Which tennis player defeated Bobby Riggs to win 1973’s “Battle of the Sexes”? Explained
Billie Jean King’s victory over Bobby Riggs in the 1973 “Battle of the Sexes” stands as a momentous occurrence in sports history, representing a potent symbol in the struggle for gender equality. Riggs, a former Wimbledon champion and outspoken male chauvinist, had proclaimed that no woman could best him, transforming the match into a spectacle aimed at belittling women’s athletic capabilities. King, a staunch advocate for women’s rights and a pioneer in tennis, accepted the challenge and convincingly triumphed over Riggs in straight sets (6–4, 6–3, 6–3).