A legend of women's tennis describes the early personalities and players, enormous leaps in the sport's popularity and accompanying increases in prize money, and her own and other contemporary players' part in the story
As one of the 20th century's most respected and influential people, Billie Jean King has long been a champion for social change and equality. She created new inroads for both genders in and out of sports during her legendary career and she continues to make her mark today. King was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2009.