BILLIE JEAN KING

This former world tennis champion certainly had quite the streak during her long career in the sport. Overall, she has won 39 Grand Slam titles—11 from mixed doubles and 16 in women’s doubles. She has represented the country in various tournaments, including the prestigious Wightman Cup and the Federation Cup. Billie has also served as captain for the United States for over 3 years. King was awarded The Sunday Times Sportswoman of the Year lifetime achievement award and the Presidential Medal of Freedom.

In 1990 and in 2006, she was inducted into the National Women’s Hall of Fame. In 2018, she received the BBC Sports Personality of the Year Lifetime Achievement Award. She was also once married to host, Larry King, and the two remained good friends even after seeking a divorce lawyer. These days, the former athlete lives a content life in NYC, with her life partner Ilana Kloss.