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  2. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Billie_Jean_KingBillie Jean King - Wikipedia

    Billie Jean King (née Moffitt; born November 22, 1943), also known as BJK, is an American former world No. 1 tennis player. King won 39 Grand Slam titles: 12 in singles, 16 in women's doubles, and 11 in mixed doubles. King was a member of the victorious United States team in seven Federation Cups and nine Wightman Cups.

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    Jun 11, 2024 · Billie Jean King (born November 22, 1943, Long Beach, California, U.S.) is an American tennis player whose influence and playing style elevated the status of women’s professional tennis beginning in the late 1960s. In her career, she won 39 major titles, competing in both singles and doubles. King was athletically inclined from an early age.

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    With 39 Grand Slam titles to her name, including a record 20 titles at Wimbledon, Billie Jean King is one of the greatest tennis players of all time. She held the world #1 ranking in women’s tennis for six of the ten years from 1966 through 1975.

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    2 days ago · — Billie Jean King (@BillieJeanKing) July 6, 2024. In a video posted on social media she said: "Sir Andy Murray recently announced that he will be retiring this year after an amazing career that ...

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    Jun 21, 2024 · Billie Jean King became the top-ranked women's tennis player by 1967. In 1973, she formed the Women's Tennis Association and famously defeated Bobby Riggs in the "Battle of the Sexes."

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    Learn about the life and career of Billie Jean King, one of the greatest tennis players of all time and a champion of women's rights and LGBTQ rights. Discover how she won 39 Grand Slam titles, led the fight for equal pay, and defeated Bobby Riggs in the "Battle of the Sexes".

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    In 1966, Billie Jean King achieved the goal she set for herself as a young girl when she was ranked #1 in the world in women’s tennis. She held the #1 ranking for five additional years (1967-1968, 1971-1972, and 1974).

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