Billie Jean King, precisely 5ft 4 ¼ (163.2 cm) tall, leveraged her compact stature for remarkable agility and endurance in tennis, becoming a dominant force despite her height.
Her low center of gravity enhanced her net play and baseline power, powering her to 12 Grand Slam singles titles, 16 doubles titles, and the legendary 1973 'Battle of the Sexes' victory over Bobby Riggs.
- 39 total Grand Slam titles
- Co-founder of the Women's Tennis Association (WTA)
- 20 Wimbledon titles across disciplines
King's height defined her tenacious image, proving stature is no barrier to greatness in sport.