Tennis legend Billie Jean King reflects on gender equality 50 years after her 'Battle of the Sexes' match against Bobby Riggs.
She said Title IX led to the current state of women's sports.
"I remember just believing in myself enough to win and [knowing] that this was more about social change and everybody else in the world, not just about me -- I usually do better when it's bigger than myself," King said. "I remember thinking that if I could just win, maybe this will help things get better for everybody and more about equality for everyone.
"Osaka, I think, brought mental health to everyone's attention and I love the way she stands up for communities," King added. "They're freer to do this now too. Society has changed. ... You couldn't quite do it the same way in the '70s, for instance. So, I'm so happy [with] the progress we're making, but also [know] how much progress we have to make in the future.
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