Bobby Riggs and I played in the Battle of the Sexes inside the Houston Astrodome, with a global audience of 90M watching, 52 years ago today.
This was never just a tennis match.
It was about equality, respect, and demonstrating that women belong on the same stage as men, in sports, in the boardroom, and beyond.
I was 29 years old, carrying the hopes of so many women who had been told to sit down, be quiet, or know their place. But we knew better.
And we knew the power of showing up.
The battle isnβt over, but time has demonstrated that progress is possible.
Keep showing up.
And together, let's keep going for it.
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