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Billie Jean King

Billie Jean King
The latest news and top stories on Billie Jean King. Known for her historic 1973 'Battle of the Sexes' victory, she is a former world No. 1 tennis player with 39 Grand Slam titles. She has a background in pioneering gender equality and social justice, co-founding the Women's Tennis Association and Women's Sports Foundation. Her work involves advocating for equal pay and LGBTQ+ rights, establishing the Billie Jean King Foundation, and holding ownership in sports teams. Key accomplishments include receiving the Presidential Medal of Freedom and having the USTA National Tennis Center and Fed Cup named in her honour.
WTA (Women's Tennis Association)

Exclusive | Sabalenka, Kyrgios take ‘Battle of the Sexes’ to Dubai as Hong Kong misses out

Aryna Sabalenka says Novak Djokovic has been giving her tips and Nick Kyrgios should ‘go and practise’ ahead of December match in UAE.

Naomi Osaka rues missing out on final Labubu after US Open exit

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