Fearlessly Vocal Even at the Grand Old Age of 79, Tennis Legend Billie Jean King Shares Brutal ?5%? Reality as She Lays Bare Future Prospects

In a candid New York City podcast session, Billie Jean King, the giant of tennis and equality, unveils her views on the expansion of women’s sports. Why, despite impressive progress since the 1970s, does she feel there’s still a mountain to climb? With only 5% of the media’s eye on women players, King, in her gripping conversation with Julie Foudy, dives deep into the twisted paths of media, money, and sports.

King recently unfolded her dream for the future of tennis and gender equality. Predicting a great global stage for tennis leagues and underlining the monetary potential of women’s sports. With tennis stars steering their hats to her continuous efforts, how much of King’s envisioned future rests in our hands today?

Billie Jean King stresses the power of media in advancing women’s sports on laughter-permitted podcast

Tennis icon Billie Jean King recently highlighted the progress and potential of women’s sports during a live recording of the Laughter Permitted podcast in New York City. The 79-year-old is famous for being an equal rights advocate & is known for her continuous push for gender equity. In sports since the 1970s, she expressed her belief that, while women’s sports have visualized creditable progress, the journey ahead is still long.

King underlined a crucial point, stating, “Well, women’s sports is the best place it’s ever been. But it’s still so far to go. I mean, we only get 5% of the media. And that’s where all the money is. I still think it’s important to talk to me. I know you’ve got your social outlets and all that.”

She highlighted the importance of media attention in boosting sports. This refers to the lack of substantial financial rewards in women’s sports due to the short media coverage they receive.

In a serious talk with podcast host Julie, the two discussed their mutual experiences in fighting for honest support in their respective sports careers. They delved into the impressive role King played in supporting Julie and the USWNT(United States Women’s National Team) in their equity fight against U.S. Soccer. King, expressing on the symbiotic relationship between athletes and media, said, “I still think it’s important to talk to the media. They’re trying to make a living, you guys, they’re trying to do what you’re doing. How could you not kind of share with each other? I still think it makes a huge difference.”

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This conversation comes as an indication of the power of media in forming ideas, driving attention, and providing that women in sports receive the recognition and remuneration they deserve. King also talked about the future of women professionals in the coming years.

King’s Vision for Tennis: A global future and equal pay, supported by the sport’s top athletes

King reveals that in the next 20 years from now, all these tennis leagues will be bigger than life and global. We have other women’s sports that also make a lot more money off the court and on the court. King also said women will make equal money at work. Women get 2 percent of philanthropy money now and that should be 50-50? by then. But King highlighted that it will not happen unless each one of you makes it happen. What you do this generation will affect the next generation and we have to be together in this fight.?

Many tennis players are upholding the King’s fight for equal pay in the sport. Coco Gauff expresses appreciation towards Billie Jean King for her fight. Venus Williams, who advocated for equal pay at Wimbledon and the French Open, expressed gratitude to King for her role in the fight for equal pay. Her courage in guiding through tough periods states that she remains a champion and an inspiration. Despite being quiet, the King exhorts CEOs and all to invest more in women.

Billie Jean King’s intense stand on the media’s crucial role in uplifting women’s sports is a clear call. She contours the promising future of tennis and the wider view of women’s sports. One thing is clear: collective efforts are important. The burden is on us. Are we ready to support the cause and assure a state of equality? The next work is ours; how will we play it?

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