Elton John holds ATL fund-raiser Oct 13, 2008
John was joined by his co-host and old friend Billie Jean King and pro tennis pals Anna Kournikova, Andy Roddick and Martina Navratilova, along with rising players and Smash Hits first-timers Jesse Levine and local gal Melanie Oudin. RELATED. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Iowa Stays Strong In Day Two Of Invitational Oct 13, 2008
FLUSHING MEADOWS, NY - The Iowa women's tennis team concluded their second day of competition in the USTA Invitational at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center today. The Hawkeyes improved upon their 7-8 overall record from yesterday to go 1-2 in doubles competition and 4-3 in singles competition, bringing their tournament record to 12-13 overall. (Hawkeyesports.com)
Iowa Finishes Day One At USTA Invitational Oct 13, 2008
The USTA Invitational is being played at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center and has given the Hawkeyes the opportunity to gain experience while playing at what is characterized as the largest public tennis facility in the world ... Iowa will continue competition in the USTA Invitational tomorrow at the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center. (Hawkeyesports.com)
Wimbledon confirm move to prize money equality Oct 7, 2008
When Wimbledon pioneered Open tennis in 1968 the men's singles champion, Rod Laver, won 2,000, while Billie Jean King, the ladies' singles champion, won 750, only 37. 5% of the men's prize. (Yahoo News -- Women's Issues)
Hawkeyes Head To USTA Invite Oct 7, 2008
THIS WEEK -- The Iowa women's tennis team heads to USTA Invitational in Flushing Meadows, NY at the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center. Competing for the Hawkeyes this week will be , , , , Lynn Poggensee-Wei, and. (Hawkeyesports.com)
For elite team of women, a high-level (private) chat Oct 5, 2008
Billie Jean King, former tennis star. Christie Hefner, chairman and CEO, Playboy Enterprises. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Diane Keaton, Goldie Hawn, Phylicia Rashad, Ann Compton, Jane Pauley, Fran Drescher, Joy Behar and Others in a Stellar Lineup of Top Celebrities Leading Connected Conversations in Cities Across America Oct 3, 2008
For more information, please visit COMPLETE NATIONAL SMART TALK ROSTER - 2009 (Exact lineup varies according to city): DIANE KEATON An Evening With Diane Keaton GOLDIE HAWN Laughter Is The Best Medicine BILLIE JEAN KING Pressure Is A Privilege ANN COMPTON Stories Behind The Headlines SYLVIA EARLE Blue Is The New Green PHYLICIA RASHAD From The Heart JANE PAULEY Practical Inspiration LIZ GILBERT Eat, Pray, Love VICTORIA ROWELL The Women Who Raised Me JOY BEHAR Joy Schtick MARIANNE WILLIAMSON... (PR Newswire)
Bring on Tina Fey Oct 3, 2008
Well, blessedly this turned out not to be Bobby Riggs vs. Billie Jean King. They were more surrogates for their candidates than their gender. (Boston Globe -- Editorial)
Money, Race and Gender: Women's Sports Foundation Releases Definitive Report on Who's Playing College Sports, Explores Diversity Sep 24, 2008
Money, Race and Gender, in honor of the 35th anniversary of the Battle of the Sexes -- the King/Riggs match in which the organization's founder Billie Jean King, changed minds about women's place in sports. "In 1973, few could fathom a woman defeating a man in a sporting event," King said of the historic match. (PR Newswire)
Catching Up With Women's Tennis Sep 24, 2008
She has played in all of the Grand Slams and has played against Billie Jean King, Martina Navratilova and Chris Evert. She was also No. 5 in juniors worldwide and the No. 1 juniors tennis player in the U.S. She is really the reason that I started playing tennis. (Gotigersgo.com)
Billie Jean King in Boca Sep 22, 2008
Guess where tennis legend Billie Jean King is going to be on this 35th anniversary weekend of The Battle of the Sexes Houston grudge match against Bobby Riggs. Boca Raton, that s where. (The Palm Beach Post)
Selena RobertsVIEWPOINT Sep 21, 2008
They were ready for the show, "The Battle of the Sexes" match between Billie Jean King and Bobby Riggs ... One player with a lot of Billie Jean King in her may be altering the gender viewing habits of women and men. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
VIEWING: Marketers alter their pitches with more females tuning in Sep 18, 2008
TV coverage of women's sports isn't the only thing that's changed in the 35 years since tennis star Billie Jean King beat Bobby Riggs in the "Battle of the Sexes.". Female fans make up a growing percentage of sports viewers, even for traditionally male sporting events such as the Super Bowl. (USA Today -- Sports)
TENNIS MAILBAG: Jon Wertheim's take on all things tennis Sep 18, 2008
