Billie Jean King made the comment Thursday during a panel discussion at the U.S. Open.
Tennis champion and equality advocate Billie Jean King said she’s “glad” the WTA finals will take place in Cancún, Mexico, instead of the Middle East.
King, 79, said the “young people” of Saudi Arabia are fighting for change, but she believes female athletes shouldn’t play there unless there are improvements to women’s rights.“I would personally like to help people there, particularly women.”AP50 years ago, acknowledged that women can “finally” drive now, but noted there needs to be greater changes for them and members of the LGBTQIA+ community.
Tennis legend Billie Jean King poses with Spain players at the end of the Women’s World Cup soccer final between Spain and England at Stadium Australia in Sydney, Australia, Sunday, Aug. 20, 2023. Spain won 1-0.Tennis legend Billie Jean King speaks during the opening ceremony of the of the U.S. Open tennis championships, Monday, Aug. 28, 2023, in New York.King, who presented the first official U.S.
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