Sports are a microcosm of society. It just shows how much more competition there is in the world.
Billie Jean KingMy whole life has been about equal rights and opportunities. For me it really goes back to the health of mind, body and soul.
Billie Jean KingI got to see the best players in the world every year the week after the U.S. Nationals, which is now known as the US Open, in Los Angeles. That made a huge difference in my life.
Billie Jean KingBeing Number One isn't everything to me, but for those few hours on the court it's way ahead of whatever's in second place.
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