Without taking sides here, given what we think we know about Billie Jean King's politics and values, aren't a bit, um, surprising ... This just in: alert reader Colin O'Brien notes: Billie Jean King quickly clarified her opinion on Governor Sarah Palin releasing this statement: "Last Friday, reporter from the New York Observer asked me what I thought about Sarah Palin. I told her I thought Sarah Palin was honest and real. I believe that. But, that in no way should be viewed as an endorsement of... (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Dr. Christine Grant to Receive NACWAA Legacy Award Sep 18, 2008
She has also received numerous awards for her leadership in the development of women's sports such as the NCAA's Gerald R. Ford Award (2007), the University of Iowa Hancher-Finkbine Medallion (2003) and Distinguished Achievement Award (2001); the R. Tait McKenzie Award from the American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (2000), the NCAA Honda Award of Merit (1998), the Women's Sports Foundation Billie Jean King Contribution Award (1995) and the Ontario Sports Award... (Hawkeyesports.com)
This date in sports Sep 15, 2008
Stan Smith wins the U.S. Open title over Jan Khodes, and Billie Jean King beats Rosemary Casals for the women's title. It's the first time in 16 years both titles were won by U.S. players. (Modesto Bee, CA)
Morning Kickoff Sep 10, 2008
From 1D: Forty-one years ago today, Billie Jean King won the singles, doubles and mixed doubles championships in the U.S. Lawn Tennis Association championships. King, who also swept the three titles at Wimbledon, was the first to accomplish the feat of two sweeps in the same year since Alice Marble in 1939. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Signs point to Vandeweghe being on her way Sep 9, 2008
The Carlsbad resident underscored it Sunday at the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center when she won the junior girls phase of the U.S. Open by defeating Gabriela Paz of Venezuela 7-6 (7-3), 6-1 in the final. Coco is the first American to capture this title since Tara Snyder claimed it 13 years ago. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Making the Scene Sep 8, 2008
Palandjian, the CEO of Intercontinental Real Estate Corp. and a member of the hall of fame's board of directors, schmoozed with a heavy-hitting crowd that included tennis titans Martina Navratilova, Michael Chang, Guillermo Vilas, Jim Courier, Tony Trabert, Pam Shriver, Monica Seles, Boris Becker, and broadcast legend Barbara Walters, on hand to present a special award to the great Billie Jean King. Names can be reached at or at 617-929-8253. (Boston Globe)
Williams captures Open title Sep 8, 2008
NEW YORK - One day last week, as Jelena Jankovic was being driven to her temporary home on Long Island after a long day at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center, the 23-year-old Serb started joking with the driver assigned to escort her. "He told me, 'You made my day. You laugh a lot. You really lighten up, you know, even this car. Is it because you're No. 1 or 2 in the world?' I said, 'No, I was laughing when I was [No. ] 1,000 in the world, but maybe even a little bit more now that... (Boston Globe)
* Taiwanese teen to turn pro after semi-final ouster Sep 8, 2008
With Tropical Storm Hanna set to hit the New York area late on Saturday afternoon, tournament organizers decided to move the junior matches to indoor courts in Port Chester, New York, about 40 minutes away from the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Flushing Meadows. I couldnt get used to the courts. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
U.S. Open women's final delayed until Sunday Sep 7, 2008
That year, Billie Jean King beat Evonne Goolagong on Monday; Goolagong's semifinal had been suspended because of rain on Friday and wasn't completed until Sunday. Williams-Jankovic originally was scheduled to begin at 7 p.m. Saturday, but about 3 hours before that, organizers announced they were shifting it. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Hanna delivers a slam to U.S. Open schedule Sep 7, 2008
That year, Billie Jean King defeated Evonne Goolagong on Monday. I'll be ready for Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Williams said. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
PHOTOS: Federer makes U.S. Open final Sep 7, 2008
Roger Federer takes on Novak Djokovic during their semifinals match on Day 13 of the 2008 U.S. Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center. Jim McIsaac - Getty Images. (Fox Sports)
Women's final postponed until tonight Sep 7, 2008
That year, Billie Jean King beat Evonne Goolagong on Monday; Goolagong's semifinal had been suspended because of rain on Friday and wasn't completed until Sunday. Williams-Jankovic originally was scheduled to begin at 7 p.m. Saturday, but about 3 1/2 hours before that, organizers announced they were shifting it. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Federer at home in US Open final Sep 7, 2008
NEW YORK - Two years ago, when the USTA National Tennis Center was renamed in honor of Billie Jean King, the four-time US champion announced to the assembled throng, "Mi casa es su casa, my house is your house, this is our house.". What a bunch of hooey. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Senior McEnroe seeks job Sep 5, 2008
