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Billie Jean King On And Offcourt

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The birth of the WTA

diego Dozens of players united in a London hotel room to create a global union.

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Boycotting the grand establishment

diego Billie Jean King risked her career by standing up to major tennis federations.

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Fun Facts

Fun Fact

Equal pay pioneer: Billie Jean King threatened to boycott the 1973 US Open unless women received prize money equal to men.

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Quizzes

Quiz

Who was the publisher of World Tennis magazine who helped the Original 9 launch their own professional tour?

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Which sponsor stepped in to bridge the US Open prize money gap between men and women in 1973?

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How much money did the 'Original 9' female tennis players sign contracts for in 1970 to start their own tour?

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Which Grand Slam tennis tournament became the first to offer equal prize money to men and women in 1973?

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In which year was the Women's Tennis Association (WTA) officially founded by Billie Jean King and other players?

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How many players made up the rebellious group of women tennis players known as the Original 9?

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What was the name of the commercial tennis tour started by the Original 9 women players in 1970?

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Where did the historic June 1973 player meeting that officially established the Women's Tennis Association take place?

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Glosario

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.

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Gossip

Gossip

Would you risk your career to fight for fair pay?

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Videos

diego In 1972, Billie Jean King threatened to boycott the next US Open unless women received equal pay.

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diego Billie Jean King defied tennis ban threats, proving women's tennis could draw massive crowds and sponsors independently.

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diego In 1970, Billie Jean King and eight players signed symbolic $1 contracts to protest unequal tennis pay.

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