Billie Jean King – Retired Tennis Player

Former world’s number one tennis player Billie Jean King brought home numerous titles during her reign and won 39 Grand Slam tournaments. After her match with Bobby Riggs, she rose to international fame known as “The Battle of Sexes” back in 1973. A few years later, Billie Jean got inducted as one of the best that ever played the sport.

Credits to her contributions, she was given a place in the International Tennis Hall of Fame in 1987. During that time in her career, she received the title “King,” breaking gender stereotypes within the sport. In her late 70s, she enjoys her time as a retired tennis player and doing personal stuff in her free time. The reigning day of Billie Jean in the industry would inspire other people to follow their dreams and to be persistent regardless of what kind of dream it is. Just look at how far she became right now.