Tennis Legend Billie Jean King to address National Press Club, May 9

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May 06, 2012, 10:29 ET

WASHINGTON, May 6, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Tennis great Billie Jean King, winner of 39 Grand Slam singles, doubles and mixed doubles tennis titles, including a record 20 titles at Wimbledon, will announce the U.S. Tennis Association's "10 and Under Tennis Initiative" at a National Press Club Speakers Luncheon on May 9.

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Ms. King will discuss the USTA's comprehensive efforts to get more kids to participate in tennis and embrace a healthy and active lifestyle. King and USTA representatives will meet with lawmakers to discuss the association's educational and youth development activities.

For decades, King has championed new inroads for men and women and boys and girls of all ages and socio-economic groups to participate in sports. She was instrumental in the elevation of women's professional tennis and the formation of the Virginia Slims Tour.

President Obama awarded King the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the nation's highest civilian honor on Aug. 12, 2009.

The Press Club luncheon will begin promptly at 12:30 p.m. Remarks will begin at 1 p.m., followed by a question-and-answer session, ending at 2 p.m. Advance reservations should be made through (202) 662-7501 or [email protected]. The cost of luncheon admission is $19 for National Press Club members, $30 for their guests, and $37 for the general public. Tickets must be purchased at time of reservation.

Media who wish to schedule one-on-one interviews with Ms. King following the luncheon should contact Derrick Johnson of the USTA at 914-696-7138.

National Press Club Luncheons are webcast live on press.org. Follow the conversation on Twitter using the hashtag #NPCLunch, or on Facebook at (facebook.com/PressClubDC) and Twitter (@PressClubDC). Submit questions for speakers in advance and during the live event by sending them to @QNPCLunch on Twitter. Or email a question in advance, type KING in the subject line and send to [email protected] before 10 a.m. on the day of event.

The Press Club is on the 13th floor, 529 14th Street, NW, Washington, D.C. Credentialed press may cover this event.

About the National Press Club the National Press Club is the world's leading professional organization for journalists with more than 3,300 members worldwide representing every major news organization. More than 250,000 people visit the Club each year to attend more than 2,000 events. The Club was founded in 1908 and is on the web at press.org.

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