Billie Jean King

Tennis legend and advocate for equal rights, Billie Jean King, has spoken out about night matches at Roland Garros and believes the French Open should have ...

- French Open We should have more matches, but I think Amelie will take care of that next year.” Always,” King said in retaliation to Mauresmo’s comments.

King also said at a news conference on Saturday at Roland Garros that she thinks new tournament director Amelie Mauresmo will change that for 2023. Only one of ...

Even during these difficult times arising out of Covid-19, we continue to remain committed to keeping you informed and updated with credible news, authoritative views and incisive commentary on topical issues of relevance. During a ceremony at Roland Garros between the women's semifinals on Thursday, King was honored by the French Tennis Federation for her playing career and her advocacy work. We should have more matches," King said, "but I think Amelie will take care of that next year." "If we keep treating us like second-class citizens, we will stay second-class citizens. The 78-year-old American was elected to the International Tennis Hall of Fame in 1987 for a playing career that included time at No. 1 in the rankings and 39 Grand Slam titles, including 12 in singles. Always. You always want to make sure you do the right thing by each person," she said.

Tennis legend Billie Jean King raises her voice against the inequality in French Open 2022 and appealed for an egalitarian sport.

The French Open’s director has also assured that she would make considerable changes so that the sport will eventually be more egalitarian in the near future. Billie Jean King made her discontent clear about the number of matches held for women at night. The French Open has given us many unexpected twists and turns during its span.