The 1973 tennis match between Billie Jean King and Bobby Riggs, dubbed "The Battle of the Sexes," was a historic event that captured the public's attention. With immense pressure for women's equality in sports airing during this time period, it only made sense that two champions from either side of the fence would want to prove who was better - male or female. After months of anticipation, finally, on September 20th, 1973, 55 million viewers tuned in around the globe as they watched Billie Jean dominate and defeat Bobby Riggs in three straight sets. This match declared once and for all that women could not only compete with men but excel. It marked a milestone moment for gender equality and goes down in history as inspirational proof that you can achieve anything with hard work and determination - no matter your biological sex.
