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Billie Jean King (Born In 1943) – 39-time Grand Slam Title Winner
Billie Jean King is a well-known name in the world of tennis as well as in just about every American household. She is a former world number one player who boasts of winning 39 Grand Slam titles. King also served as the Federation Cup captain for three years. A pioneer of social and equality justice, she won the 1973 “Battle of the S****” match against Bobby Riggs.
She retired in 1990 but hasn’t faded from everyone’s mind because of the multiple ventures operating in her name. King also established the Women’s Sports Foundation as well as the Women’s Tennis Association. In 2021, she partnered with the Women’s Bank in Chicago as an advisor.
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