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In the majority of athletic events, men have long outperformed women. This is due to a combination of factors including physiological differences, societal norms, and legislation.
Women were required to play tennis in long skirts, often paired with corsets and petticoats, from the late 19th century until the 1910s. This restrictive attire was deemed necessary for modesty, but rapidly changed in the 1920s when players like Suzanne Lenglen began wearing shorter skirts to increase mobility on the court.
A short history of tennis skirts
Controversy over shifting hemlines proves that women in sports have long been scrutinized for what they wear.