“I remember shaking hands at the net afterwards and he said to me, ‘I underestimated you.’” 50 years on from the Battle of the Sexes, tennis legend @BillieJeanKing reflects on what her incredible victory over Bobby Riggs meant for her and for women’s sports.
@amanpour @BillieJeanKing Yes, it did change the hearts and minds of people. I remember the look on my husband’s face when she won. I was jumping up and down in joy and glee. He was sitting there stunned.
@amanpour @BillieJeanKing I definitely remember this. She was fantastic
@amanpour @BillieJeanKing That line shld be printed on t shirts!
@amanpour @BillieJeanKing ❤️ both those women!
@amanpour @BillieJeanKing I remember the match, the buildup and being very glad when Ms. King won.
@amanpour @BillieJeanKing Did u ask her why women tennis players get equal $ for playing less sets than Men? No one ever seems to notice that so things aren’t exactly “equal” are they?
@amanpour @BillieJeanKing Sorry, BJK was not Rosa Parks because she beat a 55 yr old in a WWE-style TV event. For those who don’t know, read about it. I’m sure BJK is a lovely person, but Christiane Amanpour is the real trailblazer. Read about her.
@amanpour @BillieJeanKing It had a huge impact! I watched and prayed for Billie Jean to win