Billie Jean King (née Moffitt; born November 22, 1943), 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 …

Jul 14, 2025 · Billie Jean King (born November 22, 1943, Long Beach, California, U.S.) is an American tennis player whose influence and playing style elevated the status of women’s …

With 39 Grand Slam titles to her name, including a record 20 titles at Wimbledon, Billie Jean King is one of the greatest tennis players of all time. She held the world #1 ranking in women’s …

5 days ago · The icon after whom the Billie Jean King Cup by Gainbridge is named is a bona fide sporting legend who transcends tennis, and has a glittering list of trophies and honours

Jun 21, 2024 · American tennis great Billie Jean King broke down barriers by pushing for equal prize money for women and becoming one of the first well-known openly gay athletes.

5 days ago · OPINION: At 81, Billie Jean King is back, chasing a degree By Steve Lopez Saturday, Aug. 9, 2025 | 2 a.m.

Jul 31, 2025 · Billie Jean King’s resume is missing one thing — a college degree — so, at 81, she's back in the school where she started: Cal State L.A.

Mar 20, 2025 · Even as she stepped away from competitive tennis, Billie Jean King’s voice remains an ever-present force in the sporting world. Through advocacy, public speaking, and …

One of the greatest tennis players of all time and a Presidential Medal of Freedom recipient for her advocacy for women in sports and LGBTQ rights, Billie Jean King won 39 Grand Slam …

Billie Jean retired from playing professional tennis in 1983 with an astonishing 39 Grand Slam titles, including a record 20 Wimbledon Championships. She has stayed active in the tennis …