Pre-transition, age 19-26 years old, Richards made five singles appearances in the US Open and twice proceeded to second round.
Richards transitioned in 1975, age 41 years old, and was approved for female competition in 1977.
Richards transitioned in 1975, age 41 years old, and was approved for female competition in 1977.
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Post-transition, age 43-47 years old and again in the US Open, Richards made five singles appearances and once proceeded to third round, once proceeded to second round.
In that same period, Richards also made four doubles appearances (once proceeded to final, twice proceeded to third round, once proceeded to second round) and three mixed doubles appearances (once proceeded to semi-final, once proceeded to third round).
That is, Richards performed better when categorised as female, despite being around 20 years beyond male competition.
Richards: “Having lived for the past 30 years, I know if I’d had surgery at the age of 22, and then at 24 went on the tour, no genetic woman in the world would have been able to come close to me. And so I’ve reconsidered my opinion.”
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