Billie Jean King Net Worth

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Billie Jean King is a legendary tennis icon who was born on November 22, 1943 in Long Beach, CA. She is renowned for her 12 women's singles Grand Slam tennis titles and for her historic victory over former men's champion Bobby Riggs. Her accomplishments have made her an inspiration to many and a symbol of female empowerment.
Billie Jean King is a member of Tennis Player

Age, Biography and Wiki

Birth Day	November 22, 1943
Birth Place	Long Beach, CA
Age	80 YEARS OLD
Birth Sign	Sagittarius

💰 Net worth: $15 Million (2024)

About

Tennis icon who won 12 women's singles Grand Slam tennis titles and defeated former men's champ Bobby Riggs.

Before Fame

She picked up her first tennis racket at the age of 11. She would go on to attend Cal State LA instead of Stanford or USC due to financial issues.

Trivia

She founded the Women's Tennis Association and the Women's Sports Foundation, and also became the owner of the World Tennis Team.

Family Life

She was married to her college boyfriend Larry King from 1965 to 1987, despite realizing that she was gay in 1969. Since their divorce, she has been with long-term partner Ilana Kloss.

Associated With

She captured her sixth Wimbledon singles championship after defeating Evonne Goolagong Cawley in 1975.

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