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The "Battle of the Sexes" as the tennis match was called took place in 1973.
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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.
Was Bobby Riggs limited to one serve and also had to cover the alleys in his match against Billie Jean King?
No.
Whom had billie jean king defeated in 1973 tennis match labeled 'battle of sexes'?
Bobby Riggs
Before Bobby Riggs' famous loss to Billie Jean King who did he defeat in a Battle of the Sexes match?
Margaret Smith Court
What was tennis player Billy Jean King's significance to the game of tennis?
She was a woman tennis player and she beat Bobby Riggs, a man tennis player.
What are the release dates for Bobby Riggs vs- Billie Jean King Tennis Battle of the Sexes - 1973 TV?
Bobby Riggs vs- Billie Jean King Tennis Battle of the Sexes - 1973 TV was released on: USA: 20 September 1973
What are the release dates for 60 Minutes on Classic - 2004 Billie Jean King and Bobby Riggs 1-2?
60 Minutes on Classic - 2004 Billie Jean King and Bobby Riggs 1-2 was released on: USA: 26 October 2004
Who did Billie Jean King defeat in the 1973 tennis mathch labled 'Battle of the Sexes'?
Bobby Riggs
In 1973 who defeated Bobby Rigs?
billy jean king
What actors and actresses appeared in The Battle of the Sexes - 2014?
The cast of The Battle of the Sexes - 2014 includes: Billie Jean King Bobby Riggs
How much money did Billie Jean King win against Bobby Riggs?
she won up to about 100,000 dollars in winnins for one match and was the first women to win suck a big amount she won up to about 100,000 dollars in winnings for one match and was the first women to win suck a big amount.
Who was the girl that ruled Wimbledon for 23 year and beat Bobby Riggs big-time?
I am not for sure about the 23 year rein on Wimbledon. But Billie Jean King beat Bobbie Riggs in three straight sets in 1973.
