Here's Why Coco Gauff Thanked Tennis Legend Billie Jean King After U.S. Open Win
Gauff gave a shout out to the lesbian icon after receiving her $3 million check.
September 11, 2023
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Match Point
Ten years ago, Amelie Mauresmo came out of the closet after her breakout run to the finals at the Australian Open. Two Grand Slam titles and several dives in the rankings later, is she putting her formidable backhand to bed forever?
January 5, 2009
Lesbian Tennis Legend Martina Navratilova Diagnosed With Cancer Again
In a statement, Navratilova said she'll begin treatment this month for throat and breast cancer.
January 2, 2023
Rafael Nadal Could Learn a Lesson from Watching Battle of the Sexes
Billie Jean King called out Nadal, who argued against equal pay for women based on his factually incorrect ideas about which gender draws more viewers.
June 13, 2018
Navratilova, turning 50, plans full schedule with Slams
Even as she recovers from knee surgery, lesbian tennis superstar Martina Navratilova plans to play a full schedule of doubles tournaments in 2006, including the Grand Slams.
February 9, 2006
Adidas Encourages Star Athletes to Come Out
The sportswear company is adding a new clause to contracts with star athletes that specifies coming out won't affect the endorsement deal.
February 15, 2016
Navratilova's final pro tennis match a winner
Even in her final pro match, Martina Navratilova was eager to get going.
September 9, 2006
Navratilova Blasts Russian Antigay Law
The out retired tennis player also spoke about a possible boycott of the 2014 Winter Olympic Games in Russia.
June 19, 2013
Billie Jean King Action Figure Comes With Racket to Smash Stereotypes
The action figure of the tennis legend is modeled after her look when she beat Bobby Riggs in the infamous Battle of the Sexes.
August 8, 2019
Martina Navratilova and J.K. Rowling are attacking the U.N. for being trans-inclusive
That moment when your anti-trans beliefs put you at odds with one of the international authorities on human rights...
October 10, 2024
Megan Rapinoe and Martina Navratilova Spar Over Trans Women in Sports
The tennis icon had a one-word response to the soccer star’s thoughts on trans inclusion in sports.
July 12, 2023
Billie Jean King to be awarded with Congressional Gold Medal: 'An honor and a privilege'
The tennis legend will be the first woman athlete to receive the award.
September 18, 2024
Court: If Marriage Equality Passes in Australia 'There Will Be No Xmas'
The tennis champ famous for her anti-LGBT views says same-sex marriage will destroy all major holidays.
September 19, 2017
Serena Williams Refuses to Play Ball With John McEnroe's Sexist Comments
McEnroe's not sorry he said the "best female"player would be the 700th best on the male circuit.
June 27, 2017
Navratilova Presses Quinn to Reform NYC's Horsedrawn-Carriage Industry
A biased rant from a driver caught on camera has prompted Quinn to call for anti-discrimination training in the horsedrawn-carriage industry at the urging of animal rights activist Martina Navratilova.
July 18, 2012
