I like putting money back into what made my life, and tennis has been great to me. — Billie Jean King Copy Share Image
I used to be told if I talked about my sexuality in any way that we wouldn't have a tennis tour. — Billie Jean King Copy Share Image
It's very important to take tennis to the people. For young people, they get to see the best in the world. — Billie Jean King Copy Share Image
“Tennis is a perfect combination of violent action taking place in an atmosphere of total tranquility.” — Billie Jean King Copy Share Image
Tennis is a perfect combination of violent action taking place in an atmosphere of total tranquillity. — Billie Jean King Copy Share Image
There is no life for girls in team sports past Little League. I got into tennis when I realized this, and because… — Billie Jean King Copy Share Image
As far as U.S. tennis, we need new stars coming up in the pipeline, but I don't know if we have it. — 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
Ladies, here's a hint. If you're up against a girl with big boobs, bring her to the net and make her hit… — Billie Jean King Copy Share Image
I love to promote our sport. I love grass-roots tennis. I love coaching. I love all parts of the sport. I love… — Billie Jean King Copy Share Image
Tennis is a game of angles. You never have time to figure the angles. It's practiced. It's so practiced that it becomes… — Billie Jean King Copy Share Image
In the complete overall history of tennis, I figure I'll be worth a sentence or two… That's why my place in the… — Billie Jean King Copy Share Image
Tennis taught me so many lessons in life. One of the things it taught me is that every ball that comes to… — Billie Jean King Copy Share Image
It's about learning your craft. That's a wonderful thing--especially with today's consumerism and instant gratification. You can'tbuy that. It's about making decisions,… — Billie Jean King Copy Share Image
When a child signs up for tennis, he or she is put on a team. I put them in a circle and… — Billie Jean King Copy Share Image
I feel that tennis is an art form that is capable of moving the players and the audience - at least a… — Billie Jean King Copy Share Image
Men can have a huge turnover of sponsorship and still survive a lot better than the women. But the women's ratings are… — Billie Jean King Copy Share Image
Ever since that day when I was 11 years old, and I wasn't allowed in a photo because I wasn't wearing a… — 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
I always listen, I ask children, I even ask adults in tennis, "What are your children playing?" And most of the time… — Billie Jean King Copy Share Image
Each point I play is in the now moment. The last point means nothing, the next point means nothing. — Billie Jean King Copy Share Image
I got to see the best players in the world every year the week after the U.S. Nationals, which is now known… — 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
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