1973 Battle of the Sexes match
GPTKB entity
Statements (53)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:sports_event
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
4
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Bobby_Riggs
gptkb:Battle_of_the_Sexes_(2017_film) |
| gptkbp:activities |
Continued to promote tennis events
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| gptkbp:age |
29 years old
55 years old |
| gptkbp:analysis |
' I underestimated her'
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| gptkbp:attendance |
Over 30,000 spectators
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| gptkbp:author |
' Bobby Riggs: The Man Who Beat the Women'
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| gptkbp:awards |
Multiple Grand Slam titles
World No. 1 ranking in 1941 |
| gptkbp:cultural_impact |
Influenced women's rights movement
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| gptkbp:date |
September 20, 1973
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| gptkbp:dynasty |
Advocate for women's rights
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| gptkbp:followed_by |
1974 rematch proposal by Bobby Riggs
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| gptkbp:head_coach |
gptkb:Frank_Brennan
George Mac Call |
| gptkbp:historical_context |
Part of the women's liberation movement
|
| gptkbp:historical_impact |
Increased participation of women
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| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
1973 Battle of the Sexes match
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| gptkbp:influence |
Increased visibility for female athletes
Challenged gender norms |
| gptkbp:is_played_by |
outdoor hard court
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| gptkbp:kingdom |
' I wanted to win for all women'
' Pressure is a Privilege' |
| gptkbp:legacy |
Controversial figure in tennis history
Pioneer for women's sports |
| gptkbp:location |
gptkb:Houston,_Texas
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| gptkbp:media_appearances |
Dramatized in films and documentaries
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| gptkbp:media_coverage |
Extensive media coverage
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| gptkbp:men's_doubles_champion |
Promoter of tennis events
|
| gptkbp:notable_match |
Advocated for equal pay
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| gptkbp:number_of_matches |
Both players participated
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| gptkbp:outcome |
Billie Jean King won
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| gptkbp:participants |
gptkb:Billie_Jean_King
gptkb:Bobby_Riggs |
| gptkbp:preceded_by |
1972 match between Bobby Riggs and Margaret Court
|
| gptkbp:prize_money |
gptkb:$100,000
$50,000 |
| gptkbp:referee |
gptkb:Harry_F._Hargreaves
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| gptkbp:result |
6-4, 6-3
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| gptkbp:significance |
Promoted gender equality in sports
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| gptkbp:sponsor |
gptkb:Virginia_Slims
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| gptkbp:sport |
Popularized tennis as a spectator sport
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| gptkbp:supports |
Had backing from traditionalists
Received support from feminist groups |
| gptkbp:tactics |
Psychological tactics
Aggressive play |
| gptkbp:training |
Intensive preparation
Less rigorous preparation |
| gptkbp:type |
gptkb:sports_event
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| gptkbp:viewership |
Over 30 million viewers
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