A slew of women’s sports like the Women’s National Basketball Association and National Women’s Soccer League are getting a lot of recognition in the sporting realm. In light of this, the news that the viewership popularity of women’s sports has reached unprecedented heights delighted the American tennis legend, Billie Jean King.

However, the 12-time singles Grand Slam champion isn’t the only one who has been overjoyed by the popularity of women’s sports. Serena Williams‘ husband Alexis Ohanian is another popular figure who has often blown the trumpet over the achievements and success of female athletes.

The success of women’s sports delights, the American tennis legend, Billie Jean King

According to Forbes, women’s sports like the WBNA, NWSL, and NCAA are gaining a remarkable amount of viewership across the globe. Notably, the American tennis legend was overjoyed when she found out about the same. King further took to her social to blow the trumpet over the achievements of women’s sports.

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She said, “(There are) remarkable viewership gains for the ⁦@WNBA⁩, ⁦@NWSL⁩, and the women’s NCAA tournament this year.”

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The 12-time singles Grand Slam champion went on to say that it is an “Exciting news!” for the entire sporting community, especially female athletes. As a female athlete herself, King has already taken women’s sports to the next level with her impeccable achievements.

The ‘Battle of the Sexes’ has also demonstrated the potential of the female athletes in the sporting realm. It was King herself who defied all the critics by outclassing Bobby Riggs in the historical sporting event in 1973.

Serena Williams’ husband Alexis Ohanian is also proud of the achievements

The American entrepreneur has always shown a great level of respect and support when it comes to women’s sports. He is also the Owner of the NWSL club, which has achieved massive success in the sporting community. Angel City FC’s previous season league fixture against San Diego FC broke the attendance record.

The stadium was packed with a record-breaking 32,000 spectators. Notably, Ohanian took to his social media to express his excitement over the news of his soccer club. The Reddit co-founder further said that he was proud that women’s sports are gaining a remarkable amount of viewership.

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