| Tennis | Career Highlights |
| Billie-Jean King (nee Moffit), USA | Born : 1943 in Long Beach, California. King was a feisty competitor, willing to chase down every ball. A natural serve-volleyer, she was also an excellent doubles player. Winner of 12 Grand Slam singles titles and a combined total of 20 Wimbledon titles, including 6 singles. A significant campaigner for Women`s Tennis. |
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