Who did Billie Jean King play in the exhibition match?

Answer 1

On September 20, 1973 Billie Jean King played a tennis match against Bobby Riggs. The match was called "The Battle of the Sexes". The match was played in Texas at the Houston Astrodome. Riggs had publicly stated that women's tennis was inferior to men's tennis and that no women could beat him in tennis. The prize money for the match was $100,000 with the entire amount going to the winner. King easily defeated Riggs and became a hero in women's tennis.

Answer 2

At the Astrodome in Houston, Texas on September 20, 1973.

Answer 3

On September 20, 1973 Billie Jean King defeated Bobby Riggs in a famous match that was called "The Battle of the Sexes".

Answer 4

She played the hapless 55 year old Bobby Riggs ...

And she cleaned the victim up!

Answer 5

Billie Jean King

Answer 6

That was Bobby Riggs.

Answer 7

Billie Jean King.

Answer 8

Bobby Riggs