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Michelle Obama Honors Billie Jean King's Fight for Equal Pay at US Open's 50th Anniversary

  • Billie Jean King was honored at the US Open for achieving equal prize money 50 years ago.
  • Michelle Obama paid tribute to King's efforts in fighting for equal pay in professional tennis.
  • The Obamas attended the US Open and met with player Coco Gauff, offering her advice.
  • Michelle Obama emphasized the need to continue pushing for equal pay and women's empowerment.
  • Some tennis tournaments still do not offer equal prize money, showing more progress needs to be made.
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