Bobby Riggs

Bobby Riggs

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Bobby Riggs was a former world No. 1 tennis player best known for his highly publicized match against Billie Jean King in 1973, dubbed the 'Battle of the Sexes.' Riggs was a controversial figure, often promoting the idea that male players were superior to female players, which ultimately backfired in his defeat to King.

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Bobby Riggs was a former Wimbledon champion known for his misogynistic views and the original 'Battle of the Sexes'.

הקרב שמטלטל את עולם הטניס
ידיעות אחרונות (Yedioth Ahronoth / ynet)·IsraelIsrael· 2025-12-13
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Bobby Riggs was Billie Jean King's opponent in the famous 1973 match.

Billie Jean King udarila po novi bitki spolov
Delo – major Slovenian daily, est. 1959·SloveniaSlovenia· 2025-12-11
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Bobby Riggs was a tennis player who famously competed against Billie Jean King.

Před 30 lety zemřel Bobby Riggs, který zápolil s Kingovou
Mladá fronta DNES (iDNES)·Czech RepublicCzech Republic· 2025-10-25
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American veteran Riggs beat Australia's Margaret Court before King exacted revenge four months later.

Aryna Sabalenka keen to play Nick Kyrgios in 'Battle of the Sexes' event
BBC·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2025-09-05
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Bobby Riggs was a former world number one tennis player known for his match against Billie Jean King in the 'Battle of the Sexes'.

Hollywood Walk of fame, una stella per Billie Jean King
San Marino RTV (News)·San MarinoSan Marino· 2025-04-09
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