King, Billie Jean

Hillary Clinton on ‘Barbie’ Snubs: You’re ‘More Than Kenough’

The former presidential candidate joined the chorus of disappointment in the omission of Greta Gerwig and Margot Robbie from the best director and best actress Oscar categories.

By Maya Salam

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A Fan Favorite Is Still Trying to Clear Her Major Hurdle

Ons Jabeur, the Tunisian player who is popular among spectators and fellow competitors, is the only woman to appear in three of the last five major singles finals. But she has lost them all.

By David Waldstein

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Billie Jean King on Victories Past, and the Battles to Come

The tennis champion’s activism won equal pay for women at the 1973 U.S. Open. Now 79, she is still leading the fight for equity — in sports and beyond.

By Liz Robbins

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Billie Jean King Supports Talks With Saudi Arabia on Women’s Tennis Events

Saudi Arabia has been pushing to host a WTA Tour event. The tour is evaluating potential partnerships.

By Matthew Futterman

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