162 Quotes by Billie Jean King

The most important words that have helped me in life, when things have gone right or when things have gone wrong are ‘accept responsibility.’

I used to be told if I talked about my sexuality in any way that we wouldn’t have a tennis tour.

Marriage isn’t a 50-50 proposition very often. It’s more like 100-0 one moment and 0-100 the next.

It’s important to try to get people to think about women’s wellness.

Martina and I went through a very bad five years. Everything’s very good between us now, but it was a long haul.

At 62 you want to keep moving; that’s important.

For me, losing a tennis match isn’t failure, it’s research.

I didn’t really care if I had a coach that much, me personally, because I was brought up to think for myself.

Ladies, here’s a hint. If you’re up against a girl with big boobs, bring her to the net and make her hit backhand volleys. That’s the hardest shot for the well-endowed.