"I think it's absurd that the women get equal prize money, especially at the [majors]. The men are playing five sets over 4-5 hours in tremendous heat, and the women, for the most part, are waltzing through the early rounds. I think the women should put aside 10 percent of their earnings and give it to Billie Jean King because she sold them a bill of goods. I do not believe the women have the same marquee value as the men and the men would be providing much more for the women than the other way... (Boston Globe)
Federer, schedule, seedings are off at Open Sep 5, 2008
He isn't the same player who walked away from the Billie Jean King Center a year ago hugging his fourth trophy. A step slower, not as sure on his strokes and his serve that used to hit the corners and lines with greater regularity. (Boston Globe)
Raymond, Stosur Reach Doubles Final In New York Sep 5, 2008
Raymond-Stosur stopped a fourth-seeded pairing of Slovenia's Katarina Srebotnik and Japan's Ai Sugiyama 7-5, 6-1 on Thursday at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center. The 35-year-old Raymond and 24-year-old Stosur will meet the winner of the other semifinal between the top-seeded team of Zimbabwe's Cara Black and American Liezel Huber and the fifth-seeded duo of Spaniards Anabel Medina Garrigues and Virginia Ruano Pascual. (ABC 7 News, DC)
U.S. Open heads into final matches Sep 5, 2008
At Tuesday s dedication of David Dinkins Circle outside the Billie Jean King Tennis Center in Flushing Meadows Park, Paterson lauded Dinkins for ensuring that the U.S. Open had a permanent home in Queens ... Bloomberg called Dinkins one of a long line of trail blazers enshrined at the U.S. Open, including the first black U.S. Open tennis champion, Arthur Ashe, and groundbreaking female athlete, Billie Jean King ... With seven cafes and restaurants, ranging from fine dining to finger food, the... (Queens Chronicle, NY)
Black, Paes Win Mixed Doubles Title Sep 5, 2008
Black-Paes bested an unseeded pairing of American Liezel Huber and Brit Jamie Murray 7-6 (8-6), 6-4 in Thursday's finale at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center. The winning team will split $150,000. (Click2Houston, TX)
U.S. OPEN Sister act brings out the best in Serena Sep 4, 2008
If you'd frozen her stroke at impact, the form absolutely perfect, you could have been looking at Billie Jean King or Martina Navratilova. With the breaker at 7-7, Venus went long with a forehand. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
U.S. Open Show Court Schedules Sep 4, 2008
At The USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center. New York. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Nadal Filets Fish To Reach First U.S. Open Semifinal Sep 4, 2008
Murray secured his first-ever spot in a Grand Slam semifinal with a 7-6 (7-2), 7-6 (7-1), 4-6, 7-5 victory in a match that took nearly four hours to complete on Day 10 at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center. Fish, who had 14 aces to just three for Nadal, broke serve at the start of the match and carried that lead throughout the first set. (ABC 7 News, DC)
A-ROD'S PROBLEM: Maybe he simply chose the wrong sport Sep 4, 2008
Or, in the best of all worlds, maybe all these years Alex Rodriguez would've spared himself a lot of angst if he'd been playing singles by himself a few miles away, over in Queens, at the Billie Jean King Tennis Center, instead of being in the Bronx, at bat, with his Yankees teammates on base. Latest News. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Serena Defeats Venus At US Open Sep 4, 2008
The sixth-seeded Safina subdued 16th-seeded Italian Flavia Pennetta 6-2, 6-3 in 71 minutes on Day 10 at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center. The 22-year-old Safina was sharp on Wednesday, reaching her first-ever U.S. Open semifinal by breaking Pennetta's serve on four occasions, compared to only one break for her Italian counterpart. (Click2Houston, TX)
Federer Pushed To Five Sets At US Open Sep 3, 2008
The third-seeded Djokovic came from behind to beat game 15th-seeded Spaniard Tommy Robredo 4-6, 6-2, 6-3, 5-7, 6-3 on Day 9 at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center. The second-seeded Federer ran his winning streak to 31 at the U.S. Open, last losing in Flushing in 2003. (KSBW 8, CA)
High-flying Dementieva Soars Into U.S. Open Semis Sep 3, 2008
The other quarters will pit fourth-seeded Serena Williams against seventh- seeded Venus Williams and sixth-seeded Russian Dinara Safina versus 16th- seeded Italian Flavia Pennetta on Wednesday at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center. Copyright 2008 The Sports NetworkAll rights reserved. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Federer, Djokovic survive at US Open Sep 3, 2008
