Tennis Legend Billie Jean King Named 2025 Tournament of Roses Grand Marshal ...Middle East

Hailed as a sports legend and champion of equality, tennis great Billie Jean King was named Monday the grand marshal of the 2025 Tournament of Roses, meaning she will lead the 136th Rose Parade and take part in pregame ceremonies during the 111th Rose Bowl Game. King, 80, has long been regarded as one of the greatest women’s tennis players of all time, with 39 Grand Slam titles to her credit — 12 in singles competition, 16 in women’s doubles and 11 in mixed doubles. She is also a pioneer in the women’s rights and gender-equality movements, perhaps best highlighted by her 1973 “Battle of the Sexes” victory over Bobby Riggs. “You have no idea how excited I am to be here today and

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