Your Questions About Billie Jean King
Steven asks…
What does Billie Jean King, John McEnroe, and Jimmy Connors do today?
Billie Jean King, John McEnroe and Jimmy Connors were the tennis stars of the 70s. What exactly do they do now since they are retired from tennis?
admin answers:
King- Released a book called ” Pressure is a privilege. ” in 2008. She still is active on organizing and operating WTT tournament every year. Various Humanitarian works : Involved in the Elton John Aids Foundation, Tennis clinic she had established for underprivileged children.
McEnroe – Still playing at various senior level tournaments like the Black Rock Group and several other events.
Commentating at major tournaments. Sports advertisements.
Jimbo Connors – played at WTT event previously but hadn’t seen him for a while. Training and coaching young players.
Commentating, and getting into trouble with law when he gets bored, ha ha.
‘Tis all I can provide you…
Joseph asks…
Why was the battle of the sexes so important for tennis? Bobby Riggs vs Billie Jean King?
I don’t understand. Billie Jean King beat a 55 year old way past his peak. She herself at the time was a top player.
Then two other top players played. Martina Navratilova and Jimmy Connors. Martina was allowed to hit into the doubles court, and Connors was only allowed a serve per point (instead of two). Connors won 7-5, 6-2, even with these special rules.
So, please tell me how the King VS Riggs match was so important for women’s tennis.
admin answers:
Male and female cannot compare in any sport.On the other hand women¨s tennis was so much underrated that one 55 years old man dare to challenge one of the top female players at the time.In the case that she lost women¨s tennis would suffer even further, but she proved to male chauvinists that women¨s tennis was much better than they expected.That was the point when female tennis players earned respect they deserve.
Nancy asks…
Im doing a project on Billie Jean King on the theme rise to the challenge. Help?
I have to present a visual representation of how Billie Jean King “Rose to the Challenge.” throughout her tennis carrer. Any ideas of what i should do? Please i would be SO thankful(:
admin answers:
She was an avid campaigner against sexism in tennis and sports in general. Look her up on wikipedia and you should find a basic outline of her career.
Linda asks…
Can you help me find a good article on Billie Jean King?
I am doing a research paper on Billie Jean King‘s influence on women’s rights. I have found some sources, but any good articles, etc. would be very helpful.
10 points!
Make sure it’s a reliable source please.
admin answers:
Her own site:
http://www.billiejeanking.com/fact.aspx
Richard asks…
Who was the sponsor of the Billie Jean King & Bobby Riggs Tennis Match?
Just wondering who/what sponsored the Billie Jean King & Bobby Riggs Tennis Match in 1973.
admin answers:
My understanding of the series of matches played by Riggs against Margaret Court and B-J King was that Riggs challenged Court initially, and that he had a large wager with an acquaintance that he would win. I assume that Riggs and his acquaintance financed the tennis matches by selling the TV rights to them.
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