appeared at the US Open during the era as part of her campaign for equal prize money and helped found World TeamTennis in 1974; six-time world No. 1 ranked No. 1 across six periods her career included 39 Grand Slam titles; defeated Bobby Riggs in 1973 and publicly came out in 1981. She remains a leading voice for LGBTQ rights in activism and philanthropy, shaping the sport's trajectory for generations.
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www.lta.org.ukA six-time world number 1 ranking, 39 Grand Slam titles, a crusader for social justice and equality, and the founder of the WTA, Billie Jean King’s accomplishments are many.
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