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~ Billie Jean King Quotes ~
« on: January 22, 2014, 10:46:07 AM »
Billie Jean King Quotes


A former professional tennis player from the United States.
Billie Jean King (née Moffitt; born November 22, 1943 in Long Beach, California) is a former professional tennis player from the United States. She won 12 Grand Slam singles titles, 16 Grand Slam women's doubles titles, and 11 Grand Slam mixed doubles titles. King has been an advocate against sexism in sports and society. She is known for "The Battle of the Sexes" in 1973, in which she defeated Bobby Riggs, a former Wimbledon men's singles champion.

Here are some famous quotes by Billie Jean King.




Sports are a microcosm of society.
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Re: ~ Billie Jean King Quotes ~
« Reply #1 on: January 22, 2014, 10:46:36 AM »
Champions keep playing until they get it right.
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« Reply #2 on: January 22, 2014, 10:47:08 AM »
A champion is afraid of losing. Everyone else is afraid of winning.
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« Reply #3 on: January 22, 2014, 10:47:36 AM »
I think self-awareness is probably the most important thing towards becoming a champion.
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Re: ~ Billie Jean King Quotes ~
« Reply #4 on: January 22, 2014, 10:48:07 AM »
Champions take responsibility. When the ball is coming over the net you can be sure I want the ball.
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Re: ~ Billie Jean King Quotes ~
« Reply #5 on: January 22, 2014, 10:48:39 AM »
Tennis is a perfect combination of violent action taking place in an atmosphere of total tranquillity.
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