Pressure is a privilege … it’s what you do with it that matters.
BILLIE JEAN KINGPressure is a privilege … it’s what you do with it that matters.
BILLIE JEAN KINGLadies, here’s a hint. If you’re up against a girl with big boobs, bring her to the net and make her hit backhand volleys. That’s the hardest shot for the well-endowed.
BILLIE JEAN KINGIt’s important to try to get people to think about women’s wellness.
BILLIE JEAN KINGChampions adjust and pressure is a privilege.
BILLIE JEAN KINGMen 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.
BILLIE JEAN KINGIt’s very important to take tennis to the people. For young people, they get to see the best in the world.
BILLIE JEAN KINGWinning is very tangible, it’s very exciting, it’s very pleasing, but it’s momentary. If you can do things that last, that each generation can build upon, then that’s when you’re cooking.
BILLIE JEAN KINGI always respect right off the bat because we are human, but then over time you learn who the person truly is, just like they learn about you.
BILLIE JEAN KINGI knew after my first lesson what I wanted to do with my life.
BILLIE JEAN KINGHope it works out really well, and you hope that builds a stronger connection over time. You can’t be friends with everybody.
BILLIE JEAN KINGAt 62 you want to keep moving; that’s important.
BILLIE JEAN KINGWhen I was outed, it was like, That’s done.
BILLIE JEAN KINGI like to see what future generations are thinking about.
BILLIE JEAN KINGI always liked co-ed events best so we have two men and two women on each team.
BILLIE JEAN KINGThe main thing is not a matter of wanting to win; the main thing is being scared to lose.
BILLIE JEAN KINGEvery generation I think gets better usually [in tennis].
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