A champion is afraid of losing. Everyone else is afraid of winning.
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Tennis is a perfect combination of violent action taking place in an atmosphere of total tranquillity.
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Birth: | 22nd November, 1943 |
Nationality: | American |
Profession: | Tennis Player |
Billie Jean King is an American former World No. 1 professional tennis player. King won 39 Grand Slam titles, including 12 singles, 16 women's doubles, and 11 mixed doubles titles. King won the singles title at the inaugural WTA Tour Championships. King often represented the United States in the Federation Cup and the Wightman Cup. She was a member of the victorious United States team in seven Federation Cups and nine Wightman Cups. For three years, King was the United States' captain in the Federation Cup.
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