Greatest Female Tennis Players of All Time
Steffi Graf or Billie Jean King
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Why This Battle Matters
What happens when tradition clashes with transformation? Billie Jean King, the titan of tennis's formative years, squares off against Steffi Graf, the undisputed queen of the court's modern era. This isn't just a battle of backhands and breakpoints; it's a duel between the pioneering spirit that pushed for women's equality in sports and the relentless pursuit of excellence that redefined what it means to dominate. With legacies that echo far beyond the baseline, this matchup asks what we value more: the courage to change the game, or the consistency to conquer it?
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How Fans Are Voting
In this battle:
Fans currently prefer Steffi Graf over Billie Jean King when it comes to the greatest Female Tennis Players of all time. In head-to-head matchups, fans pick Steffi Graf 100.0% of the time over Billie Jean King.
Across all battles:
Steffi Graf win rate: 56.7%
Billie Jean King win rate: 40.7%
Fan FAQs
Who's the #1 contender on GoatWars in the Greatest Female Tennis Players of All Time league?
The top spot belongs to none other than Serena Williams. You can check out her and the rest of the top contenders on the GOAT List.
What makes Billie Jean King so beloved by tennis fans?
Billie Jean King is not just loved for her on-court prowess but also for her off-court heroics. She's a major pioneer for gender equality in sports, which resonates deeply with fans who admire not only the player but the advocate.
Why is Steffi Graf winning by so much in her matchup against Billie Jean King?
Steffi Graf is absolutely dominating the polls, likely because her career stats are just mind-blowing. With 22 Grand Slam titles and that famous Golden Slam in 1988, fans are obviously resonating with her unparalleled achievements on the court.