While thousands of fans awaiting the start of the evening matches between second-seeded Jelena Jankovic and Sybille Bammer and eighth- seeded Andy Roddick and No. 11 Fernando Gonzalez gathered around the giant fountains just inside the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center and watched the latter stages of Roger Federer's five-set duel with Igor Andreev on a giant overhead screen - Flushing Meadows's version of Wimbledon's Henman Hill - fifth-seeded Nikolay Davydenko was across the grounds... (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Golden memories for Dementieva Sep 3, 2008
Up at 6 a.m. Arrival from Manhattan at Billie Jean King Center at 8. Practice. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
With Serena-Venus, expect an epic Sep 2, 2008
On Wednesday night, they will fill Arthur Ashe Stadium at the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center. The atmosphere should be electric. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Nets don't frighten this Fish Sep 2, 2008
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Williams Sisters Set Up First Family Showdown at U.S. Open in Three Years Sep 2, 2008
To contact the reporter on this story: at the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in New York through the London newsroom at. Last Updated: September 2, 2008 00:10 EDT. (Bloomberg -- US)
Qualifier on a luxurious run Sep 1, 2008
Lucky 7s for Muller, who dazedly looks around the Billie Jean King Center and finds himself one of the last eight standing on his end of the draw. His snaky southpaw serve (38 aces, a tournament high) probably made the slim difference. (Boston Globe)
Federer, Davydenko, Roddick Reach Fourth Round In Flushing Sep 1, 2008
The Russian star defeated his fellow countryman and 26th-seeded Dmitry Tursunov 6-2, 7-6 (7-4), 6-3 at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center. Davydenko, seeking a third straight trip to the U.S. Open semifinals, advances to the fourth round. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Nadal, Murray Reach Fourth Round In Flushing; Ferrer Upset Aug 31, 2008
The recently-crowned world No. 1 Nadal drilled Viktor Troicki 6-4, 6-3, 6-0 on Day 6 at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center. The five-time major champion moved on in 1 hour, 55 minutes with the help of six service breaks, compared to only one for the loser from Serbia. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Venus Strolls Into Round Of 16 At The Open Aug 31, 2008
The talented Radwanska rolled past 18th-seeded Slovakian Dominika Cibulkova 6-0, 6-3 in 1 hour, 18 minutes on Day 6 at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center. Another former world No. 1 advanced on Saturday, as 32nd-seeded Amelie Mauresmo ended the Cinderella run of fellow Frenchwoman Julie Coin in 6-4, 6-4 fashion. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Venus still out of this world Aug 31, 2008
Her 6-2, 6-1 victory yesterday at the Billie Jean King Center didn't last much longer than it takes to say "Williamsowski." Knocking 32 winners past Ukrainian Alona Bondarenko, Venus glided to the net for nine of them. The match lasted 56 minutes. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Federer, Djokovic, Roddick Move On To Third Round At Open Aug 30, 2008
Meanwhile, fifth-seeded Russian Nikolay Davydenko doused Argentine Agustin Calleri 6-4, 6-4, 7-6 (7-2) on Day 5 at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center. The steady Davydenko, seeking a third straight trip into the U.S. Open semifinals, will meet fellow Russian Dmitry Tursunov in the round of 32. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Federer Advances At U.S. Open Aug 30, 2008
Meanwhile, fifth-seeded Russian Nikolay Davydenko doused Argentine Agustin Calleri 6-4, 6-4, 7-6 (7-2) on Day 5 at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center. Former Australian Open runner-up Fernando Gonzalez also moved on, as the Chilean slugger handled American Bobby Reynolds 7-6 (8-6), 6-4, 6-4. (Click2Houston, TX)
Saturday's U.S. Open schedule Aug 30, 2008
Schedule of play Saturday at the U.S. Open hardcourt tennis tournament held at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center (all times ET; seedings in parentheses). Arthur Ashe Stadium Play begins at 11 a.m.. (Globe and Mail -- Sports)
Wimbledon confirm move to prize money equality Aug 29, 2008
When Wimbledon pioneered Open tennis in 1968 the men's singles champion, Rod Laver, won 2,000, while Billie Jean King, the ladies' singles champion, won 750, only 37. 5% of the men's prize. (Yahoo News -- Women's Issues)
Triathlete (and amputee) takes court Aug 29, 2008
Now, at age 24, Bruno has scaled back her training for three weeks to shuttle back and forth across courts at the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center to scoop up balls at the net. In a job done correctly only by those who are barely noticed, Bruno has stood out by blending in. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Coin Dumps Ivanovic Out of U.S. Open After Contemplating Quitting Tennis Aug 29, 2008
