On Sept. 20, 1973, tennis greats Billie Jean King and Bobby Riggs faced off in one of the most famous tennis matches in history, known as the "Battle of the Sexes." The match came at a pivotal time ...

In an event billed as tennis’s latest “Battle of the Sexes,” Aryna Sabalenka, the No. 1-ranked women’s tennis player in the world, will take on Nick Kyrgios, who’s currently ranked No. 673 on the ...

Nick Kyrgios beat Aryna Sabalenka 6‑3 6‑3 on Sunday in a “Battle of the Sexes” exhibition match billed as a modern take on Billie Jean King’s famous win over Bobby Riggs over 50 years ago, but one ...

Under the world's spotlight, Billie Jean King transformed a simple match into a symbol of equality. Facing Bobby Riggs, provocative and self-assured, she delivered much more than a victory: a ...

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In the dress (now in the Smithsonian collections), on September 20, 1973, Billie Jean King crushed Bobby Riggs with her serve and volley game, winning the match 6-4, 6-3, 6-3. Focus on Sport/Getty ...

Over the course of her career, 82-year-old Billie Jean King was at one point the number one tennis player in the world, won 39 Grand Slam titles, played in historic matches like the Battle of the ...

Nick Kyrgios defeated Aryna Sabalenka (6-3, 6-3) in the 2025 edition of the ‘Battle of the Sexes’ in Dubai. In a sold-out arena lacking atmosphere, Kyrgios emerged victorious from a competitive ...

RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA - NOVEMBER 01: Aryna Sabalenka poses for a photo with her trophy during the WTA World Number One ceremony on day one of the WTA Finals Riyadh as part of the Hologic WTA Tour 2025 ...