Cape Town - Tennis legend Billie Jean King has shared her insights on the sport while on a trip to South Africa.
King spent time in Cape Town and Johannesburg this week where she visited Table Mountain and also mentored the South Africa Fed Cup team.
The 76-year-old won a total of 39 Grand Slam titles - 12 in singles, 16 in doubles and 11 in mixed doubles.
She is also well known as an advocate for gender equality and a pioneer for equality and social justice.
King's current partner is South African-born commissioner of World Team Tennis, Ilana Kloss.
The incredibly beautiful Table Mountain in Cape Town, South Africa. ???? pic.twitter.com/6VbQubKGZt
— Billie Jean King (@BillieJeanKing) December 5, 2019
Loved talking with Rene Plant, #FedCup captain for South Africa and tennis coach at St. Mary’s school in Johannesburg, and her tennis team. So much talent! #champions pic.twitter.com/VdDZb6jZXo
— Billie Jean King (@BillieJeanKing) December 4, 2019
In South Africa, @ilanakloss’ home country, and so enjoying spending time with family and friends. Of course, we had to visit Ellis Park, where Ilana first met me and Rosie Casals in 1967, and then on to Soweto. ???? pic.twitter.com/CVJOKs1WW7
— Billie Jean King (@BillieJeanKing) December 4, 2019