As she turns 81, tennis legend Billie Jean King emphasizes the need for modernization in the sport to attract younger players. She advocates for names and numbers on uniforms and a simplified scoring system. Despite her reservations about the WTA’s partnership with Saudi Arabia, King sees potential for Middle Eastern players to make a significant impact. In an interview ahead of the Billie Jean King Cup, she also addressed player concerns about the season’s length and expressed her understanding of Emma Raducanu’s comeback journey following injury.