Lilí Álvarez
Spanish tennis player and feminist author
Spanish tennis player and feminist author
1905
121 years ago
Athletes & Sports Figures
Spain
Achieved prominence in tennis during the 1920s and 1930s, Álvarez competed in the French Championships, the Wimbledon Championships, and the US Championships. She won multiple titles in major tournaments across Europe. Besides tennis, she was an accomplished writer, contributing to feminist literature. Her advocacy focused on women's rights and gender equality, and she engaged in various social issues throughout her life.
Competed in the French Championships
Won multiple national championships in Spain
Authored significant feminist literature
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