![In 1983, 40 years ago, Billie Jean King became the oldest major semifinalist in the Open Era at 39 years, 7 months and 9 days. The previous record holder? Herself. : r/tennis In 1983, 40 years ago, Billie Jean King became the oldest major semifinalist in the Open Era at 39 years, 7 months and 9 days. The previous record holder? Herself. : r/tennis](https://i.redd.it/gq825neztm7b1.jpg)
In 1983, 40 years ago, Billie Jean King became the oldest major semifinalist in the Open Era at 39 years, 7 months and 9 days. The previous record holder? Herself. : r/tennis
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Billie Jean King: 'There was a lot riding on that match – 90m people were watching' | Fashion | The Guardian
![Five times Grand Slam champion Mariya Sharapova wears custom Nike tennis shoes during match at US Open 2014 – Stock Editorial Photo © zhukovsky #55941361 Five times Grand Slam champion Mariya Sharapova wears custom Nike tennis shoes during match at US Open 2014 – Stock Editorial Photo © zhukovsky #55941361](https://st2.depositphotos.com/1587911/5594/i/950/depositphotos_55941361-stock-photo-five-times-grand-slam-champion.jpg)
Five times Grand Slam champion Mariya Sharapova wears custom Nike tennis shoes during match at US Open 2014 – Stock Editorial Photo © zhukovsky #55941361
![Twitter 上的 Billie Jean King:"These @adidas blue suede tennis shoes were my favorite. They felt as smooth as they looked. Fun fact: These were the first tennis shoes made in a color Twitter 上的 Billie Jean King:"These @adidas blue suede tennis shoes were my favorite. They felt as smooth as they looked. Fun fact: These were the first tennis shoes made in a color](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/D338q_lXsAAxq0V.jpg:large)