I just kept thinking `just play your game and put your first serve in and do your best,''' Coin told reporters at the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in New York ... Billie Jean King's retirement from a third-round match at the 1973 U.S. Open was the previous earliest exit for a top seed, while the last No. 1 to lose so early in a Grand Slam was Justine Henin of Belgium, in the second round of the French Open in 2004. (Bloomberg -- UK)
Ivanovic upset, Nadal rolls at Open Aug 29, 2008
Venus,Safinaadvance to third round - 2008 US Open - SI.com. Posted: Thursday August 28, 2008 2:38PM; Updated: Thursday August 28, 2008 10:54PM. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Ivanovic unrattled by loss Aug 29, 2008
Ivanovic's fall duplicated the second-round exit of Billie Jean King to Australian Kerry Melville in 1966. Ivanovic took it all in her stride. (iAfrica.com)
Frenchwoman Ousts Ivanovic At US Open Aug 29, 2008
The reigning Wimbledon, four-time French Open and Olympic champion Nadal cruised past American Ryler DeHeart 6-1, 6-2, 6-4 while Ferrer overcame German Andreas Beck 4-6, 7-5, 6-3, 7-6 (7-5) on the hardcourts at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center. Ferrer reached the semifinals here a year ago -- knocking off Nadal in the fourth round -- and was last year's Masters Cup runner-up to 12-time major-winner Roger Federer. (Click2Houston, TX)
Ivanovic shocking victim Aug 29, 2008
The last time a No. 1 seed lost in the second round of the US Championships was in 1966, when Billie Jean King fell to Australian Kerry Melville, 6-4, 6-4. Routinely blasting serves that topped 110 miles per hour, Coin kept her composure as her heart raced to the finish line against Ivanovic, who has struggled to regain her form since a thumb injury forced her to withdraw from the Olympics. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
NYC & Company Reminds Residents to 'Go Local' and Take Advantage of Last Chance to Enjoy the City's Summer Attractions This Labor Day Weekend Aug 29, 2008
The US Open () at USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center will offer the chance to enjoy the warm weather throughout the extended weekend while watching the top of tennis greats. For New Yorkers wishing to try some physical activity of their own, the free Summer Sports Spectacular (nyc. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Time Set for DeHeart - Nadal Match Aug 28, 2008
- The US Open second round match between former Fighting Illini standout and world No. 1 Rafael Nadal has been set for 7:30 p.m. (CT) on Thursday, Aug. 28, on the Arthur Ashe court at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center. It will be the feature match of the evening and will be shown live on the USA Network. (Fightingillini.com)
Hannah Nielsen Named a Finalist for the Women's Sports Foundation Sportswoman of the Year Aug 28, 2008
The Women's Sports Foundation is an educational nonprofit (501(c)(3) charity) organization founded in 1974 by tennis legend Billie Jean King designed to advance the lives of girls and women through sports and physical activity. (Nusports.com)
Notes: Jankovic bristles at opponent's complaints Aug 28, 2008
Billie Jean King, the champion player whose name graces the USTA National Tennis Center in New York, is the co-founder of GreenSlam and a spokeswoman for the fan awareness campaign. "When they named this 46 1/2-acre Corona Park - which is a public park - after me ... I thought I've got to do something within a year. I want to do some initiative, something that will make a difference,'' she said.It took two years, but the impact is already being felt.The approximately 70,000 tennis balls used at... (MSNBC -- Sports)
* Taiwanese trio progress at US Open Aug 28, 2008
Hsieh Su-wei of Taiwan returns a shot against Evgeniya Rodina of Russia during a first-round match at the US Open at the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in the Flushing neighborhood of New Yorks Queens borough on Tuesday. PHOTO: AFP. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Tennis' King receives award Aug 28, 2008
Advertisements The Associated Press Billie Jean King will receive the Eugene L. Scott Award at the Legends Ball sponsored by the International Tennis Hall of Fame. King will be recognized along with this year's Hall of Fame class -- Michael Chang, the late Mark McCormick and the late Eugene L. Scott. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Jankovic, Davydenka Move On In Flushing Aug 28, 2008
The third-seeded Kuznetsova, meanwhile, was tested in the first set before cruising to a 7-6 (7-3), 6-1 decision against Romanian Sorana Cirstea at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center. The three-time major finalist Kuznetsova captured her lone major title here in Flushing four years ago and lost to Belgian Justine Henin in last year's Big Apple finale. (Click2Houston, TX)
