidered English suffrage banner designed by artist Mary Lowndes. Bearing the name of Caroline Herschel (1750-1848) the first female profession astronomer, it was one of a number of banners created to celebrate women from history #Womensart

[Elena - Deuce In Translation @DeuceTranslate]

What Are Tapa and Woven Mats?

https://t.co/T7z9Cx9RDH

[#WOMENSART @womensart1]

Molas, textile art traditionally made by women of the Kuna people of Colombia and Panama #womensart #TextileArtWeek

[#WOMENSART @womensart1]

Moy Mackay, Scottish textile artist who uses the material felt to create her “felt painting” #WomensArt Welcome to #TextileArtWeek

[Archaeology & Art @archaeologyart]

Brooches in 25 Cultures

[V&A @V_and_A]

Not to be outdone by her famous father, William Morris, May Morris was a talented designer in her own right, whose work is said to have been occasionally misattributed to her father.

[John McCafferty @jdmccafferty]

Make your own griffin, 1589 (Musée du Louvre)

[WikiVictorian @wikivictorian]

Evening dress, 1805-10. Les Arts Décoratifs.