Tennis icon Billie Jean King continues to advocate for women’s rights in sports. King made history in 1973 by defeating Bobby Riggs in the “Battle of the Sexes” match, watched by over 90 million people. She founded the Women’s Tennis Association and fought for equal prize money at the U.S. Open.

In a recent interview, King discussed the importance of women using their power to bring about real change in the sports industry. She highlighted examples of women making a difference, like when she convinced David Stern to support the WNBA. King also praised hockey player Kendall Coyne Schofield for starting the Professional Women’s Hockey League.

King emphasized the need for unity between male and female tennis players, aiming to unite the ATP and WTA leagues. She believes in aging gracefully, staying active with tennis to live a healthier life. Despite the rise in popularity of pickleball, King prefers tennis for its magic when the ball hits the strings.

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