Boris Becker Echoes Billie Jean King’s Sentiments as Late Former US First Lady’s Memorial Service Gets Him Thinking of a Family in Mourning

World’s former number one tennis stalwart Boris Becker joined Billie Jean King as she remembered the former US first lady, Rosalynn Carter. King who is known for her mind-blowing tennis skills, is also popular for her activism. Now, Rosalynn Carter’s advocacy for human rights, democracy, and mental health mesmerized Billie Jean King. After Rosalynn Carter’s demise, King stepped forward remembering this graceful personality.

Carter’s initiatives made her a prominent face for mental health advocacy in the United States. Now following Billie Jean King’s message, it seems like this tennis legend aims to continue in Carter’s footsteps.

Boris Becker remembered Rosalynn Carter’s great philanthropy along with Billie Jean King

King previously tweeted remembering Rosalynn Carter’s philanthropic journey after the 96-year-old activist, breathed her last in Plains, Georgia this Sunday. Now King again tweeted sharing her heartfelt gratitude and respect for the family as they joined in Atlanta for Carter’s memorial service. Billie Jean King wrote- “Her philanthropy will live on. Thinking of the entire Carter family, as they attend Rosalynn’s memorial service in Atlanta today.” 

However, it is not just King who believed in Rosalynn Carter’s contribution to mental health, even tennis legend Boris Becker joined King in remembering the philanthropist, as he added to King’s tweet by putting in a powerful word, “Word”.

King previously tweeted sharing her condolences for the family when the news was out in the media. She wrote- “Rosalynn Carter was an advocate for mental health and a champion for equality and human rights. Thinking of President Jimmy Carter and their entire family as they mourn her loss. May she rest in peace. 

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Now apart from Billie Jean King or Boris Becker, many other tennis stalwarts were moved by the former US first lady’s hard work for society. Not just Rosalynn Carter, but her famous husband and former US president, Jimmy Carter also became popular in the tennis fraternity for his social work contributions. The list includes some popular names like Martina Navratilova and Chris Evert, who took inspiration from both Jimmy Carter and Rosalynn Carter’s work.

Navratilova penned down praises for the Carter couple’s great initiative for social work

Rosalynn Carter’s husband Jimmy Carter received much popularity because of his knack for social advocacies just like his wife. he also returned to social work actively after retiring from the White House. Now Martina Navratilova was one of the tennis legends, who always felt greatly inspired by Jimmy Carter.

This was seen when she tweeted that Jimmy Carter is truly, “one of a kind in every good way possible”. Navratilova also spoke about Jimmy Carter’s dedication when he returned to philanthropy after an accident.

Now that Boris Becker and Billie Jean King are mourning the loss of Rosalynn Carter, the whole world remembers the former US first lady and her philanthropic advocacies.

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