Champions adjust and pressure is a privilege.
BILLIE JEAN KINGIt’s your birthday today, so what would you say, if we turned that frown upside down
More Billie Jean King Quotes
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Women’s sports is still in its infancy. The beginning of women’s sports in the United States started in 1972, with the passage of Title 9 for girls to finally get athletic scholarships.
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The main thing is to care. Care very hard, even if it is only a game you are playing.
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When we reach the point where the women athletes are getting their pick of dates just as easily as the men athletes, then we’ve really and truly arrived. Parity at last!
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It’s important to try to get people to think about women’s wellness.
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Don’t worry about what people say.
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Winning comes down to who can execute under pressure.
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When a child signs up for tennis, he or she is put on a team. I put them in a circle and then I make sure they name their own team.
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Don’t go into debt and don’t spend a lot. It’s not how much money you make, it’s how much you spend.
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Martina and I went through a very bad five years. Everything’s very good between us now, but it was a long haul.
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Champions take responsibility.
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Don’t be afraid to hit the ball.
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Everyone has people in their lives that are gay, lesbian or transgender or bisexual. They may not want to admit it, but I guarantee they know somebody.
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Being Number One isn’t everything to me, but for those few hours on the court it’s way ahead of whatever’s in second place.
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When I was outed, it was like, That’s done.
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Marriage isn’t a 50-50 proposition very often. It’s more like 100-0 one moment and 0-100 the next.
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