1973 Battle of the Sexes

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gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:sports_events
gptkbp:attendees 30,472 spectators
gptkbp:broadcasts televised event
gptkbp:competitors gptkb:Billie_Jean_King
gptkb:Bobby_Riggs
gptkbp:cultural_impact symbol of women's liberation movement
gptkbp:date September 20, 1973
gptkbp:duration 3 sets
gptkbp:event_type gptkb:Tennis
gptkbp:final_match_date increased support for women's sports
gptkbp:followed_by 1974 rematch proposal
gptkbp:historical_context part of the women's rights movement
gptkbp:historical_impact similar gender-based sports events
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label 1973 Battle of the Sexes
gptkbp:impact increased visibility for women's sports
gptkbp:influenced films and documentaries about women's sports
future women's tennis events
gptkbp:is_played_by outdoor hard court
gptkbp:king's_age 29 years old
gptkbp:king's_awards multiple Grand Slam titles
gptkbp:king's_career gptkb:Tennis
gptkbp:king's_impact role model for female athletes
gptkbp:king's_legacy pioneer for women's rights in sports
gptkbp:king's_motivation prove women's capabilities
gptkbp:king's_post_match continued advocacy for gender equality
gptkbp:king's_post_match_career continued success in tennis and activism
gptkbp:king's_preparation intensive training
gptkbp:king's_quote ' I wanted to win for all women.'
gptkbp:king's_rank World No. 1
gptkbp:king's_recognition received numerous awards for contributions to sports
gptkbp:legacy inspired future generations of female athletes
gptkbp:location gptkb:Houston,_Texas
gptkbp:media_coverage extensive media coverage
gptkbp:promoter gptkb:Larry_King
gptkbp:referee gptkb:Jack_Kramer
gptkbp:result Billie Jean King won
gptkbp:riggs'_age 55 years old
gptkbp:riggs'_awards multiple Grand Slam titles
gptkbp:riggs'_career gptkb:Tennis
gptkbp:riggs'_impact controversial figure in sports history
gptkbp:riggs'_legacy symbol of outdated views on gender roles
gptkbp:riggs'_motivation challenge women's superiority
gptkbp:riggs'_post_match retirement from competitive tennis
gptkbp:riggs'_post_match_career became a media personality
gptkbp:riggs'_preparation underestimated opponent
gptkbp:riggs'_quote ' The only thing I have to lose is my pride.'
gptkbp:riggs'_rank former World No. 1
gptkbp:riggs'_recognition remains a notable figure in sports history.
gptkbp:score 6–4, 6–3
gptkbp:significance promoted gender equality in sports
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Billie_Jean_King
gptkbp:bfsLayer 3