Quote

As far as U.S. tennis, we need new stars coming up in the pipeline, but I don't know if we have it.

Billie Jean King

Change background

T
T
T

Change font

TAGS & TOPICS

Billie Jean King
Age: 81
Born: 1943
Born: November 22
Sports Commentator
Tennis Coach
Tennis Player
Long Beach
California
Billie Jean Moffitt
Pipeline
Tennis
Coming
Stars
Need
Needs

More quotes by Billie Jean King

Image
I try to perfect my strong points and make my weaknesses adequate.
Billie Jean King
Image
It's very important to take tennis to the people. For young people, they get to see the best in the world.
Billie Jean King
Image
Martina and I went through a very bad five years. Everything's very good between us now, but it was a long haul.
Billie Jean King
Image
Some people do have softer boundaries.
Billie Jean King
Image
I always respect right off the bat because we are human, but then over time you learn who the person truly is, just like they learn about you. Hope it works out really well, and you hope that builds a stronger connection over time. You can't be friends with everybody.
Billie Jean King
Image
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.
Billie Jean King
Image
I grew up in team sports. I think I understand the psyche of America. I think when children sign up to play, it's got to be team.
Billie Jean King
Image
Winning is very tangible, it's very exciting, it's very pleasing, but it's momentary. If you can do things that last, that each generation can build upon, then that's when you're cooking.
Billie Jean King
Image
Don't let anyone define you. You define yourself.
Billie Jean King
Image
Men can have a huge turnover of sponsorship and still survive a lot better than the women. But the women's ratings are better, at least at home in the United States than in the men's tennis.
Billie Jean King
Image
Pressure is a privilege - it only comes to those who earn it.
Billie Jean King
Image
I like entrepreneurial people I like people who take risks.
Billie Jean King
Image
Champions keep playing until they get it right.
Billie Jean King
Image
Don't worry about what people say.
Billie Jean King
Image
In the complete overall history of tennis, I figure I'll be worth a sentence or two.... That's why my place in the all-time rankings means so very little to me, because I know I won't be anybody's number one, and it's that same old thing: if you're not number one, then what does it really matter?
Billie Jean King
Image
Every generation I think gets better usually [in tennis].
Billie Jean King
Image
I think younger players probably just think they are who they are-they don't think about coming out. Unless you're number one in the world, nobody cares, usually.
Billie Jean King
Image
When people tell you not to believe in your dreams, and they say “Why?”, say “Why not?
Billie Jean King
Image
When we reach the point where the women athletes are getting their pick of dates just as easily as the men athletes, then we've really and truly arrived. Parity at last!
Billie Jean King
Image
Women get the attention when we get into the men's arena, and that's sad.
Billie Jean King