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The legacy of Billie Jean King
Discover how tennis legend Billie Jean King revolutionized professional sports and championed gender equality both on and off the court.
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by diego · Jul 11, 2026
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Chapter 1
Rebellion of the Original 9
1The dollar bill contract
2Boycotting the grand establishment
3The birth of the WTA
4Winning the battle for US Open equal pay
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Chapter 2
The Battle of the Sexes
1A circus in the Houston Astrodome
2King entered the Astrodome court like a queen on an ornate litter
3Deconstructing the lobbyist strategy
4Changing the cultural conversation
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Chapter 3
Championing Title IX and equal sports
1The law that changed American schools
2Founding the Women's Sports Foundation
3Coaching the boys
4The power of World TeamTennis
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Chapter 4
A legacy of inclusion and equality
1The cost of coming out
2The Presidential Medal of Freedom
3The home of the US Open
4Elton John's musical tribute
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