Billie Jean King celebrates 51 years since Evert became WTA's first No. 1

On November 3, 2026, Billie Jean King commemorated the 51st anniversary of the Women's Tennis Association's (WTA) first official rankings, which marked Chris Evert as the initial World No. 1 in women's tennis. Evert achieved this milestone on November 3, 1975, after a series of successful Grand Slam titles, solidifying her status at the pinnacle of the sport. To honor Evert's achievement, King shared images from their careers, including moments from the 1989 Billie Jean King Cup, and noted Evert's record 260 weeks at No. 1. Evert responded with nostalgic reflections on their experiences and gratitude towards King for her inspirational role in tennis history.

• 7:15 AMYahoo Sports — “Good Old Days” – Chris Evert Gets Nostalgic as Billie Jean King Celebrates 51 Years Since Her Historic Rise to WTA No. 1