Chapter 1
Rebellion of the Original 9
Chapter 2
The Battle of the Sexes
Chapter 3
Championing Title IX and equal sports
Chapter 4
A legacy of inclusion and equality
YOUR GOAL
Master of The legacy of Billie Jean King
Ch 1 · Rebellion of the Original 9
diego Rebellion of the Original 9
Just one dollar in our hand (oh-oh!) / we changed the game forever (yeah we did!)
BETA
diego Time your tennis swings to discover how Billie Jean King fought for equal rights.
Fun Fact
Equal pay pioneer: Billie Jean King threatened to boycott the 1973 US Open unless women received prize money equal to men.
Glossary
contract (noun)
A binding agreement between two or more parties. In 1970, Billie Jean King and eight players signed dollar contracts to launch an independent tour.
A binding agreement between two or more parties. In 1970, Billie Jean King and eight players signed dollar contracts to launch an independent tour.
Quiz
Who was the publisher of World Tennis magazine who helped the Original 9 launch their own professional tour?
Quiz
Which sponsor stepped in to bridge the US Open prize money gap between men and women in 1973?
Quiz
How much money did the 'Original 9' female tennis players sign contracts for in 1970 to start their own tour?
Quiz
Which Grand Slam tennis tournament became the first to offer equal prize money to men and women in 1973?
Quiz
In which year was the Women's Tennis Association (WTA) officially founded by Billie Jean King and other players?
Quiz
How many players made up the rebellious group of women tennis players known as the Original 9?
Quiz
What was the name of the commercial tennis tour started by the Original 9 women players in 1970?