The tennis star from 1961 to 1979 won a record twenty Wimbledon Tennis titles, including singles and doubles. Who is it?

The legendary Billie Jean King's dominance at the All England Club is unparalleled. Her record-setting 20 Wimbledon championships, achieved between 1961 and 1979, are a testament to her incredible versatility and longevity as a player. This impressive total is broken down into six singles titles, ten women's doubles titles, and four mixed doubles titles. Her success spanned both the amateur and Open eras of tennis, showcasing her ability to adapt and consistently perform at the highest level on the sport's most prestigious stage.

While her success on the grass courts is historic, her impact extends far beyond the baseline. King was a tireless advocate for gender equality in sports and society. Her landmark 1973 victory over Bobby Riggs in the "Battle of the Sexes" was a pivotal cultural moment that brought massive attention to women's tennis. That same year, she was instrumental in founding the Women's Tennis Association (WTA), creating the foundation (Review) for professional women's tennis as we know it today and cementing her legacy as both a transcendent athlete and a revolutionary social pioneer.