Billie Jean King vs Chris Evert
Billie Jean King vs Chris Evert: head-to-head — careers, honours, key numbers and why the rivalry matters.
Why compare Billie Jean King and Chris Evert?
Evert and King faced each other in several high-stakes matches, with their contrasting styles highlighting the evolution of women's tennis.
Billie Jean King
Key numbers
- Career singles record1124–262
- Career singles titles129
- Grand Slam singles titles12
- Grand Slam doubles titles16
- Grand Slam mixed doubles titles11
Top honours
- International Tennis Hall of FameInducted in 1987
- Presidential Medal of FreedomAwarded for her contributions to sports and social justice
- BBC Sports Personality of the Year Lifetime Achievement AwardReceived in 2018
- Billie Jean King CupFed Cup renamed in her honor in 2020
- French Legion of HonourAwarded in 2022
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Chris Evert
Chris Evert is a leading contemporary in the sport — head-to-head meetings with this athlete are among the most closely followed in the era.