Billie jean king

The history-making tennis star talks to Refinery29 about the Battle of the Sexes film and what it means to make history.

Tennis legend Billie Jean King, who is played by Emma Stone in the new movie "Battle of the Sexes," talks about the film, LGBTQ rights and being outed.

Billie Jean King Has Always Been a Champ For Women's Rights

Fifty years after signing one of the most lucrative—and consequential—contract in sports, Billie Jean King is still fighting for more.

Billie Jean King is an American former World No. 1 professional tennis player. King won 39 Grand Slam titles, including 12 singles, 16 women's doubles, and 11 mixed doubles titles. King won the singles title at the inaugural WTA Tour Championships. She was a part of the legendary battle of the sexes.

March 8 is International Women's Day (US has its equivalent on the 26th of August) which celebrates the struggle for women's rights. Throughout history, many strong women had to rise against the odds and fight for their dreams and passions, equality and solidarity among men. Their bravery contributed to shaping today's world, and has to be remembered.

Billie Jean King enjoying the razmatazz before her match with Bobby Riggs, whiched was dubbed The Battle of the Sexes, 20th September 1975. Riggs played the male chauvanist card but came out the loser when King beat him 6-4 6-3 6-3.

Fifty years ago, Billie Jean King faced Bobby Riggs in a tennis match that held importance for King and generations of female athletes that followed.

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The tennis racket used by Billie Jean King during the epic “Battle of the Sexes” match is set to sell for $200,000 at auction. On September 20,...

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And she stays winning.

Billie Jean King, 1976.

For 27 years, the PBS series American Masters has presented documentary profiles of artists and entertainers, cultural icons and institutions. To date, more than 190 films have been produced under the...

There have been gains, but attitudes still haven’t changed enough to make sport a welcome place for women.

Human Rights Campaign on Instagram: "Billie Jean King has been a trailblazing icon for decades both on and off the tennis court. Thank you for being a champion for the LGBTQ+ community and women’s movement every day, @billiejeanking!"

Billie Jean King (USA)