Billie Jean King vs Margaret Court
Billie Jean King vs Margaret Court: head-to-head — careers, honours, key numbers and why the rivalry matters.
Why compare Billie Jean King and Margaret Court?
King's rivalry with Court was marked by intense competition, particularly during the 1970s when both players dominated 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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Margaret Court
Margaret Court is a leading contemporary in the sport — head-to-head meetings with this athlete are among the most closely followed in the era.