appeared at the US Open in 1973 with her campaign for equal prize money and co-founded World TeamTennis in 1974; six-time world No. 1 and Grand Slam champion her career included 39 Grand Slam titles; won the Battle of the Sexes in 1973 and publicly came out in 1981. King remains a prominent LGBTQ advocate in activism and philanthropy, shaping the sport's trajectory for generations.
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www.billiejeanking.comA 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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