Tennis legend Billie Jean King has been a fearless advocate for women's rights and women in sports since early in her career, but she said there's still work to do.

King made history in 1973 when she defeated top tennis player Bobby Riggs in the famous "Battle of the Sexes" match. Over 90 million people worldwide tuned into the match, according to BJK's official website. It is the basis for the 2017 movie of the same name starring Emma Stone and Steve Carell.

Building on her strides for women in sports, King helped found the Women's Tennis Association and became its first president. She also lobbied for equal prize money for men and women at the U.S. Open, making it the first major tournament to offer equal prize money across sexes.

As the 2025 U.S. Open descends on New York City, King

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