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"Keep Pushing": Billie Jean King Reflects on WTA's Prize Money Journey Over 55 Years

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Back in 1970, Billie Jean King won the Italian Open and was awarded $600, while Ilie Nastase won the men’s tournament and collected prize money of $3,500. King has frequently cited that as breakaway moment for the women’s tour. Within months, she and eight other players, who became known as the Original 9, signed $1 […]

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"Keep Pushing": Billie Jean King Reflects on WTA's Prize Money Journey Over 55 Years

Back in 1970, Billie Jean King won the Italian Open and was awarded $600, while Ilie Nastase won the men’s tournament and collected prize money of $3,500. King has frequently cited that as breakaway moment for the women’s tour. Within months, she and eight other players, who became known as the Original 9, signed $1 […]

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