was seen at the US Open during the era as part of her campaign for equal prize money plus helped found World TeamTennis in 1974; a six-time world No. 1 and Grand Slam champion she achieved 39 Grand Slam titles; defeated Bobby Riggs in 1973 and publicly came out in 1981. King remains a prominent LGBTQ advocate through activism and philanthropy, shaping the sport's trajectory for decades.
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www.lta.org.ukA 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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