Tennis icon Billie Jean King has everyone reaching for their racquets! King shared an inspiring story of a passionate tennis fan who is playing tennis even at the age of 98. And with a heartfelt caption, King posted her journey, whose quest for excellence in tennis started during her 50s.

In the video, a tennis fan named Dorothy Wiggins makes several shots, amazing everyone with her powerful serves. The caption of the post states, “What an inspiration to all people who love the game of tennis. 98 years young and still playing. Keep going for it, Dorothy.” It captivates fans with a touching story revealed by Dorothy herself.

Dorothy, who has been a tennis lover since her childhood, watched professional players play in a big stadium near her home for six straight hours. But when it came to herself, she did not have the chance or the money to have lessons. However, many years later, Wiggins found a story in a newspaper article about a Swedish King playing tennis at 85 years old, prompting her to take tennis lessons immediately.

By the time she hit her fifties, Dorothy had already mastered the game. And her journey of playing tennis is continuing, even though she admitted to not being able to run on the net. “I can play a game as long as I have got a pro on my side to run after the balls I can’t reach because I can’t run anymore,” she said in the video.

A true pioneer in promoting women’s rights, Billie Jean King has never backed away from supporting women on and off the court. Be it demanding equal pay for women or contributing towards establishing the Women’s Tennis Association (WTA), King’s contribution to the tennis world is immense. Therefore, when it came to sharing the story of a tennis enthusiast, she voiced her support as always.

By sharing this motivating story, Billie Jean King once again showed that her support for women’s involvement in tennis is far from over. Even last year, she stated how and when her journey of standing up for women’s rights began and how much she wants to continue her work.

“We have so much more work to do,” Billie Jean King says about her plans to promote women’s rights

Billie Jean King, who is known for her advocacy for women’s rights and social change, has made significant changes in the sporting industry. During her illustrious career, she helped establish the Women’s Sports Foundation in 1974. But even after retirement, she has continued her journey to help women find their independence on and off the court.

Last year, Billie Jean King declared her association with a clothing brand that promotes women entrepreneurs. And there, she disclosed how her journey as an advocate for women’s rights began. “At 12 years old, I committed my life to equal rights and opportunities for all. We have so much more work to do, and that drives me every day,” she said during an interview. And as she continues, her recent tribute to a tennis fan further emphasizes King’s lifelong journey of supporting women on and off the court.

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