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Has won 39 Grand Slam championships overall in singles, doubles, and mixed doubles, including 12 Grand Slam singles titles. Is the founder and first president of the Women’s Tennis Association (WTA).

Billie Jean King is the most influential figure in tennis history. Her impact goes far beyond the American’s mightily impressive haul of 39 Grand Slams. The tenacity and drive she's displayed in ...

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