Billie Jean King Billie Jean King was a pioneering force for gender equality in sports, winning 39 Grand Slam titles including 12 in singles. She famously won the 1973 "Battle of the Sexes" match against Bobby Riggs, a landmark moment for women’s rights. King founded the Women’s Tennis Association and the WTA Tour, and championed equal prize money. She also co-founded World TeamTennis and the Women’s Sports Foundation. With six Wimbledon singles titles and four US Opens, her on-court excellence matched her off-court activism. King came out as gay in 1981, becoming a prominent LGBTQ+ advocate. Her legacy endures through the Billie Jean King Cup and her relentless fight for fairness, making her one of the most influential figures in sports history.
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