A Mighty Girl - Tennis legend Billie Jean King defeated Bobby Riggs in three straight sets to win the famous “Battle of the Sexes” tennis match on this day in 1973. Once
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Battle of the Sexes': How Emma Stone Became Billie Jean King With a Tan and '70s Haircut – The Hollywood Reporter
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From the archive, 22 September 1973: Joke over for Riggs after Billie Jean triumph | Tennis | The Guardian
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Billie Jean King: 'There was a lot riding on that match – 90m people were watching' | Fashion | The Guardian
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Billie Jean King: The tennis pioneer talks to Anne Keothavong about equality and women's tennis | Tennis News | Sky Sports
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Billie Jean King wins in straight sets against Bobby Riggs in 1973's 'Battle of the Sexes' - New York Daily News
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That Championship Season: Billie Jean King, 1974 - Official Site of the 2021 US Open Tennis Championships - A USTA Event
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