The battle of the sexes

Being a professional women’s Tennis player myself, through this research paper, I will delve into and understand the economic, psychological as well as the science of the sociological experiences faced by female athletes, regarding labeling, the social construction of the so-called “reality” and the notion created around the discourse of the feminine identity. Through this paper, I intend on shedding light on various complex aspects such as stereotypes of gender, stereotypes made by society, athletes, etc; while simultaneously highlighting the unequal disparity which exists between male and female athletes in terms of awards, money, certificates, airing time on media, etc. Apart from that, this paper will also help zoom into the notion of appearance as the crucial factor which could make or break the career of a Tennis star, especially through its repercussions in media. This paper while delving into the core of two upcoming tennis tournaments will not only expose the behind the scenes of a tennis prep (preparation) match training session, but will also simultaneously illustrate the essence of the predominant male gaze and its long-standing impacts on society, especially on women in the form of the “dual identity paradox” as well as the conception of homosexuality in the field of Tennis.