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Tennis: Billie Jean King becomes first sports star to receive a star on Hollywood’s Walk of Fame

# Tennis: Former American great Billie Jean King says she doesn’t want to be the last, after becoming the first to be given a star on Hollywood’s Walk of Fame’s new sports entertainment category. The 81-year-old was honoured on the famous sidewalk in Los Angeles, previously reserved for stars of cinema, television, radio, theatre and music. King won 39 singles and doubles Grand Slam titles and formed the Women’s Tennis Association for professional players. She is also an advocate for gender equality and social justice.