Battle of the sexes, exhibition tennis match between billie jean king and bobby riggs that was a landmark moment in the women’s movement. Billie jean king’s victory over bobby riggs in the 1973 battle of the sexes became a pivotal moment for women’s sports and gender equality. The tennis dress that billie jean king wore for the battle of the sexes is among the collections of the national museum of american history It is currently not on view. For women’s tennis, the timing of the battle of the sexes was crucial Earlier in 1973, billie jean king had spearheaded the creation of the women’s tennis association (wta), giving female players collective bargaining power.
On september 20, 1973, tennis legend billie jean king faced bobby riggs in a highly publicized match known as the “battle of the sexes” at the houston astrodome This event captivated the world as it symbolized more than just a tennis competition It became a cultural moment reflecting the broader women’s rights movement of the time.
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