People And Biographies

Billie Jean King, born in 1943, American tennis player, whose intense competitiveness, outspoken support for better treatment of women players, and victory, in 1973, over former men’s star Bobby Riggs in an exhibition match were all instrumental in increasing the popularity of women’s tennis. Billie Jean Moffitt was born in Long Beach, California, and educated [...]

Pete Sampras, born in 1971, American professional tennis player, who holds the record for most career grand slam singles titles with 14. Born Peter Sampras in Washington, D.C., he was raised in Rancho Palos Verdes, California. In 1988 he left high school to become a professional tennis player. In 1990 he won the United States [...]