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  1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Billie_Jean_KingBillie Jean King - Wikipedia

    Billie Jean King (née Moffitt; born November 22, 1943), also known as BJK, is an American former world No. 1 tennis player. King won 39 Grand Slam titles: 12 in singles, 16 in women's doubles, and 11 in mixed doubles .

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

    4 days ago · 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.

  3. www.billiejeanking.comThe Official Website of Billie Jean King

    Billie Jean King. With 39 Grand Slam titles to her name, including a record 20 titles at Wimbledon, Billie Jean King is one of the greatest tennis players of all time. She held the world #1 ranking in women’s tennis for six of the ten years from 1966 through 1975.

  4. www.wtatennis.com › news › 3791970As she marks her 80th birthday, the enduring legacy of Billie...

    Nov 22, 2023 · Ilana Kloss was a 10-year-old ball kid in Johannesburg, South Africa when Billie Jean King -- three months before winning her first Wimbledon title in 1966 -- asked if she wanted to hit some tennis balls.

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

    Jun 21, 2024 · 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...

  6. www.billiejeanking.com › biographyBillie Jean King Accomplishments | Billie Jean King

    A six-time world number 1 ranking, 39 Grand Slam titles, a crusader for social justice and equality, and the founder of the WTA, Billie Jean King’s accomplishments are many.

  7. www.nytimes.com › 2021/08/17 › booksBillie Jean King: The First Female Athlete-Activist

    Aug 17, 2021 · In the ’80s King’s career slowed down, featuring fewer titles and some business calamities, and her life was upturned by a palimony suit filed by a former female lover.

  8. time.com › 6089843Billie Jean King Reflects on Her Legacy and New Memoir 'All In'

    Aug 13, 2021 · Tennis legend Billie Jean King discusses athletes’ struggles with mental health, the fight for equal pay and her new memoir, "All In."

  9. www.tennisfame.com › hall-of-famers › inducteesBillie Jean King - International Tennis Hall of Fame

    When it comes to selecting one memorable passage in the magnanimous career of Billie Jean King, which would you choose? The record 20 championships won at Wimbledon. Defeating Bobby Riggs in the famed Battle of the Sexes.

  10. www.billiejeanking.com › biography › firsts-and-factsFacts About Billie Jean King | Billie Jean King

    A visionary. An innovator. A champion. A legend. A pioneer. Discover facts about Billie Jean King to learn more.

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