Which female tennis player famously beat the former men's champion Bobby Riggs in what is known as the Battle of the Sexes?

Answer Billie Jean King

In 1973, former champion Bobby Riggs attempted to beat the top female tennis players only to have King easily beat him on September 20, 1973, in front of an audience that included 90 million television viewers. In addition to her success on the court beyond the Battle of the Sexes, Jean also formed the Women's Tennis Association and was an advocate for equal payouts for men and women.

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