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.ukappeared at the US Open in 1973 with her campaign for equal prize money plus helped found World TeamTennis in 1974; a six-time world No. 1 ranked No. 1 across six periods she achieved 39 Grand Slam titles; won the Battle of the Sexes in 1973 and came out publicly in 1981. She remains a leading voice for LGBTQ rights in activism and philanthropy, shaping the sport's trajectory for decades.