Billie Jean King recently reflected on the impact of Renee Richards on women's tennis. AdTrending"On the WTA, the women's tennis tour, we're the first ones to have Dr. Renee Richards play on the tour. King highlighted that following her persuasion, the women tennis players changed their minds about Dr. Richards, and their fear about sharing the locker room disappeared. Billie Jean King highlights the challenges faced by transgender athletesBillie Jean King at The Championships Wimbledon in London, England (Photo by Getty Images)Billie Jean King has consistently used her platform to show support for transgender athletes. Billie Jean King won 39 Grand Slam titles throughout her illustrious career.