A photo exhibition celebrating tennis will be showcased on a Glasgow street next month.
She Rallies: Women’s Tennis in Focus will run in Argyle Street from November 1-13 to coincide with the city hosting the Billie Jean King Cup.
The exhibition - in partnership with the Lawn Tennis Association (LTA) and Getty Images - will showcase images of women’s tennis through the ages.
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It will feature black and white photos of the early days of the sport, to icons of the present day.
The exhibition has been curated to explore the LTA’s ambition for tennis to become a truly gender-balanced sport.
Julie Porter, LTA chief operating officer, said: "Our 'She Rallies' ambition is to inspire women and girls into the sport through increased and better female representation, driving greater visibility of women’s tennis reflective of its status as a leading women’s sport.
"Getty Images was a natural partner in this project, building on our longstanding relationship and the work they have been undertaking in raising the profile of authentic and inclusive representation of women in sport.”
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Maree Todd MSP, minister for public health, women’s health and sport, added: “I’m delighted to welcome this event to Scotland and see images depicting the journey towards gender equality in the game, while appreciating there is still work to be done.
"It is fantastic to have top-class tennis on our doorstep and both the exhibition and this prestigious event will no doubt inspire many to pick up a racket.”
The Billie Jean King Cup will take place at the Emirate Arena between November 8-13.
Bailie Annette Christie, chair of Glasgow Life, added: “This special photo exhibition in the heart of Glasgow is a brilliant opportunity to be inspired by women’s sport.
"All eyes will be on Glasgow in November when the Billie Jean King Cup finals take place at the world-class Emirates Arena.
"Hosting the 'world cup' of women’s tennis has the power to encourage more women and girls to get involved in sport, and the potential to improve participation at grassroots level and change lives forever.”
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