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billie jean king
The former first lady spoke on the 50th anniversary of equal prize money at the U.S. Open, honoring tennis legend and equal pay advocate Billie Jean King.
Naomi Osaka is finding support from fellow athletes after withdrawing from the French Open in order to protect her mental health.
Naomi Osaka is finding support from fellow athletes after withdrawing from the French Open in order to protect her mental health.
"The media still play an important role in the telling of our story," the former tennis great tweeted of the superstar's decision to refuse interviews.
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WHAT'S HAPPENING
The tennis great says she won't be silenced.
The tennis legend argues Williams is still treated differently than male athletes are.
Billie Jean King is among those who agree that Williams was the victim of a double standard.
Tennis legend calls French Open dictates about Serena Williams' clothing disrespectful.
Gibson was the first African-American to win the Grand Slam title.
"Battle of The Sexes," which hits theaters on Friday, recounts the match between Billie Jean King and Bobby Riggs in 1973. King defeated Riggs, but that wasn't the only time a woman won over a man in sports.
