Billie Jean King

American tennis player (born 1943)

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Billie Jean King, also known as BJK, is an American former world No. 1 tennis player. King won 39 Grand Slam titles: 12 in singles, 16 in women's doubles, and 11 in mixed doubles. King was a member of the victorious United States team in seven Federation Cups and nine Wightman Cups. For three years, she was the U.S. captain in the Federation Cup.

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Names on shirts & stop moaning about long seasons - King's vision for tennis In a wide-ranging interview with BBC Sport, Billie Jean King talks tennis format changes, Saudi Arabia and Britain's Emma Raducanu. BBC Sport - Published 5 hours ago
Raducanu's 'magical' winning moment in Billie Jean King Cup Watch Emma Raducanu defeat France's Diane Parry to secure a spot in the Billie Jean King final for Great Britain. BBC Sport - Published on April 13, 2024
Czech Republic beat USA to reach semi-finals Barbora Krejcikova and Katerina Siniakova send the Czech Republic into the Billie Jean King semi-finals with a deciding doubles win over the USA. BBC Sport - Published on November 10, 2023

King wants combined men's & women's tennis World Cup Billie Jean King says she would happily see the cup competition bearing her name combined with the Davis Cup into one World Cup of tennis. BBC Sport - Published on October 18, 2023
The 'disruptor' designer who changed tennis Billie Jean King pays tribute to iconic gay fashion designer, Ted Tinling whose dresses gave her and many other players ultimate confidence on court and changed the game of tennis. BBC Sport - Published on February 28, 2023
Dart beats Tomljanovic in BJK Cup - best shots Watch the best shots as Great Britain's Harriet Dart beats Ajla Tomljanovic in the Billie Jean King Cup semi-final against Australia. BBC Sport - Published on November 12, 2022

Serena Williams - the woman who changed the game Muhammad Ali and perhaps Billie Jean King aside, has any athlete made a greater impact on society than Serena Williams? And she may be only just beginning. BBC Sport - Published on September 3, 2022