Being Number One isn't everything to me, but for those few hours on the court it's way ahead of whatever's in second… — Billie Jean King Copy Share Image
Champions take responsibility. When the ball is coming over the net, you can be sure I want the ball. — Billie Jean King Copy Share Image
Winning is very tangible, it's very exciting, it's very pleasing, but it's momentary. If you can do things that last, that each… — Billie Jean King Copy Share Image
It's really impossible for athletes to grow up. On the one hand, you're still a child, still playing a game. But on… — Billie Jean King Copy Share Image
A champion is afraid of losing. Everyone else is afraid of winning. — Billie Jean King Copy Share Image
Natural talent only determines the limits of your athletic potential. It's dedication and a willingness to discipline your life that makes you great. — Billie Jean King Copy Share Image
I was always in the tennis business-from 1968. I was in tournaments and also on World Team Tennis teams as well. — Billie Jean King Copy Share Image
In 1973, women got 59 cents on the dollar; now we are getting 74 cents on the dollar. In the area of finance and… — Billie Jean King Copy Share Image
Martina's gone with people who don't want to be out, and it drives her crazy because she'd rather be open. — Billie Jean King Copy Share Image
They're not put on earth to be martyrs; they have to want to come out. It depends on your culture, where you work, where… — Billie Jean King Copy Share Image
Trust and respect is something you earn, not something that is given. — Billie Jean King Copy Share Image
When we reach the point where the women athletes are getting their pick of dates just as easily as the men athletes, then we've… — Billie Jean King Copy Share Image
Everyone has people in their lives that are gay, lesbian or transgender or bisexual. They may not want to admit it, but I guarantee… — Billie Jean King Copy Share Image
A girl didn't get an athletic scholarship until the fall of 1972 for the very first time. — Billie Jean King Copy Share Image
Women get the attention when we get into the men's arena, and that's sad. — Billie Jean King Copy Share Image
