Billie Jean King

tennis · sports pioneer · champion

39 Grand Slam titles. Billie Jean King won more Grand Slam tournaments than almost any player in history. That includes 12 singles titles, 16 women's doubles titles, and 11 mixed doubles titles.

World No. 1 player. She reached the very top of women's tennis, becoming one of the greatest players the sport has ever seen.

Team USA champion. Billie Jean helped the United States win seven Federation Cups and nine Wightman Cups, major international team competitions.

Game changer. She fought for equal pay and respect in women's sports, paving the way for future female athletes to be taken seriously.