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Tennis legend photographed on Table Mountain

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.

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