<description>&lt;p&gt;The TennisWorthy Podcast celebrates Women’s History Month by delving into the pioneering era of the 1920s. Patrick McEnroe and Chris Bowers profile Hall of Famer Kathleen "Kitty" McKane Godfree, a multi-sport athlete whose "fighting spirit" propelled her to seven major titles and five Olympic medals.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Through archival interviews and insights from her daughter-in-law, Helen Godfree, we explore Kitty’s unconventional childhood—including a childhood bicycle trek from London to Berlin—and the societal shifts after World War I that revolutionized women's athletic apparel. We also recount her storied rivalries with fellow Hall of Famers Suzanne Lenglen and Helen Wills, and her historic 1926 Wimbledon triumph alongside her husband, Leslie Godfree—the only married couple to ever win a mixed doubles major title. Join us for a fascinating look at the modest yet fiercely competitive woman who helped lay the foundations for modern tennis.&lt;/p&gt;</description>

TennisWorthy

International Tennis Hall of Fame

Rivalries and Revolution in the 1920s: The Remarkable Life of Kitty McKane Godfree

MAR 17, 202633 MIN
TennisWorthy

Rivalries and Revolution in the 1920s: The Remarkable Life of Kitty McKane Godfree

MAR 17, 202633 MIN

Description

The TennisWorthy Podcast celebrates Women’s History Month by delving into the pioneering era of the 1920s. Patrick McEnroe and Chris Bowers profile Hall of Famer Kathleen "Kitty" McKane Godfree, a multi-sport athlete whose "fighting spirit" propelled her to seven major titles and five Olympic medals.Through archival interviews and insights from her daughter-in-law, Helen Godfree, we explore Kitty’s unconventional childhood—including a childhood bicycle trek from London to Berlin—and the societal shifts after World War I that revolutionized women's athletic apparel. We also recount her storied rivalries with fellow Hall of Famers Suzanne Lenglen and Helen Wills, and her historic 1926 Wimbledon triumph alongside her husband, Leslie Godfree—the only married couple to ever win a mixed doubles major title. Join us for a fascinating look at the modest yet fiercely competitive woman who helped lay the foundations for modern tennis.