![September 20, 1973: Billie Jean King Defeated Bobby Riggs in the “Battle of the Sexes” Tennis Match - Lifetime September 20, 1973: Billie Jean King Defeated Bobby Riggs in the “Battle of the Sexes” Tennis Match - Lifetime](https://cropper.watch.aetnd.com/cdn.watch.aetnd.com/sites/5/2017/09/BillieJeanKing_trophy.jpg)
September 20, 1973: Billie Jean King Defeated Bobby Riggs in the “Battle of the Sexes” Tennis Match - Lifetime
A Mighty Girl - Tennis legend Billie Jean King defeated Bobby Riggs in three straight sets to win the famous “Battle of the Sexes” tennis match on this day in 1973. Once
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