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1. www.britannica.com › biography › Billie-Jean-KingBillie Jean King | Biography, Titles, & Facts | Britannica

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   Jun 11, 2024 · Billie Jean King, American tennis player whose influence and playing style elevated the status of women’s professional tennis. In her career she won 39 major titles, competing in both singles and doubles.

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     Tennis legend Billie Jean King joins calls for statue of Andy Murray to be erected at Wimbledon

     Calls for Sir Andy Murray to be immortalised with a statue at the spiritual home of British tennis have been given a major boost with support from fellow legend Billie Jean King.

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     Billie Jean King: Best legacy for Murray is to build Dunblane tennis centre

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4. www.biography.com › athletes › billie-jean-kingBillie Jean King - Movie, Quotes & Career - Biography

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   Jun 21, 2024 · American tennis great Billie Jean King broke down barriers by pushing for equal prize money for women and becoming one of the first well-known openly gay athletes.

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5. www.chicagotribune.com › 2024/07/04 › today-inToday in Sports History: Billie Jean King beats Evonne ...

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   5 days ago · In 1975, Billie Jean King beats Evonne Goolagong, 6-0, 6-1 for her sixth and final singles title at Wimbledon.

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   Who is Billie Jean King?

   • Billie Jean King, American tennis player whose influence and playing style elevated the status of women’s professional tennis. In her career she won 39 major titles, competing in both singles and doubles. She was also known for defeating Bobby Riggs in a ‘Battle of the Sexes’ match in 1973.

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   What did Billie Jean King do after she retired?

   • Billie Jean King became the top-ranked women's tennis player by 1967. In 1973, she formed the Women's Tennis Association and famously defeated Bobby Riggs in the "Battle of the Sexes." The first prominent female athlete to admit her homosexuality, King continued her work as an influential social activist after retiring from tennis.

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   How did Billie Jean King change the world?

   • Born on November 22, 1943, in Long Beach, California, Billie Jean King became the top-ranked women's tennis player by 1967. In 1973, she formed the Women's Tennis Association and famously defeated Bobby Riggs in the "Battle of the Sexes.". The first prominent female athlete to admit her homosexuality,...

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   How did Billie Jean King become famous?

   • Billie Jean King became the top-ranked women's tennis player by 1967. In 1973, she formed the Women's Tennis Association and famously defeated Bobby Riggs in the "Battle of the Sexes." The first prominent female athlete to admit her homosexuality, King continued her work as an influential social activist after retiring from tennis.

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7. frontofficesports.com › podcast › billie-jean-kingBillie Jean King on the Rise of Women’s Sports

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   Jun 28, 2024 · Billie Jean King is as active as ever in the fight to elevate women’s sports. King discusses the growth of the WNBA, NWSL, and PWHL, and how to bring women’s sports up to equal stature and pay as men’s sports.

8. www.washingtonexaminer.com › news › houseTennis legend Billie Jean King up for Congressional Gold ...

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   Jun 12, 2024 · Former world No. 1 tennis star Billie Jean King met with lawmakers on Capitol Hill on Wednesday to discuss legislation that would award her the Congressional Gold Medal. Reps. Brian...

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   3 days ago · Billie Jean King, one of the most renowned and beloved athletes of our time, made her mark on the court as the top women’s tennis player in the world. Off the court, she continues her advocacy ...

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    Jun 28, 2024 · Podcast By Owen Poindexter PUBLISHED June 28, 2024 | 03:07 am Billie Jean King is as active as ever in the fight to elevate women’s sports. King discusses the growth of the WNBA, NWSL, and PWHL, how bring women’s sports up to equal stature and pay as men’s sports.