Summary
The "Battle of the Sexes" tennis match took place on September 20, 1973, when Billie Jean King defeated Bobby Riggs. The match was watched by around 90 million people and highlighted issues of gender equality and women’s rights in sports. King’s victory helped advance the women’s tennis movement and drew significant attention to equal pay and opportunities for women athletes.
Key Facts
- The "Battle of the Sexes" match happened in 1973 between Billie Jean King and Bobby Riggs.
- Around 90 million people watched the match worldwide.
- Billie Jean King won the match, which took place at the Houston Astrodome.
- The match promoted the women’s rights movement and highlighted gender equality in sports.
- King was a 10-time Grand Slam singles champion at the time.
- Bobby Riggs was 55 years old and a previous champion from Wimbledon in 1939.
- There was a significant prize of $100,000 for the winner.
- King and other female players formed their own women's tennis circuit to challenge pay disparities.
