Martina and I went through a very bad five years. Everything's very good between us now, but it was a long haul.
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.
Billie Jean KingIt's very important to take tennis to the people. For young people, they get to see the best in the world.
Billie Jean KingI think one of the concerns, anytime you're in the human business, like sports, it's a very high - risk endeavor. You do have to get players every year. You have to deal with calendar. You have to deal with all kinds of things in our sport, like every sport does.
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