Billie Jean King still globetrotting in support of investment, equity in women's sports

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Billie Jean King is still globetrotting in support of more investment and equity in women's sports.

NEW YORK — Billie Jean King is still globetrotting in support of more investment and equity in women’s sports.

Her busy schedule is reminiscent of the summer of 1973, when a 29-year-old King established the WTA, won the Wimbledon triple crown in singles, doubles and mixed doubles, achieved equal pay at the U.S. Open and beat self-proclaimed chauvinist Bobby Riggs in the “Battle of the Sexes” match. “Let us remember all of this is bigger than a champion’s paycheck,” Michelle Obama said during the ceremony on opening night. “This is about how women are seen and valued in this world.”

KING: We started the WTA four days before Wimbledon. I won all three titles at Wimbledon, which for me was a big deal. Then equal prize money came into being, it started in 1972 with us saying we’re not coming back . Then King-Riggs. That’s all in 3 months. I can appreciate it since being away from it so long. How the heck did we do that?

 

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