Why use "starred" in this sentence?

[Mickey]

English Language Tests, Intermediate level

ESL/EFL Test #167 "Action verbs and sports expressions", question 10

In 1926, Suzanne Lenglen ......... in the first U.S. professional tennis tour.

(a) invented
(b) learned
(c) starred
(d) enjoyed

English Language Tests, Intermediate level

ESL/EFL Test #167 "Action verbs and sports expressions", answer 10

In 1926, Suzanne Lenglen starred in the first U.S. professional tennis tour.

Correct answer: (c) starred

Your answer was: correct
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Why use "starred" in this sentence?

[Kitosdad]

Because Suzanne was "in the tournament". ( Taking part.)

Anyone appearing in the tournament could rightly claim to have starred.

Kitos.
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[Saneta]

'star' in the above context: to be a star, to play a main role?

thanks