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Billie Jean King

Tennis Champion & Equality Pioneer

Born 1943

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In Their Own Words

“Champions keep playing until they get it right.”
— Billie Jean King

Areas of Expertise

equality courage breaking barriers advocacy leadership

Key Achievements

12 Grand Slam singles titles
Won the Battle of the Sexes match against Bobby Riggs in 1973
Founded the Women's Tennis Association and the Women's Sports Foundation
Presidential Medal of Freedom recipient

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