Billie Jean King Questions Roger Federer over a Decision She Believes He Should Make
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Billie Jean King Harshly Criticized Federer: I Wish He Had Done More for Gender Equality in Awarding
Celebrated Swiss tennis player Roger Federer was officially inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame in Newport at the end of August and usually receives praise from his colleagues for the impact he has brought on the court, but also off it.
The legendary Billie Jean King severely criticized Federer for his attitude towards the issue of equality in tennis.
Billie Jean King has once again raised her voice for equality in tennis. American legend, one of the great pioneers in the struggle for women's rights and founder of the WTA, has publicly pointed to Roger Federer for considering that the Swiss has not done enough to push for equal prizes between men and women in the big tournaments.In an interview with Racquet, Jean King claimed greater involvement with one of the biggest legends in the history …
The Swiss tennis player, Roger Federer, throughout his career mostly received praise, and less often criticism at his expense.
Billie Jean King questions Roger Federer over a decision she believes he should make
Billie Jean King has questioned whether Roger Federer has done enough to support equality in tennis, arguing that the 20-time Grand Slam champion has the influence to take a stronger position. King, one of the most important advocates for equal prize money in tennis, made the comments while discussi...
The former number 1 and tennis icon believes that Roger has not raised his voice enough to promote equality between male and female tennis.
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