Paraphernalia from the Billie Jean King vs. Bobby Riggs match The dress worn by King during the match Suddenly in the national limelight following his win over Court, Riggs taunted all female …

3 days ago · On 20 September 1973, an estimated 90 million people around the world watched Billie Jean King beat self-proclaimed chauvinist Bobby Riggs in a best-of-five match at the …

2 days ago · Battle of the Sexes, exhibition tennis match between Billie Jean King and Bobby Riggs that took place on September 20, 1973, inside the Astrodome in Houston.

Jun 3, 2025 · 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.

5 days ago · Billie Jean King vs. Bobby Riggs - 1973 ... After defeating Court, Riggs was immediately challenged by Billie Jean King - the women's no.1 player at the time. King easily …

Nov 24, 2009 · On September 20, 1973, in a highly publicized “Battle of the Sexes” tennis match, top women’s player Billie Jean King, 29, beats Bobby Riggs, 55, a former No. 1 ranked men’s …

Sep 14, 2023 · Billed as “The Battle of the Sexes,” the match between Billie Jean King and Bobby Riggs drew the attention of the world. It provided not only a forum for the heated debates …

3 days ago · On 20 September 1973 an estimated 90 million viewers worldwide watched Billie Jean King defeat Bobby Riggs in a highly publicised best-of-five match held at

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.

It’s hard to explain, if you weren’t there at the time, why the "Battle of the Sexes"—the 1973 tennis match between Billie Jean King and Bobby Riggs—was so important.