Billie Jean King
Billie Jean King will receive her Bachelor of Arts degree in history from Cal State LA on Monday. The 82-year-old tennis champion left the university in 1964 to pursue her professional career. She is also set to deliver the keynote address at the Shrine Auditorium ceremony in Los Angeles.
Iniulat ng AI
The fight for equal pay in women's tennis has progressed significantly since Billie Jean King's 1973 breakthrough. Grand Slams now offer parity, but gaps remain in other tournaments. The WTA aims for total prize money equality by 2033.