Birthdate: November 22, 1943
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Birthplace: Long Beach, California, United States
Billie Jean King, a former world No. 1 tennis player from the United States, has an impressive career with 39 Grand Slam titles in singles, women’s doubles, and mixed doubles. She was a key member of the United States tennis teams, winning multiple Federation and Wightman Cups, and later captaining the U.S. Federation Cup team. King is well-known for her advocacy for gender equality and social justice, notably defeating Bobby Riggs in the historic “Battle of the Sexes” match. She also established the Women’s Tennis Association and Women’s Sports Foundation, and has been recognized with numerous prestigious awards for her contributions to tennis and society.
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