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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)

Sabalenka wants ‘Battle of the Sexes’ rematch and revenge, but with rule change

Women’s world No 1 Aryna Sabalenka not happy to ‘leave it the way it is’ after losing first match to Nick Kyrgios 6-3, 6-3.

Kyrgios, Sabalenka see only positives in ‘Battle of the Sexes’ tennis match

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

Japanese superstar, who lost her semi-final, had been carrying a different version of the popular plush toy to each of her matches.

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