Top 51 Quotes by Billie Jean King

I didn't really care if I had a coach that much, me personally, because I was brought up to think for myself.

I always liked co-ed events best so we have two men and two women on each team.

Women get the attention when we get into the men's arena, and that's sad.

Be bold. If you're going to make an error, make a doozy, and don't be afraid to hit the ball.

In 1973, a woman could not get a credit card without her husband or father or a male signing off on it.

I think younger players probably just think they are who they are-they don't think about coming out. Unless you're number one in the world, nobody cares, usually.

I used to be told if I talked about my sexuality in any way that we wouldn't have a tennis tour.

It is very hard to be a female leader. While it is assumed that any man, no matter how tough, has a soft side... and female leader is assumed to be one-dimensional.

Martina and I went through a very bad five years. Everything's very good between us now, but it was a long haul.

It's fun to meet people from throughout the world who you don't have to explain yourself to.