I have a lot to say, and if I’m not No. 1, I can’t say it.
BILLIE JEAN KINGI have a lot to say, and if I’m not No. 1, I can’t say it.
BILLIE JEAN KINGWomen’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.
BILLIE JEAN KINGChampions adjust and pressure is a privilege.
BILLIE JEAN KINGIn 1973, a woman could not get a credit card without her husband or father or a male signing off on it.
BILLIE JEAN KINGI think self-awareness is probably the most important thing towards being a champion.
BILLIE JEAN KINGI would have them do their skill drills as a team and their fun drills together as a team, then they have to have a match at the end of every week. They can’t just have what they call a lesson today every week.
BILLIE JEAN KINGWhen I’m performing at my absolute best, I think that some of the euphoria I feel must be transmitted to the audience.
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 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 KINGI would love to be a player today. I had the right personality for it.
BILLIE JEAN KINGVictory is fleeting. Losing is forever.
BILLIE JEAN KINGIt’s about learning your craft. That’s a wonderful thing–especially with today’s consumerism and instant gratification.
BILLIE JEAN KINGAny therapist will tell you that when you’re ready, you will come out. To be outed means you weren’t ready.
BILLIE JEAN KINGI feel that tennis is an art form that is capable of moving the players and the audience – at least a knowledgeable audience-in almost sensual ways.
BILLIE JEAN KINGA champion is afraid of losing. Everyone else is afraid of winning.
BILLIE JEAN KINGChampions keep playing until they get it right.
BILLIE JEAN KING