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Let’s step into the world of tennis fashion. From the 20th century to the 21st the fashion style of tennis champions has always caught the eyes of the fans. When it comes to glamorous tennis divas, no friend is a better friend than a diamond to the girls. Billie Jean King and Chris Evert haven’t stopped outclassing others but this time off the field. How?

Billie Jean King was one of the pioneers of women’s tennis along with the legends like Martina Navratilova and Chris Evert. Now. even after decades of their reign their swag hasn’t dropped a bit. Recently. BJK expressed her excitement about the famous ‘Tennis Bracelet‘. Here’s what she said.

Billie Jean King is over the moon

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The 18 major singles title holder Christine Marie Evert who has a joint record of 6 US Open titles with Serena Williams is known for his statements on and off the court. About 45 years ago, she turned up in an exciting rally at a match in the US Open. During the match, her beloved bracelet slipped off her wrist. The officials had to stop the match so that so could find her ‘yet to be iconic’ jewel.

After the match during an interview, she recalled the moment referring to the jewelry as ‘Tennis Bracelet‘. Since then it has turned out to be a wardrobe essential for all women. Billie Jean King recently flexed her Evert bracelet on Twitter. King first played Evert in a major clash at the 1971 US Open semi-final. 52 years later, she hasn’t forgotten her friendly opponent.

Here’s what she said, “Love my diamond and emerald tennis bracelet from the woman who is the reason tennis bracelets are called tennis bracelets, my friend Chris Evert. Now with her jewelry partner Monica Rich Kosann, “The Tennis Bracelet, Finally Authentic” is here!

She looked ecstatic with her new collection from her beloved friend. BJK didn’t forget to remind the fans of the history behind this jewelry and wished the entrepreneur Evert, a great success on her run with ‘Tennis Bracelet’.

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The legacy of the new jewelry of Billie Jean King

The touch of the International Tennis Hall of Famer, Chris Evert has made the jewelry more invaluable. She had made it her signature style by calling it, ‘The Green Court. The white lines. My diamond bracelet and the dropping sweat of competition.” The jewelry which had a history of further back now has countless variations and prices. Surely, the tribute of Monica Kosann to Evert has had an impact on the demand for a ‘Tennis Bracelet’.

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Even today 68-year-old Chris Evert and 79-year-old Billie Jean King can easily compete at the ramps with modern-day tennis divas with their ‘Tennis Bracelet’ on hand. Old is Gold but Gold can never be Old. Do you agree with this line? Comment us below.

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