Summary

Billie Jean King (née Moffitt; born November 22, 1943) is an American former World No. 1 professional tennis player. King won 39 Grand Slam titles: 12 in singles, 16 in women's doubles, and 11 in mixed doubles. She won the singles title at the inaugural WTA Tour Championships. She often represented the United States in the Federation Cup and the Wightman Cup. She was a member of the victorious United States team in seven Federation Cups and nine Wightman Cups. For three years, she was the United States' captain in the Federation Cup.

For more information from Wikipedia®: Billie Jean King
© This article uses material from Wikipedia® and is licensed under the GNU Free Documentation License.
Advertisement
Related Pictures
Billie Jean Moffitt (later King) at the Irish Open at Fitzwilliam LTC, Dublin in the 1960s where she won her first international title
Billie Jean Moffitt (later King) at the Irish Open at Fitzwilliam LTC, Dublin in the 1960s where she won her first international title
The USTA National Tennis Center in Flushing Meadows-Corona Park was rededicated as the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center
The USTA National Tennis Center in Flushing Meadows-Corona Park was rededicated as the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center
 
x
x
eXTReMe Tracker