Billie Jean King discusses coming out and her tennis regrets
The tennis champion, now 82, spoke in an interview about her life, sexuality and career.
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What happened
Billie Jean King, now 82, spoke in an interview about coming out, her career in tennis and her one big regret.
Why it matters
The report describes King as the former world No 1 whose fight for equal prize money changed women's lives. The interview covers her sexuality and tenacity.
Coverage
- ‘I’m going to tell the truth. Screw this!’ Billie Jean King at 82 on coming out, tearing up tennis – and her one big regret (The Guardian)
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