Men can have a huge turnover of sponsorship and still survive a lot better than the women. But the women’s ratings are better, at least at home in the United States than in the men’s tennis.
BILLIE JEAN KINGI didn’t really care if I had a coach that much, me personally, because I was brought up to think for myself.
More Billie Jean King Quotes
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I knew after my first lesson what I wanted to do with my life.
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I always liked co-ed events best so we have two men and two women on each team.
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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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It’s your birthday today, so what would you say, if we turned that frown upside down
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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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Natural talent only determines the limits of your athletic potential. It’s dedication and a willingness to discipline your life that makes you great.
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When I’m performing at my absolute best, I think that some of the euphoria I feel must be transmitted to the audience.
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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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Hope it works out really well, and you hope that builds a stronger connection over time. You can’t be friends with everybody.
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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 about learning your craft. That’s a wonderful thing–especially with today’s consumerism and instant gratification.
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In 1973, women got 59 cents on the dollar; now we are getting 74 cents on the dollar. In the area of finance and business, we are at 68 cents on the dollar.
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Trust and respect is something you earn, not something that is given.
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A girl didn’t get an athletic scholarship until the fall of 1972 for the very first time.
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People say, “Do you know how much a million dollars is?” I don’t have a clue. How many Big Macs will it buy me?
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