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   Grand Slam mixed doubles results. Wimbledon. W (1939) US Open. W (1940) Robert Larimore Riggs (February 25, 1918 – October 25, 1995) [4] was an American tennis champion who was the world No. 1 amateur in 1939 and world No. 1 professional in 1946 and 1947. [3] He played his first professional tennis match on December 26, 1941.

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     Bobby Riggs Talks About His Upcoming Tennis Match With Billie Jean King, on Carson Tonight Show

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     Tennis Legends Bobby Riggs

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     Mother's Day Massacre | Margaret Court vs Bobby Riggs

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3. www.biography.com › athletes › bobby-riggsBobby Riggs - Movie, Career & Billie Jean King - Biography

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   Apr 2, 2014 · Bobby Riggs was a former world No. 1 amateur tennis player who challenged women's stars in 1973, losing to Billie Jean King in the famous 'Battle of the Sexes' match. Learn about his career, his controversies, his legacy and his death from this web page.

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   Sep 20, 2013 · Bobby Riggs, a former tennis champion, challenged women players to prove his male superiority in a series of matches. He was defeated by Billie Jean King in the \"Battle of the Sexes\" at the Houston Astrodome, which boosted her fame and status as a feminist icon.

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   Aug 25, 2023 · King, who beat Riggs in 1973, says he admitted he underestimated her after the match. She also reflects on how the historic clash influenced women's sports and society.

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7. www.tennisfame.com › inductees › bobby-riggsBobby Riggs - International Tennis Hall of Fame

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   Bobby Riggs was a former world No. 1 amateur and professional tennis player who won Wimbledon, U.S. Nationals, and Davis Cup titles. He also became famous for his controversial matches against women players Margaret Court and Billie Jean King in the 1970s.

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   Who was Bobby Riggs & Billie Jean King?

   • Bobby Riggs (bottom) and Billie Jean King during their “Battle of the Sexes” tennis match in the Astrodome, Houston, Texas, September 20, 1973. After making disparaging comments regarding women’s tennis, Riggs, a self-proclaimed “male chauvinist pig,” challenged a number of leading female players to a match. Margaret Court accepted his offer.

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   When did Bobby Riggs die?

   • Bobby Riggs (born February 25, 1918, Los Angeles, California, U.S.—died October 25, 1995, Leucadia, California) was an American tennis player who was one of the top-ranked players in the United States in the 1930s and ’40s but who was best known for the 1973 “Battle of the Sexes,” a match in which he was defeated by Billie Jean King.

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   How did Bobby Riggs become famous?

   • Bobby Riggs became the world's No. 1 amateur tennis player after winning the singles, doubles and mixed-doubles titles at Wimbledon in 1939, and he later claimed three U.S. Pro singles championships. Riggs earned notoriety by challenging the top women's players in 1973, famously losing the "Battle of the Sexes" match to Billie Jean King.

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   Did Billie Jean King beat Bobby Riggs?

   • Billie Jean King’s straight-set victory over self-proclaimed male chauvinist Bobby Riggs reverberated far beyond the world of tennis. Updated: September 19, 2023 | Original: September 20, 2013 Despite losing much of his prime to World War II, Bobby Riggs was once considered the best tennis player in the world.

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   May 9, 2024 · Bobby Riggs (born February 25, 1918, Los Angeles, California, U.S.—died October 25, 1995, Leucadia, California) was an American tennis player who was one of the top-ranked players in the United States in the 1930s and ’40s but who was best known for the 1973 “Battle of the Sexes,” a match in which he was defeated by Billie Jean King.

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    Jan 8, 2024 · Learn about the historic tennis match between Billie Jean King and Bobby Riggs in 1973, which symbolized the fight for gender equality in sports. Find out how King defeated Riggs and why it mattered for women's tennis and beyond.