Grass court tennis reaches its yearly apex at Wimbledon, as the greatest players in the world converge on London to partake in some ferociously fought contests. The women`s game of the 1960s and `70s was enlivened by the contributions from American star Billie Jean King, who soon entered the record books with her incredible run of successes at Wimbledon and elsewhere. A fervent advocate for equality in the sport, King shook the tennis world both on and off the court. This program focuses on her Wimbledon achievements, which include six victories as Ladies` Singles Champion and ten Ladies` Doubles titles. Footage from these matches is interspersed with commentary from King and a variety of luminaries from the game, making this a wonderful overview of her time in the Wimbledon spotlight.
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