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Billie Jean King wins 'Battle of the Sexes' on this day in 1973
Billie Jean King's Historic Victory
On September 20, 1973, Billie Jean King defeated Bobby Riggs in the 'Battle of the Sexes' tennis match. This widely-watched event became a landmark moment for women's equality in sports.
- Match held at Houston Astrodome with 30,000 spectators
- 90 million viewers worldwide tuned in
- King won in straight sets: 6-4, 6-3, 6-3
- $100,000 winner-take-all prize
The match's significance extended beyond tennis, occurring just a year after Title IX's passage. It helped legitimize female athletes' skills and furthered the fight for equal pay in sports.
It was about social change, much more than about tennis.
King's victory paved the way for her continued advocacy in sports. She founded the Women's Tennis Association in 1973 and later received numerous honors, including the Presidential Medal of Freedom.
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