History Makers: Billie Jean King - LTA
Shining a light on the ‘History Makers’ who have shaped the tennis world both on and off the court - a look into the life and legacy of Billie Jean King.
www.lta.org.ukattended the US Open in 1973 as part of her advocacy for gender equality and co-founded World TeamTennis in 1974; six-time world No. 1 ranked No. 1 across six periods her career included 39 Grand Slam titles; won the Battle of the Sexes in 1973 and publicly came out in 1981. She remains a leading voice for LGBTQ rights through activism and philanthropy, influencing tennis and social justice for decades.