Watch: Billie Jean King Celebrates 80th on Court

 

 

By Richard Pagliaro | @Tennis_Now | Thursday, November 23, 2023

Billie Jean King celebrated her eightieth birthday digging within the dust.

The Hall of Famer confirmed critical expertise and impeccable timing enjoying on clay for her eightieth birthday on Wednesday.

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King, sporting gloves, a transfer made well-known by her fellow Hall of Famer, Cliff Drysdale, who wore a glove on his racquet hand, repeatedly makes the candy spot sing off each forehand and backhand.

Watch the previous world No. 1’s head and eyes stay riveted on contact level even after she strikes the shot—a top quality she shares with Roger Federer.

After tennis, Billie Jean shared cake a birthday cake, baked by her niece, with associate Ilana Kloss.

Photo credit score: Rob Newell/CameraSport

Source: www.tennisnow.com

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