Billie Jean King
Billie Jean King
Billie Jean Kingis an American former World No. 1 professional tennis player. King won 39 Grand Slam titles, including 12 singles, 16 women's doubles, and 11 mixed doubles titles. King won the singles title at the inaugural WTA Tour Championships. King 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, King was the United States'...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionTennis Player
Date of Birth22 November 1943
CityLong Beach, CA
CountryUnited States of America
I feel that tennis is an art form that is capable of moving the players and the audience - at least a knowledgeable audience-in almost sensual ways. When I'm performing at my absolute best, I think that some of the euphoria I feel must be transmitted to the audience.
I think younger players probably just think they are who they are-they don't think about coming out. Unless you're number one in the world, nobody cares, usually.
Be bold. If you're going to make an error, make a doozy, and don't be afraid to hit the ball.
When they take surveys of women in business, of the Fortune 500, the successful women, 80% of them, say they were in sports as a young woman.
I would just never out anybody. I think everyone has to find it in their own way and their own time.
The most important words that have helped me in life, when things have gone right or when things have gone wrong are 'accept responsibility.'
I try to perfect my strong points and make my weaknesses adequate.
Women get the attention when we get into the men's arena, and that's sad.
Ladies, here's a hint. If you're up against a girl with big boobs, bring her to the net and make her hit backhand volleys. That's the hardest shot for the well-endowed.
Tennis is a perfect combination of violent action taking place in an atmosphere of total tranquillity.
I like entrepreneurial people; I like people who take risks.
Champions adjust and pressure is a privilege.
It's just really important that we start celebrating our differences. Let's start tolerating first, but then we need to celebrate our differences.
No one changes the world who isn't obsessed.