Champions take responsibility.
BILLIE JEAN KINGSports are a microcosm of society.
More Billie Jean King Quotes
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Men still get a lot more opportunity. It is still a big part of the old boy network… They have more companies they can get money from.
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It’s about learning your craft. That’s a wonderful thing–especially with today’s consumerism and instant gratification.
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I have a lot to say, and if I’m not No. 1, I can’t say it.
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Champions adjust and pressure is a privilege.
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Every generation I think gets better usually [in tennis].
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The old boy network is still very strong and very true. Just look at the stock exchange and how many men and women are there. It is still very much run by men.
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Each point I play is in the now moment. The last point means nothing, the next point means nothing.
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You’ve got to win in sports – that’s talent – but you’ve also got to learn how to remind everybody how you did win, and how often. That comes with experience.
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Tennis is a perfect combination of violent action taking place in an atmosphere of total tranquillity.
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Pressure is a privilege – it only comes to those who earn it.
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In the complete overall history of tennis, I figure I’ll be worth a sentence or two….
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I think one of the concerns, anytime you’re in the human business, like sports, it’s a very high – risk endeavor.
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You do have to get players every year. You have to deal with calendar. You have to deal with all kinds of things in our sport, like every sport does.
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Don’t be afraid to hit the ball.
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When you oppress people either by gender, by race, by sexual orientation, when you do that and the doors become ajar, they will fly open and they will come and they have.
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